Come with me as I share my impressions on the Simgot EW200 “Maze”, Simgot’s latest entry into the budget scene that is placed in between the more expensive EA500 and the cheaper EW100P. Being at such a competitive price, what can the EW200 offer that keeps it from getting lost in the ‘maze’ of today’s budget kings? Let’s find out!
Thank you to Fia of Simgot for sending the EW200 for me and my fellow reviewers to share our impressions on.
IMPRESSIONS:
- Decent packaging, poor tip offering
- Comes with a basic cloth pouch
- Insanely good quality build but a fingerprint magnet
- Very comfortable fit, slightly larger than EW100P
- Balanced, Harman-esque sound signature refined to a high level
- Thumpy, clean bass that lacks some punch and texture
- Organic, bodied and articulate midrange
- Elevated but surprisingly smooth and clean treble
- Good technicalities for the price
The Simgot EW200 uses an SCP Diaphragm that combines the qualities of an LCP and DLC diaphragm, housed in a full metal body
If you’re a Harman fan, then I can guarantee you that the EW200 is probably the best there is in the budget segment. The balance of an impactful yet tight bass response, a clean, articulate but engaging midrange and a smooth but detailed treble, surprisingly decent overall technicalities paired with a solidly built metal shell that provides comfort and a premium feel for $40 is an insane proposition. The refinement that the EW200 brings to the target we’ve grown to love (or hate) goes to show the care and attention that Simgot has brought to the market by having a focus on this particular signature. It also comes with a similar cable to the EA500 but featuring a different core color that gives the overall aesthetic of the EW200 more life than its older sibling.
However, its strongest point can also be its weakest point as, despite this refinement, this is a sound that many of us has already experienced in some way. This Harman-esque sound has plagued the market to the point where a “v-shaped” set can sound refreshing. The tips included with the EW200 are also quite bad in my opinion and will probably leave you tip rolling as soon as you get your own. The IEMs having a mirror finish also means you’ll probably find yourself being extra careful to prevent the beautiful shiny surface from being scratched up.
I’ve personally never been a fan of the Harman Target, partially because every company has decided to copy the sound signature in the last 2 years. However, the EW200 takes the Harman-esque tuning and refines it to such a degree that leaves me in awe with how elegantly it balances the sound from bass to treble. Pairing that with such a solid build and fit and you have yourself the all-rounder king under $50 for you Harman fanboys out there.
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