Wired IEMs
AKG N5005
84Great
$285
Full review dataAKG N5005 vs Hidizs MP143 Salt Titanium: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AKG N5005 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AKG N5005 - Great overall at around $285.
Wired IEMs
Hidizs MP143 Salt Titanium
76Great
$199
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG N5005
Sound9.0
Battery6.0
Value6.5
Hidizs MP143 Salt Titanium
Sound7.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | AKG N5005 | Hidizs MP143 Salt Titanium |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $285 | $199 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 76 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 1 dynamic + 4 balanced armature | planar |
| Driver size | 9.2 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Drivers per side | 5 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-40kHz | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 17 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 116 dB/mW | 103 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | - |
| Codecs | AptX, SBC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | - |
| Full charge time | 120 min | - |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | - |
| Companion app | - | No |
| Custom EQ | - | No |
| Wear detection | - | No |
| Controls | - | none |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 11.4 g | 16 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | - | No |
What reviewers said
AKG N5005
The AKG N5005 is a premium hybrid in-ear monitor that pairs a dynamic driver with four balanced armatures for detailed, reference-grade sound. It offers versatile tuning options and a strong accessory set, though its wired-only connection and lack of noise cancellation may limit its appeal for some listeners. Priced around $199, it delivers high-end performance that rivals far more expensive models.
- Pro:Excellent clarity and detail retrieval
- Pro:Multiple tuning filters for sound customization
- Pro:Solid build quality with detachable cable
- Con:No wireless or noise-canceling support
- Con:Lacks aptX HD codec
- Con:Price may still feel steep for some
Hidizs MP143 Salt Titanium
The Hidizs MP143 Salt is an affordable planar in-ear monitor that delivers a spacious, engaging sound with strong bass impact and quick transients, aided by interchangeable tuning nozzles. While it offers good value and performance for its price, it requires some power and may suit larger ears better, with a few tonal compromises in the mids and treble.
- Pro:Good value for planar sound
- Pro:Tunable via swappable nozzles
- Pro:Strong bass slam and speed
- Con:Slightly hazy lower mids
- Con:Subdued upper treble
- Con:Metallic timbre at times
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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