Sivga Robin SV021 - Wrong in so many ways BUT oddly pleasant - Honest Audiophile Impressions

[@ryanguy6789]

I love them too. One of the few $100 cans I just enjoy listening to. Big sound, phat bass, fun and a nice sparkle too. They provide good clear sparkle. They have good separation too. Comfort is amazing. I usually hate 100 dollar cans but these are really really fun. Sivga did a great job with these.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Glad you love the Sivga SV021. Thank you for the impressions.

[@quikspecv4d]

I have these and like them regardless of the sound issues. They are fun. I would never recommend them as someone’s only headphone. But they make a good addition for me having multiple headphones. I don’t break them out often but when I do it’s usually for listening to hip hop or EDM.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Understandable. Thank you for the impressions.

[@TonkyTronicus]

Audiophile discovers fun. Audiophile casts 'Critique'. Audiophile hurt himself in his confusion.

[@ByStephenJones]

The looks make all those weird things worth it… gosh those are pretty!

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

In a weirdly appealing way, yes they do.

[@olafwolfen4167]

I am new to the headphone game after years of using basic buds. I first got the sundara which I do enjoy but almost sound to clinical. Still listen to them but picked up these up few months back after other reviewers calling these fun. I do enjoy them a lot for classic rock and electronic music. Comfort wise for me they blow away the sundara and have enough sound isolation to block out the noise in my environment and because they are cheaper I take these on road trips. In your review I was pretty much inline with your comments but when something is fun it is just plain fun and at 150 and butterscotch wood color who can pass these up. I think the darker wood probably won’t sound as fun;).

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Awesomeness. Thanks for the thoughts.

[@Ratchet98]

I ended up selling these because of the sibilance unfortunately. It was just earsplitting on some songs and couldn’t fix it really. Otherwise, I loved this headphone actually. Beautiful design, insanely comfortable earpads, fun, spacious sound and great detail.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Totally understand. Thanks for the impressions.

[@JohnClarkW]

That sibilance was the thing that scared me off, they seemed very well made and amazing otherwise.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Understandable

[@ryanguy6789]

I don't get sibilance from mine, they're just crisp. Nothing like a beyer.

[@Ratchet98]

@@ryanguy6789 it might have just been my source

[@jeremywilliam79]

I like the move to third person commentary. “When the honest audiophile talks you better listen brother! Ohhh Yeah!!”

[@LandsPlanes]

I love that hesdphone. It's very all rounder and pleasant.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Glad you enjoy the SV021

[@baronvonlichtenstein]

I love my SV006 though they are for giant heads. But the pads are fat, like AKG361s and sound great. Probably the same as those. I had to wrap something around the top so they wouldn't be so lose. I find them very pleasant.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@barbal777]

I'm not using closed back headphones a lot and I really enjoy BossHiFi/BLON B8. I've done couple of mods and changed pads for leather ones and they sound amazing for the price.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Glad you enjoy them. I haven't heard the Boss/Blon B8.

[@chungang7037]

THese are all day comfort, great office headphones.

[@SB-ht6kf]

Once again great take Dave. Some sets are just oddly fun...I think of these in the same was as the Meze 99 Classics. Not technically good, just fun. I actually run them through a Xduoo 604 and for whatever reason the tubes play well with them to my ears. My set up is PC to Fiio KA3 to XDuoo 604. Of course this set up is an absolute dream with higher end sets, but I find myself using the sivgas too much.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Thanks for the impressions. Oddly fun indeed

[@EtreGenerique]

I love the title. I don't listen to them. Idk know the brand but after see the graph. The only reason common driver unit sound like isee. It's a combinaison of inter acoustic treatment and maybe angle driver

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@xhassan496]

love the review. for daily use does sivga win against others?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

My daily closed headphone in this price point is the Rode NTH-100; I rarely ever pick up the Sivga. Rode NTH-100 and AKG K275 get way more head time for me.

[@xhassan496]

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thank you for answering Compare to linsoul B60/sivga021 Is rode nth 100 has better sound( i am only plaining to use it in listening to music andwatching tv)

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Rode NTH 100 comparison made in the video; here is link to Rode review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZScmY1srZutl6s Here is a link to my Blon B60 review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2KpmqVsfreSetU I 100% prefer the Rode NTH -100 over both the Blon B60 and Sivga Robin.

[@moviemanstuff7108]

Nice…what about the SIVGA Oriole?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Here's a link to my Oriole review kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOYin6sgN6Fa68

[@moviemanstuff7108]

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks! The review was very helpful

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

My pleasure, you're welcome

[@omarreyes8546]

hi Dave! I hope you can see my comment, what do you think between SENNHEISER HD 569 and SIVGA SV021? what could be better? and from your perspective which one is more naturals sound? Regards!

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Sorry I've not heard a Sennheiser HD569

[@omarreyes8546]

@@TheHonestAudiophile Don't worry Dave!, thanks for your answer

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Omar Reyes Thank you for understanding. You're welcome for the answer.

[@Ruben_Garcia_]

Thank you, each information you give me is really useful. I wanted to ask you which portable or PC dac amp would you recommend I use, for this type of headphones? thank you

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Nothing to special needed. An iFi Audio Zen DAC would be a solid option. USB dongle like the Hiby FC4 would be good as well.

[@colddish]

I get it why you were confused. Having tested so many ear/head gears you’ve been tuned into ‘hifi’ mode and you’ve forgotten something fundamental about listening to music; And this Sivga tickles and wakes up the ‘fun’ mode that you’ve forgotten to posses.

[@ByStephenJones]

NTH-100 almost sounds permanently tubed for me.

[@jackjack3874]

I would really like your take on the new Shure SRH840a.. pls don't ask me to send them to you.. hopefully Shure will send you a pair. Great review man.. when these first came out and I saw their FR measurement, I was like neh.. but then a few reviewers have liked them.. I think your take is the most accurate.. "for some reason I can't explain, it works"

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Hey Jack Jack will you please send me the Shure SRH840A to review?😏🙄 They do look interesting for sure, hopefully one will be provided for review.

[@jackjack3874]

@@TheHonestAudiophile Dave, do you prefer these or the Blon B60?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Sivga Robin

[@jackjack3874]

@@TheHonestAudiophile Cool

[@nout1972]

I like them as well, to me they are kinda like the closed-back version of the Fidelio X3s, they have a similar peak in the treble, but their bass is less controlled and can become boomy with some material. The X3s definitely are more sophisticated. I am pretty treble sensitive, but luckily these peaks, similar to the X3s, are in that particular frequency range my ears don't mind that much. And the sibilance isn't hard edged and glary, it generally is a soft extended sssss. But of course I like the Sivgas, just as I like other weird, far from "neutral" tuned headphones like the NightHawks and NightOwls. Maybe neutrality is overrated? LOL. My ears at least have no trouble adjusting and set their signature as the new, temporary "neutral"

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Cool 😎 Thanks for the impressions. Glad you enjoy them.

[@TALPOKEYASHA]

I actually really hate the pads on the RHODE hp and really love the pads on the SV021. I only wore them for a few seconds and then had to take them off. The RHODE's pads were really stiff and itchy while the SV021's pads were smooth and really comfortable. I did a demo at a store for the RHODE and got the SV021 for a review where I ended up buying them just for the comfort alone as a fun closed back pair

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Understandable, the Rode pads are different. SV021 is comfortable, especially the pads. Glad you enjoy the Sivga.

[@TALPOKEYASHA]

@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks, I also enjoyed the RHODE for the few seconds I listened to it. it was neutral done right at a budget price, the only problem was the stiff pads.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

@@TALPOKEYASHA Awesomeness

[@datdudeinred]

Those huge vents on top give away why isolation is non existent. Btw if isolation is 1st priority & wired is fine what is best closed back you've heard dave? I think beyerdynamic are most isolating isn't it?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Best isolating closed backs I have heard are Rode NTH-100, Austrian Audio Hi-X60, Audeze LCD-2 Closed and MrSpeakers Ether C.

[@completestrangeronline7284]

That was kind of a confusing review. So the other headphone is way better at the same price and way more comfortable, but you still like the Sivga and don’t know why?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Good summary. But in reality the Rode are just superior.

[@markcook9084]

I agree! Are you confused because they “measure” differently than they sound at times?? I know everyone’s tastes are different but these get glaring reviews most anyplace you look. There must be a much better closed back for $150 then??

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

@@markcook9084 I'm just confused why I like listening to them because they aren't good in so many ways. Rode NTH-100 beats these in every way possible as mentioned in video.

[@Spelaus]

@@TheHonestAudiophile maybe you listen more brainy with the Rodes (analytical) and more with the hearth (without analyzing) when you use the Robin) jejeje...

[@mrtnz00]

Is the sound quality better than skullcandy roc nation aviator?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Sorry, I've not heard the Skullcandy ROC Nation Aviator.

[@RabbitConfirmed]

The way you describe it sounds a lot like the Focal Elegia, which I consider, a total pleasant disaster. They do everything wrong, yet they still have something pleasant to them. I think they just have excellent drivers and air, but everything else sucks

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Interesting. Thank you for the impressions.

[@Spelaus]

Hi there! I really appreciate you review because I want to buy a closed back and this is one option, the other is the ATH-MSR7B (which I have not tested yet), have you tried the MSR7B? if so... how do you compared vs the Sivga? thanks a lot!!

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Sorry haven't heard the MSR7B

[@Spelaus]

@@TheHonestAudiophile ok thanks! Have a great day

[@jeremywilliam79]

I’ve tried the robin and the AKG k361 and k371 are much better options. Although they don’t look as nice. Much better all around sound without the weird boomy sound combined with peakiness you get with the robin.

[@Spelaus]

@@jeremywilliam79 thanks for your comment, the K371 is another option… I think this vs the k361 is flatter and neutral.

[@jeremywilliam79]

@@Spelaus yes the k361 is very similar just is more plastic and light feeling vs the more luxurious feeling of the k371. It still has bass but it’s tighter and more controlled where the k371 is rich and on the stronger side at times.

[@ByStephenJones]

NTH-100 is so good for the price.

[@BurningBushPedagogy]

But I heard someone with almost hundred headphones saying they are better than DT 770 and the Audio Technica M 50x those naming. so you sound complete opposite view.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

The video is my honest opinion based on the performance. I've not heard the DT770 or M50x in a long time but if memory serves me correctly both are better detailed, resolving and more accurate tonality.

[@D-generon]

Well, I beg to disagree about Rode NTH-100. They are the reason why I am forced to try some new headphones, including Sivga Robin SV021. NTH-100 are dull AF and sound clarity isn't about them. Their sound signature overall is BS and they were one of the most disappointing pairs of cans in terms of sound in the last few years - almost as bad as Audio-Technica ATH-M30x, which are like the most basic over-ear cans you can get. Don't know what kind of accuracy in terms of frequency response and sound reproduction you can get with NTH-100, since they often fail to reproduce what's actually in the mix, pushing some frequencies forward whilst dropping more interesting frequencies too far back. When you go from NTH-100 to something that does reproduce higher mids and highs properly (like my custom-built planars or Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 or even HD650 with their slight veil), it feels like a breath of fresh air everytime. Haven't heard Sivga yet, but hope they'll (finally!) replace NTH-100 as my portable daily drivers. P.S. The only thing Rode NTH-100 are good at is falling asleep in, since they are comfortable on the head and they are also one of most inoffensive cans in the treble region.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Thanks for your impressions.