Image © SivgaPriced about right
A wired hi-fi IEM using a 14.5mm planar-magnetic driver in a metal-and-wood housing. It is intended for hi-fi in-ear listening and uses a detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable.
The Sivga Nightingale is a wired planar magnetic IEM that prioritizes an engaging, musical tuning over strict neutrality, with a notable emphasis on midrange clarity and an airy, spacious soundstage. It delivers strong technical performance in imaging and presentation, making it a specialized choice for listeners who value immersive, lively sound rather than a bass-heavy or universally balanced profile.
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
| Driver | 14.5 mm planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 14.5 mm |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Driver | 14.5 mm planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 14.5 mm |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Weight | 15 g |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| Connector | 2-pin 0.78 mm |
4 source(s) feeding this product's score.
Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.
Reviewers agree the Sivga Nightingale is a beautifully built, comfortable planar IEM with premium wooden faceplates and excellent accessories, but its tuning is highly polarizing.
24:38The reviewer compares the Sivga Nightingale with the Kefine KLANAR, finding the Nightingale to be a beautifully built and comfortable planar IEM that requires more power than its impedance suggests to sound its best. Its tuning is unusual and not easily categorized, with a focus on musicality and smoothness rather than aggressive detail, making it a unique but potentially polarizing choice.
7:43The reviewer finds the Sivga Nightingale to be a unique and technically impressive planar IEM, especially in treble detail, soundstage, and imaging, which outperform many pricier competitors. However, it has a rolled-off sub-bass and recessed vocals, making it a niche choice best suited for slower, moodier genres and treble enthusiasts, while not recommended for bass-heavy or energetic music.
6:07The reviewer finds the Sivga Nightingale to be a unique and visually appealing planar IEM with a very deliberate mid-range-focused tuning. It excels with acoustic, vocal, and chamber music, offering clear and detailed mids without harshness, but it has significantly rolled-off bass and lacks full-range impact, making it a niche choice rather than a versatile all-rounder.
18:54The reviewer compares three planar IEMs, including the Sivga Nightingale, which he finds well-priced at $260 with premium wooden faceplates and a warm, laid-back tuning. He praises its refined sound and tasteful treble peak, though notes it lacks ear gain, which may lead listeners to increase volume. Overall, he applauds Sivga for a distinctive and enjoyable tuning.
4:47The reviewer finds the Sivga Nightingale's build and accessories excellent, but strongly criticizes its tuning, describing a lack of sub-bass, a muffled and distant midrange due to missing ear gain, and a treble spike that fails to compensate. They conclude it is a poor-sounding IEM for its high price, calling it a masterclass in what not to do, and recommend against purchasing it.
Summaries are AI condensations of each video's own conclusion, not transcripts. Titles, thumbnails and view counts belong to their channels.
A minute of your experience with the Sivga Nightingale helps the next person shopping for them.
Other wired iems models at a comparable price, ordered by HearWiki score.
Other Sivga models in the database, same category first.
The data-driven guides this model qualifies for.
