Okavango Hybrid 7-Drivers In-ear Monitor (Universal)

Let’s start by putting my experience into context. I have about 20 IEMs, from the Monarch MKIII, SA6 MKII, Performer 8, Galileo, Hexa, Heyday etc.

This IEM punches well above its weight class. The bass has excellent slam, mids are well presented for both male and female vocals. The soundstage with both switches up is fantastic, with excellent separation. They’re also very easy to drive.

I’d say they easily compete with the Performer 8 and SA6. For HIPHOP and classic rock they are better than both. I also got the white whale cable and could tell a difference between it and the stock cable. Never thought I’d say that, but there it is.

They EQ very well to the 5128 10dB target and have been my go to for the last few weeks.

Looks are equally as beautiful as anything in my collection. See the photos

Fit is great, but I did’t use the stock tips. Dunu Candy Large worked best. The case is also very nice, but not as easy to use with the white whale cable. Just be careful.

I’ve now placed my order for the Mega 5EST and hope to be blown away again.

Firstly I'd like to thank Hisenior for the amazing customer support throughout the process of making my desired custom version of the Okavango. I paid fully for the custom IEM with my own money.

The included packaging and accessories that come with the Okavango are outstanding. The amount you get, at this price point is superb. I don't think I have ever gotten an IEM so chalk full of accessories as the Okavango. The cable I received, which at least visually looks almost identical to a graphene cable I own, is very nice. Looks good, performs and behaves well. I'm not much of a cable believer outside aesthetics, comfort and minor change in sound (mainly due to material impedance) and for that I have no complaints at all. Plenty of included tips. An albeit not pocketable case, I will undoubtedly use this case when travelling as it fits multiple IEMs and is essentially a flight case for IEMs.

Now to sound: I have a large library of music spanding from late 60s all the way to music released just yesterday. I love looking for new music and have an ever growing, arguably too large library. If I had to mention a few things I do NOT listen to, K-pop and J-pop would be two popular genres I lack in my library. Having said that, the Okavango performs well with literally every genre I listen to. It's a warm sounding, soulful and fun allrounder that does everything well in my opinion.

BASS: Depending on whether you like a bass or not, left switch down turns it nicely down, while switch up can give you ear-tickling, chest thumping bass. It is not overly done at all, and only shows it's muscle if the song has a lot of bass. If not, it never overstays it's welcome. The bass is also medium-fast; meaning very natural sounding DD. As an example, I ordered the Penon 10th Anniversary Edition a while back - an IEM for 500 USD, praised by many for it's bass. I genuinely think the Okavango has superior bass. Overall I think the Okavango is a much better purchase than the Penon 10th, and that at 200 dollars less!

MIDS: Mids are lush and soulful. Not recessed or overly forward. I have a tendency to be sensitive to 2k and 4k peaks, and the Okavango never sounds too much to me. Just right 👌

HIGHS: Highs, much like the bass can depend on the switch. Personally I like sparkle and an enhanced high end and the Okavango hits the nail on the head for me with the switch up. If that's not your jam, then the right switch down tones down the treble by decent enough bit to likely not be offensive for anyone who prefers a more mellow high end.

Finally, onto COMFORT: I am quite picky when it comes to comfort. I have a small/medium sized ears and usually a lot of larger IEMs stick far out for me and can get uncomfortable over time, especially if they have a "custom" moulding to the shell. I would say the Okavango is medium sized, with no sharp edges and I can use it without issues for all hours of the day and never have it become uncomfortable!

TLDR: I love the Okavango. It plays all music well; it sounds fun and soulful and changes significantly depending on switch positions. I can use it all day without discomfort and at the price I'd gladly recommend it to anyone looking for a set around this price point!

Aesthetically one of the most beautiful IEMs ever seen.
In addition to aesthetics, their sound is very musical, listening to them is pure musical enjoyment.
It is not an IEM for those looking for extreme technicalities, but for those who want to have satisfying listening. I strongly recommend them.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-discovery-thread.586909/post-17708177

Hisenior Okavango is just pure fun, it delivers a joyful experience where your feet will start tapping to your music. Not the most resolving set out there, but this was never what they tried to make here. Bass is lush and organic, mids are full and forward and treble is detailed and not tiresome.
The Okavango is for me a set where you can put on everything, good for just sitting down and enjoying music. Not for picking apart music, but for enjoyment sake.

I would rate it a solid 5star for the money.

Enjoy your music guys and gals.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/hisenior-okavango.26620/review/31695/

Fisrt of all I'd like to thank Hisenior and Gareth for their kindness and easy communication. Everything was very easy from  pre-order to delivery (I'm living in France).

I'd like to precise I'm not a reviewer just a passionate who share feelings and pictures of its own collection. 

When I received my new toy, I totally fell in love with it's look and quality. Better in real than in picture. 

I can only speak about what I have ordered, I mean Okavango and WhitWhale cable, no stock cable in my order. WhitWhale cable looks really good, really light and well finished.

It was not as easy as with others of my iems to find the right tips. And finally, the game changer is Tangzu Sancai. Now, perfect fit and confort.

I meanly listen to Blues, Rock, Bluegrass, Country.

First impressions with standard settings ( soundstage +) are good, I like what I hear but I need more tests and of course more time to make my final opinion.

I quickly change to balanced settings which seem to be the favorite settings among reviewers. And I need to say I prefered this option too. Nevertheless, after several changes, vocal+ is the winner for now . It can of course still change.

What I hear is fun, with organic bass. I don't know if this is very understandable but this is what I feel. And I think in some kind of way I can compare the bass to my Kennerton Vali headphone. The fun fact. Yes, bass is fun with this iems. Very different of my Thiedaudio Legacy 4, bass is thin on Legacy 4. And this is good because I really wanted a different sound.

I won't say they're basshead iems but like Erling Kildal said in a previous review and I totally agree with him, they're fun and energetic for sure.

I'm very sensitiv to highs and have to say it works better for me with my R6 Pro II and my RU7 than with my R6 2020. With saber dac it becomes a little bit harsher.

IMO, soudnstage is not the best I ever heard but good anyway.

To conclude my feelings, I have to say I'm very happy with my choice. Okavango are what I was expecting : FUN, beautiful and qualitative !!!

The Okavango comes in a nice box with good English technical description. Inside is their «bulletproof» Pelican style hard carrying case and plenty of accessories. The IEM’s themselves is a beautiful pale green color with the Okavango delta faceplate in sparkly green resin and sand color stabilized wood. Really a pretty IEM, and you can also customize this for a fee. Cable is OK, all in all a good stock cable. I also got the White Wale cable from Hisenior. I like this more than their stock. Beautiful silvery white color with grey hardware. I am not capable of hearing differences in cables, so for me this is an aesthetics, feel, quality and comfort thing. I would say this cable is well wort its price.

The sound of the Okavango is energetic and fun. It has tuning switches tailoring for personal taste. I like it best with both switches off. Deep defined lows, beautiful minds and plenty highs for my ears. If you want comparisons you will find this from many of the more seasoned reviewers than me, and still more of this to come! Personally I find this a pleasant set for all my music, which spans all different generes except classical. I would say you have to either have a preference for really neutral sound, or other more extreme sound signatures if you can not find this set good and satisfying.

The Okavango has excellent fit for me. No complaints. I see som people complain about some small driver flex, but this is not something I have encountered, even with excellent seal in ear canal.

With The White Whale cable it is a hard to beat combo for US$ 369! Sound and looks is a very personal thing, but for music lovers in general I will wholeheartedly recommend this this set, specially bundled with the White Wale cable. I can not imagine you will be disappointed!

The Okavango still has the soul of Highsenior house tuning with amazing vocals and a fun organic sounding bottom end. What really shines with the Okavango is how Hisenior incorporated some extra energy into the top end giving a different flavor to the current collections. The Tuning switches work well and are well implemented giving you a few different preferences to your desired sound preferences. In comparison to the Mega5p it's a clear upgrade path for a slightly less warm offering. In comparison to the market where there is the Sound Rhyme SR7 and OG Yanyin Canon for more money - I would take the Okavango over both and take away the best of both.

First impressions, not burned, but im really impressed with this iem

This could compare to more pricey options like MANGIRD TOP.

✅ Suitable for low volume
✅ Bass is delicious, treble is on point
✅ TOTL build quality
✅ Switches are really useful
✅ Deep scene with a nice sense of weight…

🟡 …although its on intimate side
🟡 Packaging is beautiful, but complements are not at same level

⭕ With some tips, driver flex could be an issue

グリーンにサンドカラーのアクセントが魅力的なOkavango
壮大でダイナミックなサウンドステージと、適度な明瞭感が楽しめます。
このイヤホンは楽しい気分にさせてくれます。

私は男性vocalメインの曲をよく聴きますが、男性vocalにおすすめのイヤホンを探してもなかなか良いものに出会えませんでした。

でもHISENIORさんのイヤホンは男性ボーカルも抜群に良いのです。

付属AIR4Cケーブルもおすすめで、ダイナミックなOkavangoにとても合っていると思います。

ぜひ聴いてみてください！

本体は厚みがありますが装着感は良く、遮音性はまあまあといったところですね。
スイッチは1が低域、2が高域の強弱切り替えのようです。
スイッチの状態で結構印象が変わります。

両方off: バランス型
同社のMega5Pと似た印象で、高域も低域も優しく、聴き疲れしにくい音です。
癖が少なく一聴しただけでは物足りない印象もありますが、優しめの音でスッと耳に入ってくるので、長時間の使用には最適です。

1のみon: パワフル低音型
爆裂低音機とはいきませんが、サブベースからベースがググッと力強くなり、ノリの良い暖色系に早変わりです。

2のみon: アッサリキラキラ中高音型
こちらは低域は抑えたまま、高域がキラキラサウンドになり、見通しの良いやや寒色系になります。
曲によっては刺さるようにもなりますが、このキラキラ感は好きな人が多そうです。

両方on: 楽しいドンシャリ型
一番好みでオススメなのがコレです。
力強い低域とキラキラ高域のいいとこ取りでメチャクチャ楽しい！
ドンシャリでもボーカルは近く、艶のあるタイプで、全体的にゴージャスなやや暖色系サウンドです。
一番メリハリがあるからか、音場も広く感じます。
解像度、分離感とも高いのですが、音に厚みがあって、一番聴き疲れしそうですが一番楽しい！
しっとりした曲は色っぽく、元気な曲はノリノリで！

I write this review not as an audiophile, but as a normal person who enjoys listening to music constantly. I didn't test out the soundstage. I tweaked the sound a bit in peace equalizer apo. The sound is good regardless. I wish the headphones were a bit longer, and having tried pretty much all of the eartips, none have felt very comfortable for long term use.

I have been in the hobby for a few years now and own a lot of different IEMs, earbuds, and headphones. For the last year or so I started to grow tired of my analytical sounding gear. I've realized that I first and foremost want to have a "fun" experience when listening to music. I had already started shifting gear towards that goal when my Mega5P accidentally got stepped on. When I got in touch with Hisenior they mentioned new sets were on their way, so I thought I'd take a chance and blind buy one of them instead as a replacement. All I can say is wow, the Okavango delivers precisely what I am looking for, a genuinely fun and clear sound with a great sense of musical presence. If you want a musical set, then this is definitely endgame material.