ORIVETI

Oriveti, founded in Hong Kong in 2015, is a trailblazer in crafting HiFi audio products for everyday use. Committed to the core values of sound quality, fit, comfort, and reliability, Oriveti strives to stand out in a crowded market by delivering exceptional audio experiences. Their engineering and design team, seasoned in the earphone industry, has introduced a range of acclaimed models, including the New Primacy, OH300, and OH500 hybrid IEMs. Additionally, they offer models like the O400 and O800/OV800, which showcase their expertise with fully Balanced Armature Driver configurations.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Driver: Exclusive Be-Coated 9.8mm Dynamic Driver

Impedance: 16 Ohms

Wired Connectivity: 3.5mm (Single-Ended) / 2.5mm (Balanced)

/ 4.4mm (Balanced) / (Swappable Plugs)

Connector: 0.78mm 2-Pin

Microphone: No

Frequency Response: 20 - 20000Hz

Distortion: 0.08%

Sensitivity: 108±3dB/MW, 1000Hz

Compatibility: Universal

Wearing Style: In-Ear

Cable Type: Detachable

OD200

The OD200 is the newest member of Oriveti’s dynamic driver lineup, positioned just above the recently launched OD100. It provides a distinct tuning option compared to the OH hybrid driver earphones and the all-BA O series. Featuring a custom-designed 9.8mm Be-coated dynamic driver, the OD200 aims to surpass the OD100 in performance. This ambitious upgrade is achieved through enhancements in the driver design, refined housing, an advanced pressure-balancing vent array, and Oriveti’s exclusive DAD system, all contributing to a superior audio experience.

DESIGN & BUILD QUALITY

The OD200 boasts a sleek CNC-milled metal shell with a sculpted ergonomic design, ensuring both durability and comfort. One of its standout features is the exchangeable tuning nozzles, allowing users to customize their listening experience. The earphones are finished in a stunning British Racing Green, a distinct color that adds a touch of elegance and flair.

Beneath its stylish exterior, the OD200 houses a sophisticated internal structure. Multiple sound chambers work in harmony to balance airflow and manage reflections around the dynamic driver, ensuring optimal performance. The matte finish not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also resists fingerprints and scratches, maintaining its pristine look over time.

At the heart of the OD200 is a 9.8mm Beryllium-Coated Diaphragm Dynamic Driver. This high-performance driver is complemented by a patent-pending Dedicated Airflow Distribution (DAD) design. This innovative feature optimizes airflow within the earphone housing, significantly enhancing sound quality and driver performance.

The core of the OD200's tuning lies in its ingenious path tube system. This design directs airflow from the rear chamber to the front chamber, with side nozzles acting as additional vents. These nozzles function similarly to speaker cabinet tuning ports, fine-tuning the drivers and chambers for a balanced and dynamic sound.

COMFORT

The OD200 is a medium-sized, ergonomically designed IEM that offers outstanding comfort and style. These earphones fit snugly into the outer ear, perfectly matching its anatomical contours. This precise fit ensures both stability and comfort, making them ideal for extended listening sessions. If you have particularly small ears, you might want to consider the OD100, but for most people, the OD200 will provide excellent comfort.

Thanks to its ergonomic design, the OD200 minimizes pressure points, allowing for prolonged use without discomfort. The seal is superb, thanks to the well-shaped housings and nozzles, ensuring a secure fit. While the stock silicone ear tips are quite good, we highly recommend using Moondrop spring tips for an even better fit and enhanced comfort.

PACKAGING & ACCESSORIES

• Exchangeable Nozzles - 1 Pair
• 2 Pin Detachable Cable With 2.5mm Balanced, 4.4mm Balanced, 3.5mm Stereo Plugs
• Genuine Leather Carrying Case
• S, M, L Silicone Tips - 2 Pairs Per Size
• S, M, L Foam Tips - 1 Pair Per Size
• Cleaning Tool

Ensuring comprehensive connectivity right out of the box, the package incorporates a USB-C to full-size USB Type-A adapter, providing versatility for various devices. Alongside this connectivity solution, the box encompasses a quick guide for swift setup and an after-sales booklet, which impressively caters to a multitude of languages. This inclusive approach not only enhances the user experience but also reflects a commitment to clear communication and support for a diverse user base.

SOUND

The OD200 is our first Oriveti IEM, and it has truly impressed us. Let’s dive into its sound signature. The included tuning nozzles significantly enhance overall coherence. While the silver nozzles are objectively superior, offering a balanced and relaxing sound, some may prefer the extra clarity and vocal forwardness of the black nozzles. This inclusion provides flexibility, though the default tuning might not appeal to everyone.

Personally, I find the silver nozzles to be the best choice for their balanced and soothing sound, and they will be my go-to for this review. This adaptability allows the OD200 to excel across a wide range of music genres, faithfully reproducing detail, clarity, and realism. Its accurate soundstage and precise imaging further enhance immersion, creating a spacious and engaging listening experience.

BASS

The bass on the OD200 is fast across both tuning nozzles, however, the silver nozzle provides a tight, controlled bass with excellent extension and impact. This results in a more focused and centered sub-bass representation. The DAD System enhances this presentation, offering notable benefits. With the silver nozzle, the warm mid-bass hump makes the OD200 enjoyable for most genres. While the tuning may smooth over some fine textures and the separation could be better, the OD200 still offers a smooth, rich sound with a good level of detail retrieval.

MID

The mids on the OD200 are organic and natural, showcasing a technically precise and balanced sound with the silver nozzle. Female vocals particularly shine with the black nozzles, creating a slightly more balanced experience, though the upper-midrange intensity affects the vocal timbre. With the silver filters, the sound becomes more relaxed and coherent, improving separation even though the mids and treble take a step back compared to the mid-bass.

Vocals are delightfully rich and coherent, with a tone that is lightly warm. The presentation is well-defined, with a notable density and body derived from the slightly wide midrange hump and upper-mid tuning. Oriveti has crafted a smooth and coherent sound that remains natural, balanced, and versatile. With the silver nozzle, the OD200 truly shines, offering a versatile and enjoyable listening experience.

HIGH

The treble of the Oriveti OD200 is well-rounded, delivering a crisp and airy sound with good extension and sparkle. With the silver nozzles, the treble is smooth and refined, never harsh or sibilant. The lower treble has a subtle elevation that adds crispness and detail, enhancing midrange articulation.

The OD200 offers enough resolving power to provide a good sense of layering, though it lacks a bit of atmosphere and air. Details are more prominent with the black nozzles, but the silver nozzles offer a more natural and well-textured sound, albeit with slightly less air and detail.

With the silver nozzle, the OD200 achieves a perfect balance of shimmer and sparkle at higher frequencies, avoiding any unnatural or piercing tones. While it may not deliver the most pronounced top-end, it offers a refined and focused presentation, showcasing smooth, well-textured, and sophisticated high notes.

SOUNDSTAGE & IMAGING

The OD200 delivers a stage that's average in size, with sound dimensions that are solid but not extraordinary given the price and form factor. It provides a well-balanced width and depth, creating a rounded and immersive soundscape. The imaging and positioning are strong, with instruments and vocals precisely placed within the soundstage, enhancing realism and coherence.

The transient response of instruments is notably better with the black nozzle, while the silver nozzle excels in delivering a musical and natural timbre for both vocals and instruments. However, separation could be improved, as the warmer sound with roll-off at both ends results in less defined space between elements compared to more neutrally tuned earphones.

PARINGS

The OD200 is sensitive IEM, but not overly prone to hiss. With a low impedance of 16 ohms and a sensitivity of 108dB, it pairs well with even weaker sources like smartphones.

When matched with the SG1, the OD200 delivers a warm sound signature with a well-defined punch and layering in the bass. The soundstage expands slightly, and the dynamic range becomes more pronounced. Similarly, when paired with the Fiio Q15, a dynamic portable amp, the combination proves highly engaging. On acoustic tracks, the OD200 adds a rich timbre, and the guitar strings gain a more impactful presence, making for a compelling listening experience.

COMPARISONS

OD200 VS IBASSO 3T-154

The iBasso 3T-154 offers exceptional value with its affordable price point, high build quality, and modular stock cable. Its balanced and natural sound signature, with a hint of warmth and emphasis on presence, elevates the listening experience to new heights. Compared to the OD200, the OD200 is the clear winner in this regard, thanks to its lighter weight and superior comfort. Its design ensures that you can enjoy your music for extended periods without any issues, making it an excellent choice for those who prioritize comfort in their audio gear.

The OD200, equipped with a silver filter, offers a balanced and captivating sound presentation. It features tight, controlled bass, a natural and effortless midrange, and crisp, airy treble. The vocal clarity and smoothness create a cohesive midrange that enhances the listening experience. The treble of the OD200 is extended and sparkly, contributing to its crisp and airy character. However, the 3T-154 edges ahead with a smoother and more natural treble.

When it comes to soundstage, the 3T-154 outperforms with better staging and separation. It’s providing a more expansive and immersive experience. In contrast, the OD200 has a slightly narrower soundstage and less depth.

OD200 VS TRUTHEAR NOVA

The NOVA delivers a balanced and refined sound signature, subtly emphasizing both sub-bass and upper midrange frequencies. Tuned according to the Harman 2019 target with a slight emphasis on the bass, the NOVA provides a strong, smooth, and quick bass response. The sub-bass offers impressive depth and smoothness, enhancing the overall listening experience. The Nova offers good bass impact and rumble, while the OD200 provides higher-quality bass. The OD200 is more engaging, with better dynamics and organic sound.

The treble of the NOVA is neutral with decent extension, though it has an average amount of airiness and openness compared to the OD200. In contrast, the OD200 isn't the best open and airy IEM in this price range but better than the Nova. is more detailed, with a cleaner sound and better resolution. Its staging and imaging are great.

The NOVA caters to fans of the Harman 2019 target tuning with its precise and impactful sound profile. In contrast, the OD200 offers an exceptionally smooth and warm listening experience. It excels with better imaging and depth, presenting a more laid-back sound with fuller, richer tones. Also, the OD200 is much more comfortable with an ergonomic shape, while the Nova is a little big and uncomfortable for small ears.

OD200 VS MOONDROP KATO

The Kato fits as expected for a medium-sized IEM, and while it isn’t the lightest option available, it’s a little heavier than the OD200. The Kato sits comfortably in the ear’s concha, providing a secure and comfy fit that allows for extended wear without any issues, but the OD200 is better in the comfortability category.

In contrast, the Kato delivers a more neutral sound with superior separation, stronger sub-bass slam, and greater weight. The OD200, on the other hand, offers a smoother and warmer sound with a laid-back, fuller midrange. It excels in coherence and naturalness in its imaging. While the Kato boasts a better overall soundstage, the OD200 shines with deeper depth, making it a more fatigue-free listening experience.

Overall, the OD200 has better comfort and ease of use, making it a great choice for long listening sessions. It's more fun, smoother and warmer.

OD200 VS SENNHEISER IE200

We reviewed the IE200 months ago, and we were really impressed with this IEM. The IE200 shares the ergonomic design signature seen in Sennheiser’s other in-ear monitors (IEMs). It maintains a compact form factor that rests comfortably against the ear, making it a rare choice that’s particularly suitable for those who prefer to sleep on their sides. In line with its affordability, the IE200 opts for a plastic build, diverging from the aluminum construction found in its higher-end siblings, the IE600 and IE900.

When it comes to comfort, the IE200 excels, fitting snugly and comfortably for extended listening sessions, though it doesn’t significantly outshine the OD200. The IE200's material and build quality are decent but fairly average. On the other hand, the OD200 impresses with superior build quality for its price range, featuring a more robust and premium construction. Both earphones offer excellent comfort.

The IE200 showcases a commendable sound signature, emanating maturity with its pleasing balance. Its sub-bass presence is notable, particularly when paired with the appropriate ear tip position, offering a punchy mid-bass performance. While the mids and vocals command attention, the OD200 surpasses with its more natural tonality in this regard, it has a dynamic range with a more fuller and smoother sound signature.

In summary, the OD200 boasts a wider soundstage and better imaging, effectively immersing the listener within the musical environment. This approach enhances separation, and fosters a more coherent sound experience and better detail retrieval, elevating the overall listening enjoyment.

CONCLUSION

The Oriveti OD200 stands out as a well-crafted IEM with impressive design, comfort, and sound quality. Its CNC-milled metal shell and sculpted ergonomic design offer both durability and a sleek look. Its ergonomic design minimizes pressure points and ensures a secure seal, enhancing overall enjoyment.

the OD200 impresses with its adaptability, delivering a balanced and immersive experience. The bass is tight and controlled with the silver nozzle, while the mids are smooth and natural, particularly with the silver filters. The treble is crisp and refined, with the silver nozzles providing a well-rounded presentation. The soundstage is average, its imaging and positioning are precise, creating a realistic and coherent listening experience. The transient response and depth are better with the black nozzle, while the silver nozzle offers a more musical and natural timbre.

We highly recommend the OD200 for its versatility and enjoyment across a wide range of music genres.