Today we review, the Sivga Que single dynamic driver IEM, going for $69 USD.
Disclaimer: Sivga Audio sent me the Sivga Que. Thanks for the opportunity. This review reflects my honest opinion, as always.
Sivga Audio
Sivga Audio, founded in 2016 in Dongguan City, China, is a comprehensive enterprise that integrates research and development, production, and customer service. The company is dedicated to creating innovative, high-quality headphones.
Sivga’s team consists of professionals with extensive experience in the Chinese audio industry. They emphasize traditional craftsmanship and utilize premium natural solid wood for the housings of their products, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and acoustic quality.
We’ve had many reviews of Sivga Audio here, including the SV023 in 2022, which has been one of my favourites from the brand:
But today it’s not a headphone that I review, but an IEM. Let’s check out this budget friendly single dynamic and see how it does.
Que
The new Sivga Que IEM showcases a 10mm beryllium diaphragm dynamic driver and continues Sivga’s signature use of natural wood with white maple faceplates. The shells are constructed from zinc alloy, utilizing precise die-casting technology for durability and refined aesthetics. The included cable is a high-quality, silver-plated oxygen-free copper with Litz braiding and an interchangeable design. The IEM’s shape is designed using 3D data for a comfortable, universal fit.
Specifications:
– Impedance: 32Ω ±15%
– Plug: 3.5mm single-ended
– Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
– Sensitivity: 108 ±3 dB
– Driver Unit: 10mm beryllium diaphragm
– Magnetic Circuit: Single-magnet dual-cavity
Package, Design, Build
The Que arrives in a small rectangular box. Inside you get a cardboard box which stores the carrying case, which is brown and made from leather. The case contains everything inside; the IEMs, the cable, and ear tips which are generous for the price. For 69$ the packaging is pretty much okay, as I didn’t except much more.
Visually, the Que matches the brand identity of Sivga. The genuine wood face plates, along with the zinc alloy which completes it nicely. It has an aesthetic blend and vintage charm with modern sophistication. This design language, characteristic of Sivga Audio, is reflected in the Que, offering an appealing look. However, the old-school vibe might appeal more to those with a taste for classic design.
The Sivga Que boasts impressive build quality, particularly for a budget IEM. The construction is solid, with no signs of compromise; it uses a robust combination of wood and aluminium without any plastic parts. This blend contributes to the Que’s durability, which extends to important features like the nozzles, ensuring long-term reliability. The craftsmanship reflects a high standard, making the Que not only sturdy but also visually appealing.
Comfort
The Que is very lightweight, and it is actually very compact. The chassis has a small footprint and that makes it a very comfortable IEM with not much weight. Zinc alloy works quite well here, as you get both durability and lightweight design at the same time.
The included ear tips with the Sivga Que are of high quality, which is commendable and adds value to the overall package. However, they may not offer the best isolation, so users seeking effective noise blockage might consider aftermarket options, particularly foam tips, for improved sound isolation.
Cable
The Que comes equipped with a silver-plated oxygen-free copper cable, which reminds me the cables that come with Kinera IEMs. It’s overall a very good cable for the price, but then again, Sivga also supplies high quality cables with their reasonably priced headphone offerings too. Another plus here.
I’m a bit underwhelmed to see no 4.4mm offering here. Sivga provides interchangeable adapters for its headphone cables but that doesn’t apply here unfortunately. I would’ve liked to see a 4.4mm BAL plug in the package. That would’ve probably changed the material cost of the package, of course, but still, the audiophile in me says ”4.4mm please”. But based on the price bracket, I think Sivga reckoned that the target audience wouldn’t bother about balanced connections.
The review with the sound impressions continues on the second page, click here or use the jumps below.
Page 3: Technical Performance, Comparisons, Conclusion
