![]() ![]() The combination of a proper headband angle (a big issue for me in other companies) and the extremely lightweight and soft earcup design make this the alpha for comfort. Of any set that I own or have tested in recent years, this is the most comfortable headphone so far that I’ve experienced and reviewed. Whatever foam is in there, it is very airy and whatever the opposite of extremely dense is. The leatherette used is silky smooth and might as well be filled with actual clouds on the inside, this is not a cut of memory foam shoved in some material for the earcups. What amazes me most is the headband design and clamp factor, which is supremely soft all around. It is an absolute pleasure to wear for hours. Shockingly soft, and lightweight and the headband and earpads are extremely supple and forgiving. This is a new benchmark in comfort for me. This is one of the highest comfort scores that I will likely give a full-sized headphone. The build quality is excellent overall.Īlright, I’ll just come out and say it straight up. There are some vented ports at the top of each earcup, which allow for some air movement inside the chamber of each cup.īeyond that, the yolk Y-braces are sturdy aluminum and feel very solid in the hand. I enjoy it quite a lot! It puts out a higher-end vibe and comes in two color options: brown and black. I appreciate the craftsmanship involved in each milling of the woodcuts.Īesthetically speaking, these are beautiful headphones with a deep wood tonal hue. The closed-back Oriole earcups are made of high-density rosewood and offer extremely soft memory foam pads and headband materials (more on this in the next section).įor now, the woodie appeal is lovely, and well, you know me, woodies make me weak. SIVGA says their diaphragm is made in their own facility and not outsourced anywhere else, they make it custom and with love. I am fairly certain they’ve used the same polycarbonate blend materials, also fairly certain the driver materials didn’t change in the wiring used, which remains a fusion of copper and aluminum. ![]() For now, SIVGA went back to the drawing board and designed a new driver unit for this Oriole model. They aren’t Sony with that older XB-1000 70mm driver but oh, can we dream. Where are they going to go from here? 70mm? No need. The SIVGA Oriole houses a 50mm dynamic driver that feels tight and enjoyable from top to bottom. This year, we got a new kid on the block, the SV022 Oriole which seems to have taken everything from the Robin and improved it. Over the holidays, I had recommended it often because it deserved it. My last review of the SV021 Robin from exactly a year ago in 2021 ended up being a fun experience. ![]()
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