Bansaku
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My review is done! Check it out here https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/hifiman-audivina.26464/reviews
Introducing HIFIMAN AUDIVINA--New Closed-Back Planar Headphones!
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(Cross-posting from the Watercooler Thread)
The Hifiman Audivina is a good headphone. It sounds like a closed back but its got a pretty decent tonality, wonderful separation and projection of images, and a lovely bass and midrange. Not sure why its not getting more attention.
Katie Melua’s vocals sound stunning on it.
Strings have great note weight on “I Could Have Lied” by RHCP. The bass guitar has great note weight and sounds well-separated from the drums which sound fairly powerful.
I had to turn the volume down a tad on “Game Over” by Machine Head. There is some upper mid / lower treble energy which might not go well with metal.
But it sounds fast and the planar bass is a damn treat after listening to mostly IEMs the last several months. You can also make out each individual drum hit distinctly.
Meanwhile, Seal’s voice sounds powerful but delicate when the track calls for it.
And finally, although it wasn’t checking all my boxes for metal, it was quite impressive with prog rock of Tool. I really enjoyed “Invincible” from the Fear Inoculum album. James Maynard Keenan’s vocals sound equal parts melancholic and melodic while the Audivina extracts fine nuances from the track.
This is an impressive headphone that more people need to check out, especially if you have a need for a closed back.
Comfort is good, clamp force is minimal and weight is rather manageable.
The Hifiman Audivina is a good headphone. It sounds like a closed back but its got a pretty decent tonality, wonderful separation and projection of images, and a lovely bass and midrange. Not sure why its not getting more attention.
Katie Melua’s vocals sound stunning on it.
Strings have great note weight on “I Could Have Lied” by RHCP. The bass guitar has great note weight and sounds well-separated from the drums which sound fairly powerful.
I had to turn the volume down a tad on “Game Over” by Machine Head. There is some upper mid / lower treble energy which might not go well with metal.
But it sounds fast and the planar bass is a damn treat after listening to mostly IEMs the last several months. You can also make out each individual drum hit distinctly.
Meanwhile, Seal’s voice sounds powerful but delicate when the track calls for it.
And finally, although it wasn’t checking all my boxes for metal, it was quite impressive with prog rock of Tool. I really enjoyed “Invincible” from the Fear Inoculum album. James Maynard Keenan’s vocals sound equal parts melancholic and melodic while the Audivina extracts fine nuances from the track.
This is an impressive headphone that more people need to check out, especially if you have a need for a closed back.
Comfort is good, clamp force is minimal and weight is rather manageable.
I want one for the looks and comfort (the egg-shaped cups are very accommodating to my large ears) alone -- but at this price, I would love to see a comparison to the Meze Liric, priced virtually the same, and which I've been considering for some time.
Couldn't agree more about the Audivina's. It's a very, very good headphone. If I didn't have the HE-R10P's I would have one.
ToddRaymond
Previously known as Turdski
Thank you for sharing your impressions, @Sajid Amit.
How did you find the leakage? Several have mentioned that being a not so great aspect, for being a closed back. Your lack of mentioning that being a major drawback is making think that they're perhaps not super terrible after all in that regard.
How did you find the leakage? Several have mentioned that being a not so great aspect, for being a closed back. Your lack of mentioning that being a major drawback is making think that they're perhaps not super terrible after all in that regard.
I have just realised, the initial release price of £1999 has already dropped to £1699 in the UK. In case someone is interested in the Audivina.
simonelvladtepes
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If you wait long enough it would drop to 0.
simonelvladtepes
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Some people are not afraid to say the truth.
Bansaku
1000+ Head-Fier
No, some people are not afraid to give their OPINION! His ears are not ours, and I for one think he is dead wrong despite me agreeing with virtually all other reviews he has done with headgear I am experienced with. He gave his subjective opinion with little objective talking points. It truly and sincerely was an embarrassment to watch this "review".
simonelvladtepes
100+ Head-Fier
Another honest review. These HP's bring out the most damning adjectives from objective reviewers. There is no precedent in modern history for such condemnation, and it's slowly spreading. Billions of people are waking up to the bitter reality that the Audivina are not what they claim to be. These reviews are revolutionary in their directness. None of the major regular reviewers would touch the Audivina. I don't understand how anyone can put them on and not realize immediately they are trash.
Yes, I said so in the comments on that video. He really mailed that review in.
. I really like his work generally, and still watch his new reviews. Good dude, I just found that review to be his worst - not because I disagreed with his conclusion (I’ve never heard them myself) but in the lack of real content.simonelvladtepes
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Reviewers truly and sincerely react with a cognitive block to the dreadfulness of these HP's and switch from cerebral mode to a more gut reaction level. There is a consensus on this thread that these HP's are the #1 problem in the world right now.Yes, I said so in the comments on that video. He really mailed that review in.
simonelvladtepes
100+ Head-Fier
Oh
I literally just guffawed heartily. Thanks for that.
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