The Sivga Que is a single-driver in-ear monitor (IEM) with a 10 mm dynamic driver using a beryllium-coated diaphragm. At 70-80 USD, it is Sivga’s most affordable option.
The Sivga Lyrebird is a quad-driver hybrid IEM with four different types of drivers. It is Sivga’s most recent option, currently priced at around 149 USD.
Full reviews here:
SIVGA QUE SPECIFICATIONS
- Driver design: 10mm single-magnet dual-cavity
- Driver diaphragm: beryllium coated
- Impedance: 32Ω +/-15%
- Sensitivity: 108 +/-3 dB
- Frequency response: 20-20KHZ
- Housing Material: Zinc alloy and maple wood
- Cable: high-purity oxygen-free copper with silver plating
- Cable Length: ca. 1.25m
- IEM connector: 0.78mm 2-pin
- Termination plug: 3.5mm single-ended
- Weight: 10 g per earphone without cable
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SIVGA LYREBIRD SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: wooden back IEM
- Driver type: Quad-driver / 4 types
- Driver configuration: 10mm DD + BA + micro planar + 9.2mm piezoelectric ceramic
- Impedance: 14 ohms
- Sensitivity: 108
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- THD ≤ 1% @ 1kHz
- Cable: 120 cm hybrid cable
- Cable termination: 4.4mm balanced
- Connectors: 0.78 mm 2-pin
- “Crazy horse” leather carrying case
- Ear tips: 7 pairs (two types)
Current price and availability:
- Amazon: Sivga Lyrebird
- AliExpress: Sivga Lyrebird
- Sivga: Lyrebird
BUILD AND DESIGN
The Lyrebird and the Que are built very similarly, with metal housings and wooden faceplates. The Que is bigger, but both fit me comfortably.
Both have nice, solid-feeling cables that are on the stiffer side. Both use 0.78 mm two-pin connectors. The Que terminates in a 3.5 mm plug, while the Lyrebird terminates in a 4.4 mm plug.
The Lyrebird comes with a zippered leather case.
LISTENING IMPRESSIONS
Associated equipment:
- Amplifier: Topping A90
- DAC/Amp: Ferrum Erco mk2
For the good reason by Marco Locurcio
Both have a nice, warm, musical delivery. The Lyrebird has significantly better detail, dynamics, and imaging. Still, the Que is very enjoyable.
In The Mountains by Espen Eriksen Trio
Relatively similar tuning, but the Lyrebird has more bass and treble. Again, the Lyrebird is technically better.
Re-Melt by Tord Gustavsen Trio
Again, the tuning is relatively similar, but the Que sounds smoother and more laid back.
Teardrop by Massive Attack
The Lyrebird is punchier, snappier, and more detailed. It has more bass and treble. The Que still sounds very nice, but it is less articulate and more laid back.
The Hidden Camera by Photek
The Lyrebird is very tight, yet with nice warmth and great musicality. The Que has slightly less bass and somewhat darker mids.
Eye of the Day by Marta del Grandi
The Lyrebird is much tighter sounding and has better instrument separation. The Que is smoother and more diffuse.
Young Vivaldi by Modo Antiquo
The tonality is quite similar, but the Lyrebird is technically better, with stronger detail and better articulation.
WRAPPING IT UP
Sound Signature
The Que and the Lyrebird are not too different in absolute terms, but the Lyrebird is slightly more V-shaped in its sound signature, with more bass and treble, while the Que is slightly more neutral, with more laid-back highs.
Treble
The Lyrebird has a sharper, more detailed treble. The Que is more laid-back and softer.
Midrange
Compared to the Que, the Lyrebird has a slightly recessed but more detailed midrange.
Bass
The Lyrebird has more pronounced, better-quality bass. The Que is impressive for the price.
Soundstage and Imaging
The Lyrebird has a larger soundstage with better instrument separation, instrument positioning, and overall imaging.
Detail, Dynamics, and Timbre
The Lyrebird has better detail and dynamics by a significant margin. I think the price difference is totally justified, even though the Que is very good for its price point.
When it comes to timbre, the Que is warm, leaning toward softer and more laid-back highs, and I find it a bit warm-dry.
The Lyrebird has a punchier, sharper, and more energetic timbre, while the Que is smoother and more laid back.
CONCLUSION
Sivga Que and Lyrebird are both excellent IEMs for their price. However, comparing them to each other, it is very clear that the Lyrebird is technically superior, to the point where the price difference is clearly justified.
The tuning is slightly different between them, where the Que is smoother and slightly more neutral, while the Lyrebird is a bit more spicy, with slightly more bass and treble energy.
All in all, appreciate both, and they both come recommended.
Check the current price here:
- Amazon: Sivga Lyrebird
- AliExpress: Sivga Lyrebird
- Sivga: Lyrebird
