It seems clear that the SIVGA SV023 is aimed at those who are looking for a studio monitor detail retriever with a touch of fun with hand-crafted cups and an overall artisan appeal. There are other factors that count here for example comfort.

the SV023 has a very well-balanced, open and spacious sound, which made me say; “this is more like it”. This is a very nice, high-performing “audiophile” headphone with a realistic and revealing signature, with great technicalities.

SV023 is a very capable headphone to say the least. It has nearly everything one can ask for. It has the vividness, transparency and details without compromising with dynamics or sonicality. All this is held together in a well developed stage.

Sivga SV023 has superb value, being priced at 500 USD, but being better than most of the competition, including Sennheiser HD660S, which it outdoes in big fashion.