Today we are taking a look at SIVGA Luan, the new open-back headphones from the company.
The Luan is a new addition to the dynamic open-back headphone lineup from SIVGA. These headphones feature 50 mm drivers with a nickel-based coating and a carbon-fiber dome, wooden ear cups, open-back design, relaxed and lush tuning, and detachable cable.
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The headphones come in an elegant large black box with the branding and model name on the front, and list of technical specification on the back. Inside the box, I found a hard leather carrying case containing the Luan headphones, a 1.6 m cable terminating with a 3.5 mm connector, a 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, and a soft fabric bag for the cable.
Technical Specifications
- Impedance: 38 Ω
- Sensitivity: 100 dB/1 mW
- Weight: 354 g without a cable
Design and build
The SIVGA Luan comes in two colors, brown and black, with my review unit being the brown variant. The build is a combination of metal, leather, wood, and a few plastic components.
The headband’s outer part features a steel spring split into two sections, similar to the more expensive SV023, albeit in a different color. The outer part of the suspension band is made of pleather and bears the SIVGA branding embossed on it. This part is padded and adjustable for a customised fit.
The inner part of the suspension band is made from velvet, providing a comfortable experience during prolonged use. Overall, the ergonomic design efficiently distributes the headphones’ weight and ensures a pleasant fit. The clamping force of the headband is moderate, offering a secure fit and seal, making the headphones suitable for extended listening sessions.
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The yokes that connect the headband to the ear cups are constructed from metal, adding to the overall sturdiness and aesthetic appeal of the headphones.
The ear cups feature 25 degrees of horizontal swivel on both sides, allowing for a comfortable fit. Vertically, the ear cups rotate 45 degrees inwards, with minimal rotation outwards.
SIVGA takes pride in crafting the ear cups from wood, which undergoes meticulous CNC machining, sanding, polishing, painting, and natural air drying. Additionally, the inclusion of grills in the design makes these headphones an open-back.
The 50 mm drivers housed inside the ear cups are developed in-house by SIVGA. The drivers are protected with fabric that has a left and right channel indication printed on it.
The hybrid memory foam ear pads have an oval shape and measure 115 mm in height and 105 mm across. The ear pad opening is 70 mm in height and 60 mm across, though the opening has a conical shape. The depth of the ear pads is approximately 25 mm.
The SIVGA Luan comes with a detachable 1.6m soft TPU rubber cable. The main connector features the SIVGA logo, while the connectors on the other end bear a clear channel indication. Although the connectors are well-made and fit snugly in the ear cup sockets, the cable exhibits a slight memory and is somewhat microphonic.
A notable advantage of the supplied cable is its inclusion of 3.5mm connectors on both ends, making it easy to find an aftermarket replacement if desired.
Fit and comfort
The SIVGA Luan excels in comfort, ensuring a pleasant listening experience. The headband’s well-thought-out design efficiently distributes the weight, resulting in a lightweight feel on the head.
As someone with larger ears, I can attest that the ear pads adequately enclose the ears, and ear pads are fantastic and soft, akin to resting one’s head between two large, plush pillows. Furthermore, the headband’s moderate clamping force contributes to the overall comfort and ensures a secure fit.
Sivga Luan sound overview
Please note that all the sound impressions I’m sharing on this channel are completely subjective, so please take them with a grain of salt.
I can describe the SIVGA Luan’s sound signature as smooth, soft, rounded, and relaxed. And the frequencies are balancing each other without overpowering one another.
The Luan’s bass performance is commendable, offering a gentle punch and clean definition. However, it may lack the refinement and quantity desired by bass enthusiasts. The sub-bass extension is good, while the mid-bass has slightly more impact and note weight. This bass tuning is a typical SIVGA open-back in-house tuning.
The midrange of the SIVGA Luan is natural, lush, and relaxed, delivering organic timbre for both instruments and vocals. Although the midrange isn’t the most forward in its price range, it is well-defined and detailed, providing an enjoyable listening experience. The lower mids are clean, while the upper mids exhibit slightly more energy, though without any harshness or brightness.
The treble of the SIVGA Luan is detailed and energetic, but it may be border sibilant for some listeners. The treble extends well and offers good details and resolution, though it may not match the refinement found in the SIVGA SV023. Nonetheless, the Luan strikes a good balance between presence and energy, complementing the overall smooth sound signature.
Sound stage, imaging, details
The soundstage of the SIVGA Luan is above average, leaning more towards depth than width. The open-back design, large ear cups, and strategic driver placement contribute to a spacious and natural sound presentation. The soundstage conveys an accurate sense of distance, while the imaging places instruments correctly. Details and micro-details retrieval are average, accompanied by good layering and instrument separation.
Conclusions
The SIVGA Luan stands out as an intriguing pair of headphones with exceptional comfort and a relaxed, lush, and laid-back tuning that promotes the pure enjoyment of music. While it may not be the most technically advanced pair in its price range, I was impressed with the over performance of Luan.
- Sturdy build and quality materials
- Outstanding comfort for long listening sessions
- Easy to drive with various sources
- Soft and relaxed sound signature
- Lush and natural midrange with realistic instrument timbre
- Non-fatiguing treble
- Includes a hard shell carrying case
Cons
- Bass-light with limited bass details
- Relaxed sound presentation may lack excitement for some listeners
- Design may not appeal to everyone
- Not among the most technically advanced pairs in its price range
If you are in the market for open-back headphones in the $300 price range and prioritize comfort and a relaxed sound signature over extensive technicalities and analytical sound, the SIVGA Luan is a solid contender worth considering.
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