Affordable hybrid IEMs are arriving at a furious pace in 2026, which means another multi-driver in-ear monitor needs more than a padded spec sheet to warrant your attention. SIVGA is making its case at CanJam London 2026 with the Lyrebird, a new $150 quad-driver hybrid IEM built around four drivers and handcrafted stabilized-wood faceplates.
The Lyrebird combines multiple driver types with premium internal components in an effort to deliver a spacious, balanced presentation without wandering into premium-priced territory. At $150, however, it enters a crowded field that includes the $99 ACTIVO Scoop, with its five-driver hybrid array, while DUNU’s four-driver KOTO ITO sits just above it at $199. Both have already demonstrated how much hardware buyers can now expect without emptying their wallets.
The Drivers
The Lyrebird uses a quad-driver hybrid configuration, with each driver assigned to a specific portion of the frequency range. SIVGA says the design is intended to produce a cohesive, natural presentation across the spectrum.
The four-driver array includes:
- A 10mm polymer-composite dynamic driver for low-frequency output, including bass depth, weight, and control.
- A dedicated balanced-armature driver for vocal clarity and detail.
- A micro-planar driver to support the midrange.
- A 9.2mm multilayer piezoelectric ceramic driver for upper-frequency detail and extension.
Craftsmanship
Each Lyrebird earpiece features a handcrafted stabilized-wood faceplate with a unique grain pattern. SIVGA says a specialized resin treatment enhances the appearance of the wood while improving durability and helping to reduce unwanted resonance.
The faceplates are paired with CNC-machined aviation-grade aluminum-alloy housings. The lightweight shells are shaped for an ergonomic fit and are intended to remain comfortable during commuting, home listening, and longer sessions.
Connection Cable
The Lyrebird includes a hybrid cable made with Furukawa oxygen-free copper, silver-plated copper, and gold-plated silver-copper conductors.
A detachable 0.78mm two-pin connection allows the cable to be replaced or upgraded, while the supplied 4.4mm balanced plug is intended for use with compatible headphone amplifiers, digital audio players, and DACs.
Comparison
| SIVGA Model | Lyrebird (2026) | Nightingale PRO (2025) |
| Product Type | Quad-Driver Hybrid In-Ear Monitors | IEM (In-Ear Monitor) |
| Price | $149 | $269 |
| Driver Type | 10mm Polymer Composite Dynamic Driver Balanced Armature Driver Micro Planar Driver 9.2mm Multilayer Piezoelectric Ceramic Driver | Planar magnetic driver with multi-magnet structure |
| Diaphragm | Refer to Driver Type | 0.008mm composite film with 0.006mm aluminium ribbon conductor |
| Housing | CNC Aviation-Grade Aluminium Alloy | CNC-machined aluminium-magnesium alloy with hand-polished wood faceplates |
| Frequency response | 20Hz – 20kHz | 20Hz – 40kHz |
| Impedance | 14Ω ±15% @1kHz | 16Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 ±3dB @1kHz | 100dB ±3dB |
| Cable | Hybrid cable (30-core Furukawa OFC + 10-core silver-plated copper + 10-core enamelled gold-plated silver-copper) | Detachable 1.2m silver-plated OFC with 0.78mm 2-pin connectors |
| Weight | Not Provided | 27g (without cable) |
| Package Contents | 1 x SIVGA Lyrebird IEMs 1 x Detachable Connector Cable 1 x Leather carrying case Extra Ear Tips | 1 x SIVGA Nightingale PRO IEMs 1 x Detachable Connector Cable 1 x Hard carrying case 2 x Eartip size M 2 x Eartip size L 2 x Eartip size S 1 x Eartip case |
The Final Touches
The Lyrebird comes with a Crazy Horse leather carrying case and a selection of silicone ear tips to help users achieve a secure fit and proper seal.
With its hybrid driver array, stabilized-wood faceplates, aluminum housings, detachable balanced cable, and included accessories, the Lyrebird arrives as a complete package for home and portable listening.
The Bottom Line
SIVGA continues to expand its headphone and IEM lineup, and the Lyrebird moves the brand further into affordable territory without abandoning the materials and design details that distinguish its more expensive models.
The Lyrebird is positioned below the 2025 Nightingale Pro, but it is not simply a stripped-down alternative. Its four-driver hybrid array combines a dynamic driver, balanced-armature driver, micro-planar driver, and piezoelectric ceramic driver—an unusually diverse configuration at $150. The stabilized-wood faceplates, aluminum housings, detachable hybrid cable, and 4.4mm balanced termination also give it a stronger visual and technical identity than many competitors at this price.
That price places the Lyrebird in a crowded segment that includes the Fosi Audio IM4 at $99, Sony IER-M500 at $119, and Meze Audio Alba at $159. SIVGA’s combination of handcrafted wood, multiple driver technologies, and balanced connectivity gives the Lyrebird a distinct proposition, although its ultimate value will depend on how successfully those four drivers have been integrated.
The Lyrebird could also create some awkward competition within SIVGA’s own lineup. Its more complex driver configuration may address some of the concerns raised in our Nightingale Pro review, despite costing considerably less, but that remains to be confirmed through listening. Should it perform as intended, the Lyrebird may prove to be more than an affordable entry point into the brand—it could become the SIVGA IEM that offers the strongest balance of design, technology, and price.
Price & Availability
- SIVGA Lyrebird – $164 at SIVGA’s online store.
- SIVGA Nightingale PRO – $269 at Amazon
The SIVGA Lyrebird will be first shown and demoed at CanJam London 2026 on July 18-19, 2026.
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