[DcPlusOne]

We need more impressions on these earphones. Especially the AV2, AV3 and AV4! Looks to be very good value!

 

[jonsim86]

We need more impressions on these earphones. Especially the AV2, AV3 and AV4! Looks to be very good value!

Very good value for the product. Decide what sound signature you are looking for. Close your eye and pick one. Would not go wrong. Haha.

But again,

AV2 - Analytical. Detailed. Slight mid and highs boost. Overall still quite smooth and musical I would say. Soundstage is slightly above average. but it comes as more realistic.

AV3 - Bass boost from the AV2. Else not much difference as I did not demo much of it.

AV4 - Is more for vocal. Very relaxed sound. Not as detailed as AV2, but engaging.

I will not there is any upgrade from AV2 to AV3 or to AV4, each has it strength. For the value and quality, you should not be disappointed.

 

[DcPlusOne]

Very good value for the product. Decide what sound signature you are looking for. Close your eye and pick one. Would not go wrong. Haha.

But again,

AV2 - Analytical. Detailed. Slight mid and highs boost. Overall still quite smooth and musical I would say. Soundstage is slightly above average. but it comes as more realistic.

AV3 - Bass boost from the AV2. Else not much difference as I did not demo much of it.

AV4 - Is more for vocal. Very relaxed sound. Not as detailed as AV2, but engaging.

I will not there is any upgrade from AV2 to AV3 or to AV4, each has it strength. For the value and quality, you should not be disappointed.

So AV3 has the same amount of details as AV2 but more bass? AV4 having lesser details than AV2 is quite a surprise considering the higher price...

Also, can you compared them with other earphones that you own in similar or higher price point as a reference? Thanks in advance!

 

[jonsim86]

So AV3 has the same amount of details as AV2 but more bass? AV4 having lesser details than AV2 is quite a surprise considering the higher price...

Also, can you compared them with other earphones that you own in similar or higher price point as a reference? Thanks in advance!

It really depends. I don't think you should compare price to details. There are more factors. To some people, analytical might mean too dry.

AV2 and AV3. I can't say if the details are exactly the same. But I would believe, close. The AV4, again not as detailed, but it's not like heaven and earth. It is just harder to pick up the details. I do not have much to compare with now. From memory. I could compare the AV4 to maybe se535. With the AV4, it was much smoother.

Currently, I can only do comparison between UM Mage (4 driver) with the AV2.
AV2, more balanced to me. But the mage has a bigger sound stage. The mage is also mid forward. Might even feel it sounds similar to the AV4. Can't tell for sure as I do not have them side by side.

Again. You can take my comparison with a pinch of salt as I did only spend a few hrs demoing all of them. And my source is just an LG G6.

Hope it helps you decide.

What are your favorite iems?

 

[DcPlusOne]

It really depends. I don't think you should compare price to details. There are more factors. To some people, analytical might mean too dry.

AV2 and AV3. I can't say if the details are exactly the same. But I would believe, close. The AV4, again not as detailed, but it's not like heaven and earth. It is just harder to pick up the details. I do not have much to compare with now. From memory. I could compare the AV4 to maybe se535. With the AV4, it was much smoother.

Currently, I can only do comparison between UM Mage (4 driver) with the AV2.
AV2, more balanced to me. But the mage has a bigger sound stage. The mage is also mid forward. Might even feel it sounds similar to the AV4. Can't tell for sure as I do not have them side by side.

Again. You can take my comparison with a pinch of salt as I did only spend a few hrs demoing all of them. And my source is just an LG G6.

Hope it helps you decide.

What are your favorite iems?

Thanks for the reply! I am currently using the Mee Audio Pinnacle P1. U-shape sounding I suppose. I tried the UERR recently and really liked the balanced signature.

 

[Deezel177]

So AV3 has the same amount of details as AV2 but more bass? AV4 having lesser details than AV2 is quite a surprise considering the higher price...

Also, can you compared them with other earphones that you own in similar or higher price point as a reference? Thanks in advance!

The AV2, AV3 and AV4 are all quite different. The AV2 is very intimate-sounding and forward, with a significant emphasis on vocals. Its upfront sense of detail comes from its forwardly-placed midrange and lifted upper-treble. It sounds more crystalline and pure (especially with female vocals), but its spatial presentation is a tad off natural. It doesn't sound necessarily like you're artificially boosting vocals, but it does have a signature to it. Listening to vocalists instantly make it seem like you're on stage right in front of them. It doesn't necessarily work as well with genres like EDM - for example - so "more detail" is an extremely vague way to say, "More forwardly-placed detail presented in a manner that may sometimes limit versatility." The AV3, by contrast, is more mainstream in a sense. The midrange is more in line with the treble and the bass, presenting an image that's more focused on versatility and forgiveness. Smoothness is similar between the two, but the lower-treble is dip that's present in the AV2 is not present here. You'll get stronger solidity in exchange for a more neutral tone, but the bass counterbalances that and adds solid dynamic energy. The AV2 has the warmer/darker bass response, while the AV3's is more defined and more prominent, but less organic. As the most balanced piece, the AV3 is probably most similar to the UERR. The AV4 has a lesser emphasis on detail relative to the AV2 because of its decidedly natural tone. In essence, it combines the warmth of the AV2's vocals with the AV3's more balanced spatial presentation. As a result, you get that seductiveness when listening to vocalists, but you don't lose as much versatility when moving onto other genres. I personally prefer the AV2 as a specialist IEM because of its sheer proficiency in vocal reproduction, but the AV4 is a good tonal mid-way point between the AV2 and the AV3. Their flagship AV6 is quite bass-oriented and laid-back. It has the same spirit as the old 1964Ears V8 or the JH13/16, but - obviously - with more modern sensibilities in technical performance. I had a mixed first session with it, but I'll give it some further listening when I find the time.

 

[DcPlusOne]

The AV2, AV3 and AV4 are all quite different. The AV2 is very intimate-sounding and forward, with a significant emphasis on vocals. Its upfront sense of detail comes from its forwardly-placed midrange and lifted upper-treble. It sounds more crystalline and pure (especially with female vocals), but its spatial presentation is a tad off natural. It doesn't sound necessarily like you're artificially boosting vocals, but it does have a signature to it. Listening to vocalists instantly make it seem like you're on stage right in front of them. It doesn't necessarily work as well with genres like EDM - for example - so "more detail" is an extremely vague way to say, "More forwardly-placed detail presented in a manner that may sometimes limit versatility." The AV3, by contrast, is more mainstream in a sense. The midrange is more in line with the treble and the bass, presenting an image that's more focused on versatility and forgiveness. Smoothness is similar between the two, but the lower-treble is dip that's present in the AV2 is not present here. You'll get stronger solidity in exchange for a more neutral tone, but the bass counterbalances that and adds solid dynamic energy. The AV2 has the warmer/darker bass response, while the AV3's is more defined and more prominent, but less organic. As the most balanced piece, the AV3 is probably most similar to the UERR. The AV4 has a lesser emphasis on detail relative to the AV2 because of its decidedly natural tone. In essence, it combines the warmth of the AV2's vocals with the AV3's more balanced spatial presentation. As a result, you get that seductiveness when listening to vocalists, but you don't lose as much versatility when moving onto other genres. I personally prefer the AV2 as a specialist IEM because of its sheer proficiency in vocal reproduction, but the AV4 is a good tonal mid-way point between the AV2 and the AV3. Their flagship AV6 is quite bass-oriented and laid-back. It has the same spirit as the old 1964Ears V8 or the JH13/16, but - obviously - with more modern sensibilities in technical performance. I had a mixed first session with it, but I'll give it some further listening when I find the time.

Wow thanks for you input too. Your description of the AV2 allows me to see more clearly how it performs! Thanks!

 

[alvon19]

The AV2, AV3 and AV4 are all quite different. The AV2 is very intimate-sounding and forward, with a significant emphasis on vocals. Its upfront sense of detail comes from its forwardly-placed midrange and lifted upper-treble. It sounds more crystalline and pure (especially with female vocals), but its spatial presentation is a tad off natural. It doesn't sound necessarily like you're artificially boosting vocals, but it does have a signature to it. Listening to vocalists instantly make it seem like you're on stage right in front of them. It doesn't necessarily work as well with genres like EDM - for example - so "more detail" is an extremely vague way to say, "More forwardly-placed detail presented in a manner that may sometimes limit versatility." The AV3, by contrast, is more mainstream in a sense. The midrange is more in line with the treble and the bass, presenting an image that's more focused on versatility and forgiveness. Smoothness is similar between the two, but the lower-treble is dip that's present in the AV2 is not present here. You'll get stronger solidity in exchange for a more neutral tone, but the bass counterbalances that and adds solid dynamic energy. The AV2 has the warmer/darker bass response, while the AV3's is more defined and more prominent, but less organic. As the most balanced piece, the AV3 is probably most similar to the UERR. The AV4 has a lesser emphasis on detail relative to the AV2 because of its decidedly natural tone. In essence, it combines the warmth of the AV2's vocals with the AV3's more balanced spatial presentation. As a result, you get that seductiveness when listening to vocalists, but you don't lose as much versatility when moving onto other genres. I personally prefer the AV2 as a specialist IEM because of its sheer proficiency in vocal reproduction, but the AV4 is a good tonal mid-way point between the AV2 and the AV3. Their flagship AV6 is quite bass-oriented and laid-back. It has the same spirit as the old 1964Ears V8 or the JH13/16, but - obviously - with more modern sensibilities in technical performance. I had a mixed first session with it, but I'll give it some further listening when I find the time.

Thanks a lot for the detailed description....

 

[Deezel177]

Wow thanks for you input too. Your description of the AV2 allows me to see more clearly how it performs! Thanks!

If you’d like a more descriptive analysis of the AV2, here’s my review from THL: http://theheadphonelist.com/avara-custom-av2-the-shape-of-water/

 

[marcusd]

Just finished with the Avara AV3, excellent value custom monitor!

https://headfonics.com/2018/07/avara-av3-review/

 

[DcPlusOne]

Just finished with the Avara AV3, excellent value custom monitor!

https://headfonics.com/2018/07/avara-av3-review/

Thanks for the review. Enjoyed reading it!

 

[marcusd]

Thanks for the review. Enjoyed reading it!

Most welcome!

 

[kendosperling]

My Av2 arrived yesterday
The whole process from the first mail was a great expirience....really good customer support...first soundimpressions are also very promising...will share some details later...today i just need to enjoy these

 

[ebjarrell]

The AV2, AV3 and AV4 are all quite different. The AV2 is very intimate-sounding and forward, with a significant emphasis on vocals. Its upfront sense of detail comes from its forwardly-placed midrange and lifted upper-treble. It sounds more crystalline and pure (especially with female vocals), but its spatial presentation is a tad off natural. It doesn't sound necessarily like you're artificially boosting vocals, but it does have a signature to it. Listening to vocalists instantly make it seem like you're on stage right in front of them. It doesn't necessarily work as well with genres like EDM - for example - so "more detail" is an extremely vague way to say, "More forwardly-placed detail presented in a manner that may sometimes limit versatility." The AV3, by contrast, is more mainstream in a sense. The midrange is more in line with the treble and the bass, presenting an image that's more focused on versatility and forgiveness. Smoothness is similar between the two, but the lower-treble is dip that's present in the AV2 is not present here. You'll get stronger solidity in exchange for a more neutral tone, but the bass counterbalances that and adds solid dynamic energy. The AV2 has the warmer/darker bass response, while the AV3's is more defined and more prominent, but less organic. As the most balanced piece, the AV3 is probably most similar to the UERR. The AV4 has a lesser emphasis on detail relative to the AV2 because of its decidedly natural tone. In essence, it combines the warmth of the AV2's vocals with the AV3's more balanced spatial presentation. As a result, you get that seductiveness when listening to vocalists, but you don't lose as much versatility when moving onto other genres. I personally prefer the AV2 as a specialist IEM because of its sheer proficiency in vocal reproduction, but the AV4 is a good tonal mid-way point between the AV2 and the AV3. Their flagship AV6 is quite bass-oriented and laid-back. It has the same spirit as the old 1964Ears V8 or the JH13/16, but - obviously - with more modern sensibilities in technical performance. I had a mixed first session with it, but I'll give it some further listening when I find the time.

Any update on the AV6? I'm seriously considering this one or the Eartech Hex Driver as my first custom.

 

[Deezel177]

Any update on the AV6? I'm seriously considering this one or the Eartech Hex Driver as my first custom.

Not yet, unfortunately. I haven't gotten the time to revisit the AV6, but I will consider it soon.