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Sivga Nightingale Pro - Midrange Expert or Torture Expert? - Honest Audiophile Impressions

1.3K views· 73 likes· 34:54· Dec 17, 2025

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A BIG thank you to Sivga Audio for providing the Nightingale Pro for review, much appreciated. Purchase/More Info: Sivga: https://sivgashop.com/products/nightingale-pro Comply VP-500: https://www.complyfoam.com/products/500-series-ear-tips?variant=44604082880699 Sonic Foams: https://www.sonicfoam.com/ Divinus Prism: https://hifigo.com/products/divinus-prism The Sivga Nightingale Pro is a planar IEM that isn't that hard to drive, has a mid centric presentation and lots of details. How does it compare to the LetShuoer S12, Tangzu Zetian Wu & Tin Hifi P1 Max? Chapters: 00:00 Intro/Specs/Box/Contents 03:03 Build 04:33 Cable 06:50 Fit/Comfort/Isolation 09:03 Source Pairing 16:35 Shocking Discoveries 17:33 Tips 18:40 Bass 21:28 Mids 23:09 Treble 25:43 Technical Abilities 29:25 vs LetShuoer S12 30:23 vs Tangzu Zetian Wu 31:23 vs Tin Hifi P1 Max 32:45 Conclusion 34:08 Partially Borked Exit I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have not done any scientific research, measurements, or in-depth testing of any kind; just my own listening, comparing and internet reading/research. I have limited, real-life experience with recording, mixing and mastering gear. I have been involved since my teenage years with various churches as an amateur sound booth technician. Please take these thoughts, opinions and reasonings as just that, my honest audiophile thoughts, opinions and reasonings. Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4LG7Kqp_7f/?igshid=1pj7fm78gz0h2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkDbs @TalkDbs Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehonestaudiophile Discord: https://discord.gg/ZveuNxKxXY Website: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com About Me: The Honest Audiophile research/review process: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/honest-audiophile-review-process Audio Terms/Definitions: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/the-honest-audiophile-s-terms-and-definitions-guide Reference Music: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/my-reference-music-tracks-2025-expanded-list Ranking Tier List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nRHnsP_4vLg9DlD9kwJ6gQuEQFqhTR0lnrkxXo3AMG8/edit?usp=sharing Test Tracks: https://www.thehonestaudiophile.com/post/my-reference-music-tracks-2025-expanded-list Tidal: https://tidal.com/playlist/0a5604d1-f09e-47f3-9f77-f07efe926221 Recommended Gear: Audeze LCD-5: https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-5 Audio-Technica R50x: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-r50x Audio- Technica R70x: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/headphones/line-series/r-series-headphones?msclkid=32885100f5341b32a2693804ea42feeb Austrian Audio Hi-X60: https://austrian.audio/headphones/hi-x60/ Audeze LCD 2 Closed: LCD-2 Closed Back (audeze.com) Westone Mach 60: https://westoneaudio.com/product/mach-60/ Mytek Liberty DAC ii: https://mytek.audio/shop/lbrt-dac-ii-287#attr= Mytek Liberty THX HPA: https://mytek.audio/shop/liberty-thx-285#attr= DROP SMSL HO150x:https://drop.com/buy/drop-smsl-ho150x DROP THX AAA One Linear: https://drop.com/buy/drop-thx-aaa-one-linear-amplifier?utm_source=linkshare&referer=FTSS2S If you like the content of this channel and want to see more like this in the future, please consider donating. All funds donated to the channel will be used to purchase headphones and audio gear for the channel. Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/dbsylvia Venmo: @David-Sylvia-6 YouTube membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgMj7xJ1SDxGqqxZ5l3g_jg/join If you would like to contact the channel please send an email to: dbstechtalk@gmail.com Affiliate links: Drop: https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=4pEFW3GzSkg&offerid=1325730.4&type=3&subid=0 Apos Audio: https://apos.audio?sca_ref=45218.8XN5h6dArS ADV-Sound: https://adv-sound.com/?mct=8ENJK5lB promo code: DavidS10 HifiGo: https://hifigo.com/?rfsn=5772588.cbfbb66 Linsoul: https://www.linsoul.com?sca_ref=910677.dpweP21PzL BASN: https://www.basnaudio.com/?ref=dnkigaut

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In this video I spend some real time with the Sivga Nightingale Pro, a planar IEM that’s not especially hard to drive, but definitely has a mid‑centric, detail-forward personality. I go through the usual stuff first—what you get in the box, the build, the cable, and then the practical things that matter day-to-day like fit, comfort, and isolation. After that I talk about source pairing, because with planars the chain can change whether you’re hearing “clean and resolving” or “why does this feel like a torture test?” Then I get into the sound: bass, mids, treble, and the technical abilities. The big question I’m answering is basically the title—does the Nightingale Pro come across as a midrange expert, or does it push things into a fatiguing, shouty, or sharp zone depending on your ears, tips, and setup? I also cover tips (because tips can make or break this kind of tuning) and I wrap up with direct comparisons against the LetShuoer S12, Tangzu Zetian Wu, and Tin HiFi P1 Max so you can place it in the current planar IEM landscape before you buy.

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