SIVGA LYREBIRD REVIEW

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

INTRO:

Those who have been following my reviews for a while know I’ve often said that the earphones I enjoy most are those featuring more than one type of driver, the so-called “hybrids.” The new SIVGA LYREBIRD incorporates four different types of drivers. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first hybrid in-ear monitor manufactured by the company.

Price: $169 USD
Color: Wood/Silver
Cable: 4.4mm Balanced

SIVGA REVIEWS: QUE, QUE UTG, NIGHTINGALE PRO, SM100, ROBIN SV021 PRO.

SIVGA LINKS:

https://amzn.to/3Sf9aNu (US)

https://amzn.to/4gpiqrv (UK)

https://amzn.to/4gpPeRd (DE)

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3AtngdD (PC)

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mNxmCLH (APP)

SPECIFICATIONS:

Quad Hybrid:

• (1) 10mm Polymer Composite Dynamic Driver
• (1) Balanced Armature BA
• (1) Micro Planar Driver
• (1) 9.2mm Multilayer Piezoelectric Ceramic Driver

– Effective frequency: 20Hz – 20kHz
– Impedance: 14Ω (±15%)
– Sensitivity: 108±3dB
– THD: ≤1%
– Connectors: 2pin 0.78mm (detachable)
– Cable Plug: 4.4mm Balanced (straight design)
– Cable size: 120cm±10cm
– Cable material: silver-plated copper
– Shell: aviation aluminum alloy + wood
– IEM weight: 6.1g (one side)(without eartips)
– Cable weight: 28.1g
– Total weight (packaging, iems, etc): 288.2g
– Packaging size: 14.5cm [H] x 13cm [W] x 5.5cm [D]

UNBOXING:

PHYSICAL ASPECTS:

Construction:

• Starting with the IEM’s beautiful design and aesthetics (subjective).
• Shell made of aviation-grade aluminum alloy.
• Faceplate made of resin-coated wood.
• Each faceplate is unique, the wood pattern is never repeated.
• Excellent build quality.
• Features two vents.
• Great unboxing experience.
• Elegant packaging. Quality accessories.
• Great carrying case. Faux leather finish. Semi-rigid, compact, and lightweight.
• Embossed logo. Zipper closure.

Eartips:

• Two types of eartips: wide-bore (white) and liquid silicone (transparent).
• It comes with 6 pairs plus 1 pair pre-installed on the earbuds (7 pairs total).
• Eartips are a very subjective: what works for me might not work for someone else.
• I’m not used to using wide-bore or liquid silicone eartips.
• The included eartips are good, but they don’t quite suit my needs.
• In my opinion, they could have included an additional one, something “standard”.
• I reviewed the sound using the SpinFit CP100 eartips (size M).

Cable:

• Excellent cable! A major plus.
• I really like the aesthetics, too.
• The best cable the company has ever included.
• Great usability.
• Great malleability.
• It doesn’t tangle.
• It doesn’t develop “memory” (creases).
• The earhooks are the shape I prefer.
• No microphonics.
• The chin slider can slide down (the only downside).
• It would be great if it were a modular cable.
• The choice of a 4.4mm plug might limit some users.

Fit and comfort:

• Vertical fit. Good stability.
• Very comfortable. Excellent ergonomics.
• Suitable for all ear types.
• Good for long times of use.
• Medium insertion depth.
• Good isolation.
• 6.1g is light for a hybrid, and metal build.

Earphone kit (accessories):

• Lyrebird earphones.
• 7 pairs of tips sizes S/M/L.
• 4.4mm Balanced Cable.
• Semi-rigid case.
• Plastic case for eartips.
• Manual and QC pass.

SOUND ASPECTS:

Sound:

• Neutral, lively, and detailed sound.
• Neutral/forward tuning.
• Neutral bass, forward mids, and slightly emphasized treble.
• Excellent resolution and detail.
• Technically very competent.
• Not a “fun” earphone.
• Good energy in the mids, but not an energetic IEM.
• Excellent for Jazz, instrumentals, vocal-focused tracks, Classical, MPB, etc.
• Also good for Pop and soft Rock.
• I wouldn’t recommend it for EDM, Hip-Hop, Reggae, etc.
• Nor would I use it for genres featuring distortion (Metal, Hard Rock, etc.).
• An excellent IEM for those seeking lush mids.

Bass:

– Quantitative:

• Moderate or moderate to low.
• Not for bassheads.
• For some, it will be just the right amount; for others, it could have more.
• Sub-bass is slightly lower in level than mid-bass.
• Mid-bass is a bit more prominent.

– Qualitative:

• The bass is neutral, full-bodied, controlled, and free of exaggeration. It has good extension.
• The texture and physicality are more restrained.
• It is the type of bass that generally follows the recording.
• Definition is very good.
• The impact is audible and “tight.”
• It doesn’t bleed into the mids.
• It isn’t booming, bloated, or muddy.
• It pairs very well with acoustic instruments.
• Acoustic guitar sounds very natural.
• The kick drum beat is dry and well-defined.

Mids:

– Quantitative and qualitative:

• Forwarded mids.
• Pinna gain with emphasis.
• Excellent definition and detail.
• Excellent clarity, airiness, and transparency.
• Without a doubt, it is the star of the show. Lush mids.
• Instruments and vocals stand out and are highly detailed.
• I experienced no fatigue in the upper-midrange.
• The IEMs deliver much information in the mids/upper-mids.
• Saxophones and flutes feel very palpable.
• Pianos and snare drums have energy and definition.
• Distorted guitars seem to have more intensity than I prefer.

Voices:

• Vocals come through with excellent clarity and airiness.
• Vocal nuances are easily audible.
• Great projection for mid- and high-pitched vocals.
• Lower vocals are more subdued.
• Female/higher vocals performed best, in my opinion.

Treble:

– Quantitative:

• Treble ranges from moderate to high.
• Better suited for trebleheads than bassheads.
• I didn’t experience any treble fatigue (subjective).
• It leans towards a bright sound, though it isn’t strictly bright.
• The reduced bass response ends up highlighting the mids and treble.
• It might not be the best choice for those very sensitive to treble.

– Qualitative:

• Lively, versatile, and fast treble with good extension.
• Slightly emphasized brightness (crystalline).
• Excellent detail and airiness.
• Great level of definition.
• Not strident, sharp, or harsh.
• The treble flirts with sibilance (on some tracks).
• A peak at 8kHz generally creates the characteristic mentioned above.
• Acoustic guitar strings exhibit excellent micro-detail.
• The shimmer of chimes stands out in the presentation.
• Ride cymbals sound lively and defined.

Soundstage:

• Good/average soundstage.
• It doesn’t quite feel “spatial” due to the forward mids.
• Good width and height, but not deep in depth.
• IEMs with forward mids reduce the sense of depth.

Imaging:

• Excellent instrument separation.
• The stereo imaging is also very good.
• The IEMs’ excellent resolution enhances the imaging.
• It is easy to pinpoint the position of the instruments.
• Mid-range and treble instruments are easier to identify.

Driver flex test:

• The Lyrebird didn’t show Driver Flex characteristics.

Amplification:

• Easy to drive.
• Doesn’t require a powerful amplifier.
• A DAC/AMP dongle is sufficient.
• >>Note that the IEM come with a 4.4mm plug cable.<<
• You will need a source with that output or a different cable.
• I review the Lyrebird using the FiiO QX13 (4.4mm, D-Mode, Vol 25).
• I also tested it with a 3.5mm cable and the FiiO KA11.
• The KA11 drives it easily, but the best performance was with the QX13.

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