Recently reviewed was the HiFiMan Svanar JR and their affordable TWS 450 so how does the more expensive offering stack up and are they worth their money..Given there is some differences in the technology here much is the same with the same feature set and operations on board but tuned differently.
Again the packaging is well presented and the same as the LE and this time around a different color case with a premium look and finish again the case is quirky but I like this and it stands out just like the earbuds themselves.
This time around the entire earbuds is not housed in plastic so how they look might might not appeal to all, they do to me as I like oddly shaped earbuds which exits from the industry standard look.
Again large earbuds with an ergonomic design that might not suit all ears due to their size however once fitted with the right tips you are good to go and they remain in place even if you are an active person.
Again there is no companion app nor no need for one with and this has been proven before with their entry level earbuds we tested here the HiFiMan TWS800.
Another older pair we tested again with no app was the TWS-600 and shows with some brands they do not need an app to help change the EQ
The LE offer a bit more than the JR do and sound slightly better with no Himalaya R2R DAC Amp and no LDAC but the rest pretty much stays the same as does the controls on them.
Having considered this and the different price points there is still a great sound signature from the earbuds and do a great job overall there is another version higher again called the SVANAR Wireless which incorporates all the tech from the JR and LE.
Highs lows and mids all good decent volume no lag latency or tinny sound and you are pretty much centered in the audio. Really crisp and clear instruments and overall a great audio experience as you would expect, I do feel people will be a bit lot on the pricing between the models but get it if you are after a particular signature sound overall, calls where fine for me during testing and the ANC would not be the best in the game but they are decent here and I think priced fairly with the tech these have on board you would not see elsewhere too often.
HiFiMan Svanar Wireless LE
- SVANAR WIRELESS Light Luxury Version: Ultimate HIFI TWS: Hymalaya DAC and Headphone Amp drive the Topology Diaphragm driver ★HYMALAYA R2R DAC developed by HIFIMAN received the 2022 VGP Gold Technology Award (Japan)
- Hymalaya R2R Custom Ladder DAC+ Headphone Amplifier Module: Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.52%(-60dB), 0.005%(-2dB); Undistorted Output: 54mW @16Ω, 45mW @32Ω; Max Output: @32R 1%=63mW
- HIFIMAN Topology Diaphragm: The “Topology Diaphragm” refers to a diaphragm that features a special Nano particle coating applied to its surface. The result is a more natural and detailed sound than what is typically achieved with True Wireless earphones. The idea behind the new Topology Diaphragm was inspired by Dr.Fang Bian’s Ph.D. thesis that states, “Different Nano materials have different structures and each of those materials have its own properties.”Therefore, by carefully controlling the diaphragm surface structure we can yield different results that are superior in acoustic performance to a degree previously unobtainable.
- ANC Deep Noise Cancellation. Immerse yourself in your own world of sound: The microphone accurately identifies noise, generating a reverse signal that reduces noise up to -35dB
- Charging case designed to accommodate most silicone tips, including larger sizes: Most true wireless earphones cannot be charged when using larger-size silicone tips. The Svanar Wireless increases the internal space of the charging case, so there is no need to replace the silicone tips repeatedly when charging the earbuds. Inbox comes with 8 pairs of silicone tips.
- 7hrs Uninterrupted listening; 28hrs Including the battery life of the charging case: Earbuds may be charged up to three times before needing to recharge the battery case.
- Touch Operations