CELEST WYVERN BLACK REMASTER REVIEW

>>I am brazilian and I speak portuguese, so forgive my english, I’ll use translation tools to help<<

INTRO:

Following the widespread success of the Wyvern Abyss (or Black), Celest Audio is releasing another version of the IEM, this time titled the as Wyvern Black Remaster. Interestingly, it’s not a “re-shell” of the product, it’s truly a new IEM, in terms of sound and body. But are they better than the previous version?

Price: $32 USD
Colors: Moss or Tide.
Cable: 3.5mm No Mic, 3.5mm One Mic, 3.5mm Boom Mic, and 4.4mm Bal.

Celest reviews: Gumiho, Pandamon, Plutus Beast, Pandamon 2.0, Wyvern Abyss, Relentless, Wyvern Qing.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Single DD:

• (1) 10mm Dynamic Driver (DD) LCP 2ª Gen.

– Effective frequency: 20Hz – 20kHz
– Impedance: 32Ω
– Sensitivity: 105dB @ 1kHz
– Termination plug: 3.5mm SE (straight design)
– Connectors: 2pin 0.78mm (detachable)
– Cable size: 1.20m
– Cable: Copper coated
– Shell: Resin
– IEM weight: 4.7g (one side)(without eartips)
– Cable weight: 17.9g
– Total weight (packaging, iems, etc): 72.5g
– Packaging size: 10cm [H] x 7cm [W] x 3.5cm [D]

UNBOXING:

PHYSICAL ASPECTS:

Construction:

• Resin shell.
• Metal nozzle.
• Good build quality.
• The shell shape is different from the Wyvern Abyss/Black and Qing.
• The design is less semi-custom than the ones mentioned above.
• Better in terms of fit (more universal).
• Very nice aesthetic appeal (subjective).
• It has two vents.

Eartips:

• Only one type of eartip, in sizes S/M/L.
• They are wide bore eartips.
• “Custom 221 Vocal eartips.”
• They are good quality, albeit generic.
• Wide bore eartips make the sound more “forward” and with less bass.
• I don’t usually use wide bore eartips.
• I thought it was wrong that the company only offered wide bore eartips.
• The kit could have had more than one type of eartip.
• It could have had more variety and quantity.
• You need to purchase more eartips (subjective) (my opinion).
• I tested the sound with the SpinFit CP100 (size M).

Cable:

• Great cable.
• Simple yet functional.
• Good malleability.
• Light and thin.
• It only gets a little tangled around the earhooks.
• It doesn’t retain “memory” (creases).
• The earhooks are wavy, but not bothersome.
• There was no microphonics.
• The Chin Slider works perfectly.
• I think the Abyss/Black’s cable is a little better than this one.
  

Fit and comfort:

• Great fit – stable in the ears.
• Very comfortable, excellent ergonomics.
• Good shape for all ear types.
• It’s more “universal” in terms of fit.
• I think it’s more comfortable than the Abyss/Black and Qing.
• Average insertion.
• Good isolation (the Black and Qing are better).
• Very lightweight IEM, only 4.7g.
• Good for long listening sessions (e.g., podcasts, video lessons).

Earphone kit (accessories):

• Wyvern Black Remastered earphones.
• 3 pairs of Wide Bore eartips, sizes S/M/L.
• Cable.
• Waifu Card.
• Manual.

SOUND ASPECTS:

Sound:

• Harman sound with recessed treble.
• Variation of the Harman Target adapted by the company.
• Leans to the dark sound.
• Emphasized bass and upper-mids, and recessed treble.
• Non-energetic IEM.
• “Introspective” sound.
• Tends to “warm”.
• Low level of airy and details.
• Good for those who don’t really like treble.
• Comfortable to listen to for long times.
• Doesn’t cause hearing fatigue.
• The Wyvern Black and Qing are more similar, the Remaster is different.
• I think there was a downgrade compared to the Black and Qing (in my opinion).
• Sound is subjective, I preferred the previous versions.
• In this price range or slightly above, there is the EPZ Q1 Pro, which I liked better.

Bass:

– Quantitative:

• Moderate.
• Not for bassheads.
• Sub-bass and mid-bass are balanced.
• There’s no overlap of one region over the other.
• The eartip can add or subtract bass.
• The SpinFit CP100 generally boosts bass.

– Qualitative:

• The bass is full-bodied, warm, and filled.
• It has good impact, good texture, good physicality, and good extension.
• The definition is good/okay.
• It doesn’t invade the midrange.
• It’s not bloated, boomy, or muddy.
• Good for more commercial genres: EDM, POP, Hip-Hop, Reggae, etc.
• It’s not the cleanest or fastest bass in the price range.

Mids:

– Quantitative and qualitative:

• Pinna gain slightly emphasized.
• Slightly forward upper-mids.
• Doesn’t cause fatigue or aggressiveness.
• Definition and transparency are good/okay.
• The sense of detail and airy is mid-to-low.
• Lower performance than previous models (Black and Qing).
• Not the best for those looking for technical midrange.
• Good for those who enjoy non-aggressive midrange.
• Wind instruments sound more “velvety.”
• Pianos have a softer, silkier sound.

Voices:

• Male/low-pitched voices performed better.
• Texture and warmth for lower-pitched voices.
• Better for low and baritones.
• Female/high-pitched voices suffer from the lack of airy.
• Female voices have good projection, but lack vitality.

Treble:

– Quantitative:

• Recessed treble.
• More recessed than Harman’s original target.
• Not for trebleheads.
• Indicated for those sensitive to treble.
• Comfortable (doesn’t cause fatigue).

– Qualitative:

• Smooth, soft, comfortable, and discreet treble.
• The definition is good/OK.
• Limited extension. Roll-off in the upper treble.
• Very restrained sparkle.
• A sense of low detail and airiness.
• Not shrill, sharp, or harsh.
• I didn’t experience any sibilance, peaks, or coloration.
• Ride cymbals are smooth.
• Not the best for jazz, classical, or instrumental music.

Soundstage:

• Good/average soundstage.
• Average in all three dimensions: height, width, and depth.
• Not too close, not too far.
• I consider the Wyvern Abyss/black to be better in terms of spatiality.

Imaging:

• Good/average instrument separation.
• The lack of air and details interfered here.
• The most difficult instruments are the treble notes.

Driver flex test:

• I didn’t experience any driver flex when inserting the IEMs into my ears.

Amplification:

• Easy to push.
• No need for a powerful amplifier.
• A simple dongle is enough.
• I review the Remaster with the FiiO KA11.
• It will play well on smartphones, iPads, etc.
• Volume below 20 (of the 100 available on the W10).

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