The latest dynamic driver in-ear monitor (IEM) from Simgot delivers stunning performance at an entry-level price.
PROS
- Excellent tuning
- Dynamic and lively
- Detailed with good imaging
- Natural timbre
- Compact housing design
- Outstanding price-performance ratio
CONS
- Slight congestion with some busy tracks
Disclaimer: The review unit was sent to us by Simgot for the purpose of this review with no strings attached.
TECHNICALITIES
The EW200 is a single dynamic driver in-ear monitor. It has much in common with the bigger siblings, the EA500LM , EA1000. All three use a 10 mm driver and Simgot’s “dual magnet and dual cavity” driver design. They are also all metal-housing IEMs.
The EW200’s driver features a newly developed SCP-diaphragm. This incorporates a special polymer film that is coated with a hybrid silicon layer. Silicon is very rigid, and Simgot claims this diaphragm combines the strengths of DLC and LCP diaphragms, maintaining the high-density mid-range performance of LCP diaphragms with the high-frequency qualities of DLC diaphragms.
SIMGOT EW200 SPECIFICATIONS
- 10mm Dual-Magnetic Circuit & Dual-Cavity Dynamic Driver
- Diaphragm: Double-Sided Vapor Deposited Silicon Crystal Diaphragm
- Impedance: 16Ω±15% (@1kHz)
- Sensitivity: 126dB/Vrms (@1kHz)
- Frequency Response Range: 10Hz-50kHz
- Effective Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Earphone Connector: 0.78mm 2-Pin
- Cable: High-purity silver-plated OFC cable
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BUILD AND COMFORT
The EW200 has a compact, all-metal housing that sits nicely in the ear and doesn’t protrude much. The nozzles are non-detachable, but the cable is. There are 0.78 mm 2-pin connectors on the earphones, and the cable has an angled 3.5 mm jack.
The EW200 comes in a simple but nice package, with three sizes of silicon tips, the cable, and a carrying pouch.
There are two small vent holes in the chassis. Passive noise isolation is good, but not the best I have heard.
LISTENING IMPRESSIONS
Associated equipment: Topping A90 amplifier with the RME ADI-2 DAC FS as a source. The RME sounds excellent by itself, but it’s more practical for me to use the Topping. I will make some remarks later about portable DAC/amps.
The Tunnel by Tord Gustavsen Trio
This jazz trio piece sounds very good. There is a very nice warmth and great dynamics. All the instruments have their place, and none of them dominate too much.
Some Day My Prince Will Come by Coryell-Coryell-Vitous
The bass is powerful but very well defined and still giving some room to the electric guitar. The sound is warm and slightly lush, with good definition.
Black Crow by Cassandra Wilson
This sounds very good. There are few IEMs that render this track in such a nicely balanced way. It is really amazing, especially at this price point. The bass has a perfect amount of quantity, and it’s very nicely defined with just the right amount of bloom. The vocals really come true and shine. There is plenty of space between the instruments, and the imaging is excellent.
As Before by Olga Konkova
The cajôn drum is perfectly rendered. It’s got the punch and body it needs, but it doesn’t dominate the track or camouflage the vocals.
Maple Noise by Greene Serene
A very dynamic jazz improv track, and the EW200 doesn’t disappoint with a quite warm, snappy, and punchy delivery.
Bored by Deftones
This metal track can sound bright and harsh with many IEMs, but the EW200 does an excellent job. The bass is not overwhelming but definitely present, the vocals stand out nicely and the guitars have both crispness and body.
It Could Be Sweet by Portishead
Also here, the bass is balancing perfectly between two little and too much. It has good definition and allows the vocals to really come through. This track can induce sibilance with certain IEMs, but it’s not a problem with the EW200.
Smile by Pearl Jam
This is another track that can induce sibilance. The EW200 passes the test. The track is very crowded, and it is handled decently, but not with the same ease as significantly more expensive IEMs.
Summer 3 – Vivaldi Recomposed by Max Richter
The tonality of the EW200 is very appealing, offering a warm and full-bodied sound while retaining crispness. However, in complex orchestral pieces with a lot going on, it struggles a bit compared to more expensive IEMs to keep everything fully controlled.
Young Vivaldi Violin Concerto RV 813 III by Ensemble Modo Antiquo
This is a less busy-sounding classical piece, and the EW200 handles it very nicely. There’s good separation between the instruments in this smaller ensemble. The tonality is very nice, with great timbre.
Limit to Your Love by James Blake
This track is not very busy, but it has an extreme bass. The EW200 handles it well, and sounds great.
WRAPPING IT UP
Sound Signature
I think Simgot has really nailed it with the EW200. It’s one of the best-tuned IEMs I’ve heard, especially at this price point. The bass is full but not overwhelming, the midrange comes through nicely, and the highs are crisp and clear without being too bright.
Treble
The tuning of the treble is very nice; it doesn’t easily become harsh or sibilant. However, compared to more expensive options, it lacks a bit of detail and refinement. Nevertheless, considering the price, it performs well.
Midrange
The midrange is beautifully tuned, with a nice, warm timbre. The resolution is good too.
Bass
The bass is very well balanced in terms of quantity, and it delivers impressive quality. It has a suitable amount of warmth while at the same time delivering good definition and texture to the lowest regions.
Soundstage and Imaging
The soundstage is reasonably large, and the imaging is quite impressive at this price point.
Detail, Dynamics, and Timbre
The detail level is high across the board. There’s good articulation and microdynamics. Also macrodynamics are great. This leads to a very lively presentation, and combined with a generally great timbre and a quite neutral frequency response curve, this makes the EW200 sound very natural and engaging.
COMPARISONS
KIWI EARS CADENZA
The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is, like the EW200, a 10 mm single dynamic driver IEM. The price is 35 USD, just 4 USD less than the EW200. Its housing is made of 3D-printed resin.
Compared to the EW200, the Cadenza has more bass, less energetic mids, and smoother highs. It has a darker and more laid-back sound profile. The level of detail is not quite as high, and the EW200 has better imaging and dynamics.
The Cadenza is still a very enjoyable IEM, and the tuning is delicious. However, in terms of technicalities, the EW200 is better, and personally, I generally like the tuning even more than the already great tuning of the Cadenza.
My full Cadenza review can be found here
You can also check it out here
- Buy on Amazon Kiwi Cadenza
- Buy on Linsoul: Kiwi Cadenza
TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:RED
The Zero BPRED sports not only one, but two dynamic drivers. The housing is necessarily significantly larger than the EW200. It’s 3D printed in a black resin material and has red faceplate decor. It’s priced at 55 USD.
When it comes to sound, the Zero RED is even more neutral than the already quite neutral sounding EW200.
The treble is slightly smoother with the ZeroRED, while it’s more articulate and pronounced with the W200. The midrange is nicely pronounced with both earphones, and it’s given a good amount of room. It sounds more organic and alive with the EW200 and slightly flatter with the ZeroRED. The bass is also slightly more pronounced with the EW200, but it is nicely rendered with both earphones, with a good balance between warmth and definition.
The soundstage and imaging capabilities are pretty good on both. When it comes to detail retrieval, they are in the same ballpark, but they render the detail differently. The Zero RED sounds less energetic and articulate. In other words, there are better microdynamics with the EW200. The flip side of this is that Zero RED is smoother, which can sometimes be a good thing depending on the track.
Macrodynamics are generally also better with the EW200, offering better dynamic contrast in general.
With regards to timbre, I find the EW200 to sound more natural and organic. The Zero RED has a very even but also somewhat flatter way of presenting the music. It sounds like it plays it more safely. That sometimes certainly has its advantages, but mostly I find the EW200 to feel more musical.
You can check out Zero RED here
- Amazon: TRUTHEAR x Crinnacle Zero RED
AMPLIFICATION
I have used the Topping A90 and the RME ADI-2 DAC FS for my listening so far. It’s just more practical for me when reviewing, and it’s always good to have neutral and high-quality upstream gear. However, most people will use these earphones with portable DAC/Amps or DAPs.
Starting with my POCO F5 phone’s headphone output, the EW200 sounds quite respectable with lots of power to spare; it runs typically in the 40-60% volume range.
With regards to dongle DAC/Amps, the Dragonfly Cobalt and Dragonfly Red both work well, as do the THX Onyx USB C-dongle and the xDuoo Link2 Bal.
The difference between the dongles and the desktop rig is not very big, but it’s audible. It’s not about power, obviously, but the EW200 does certainly scale with better sources, despite its modest price.
CONCLUSION
The Simgot EW200 is an excellently tuned IEM that delivers a dynamic and natural-sounding listening experience, blending detailed sound with a pleasant, warm tonality.
The compact metal housing is well-built, and the cable is of good quality. Even though it is easy to drive, the EW200 is revealing enough to scale nicely with higher-quality electronics.
Overall, the Simgot EW200 offers one of the best price-to-performance ratios I have encountered, making it an easy recommendation.”
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