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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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