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EarSonics ES5 Review – An Expansive Audio Experience

Earsonics ES5

USD1099
8.5

Sound Signature

8.6/10

Build Quality/Design

9.0/10

Value

8.0/10

Pros

  • Precise engineering, excellent fit and build style
  • Impressive staging and imaging with precise dynamic clarity. Very immersive
  • Versatile for many musical genres

Cons

  • Pricing may be beyond some peoples budgets
  • Stock cable and storage case could be improved
  • Decay a little fast a times

 Digital Audio Player Pairings

earphonia.com review of EarSonics ES5 Earphone

Using some of our preferred flagship DAPs we have provided our signature impressions and synergies below.

Pairing directly with the Astell & Kern AK380 Copper Edition

earphonia.com review of EarSonics ES5 Earphone

Detailed transparency, brighter upper end and slightly airy style signature. – Good pairing

Pairing with the Sony NW-WM1Z Player

earphonia.com review of EarSonics ES5 Earphone

Warmth and fuller body with some great sparkle on the treble areas

Lotoo Paw Gold Titanium Edition

earphonia.com review of EarSonics ES5 Earphone

Reference style portray of detail, slightly airy but very articulate. – Preferred Synergy

In addition to the higher end DAPs these earphones performed well from standard mobile phone sources also as they are extremely easy to drive.