Vigyata.AI
Is this your channel?

2026 PLANAR WARS!! ASTRALIS, ARNAR, MP145 PRO, AAV CJ20 (Review & Comparison)

5.3K views· 230 likes· 15:32· Mar 6, 2026

🛍️ Products Mentioned (8)

Earphone Ranking List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZHVib50XFQW4up3SwOZUTbI-hZB6Ir5LX6XnZblIM6o/edit?usp=sharing I Made an IEM (ESTRELLA): https://www.linsoul.com/products/ziigaat-x-jays-audio-estrella?_pos=1&_psq=estrella&_ss=e&_v=1.0&sca_ref=3431839.SsadRUmJUJ My IEM Database: https://jaysaudio.github.io/index.html NEW IEM TIP LIST/GUIDE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vNziv6_hnVKzkT8qq6FXhrsJM2zQWXkEHycuyFMnv8o/edit?usp=sharing Discord: https://discord.gg/c4TwyHBjYR IEM GENRE GUIDE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XQtSH90BGK99Vij3dXcSylfwcut5XerPbkkEksFwATA/edit?usp=sharing IEM SIZE COMPARISON (beta): https://www.iemfit.com/ Vocal Ranking List (UPDATED JUNE 2025): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z1MZQX_sN7EhCvUU2n9lGC-tMB5IJw_nS5SZjTz8Ho4/edit?usp=sharing Test Playlist (actual testing is done with lossless/flac - playlist is only used for sharing): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUDcdSW79JQQSthaukfmbe5Di75U3nps8 Music used: Coffee Jazz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVEUcbPkb-c&t=113s&ab_channel=StreamofMelodies B-roll used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XV2JW_ULLA 0:00 AAV CJ20 SOUND (vs OG S12) 1:21 POTENTIAL "ISSUE", GENRES, SCALING 2:19 COMPARISONS & FINAL REC 3:05 HIDIZS MP145 PRO SOUND & NOZZLES 4:18 GENRE & SCALING 5:47 COMPARISONS & FINAL REC 6:46 LETSHUOER ASTRALIS SOUND 7:23 DYNAMICS, SCALING, GENRES, ISSUES 8:45 TECH, COMPARISONS, FINAL REC 9:51 KEFINE ARNAR SOUND 10:50 vs DOSCINCO, NOZZLES 11:42 TECH & VALUE, SCALING 12:37 GENRES & POTENTIAL "ISSUE" 13:56 FINAL REC.. ARNAR WORTH IT?

About This Video

In this video I speedrun four new planars that somehow *don’t* sound the same (rare for ChiFi): AAV CJ20, Hidizs MP145 Pro, Letshuoer Astralis, and Kefine Arnar. I break down their core tuning, what genres they actually work for, and the “watch out” issues—because planar hype is fun until you buy a set that’s fatiguing or just doesn’t match your library. The CJ20 is basically a better S12: smooth bright-leaning, airy, big stage, strong micronuance/treble detail, and clean bass transients—just be careful because the treble/3k can still run hot for sensitive ears (K-pop/EDM can get overly saturated and thin). MP145 Pro goes cleaner and more midrange/vocal-focused with sharp imaging and great layering; I only recommend the red nozzles because the others get shouty. Astralis is the “best balance” pick: fifth-gen 15.5mm planar with the best bass texture/impact, a sub-bass focused all-rounder vibe, and solid dynamics that work with basically any genre—though vocals could use more focus when the sub-bass gets forward. Arnar is the dark coffee set: smoother, thicker, heavier midbass, intimate stage, scales the best but needs louder listening; not a value/tech monster, more an acquired taste for people who hate fatigue.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎬 More from Jays Audio