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The product page says the ES100 aims for rich, detailed, dynamic sound with wide frequency response and low distortion, and it emphasizes that the earbud is easy to drive from most sources.
Read the full reviewHiFiMAN ES100
50/ 100
Weak
HearWiki score
Poor value
$69
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated 
At a glance
- Brand
- HiFiMAN
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2024
Score breakdownweak overall
Sound5.9
Value4.8
The HIFIMAN ES100 is a vintage-style earbud with a 15mm dynamic driver, offering rich, detailed sound and high efficiency for easy driving with portable devices.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The HiFiMAN ES100 is a wired in-ear monitor featuring a 15mm dynamic driver in a lightweight 13g housing, aiming for detailed, spacious sound with high sensitivity for easy pairing with phones and portable players. Its 150-ohm impedance and balanced tuning deliver clear highs and mids, though bass response is more restrained than emphasized. The package includes a carry pouch and spare silicone tips for convenience.
What works
- Lightweight and comfortable at 13g
- High sensitivity (113 dB) for easy driving
- Clear, well-balanced mids and highs
- Spacious and detailed soundstage
- Includes carry pouch and spare tips
What doesn't
- Bass lacks deep low-end emphasis
- 150-ohm impedance may require more power from weak sources
- Wired only with 3.5mm connector, no ANC or USB-C
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Specifications
| Driver | 15 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 15 mm |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 150 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 15 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 15 mm |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 150 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 13 g |
|---|---|
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
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