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This overview is concerning the SIVGA M200 which is a brand new pair of reasonably priced vented earbuds that includes a 15.4mm single dynamic driver with a PET diaphragm. It’s priced at $49.
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SIVGA is a type of corporations I’ve been patiently ready for to start out branching out into the earbud sector.
In very current instances, I bought my want granted. They’re now strolling down the paths of the hanging-style earbud world and I couldn’t be happier about it. Let’s take a deep dive into their new SIVGA M200 earbuds!
Tech Highlights
The SIVGA M200 is a vented earbud design that includes a 15.4mm driver utilizing a PET clear diaphragm with a copper ring copper voice coil.
It has a reasonable 32Ω resistance score and an effectivity of 114dB so it’s not a type of high-load esoteric variations you have a tendency to seek out in the marketplace. It additionally comes with a number of extra options which might be fairly uncommon for earbuds.
Microphone
The SIVGA M200 has a microphone on the inventory cable. Usually, I’m actually not a fan of this design. However I perceive extra non-audiophiles favor this fashion. I’m not considered one of them, however on this case, the M200’s mic is definitely fascinating.
The M200’s microphone is definitely able to muting exterior white noise and ambient hissing sound round you.
What the hell does that imply? It signifies that the microphone on this earbud truly renders water and bathe noise, or white noise from a loud TV, or one thing just like that static sound impact, and blocks a great portion of it out.
How surprisingly good! I don’t have another IEMs or earbuds which have a mic able to this. The audio name high quality was acknowledged by pals to be excellent and most others had been unable to discern that I’m utilizing a $49 earbud.
I solely deliver this up as a result of my analysis into the product showcased one other one who shared the identical expertise as me. The microphone is simply a regular microphone, it isn’t superb in high quality, however no one might hear my bathe blaring within the background whereas I used to be on the cellphone proper subsequent to the water, in order that was a win for me personally.
Design
The outside casing is fully aircraft-grade aluminum and offers off a weighted, hefty really feel. Oddly, or possibly, apparently, the M200 dimension is comparatively small and lacks a protracted stem backside facet that’s incessantly utilized in most different earbuds.
This one is 1/3 the everyday dimension nowadays in size issue, so regardless of being high-grade steel in that chassis, the general weight issue is drastically decreased in comparison with one thing like the previous FiiO FF3 that I reviewed lately.
True, I’m not very keen on cables with microphones on them…however, on this case, the mic is nice and fills a distinct segment that didn’t even notice I wanted.
Strong aluminum frames have gotten extra widespread nowadays, and I believe that makes me very joyful. Gone are the times of plastic housings and exteriors, even now within the price range tier, we’re getting premium supplies.
Consolation & Isolation
The FiiO FF3 had slightly bumped dome design, whereas this M200 has a flat mesh over the motive force. As a result of smaller stature of this earbud, it tends to hold properly however does require some changes, and sometimes.
I discovered that dome-shaped apply extra stress on the inside areas of the ear and flat designs place all of the stress on the underside of the earbud shell. This implies whereas the earbud is pretty light-weight, it nonetheless tends to slide from time to time and requires a small push inward for changes.
That is one thing all flat-face designs have points with, particularly so now that earbuds have gotten extra premium in supplies used that add to the weighted dragging feeling of the earbud putting stress on one spot in your ear.
However is it comfortable? Sure. It simply wants an adjustment from time to time in case you are transferring your head round.
Isolating options are nonexistent on this product. It is a hanging-style earbud and never an inside ear. You may hear all the things round you with none sound-isolating options onboard. So, don’t anticipate any isolation in any respect on the M200.
Traditional-style hanging earbuds don’t supply this, however it could be extraordinarily fascinating to see what the longer term holds with cancelation know-how sooner or later. Who is aware of, possibly within the years to come back, somebody will design a hanger that isolates too!
Foams
The SIVGA M200 comes with commonplace foamies, nothing particular to report right here. These are the identical foamies which might be included in practically each earbud I’ve ever reviewed or used.
The bigger face of the M200, as do these bigger earbuds basically, slips off from time to time when eradicating the earbuds out of your ears. Generally, I discover my foam ring on the ground or really feel it caught in my ear after I pull out the M200.
It is a little bit of an issue and I want that some earbud designers will make investments a while into some sort of adherence of the froth coverings to earbuds in order that they don’t slip off. How? I do not know; I simply want somebody might determine that out.
Is it a significant issue? No, under no circumstances. It occurs, however not typically sufficient to name it a critical difficulty. Each hanger earbud had this drawback. I believe we’re all conscious of it and endure it with out pondering twice.
Inventory Cable
The M200 cable is mic enabled. I really dislike these cables, as anybody who reads my articles is aware of. However I discover myself laughing at myself as a result of the microphone is so helpful and presents good general high quality for being so very budget-tier.
Yeah, I’m simply chest-puffing on these cables, they’re fantastic. There isn’t any actual cause outdoors of additional weight to dislike them, or their additional bulk dragging in your shirt if you find yourself transferring and inflicting some microphonics points.
Past that, my solely concern is that some amplifiers on the upper finish don’t even allow you to use a 3-pole 3.5mm mic-friendly adapter. I’ve loads of amps from way back that I nonetheless use that aren’t 3-pole suitable.
However then once more, what loopy moron outdoors of me goes to attempt $49 earbuds on a higher-end old-school amp?
Packaging and Equipment
The M200 is available in a really small field and inside it’s but a smaller cloth carrying case with a zipper, a number of spare foam pads, a cute tiny clip in your shirt, and lastly a set of ear hook guides.
Past that, nothing else is included. The packing expertise is primary and doesn’t get flashy. We get what we’d like, and we don’t look again. That’s my present philosophy with reference to packaging and equipment.
Sound Impressions
Bass
The SIVGA M200 is marketed as bass reasonable and I’m not certain I agree with that. It isn’t till I pop in a +6dB, sure +6…into the EQ programs I take advantage of, that the M200 begins to supply what I’d take into account reasonable portions of bass.
For the worth although, I don’t have another budget-tier earbuds that may reply this properly to EQ anyway, so extra factors for that.
SIVGA brandishes this earbud as impartial and I agree with that when it comes to tone and texture, the M200’s bass is tonally impartial, neither chilly and pure, nor very thick and plentiful. It is a basic secure floor/center floor impact that may fulfill most shoppers.
Bassheads although will wish to look elsewhere. For $49, the M200 is a superb choice once you take a look at the constancy components from the next perspective when it comes to funds. Price range tier however sounds extra like a mid-tier product for earbuds within the low-end areas.
Mids
The midrange stops feeling reasonable in comparison with the bass expertise and begins to sound much less bloomed and thickened. Whereas the bass itself isn’t thick, to start with, the midrange takes a step again from the low finish and feels slightly missing in that heft.
If that is thought of bass reasonable, then the mids ought to be lifted up and thickened a bit to match it in order that issues don’t really feel misplaced.
On this regard, the midrange is noticeably thinner and missing heft in comparison with all the bass area. Nonetheless, the constancy issue is once more, very good for the worth. It’s a little “scientific” in that regard, however that’s fantastic. Some individuals like a scientific midrange and a bloomed low finish.
Extra so, the higher mids begin to hike up in brightness issue, which makes sudden piano strikes and screaming guitars rather more pronounced and energized than one thing like my FiiO FF3, for instance.
Treble
The whole prime facet is considerably brighter than the midrange and the just about darkened enchantment of the bottom-end bass area.
It is a bright-sounding earbud, however not painfully so. For those who get pleasure from scientific tone in your treble, you then’ll get pleasure from this mannequin. It’s energetic, vivid, slightly punchy, and general, only a plentiful treble expertise. This isn’t a relaxed or chill-sounding earbud.
It’s a rather more in-your-face prime finish, one thing that pokes you only a bit in a enjoyable approach and leaves you curious about maybe taking part in extra treble-happy tracks.
I get pleasure from this, I’m not into vivid signatures, however when they’re properly achieved and sparkled in the suitable approach, I actually get pleasure from it lots as a result of I like violin tracks and piano tracks from artists like Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles.
Count on a punch, enjoyable, full of life low finish. Sure, it could actually get fatiguing in case you are not into that type of sound, however the expertise will not be painful or poorly carried out. This isn’t a harsh-sounding earbud; it simply has additional oomph up prime.
Soundstage
The M200 is a wider-than-tall sound, however not by a lot. Imaging properties lack the depth of area, however then once more, this earbud is simply $49 so I don’t anticipate insane soundstage experiences. What’s there may be simply good general.
Depth of area issue is what I’d take into account satisfactory for the worth, whereas width and peak components are typically into the great tier for me, and I’m an imaging snob. In all probability one of many greatest snobs on the market for imaging wants!
I really feel just like the M200 air, or separation between devices was additionally within the good areas and in my view.
In comparison with the FiiO FF3, the air issue feels a bit grander because of the M200’s a lot brighter treble expertise however that’s not truly true. Each truly really feel very related in stage left to proper air and separation qualities.
It’s within the depth of area issue that you would be able to really feel the M200 is a step or two behind. In any other case, the peak and width components are fairly good for the worth. For $49? I really feel good utilizing these for exercises, walks, showers, and extra lively on-the-go experiences. Coming from a snob like me, it means lots.
Synergy
The M200 stands at 32 Ω, so that you don’t actually need an amp in any respect. Confirmed as such when plugging my M200 right into a TempoTec V6 or an xDuoo X3 II.
None of those sources sound any completely different. I failed a blind take a look at between the 2, which implies this earbud may be very snobbish in a great way and doesn’t require something particular to sound its finest. You should utilize nearly any supply participant, even price range tier, and the M200 will sound very good.
Completely nothing modifications when rig pairing this earbud, which is why I favored it a lot for what it’s. I’m able to use it to the max with my Sony cellphone and nothing else, which itself has a pleasant DAC output by way of 3.5mm.
So, don’t fear about amplification or supply wants. As long as you aren’t utilizing a type of $15 fuel station MP3 gamers, you’ll be fantastic. Additional energy on excessive output did nothing to alter any sound traits of the earbud, no degree of additional or much less voltage did something for it past quantity output.
Choose Comparisons
FiiO FF3
The M200 is way thinner sounding prime to backside, extra sharpened, far brighter on the highest facet, and extra bodily impacting.
The FF3 is tonally darker, a lot softer, thicker, and wooly feeling, and lacks the brightness issue of the M200 on the treble facet. Each earbuds picture properly, however not nice.
Each are aluminum and each have good-quality cables. The FF3 is for many who need exaggeration and heat. The M200 is for many who need neutrality and a bordering scientific tone. One is comfortable on affect (FF3) and the opposite is harder-hitting and dynamically fascinating (M200).
FiiO EM5
The EM5 feels like a pure improve to the M200 in each approach. Each are sharp feeling, dynamically hard-hitting, colder than heat sounding, and each have a vivid prime facet response. These may very well be blood brothers, another costly, the opposite price range oriented.
The imaging issue is what separates the upper finish from the price range tier, with the EM5 being considerably extra deep and real looking sounding. The imaging expertise on the EM5 is absurdly good for an earbud, however nonetheless IMO the most effective I’ve ever heard. The M200 is simply good general.
Our Verdict
The SIVGA M200 is an effective budget-tier earbud that may be very impartial sounding and has some scientific tonalities on the highest facet. For those who like that, then that is your go-to from right here onward.
The included cable mic is definitely very nice for any IEM basically. In truth, I used to be instructed repeatedly whereas taking calls that no one thought I used to be utilizing something aside from my cellphone usually…and I used to be within the bathe on the time or purposely blasting some white noise off the audio system.
It is a low-cost $49 price range earbud with a great construct high quality and a impartial sound signature. Positively an incredible stocking stuffer earbud for household and pals.
SIVGA M200 Technical Specs
- Driver Dimension: 15.4mm.
- Impedance: 32Ω.
- Frequency Response Vary: 20Hz-20kHz.
- Sensitivity: 114dB.
- Termination: 3.5mm.
- Weight: 24grams.
