HIFIMAN Svanar Wireless Review: For Audiophiles

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Earlier this month, I took a look at HIFIMAN’s new flagship in-ear monitors, the Svanar, are loved them. Rightfully so — at $1,999, they were targeting dedicated audiophiles well on their sonic journey. But what if you want next-level sound and are ready to cut the cord? That’s where the Svanar Wireless comes in. At 1/4th the price of the wired Svanar, these true wireless earbuds promise exceptional sound quality with high-resolution audio codecs, active noise cancellation, superior build quality, and solid battery life. But as one of the most expensive true wireless earbuds on the market today, they certainly have something to prove. 

Current Price: $499 ( Amazon , HIFIMAN ) 

First things first: the Svanar Wireless is not a wireless version of the Svanar. That really should come as no surprise given that the original are wired IEMs with an inner half that’s made of 24-karat gold-plated brass and are quadruple the price, but with the name Svanar Wireless, you could be forgiven for thinking the opposite. 

Instead, the Svanar Wireless is a unique product within the Svanar family . They have a lot of shared DNA, which makes these an exciting, yet still very niche and targeted, pair of TWS IEMs. At $499, they’re priced out of competition with the Bose and Sony flagships and are instead aimed at audiophiles ready to cut the cord but that don’t want to give up the high-quality DAC and amp gateway to their listening enjoyment. At the same time, this is the first pair of true wireless earbuds from HIFIMAN to offer active noise cancellation and transparency modes, so you also won’t have to sacrifice advanced TWS features just to enjoy higher-quality listening. 

Like the wired Svanar, the Wireless is made from multiple