Wired IEMs
Hisenior Mega5EST
84Outstanding
$650
Full review dataHisenior Mega5EST vs Westone ES30: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Hisenior Mega5EST vs Westone ES30, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Hisenior Mega5EST leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Hisenior Mega5EST
- Westone ES30
HearWiki score
84
-
Sound
9.1
-
Value
8.3
-
Price (USD)
$650
$1,170
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Hisenior Mega5EST is 5 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Mega5EST20235 yr newer
- ES302018
Specifications
Mega5ESTES30
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $650
- $1,170
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2023
- 2018
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA + 2EST tribrid
- 3× balanced armature
- Driver type
- tribrid
- balanced-armature
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA + 2EST
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 5
- 3
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 18 kHz
- Impedance
- 25 Ω
- 56 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 124 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Weight
- 6 g
- -
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- -
What reviewers said
Hisenior Mega5EST
The Hisenior Mega5EST is a premium wired tribrid IEM that pairs a dynamic driver, dual balanced armatures, and dual electrostatic drivers for a cohesive, engaging sound. Its tuning leans toward musical enjoyment rather than clinical analysis, wrapped in a lightweight, well-built shell with a generous accessory set. The overall presentation is balanced and easy to listen to, making it a versatile choice for those seeking high-end performance without fatigue.
- Pro:Engaging, pleasure-oriented tuning that remains balanced and cohesive
- Pro:Premium build quality with a lightweight, comfortable fit
- Pro:Includes a robust accessory set and quality cable
- Con:Shell color may not perfectly match the faceplates aesthetically
- Con:Tuning favors broad appeal over extreme technical precision
- Con:No active noise cancellation, limiting isolation to passive means
Westone ES30
The Westone ES30 is a custom-fit in-ear monitor built for critical listening, using three balanced armature drivers to deliver precise, detailed sound across its range. It's a wired, passive design with no noise cancellation or water resistance, prioritizing audio fidelity for professional and personal use.
- Pro:Accurate, revealing sound from triple balanced-armature design
- Pro:Custom-fit shell for long-term comfort and isolation
- Pro:High sensitivity (124 dB) for easy driving from portable sources
- Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless functionality
- Con:Limited high-frequency extension (18 kHz) compared to some rivals
- Con:No water resistance rating, so not ideal for workouts or wet conditions
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