Introduction:
METALURE originated in New York and the team is formed by the audio design team from NuForce with the mission to achieve diversified fashion craftsmanship with continuous development to bring products on the market with a natural luxury.
The WAVE is an In-Ear Monitor that features a solid Brass Housing and special Dynamic Driver with a polymer coated Liquid Silicone Rubber (L.S.R.) diaphragm, which is called the NOMAX diaphragm.
Disclaimer:
I would like to thank METALURE for providing me the WAVE as review sample. I am not affiliated with METALURE beyond this review and all these words are reflecting my true and unaltered opinions about the product.
Price & Availability:
The actual price of the METALURE WAVE is $599.00 USD. More information’s can be found under the link below
Package and Accessories:
The METALURE WAVE came in a stylish cardboard box in white color that that the brand logo in Gold color on the top and some prodcut details at the bottom. There is a small compartment where you can find the accessories of the WAVE.
The box of the WAVE contains the following items;
- 1 pair x METALURE WAVE In-Ear Monitors
- 1 piece x Detachable Cable with 0.78mm Diameter 2-Pin connectors
- 3 sets x Graphene Silicone Ear Tips (Epro) L, M, S sizes
- 3 sets x Musicality Silicone Ear Tips (by METALURE) L, M, S sizes
- 3 sets x Foam Ear Tips L, M, S sizes
- 1 piece x Leather Case
- 1 piece x Print Material
The METALURE WAVE comes with a wide variety of ear tips that includes 6 pairs of silicone and 3 pairs of foam ear tips.
The leather carry case with zipper looks very stylish and is of high quality.
Design and Build Quality:
The METALURE WAVE is a very robust In-Ear Monitor with metal housing that has a glossy finish in gold color. The acoustic cavity is made of high-strength CNC machined Brass Material, which explains the pretty hefty weight of each monitor that is about 23.5grams.
The monitors of the WAVE do have an egg-shaped design that fits perfect to my moderate sized ear concha.
The Monitor has a combination of 3 main parts, which is the front part (faceplate), the rear body and the sound nozzle.
On the front (faceplate) of each monitor is the METALURE logo, which is an M letter which a stylish design. Here is also an elevation in form of a wave, which is a referrer to the WAVE model naming.
The rear body sports L (Left) and R (Right) markings and the sound nozzle.
At the bottom of each monitor housing is a small vent for the Dynamic Driver and the serial number of the unit.
The sound nozzle is made of gold plated titanium material and has a slightly angled profile. On the top of the nozzle is a fine metal mesh that will prevent the insertion for strange particles like dust, ear-wax, etc.
On the top of the each monitor shells are the 0.78mm diameter 2-Pin female connectors. The connectors are quite robust and offer a tight and save connection.
The Cable:
The detachable cable of the METALURE WAVE features 0.78mm diameter 2-Pin male connectors. The 4 core cable is made of high purity OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) Copper Wire material, which has a twisted profile. The outer is made of a soft plastic material in black color that is not prone to mixings.
The connectors do have a plastic housing that do have Left (blue) and Right (red) color indicators at the rear side.
The cable has heat shrink ear guides on both sides for extra comfort, especially for on the go.
The detachable cable features a metal Y-splitter a plastic chin slider in black color. The Y splitter has the METALURE brand logo on the top.
The 2.5mm Balanced (TRRS) headphone jack has an L profiled hosing with the METALURE branding.
Comfort and Isolation:
The monitor shape of the WAVE fits perfect to my average sized ear concha, which has no sharp edges. It offer a good sense of comfort, while it is not a very lightweight monitor compared to the ones with a resin or aluminum housing.
The noise isolation of the METALURE WAVE is on an average level, while it is quite acceptable for the use in relative noisy environments like metro, bus or train.
Drivability / Pairing:
The METALURE WAVE is a relative efficient IEM with an impedance of 29Ohm @1kHz and a sensitivity of 108db @ 1kHz, which makes it compatible with sources like Smartphones, Tablets or USB Dongles with low amplification capabilities, while it shows its true potential if you pair it with more powerful sources like a DAP or DAC/Amplifier.
Technical Specifications:
- Driver : Dynamic Driver with NOMAX Polymer Coated Diaphragm
- Sensitivity : 108 dB SPL/1mW @ 1KHZ
- THD @ 1kHz : ≤ 1%
- Impedance : 29Ohm @ 1K Hz, 30Ohm @100 Hz, 29Ohm @ 10K Hz
- Connector : 0.78mm Diameter 2-Pin
- Cable : 4Core OFC Cooper Wire Cable
- Cord length : 1.2m
- Weight : 23.5g each monitor