Sivga Anser vs Sivga Luan
On score and price Sivga Anser One step behind the Luan, for a much lower list price.
The Sivga Luan scores one step higher, 8.1 to 8.0, and the Anser costs $100 less. Going by the two reviews, the Anser is stronger than the Luan on bass.
By Jakub Charkiewicz Published Updated
When to choose the Luan over the AnserIs the Luan worth $100 more than the Anser?
For most buyers, no: the Luan leads the Anser by 0.1, the smallest step the scale records, and one step is not worth the price difference. Going by the two reviews, what the Luan adds for the money is its in-box accessories, and the Anser keeps the edge on bass.
Which one to buy
On score and price the Anser is the better buy, and the cards below say who should still choose the Luan.
| At a glance | Sivga Anser | Sivga Luan |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.0/10, Recommended | 8.1/10, Recommended |
| List price | $199 | $299 |
| Lowest US price now | out of stock at the one US store tracked, checked Nov 6, 2026 | $299 at Audio46 on Nov 6, 2026 |
| Better choice for | bass | nothing in particular |
Sivga Anser
Choose it if:
- Bass is your priority, and the Anser does better there than the Luan.
Sivga Luan
Choose it instead if:
- You would pay $100 more than the Anser costs for the Luan's higher score, 8.1 against 8.0.
What matters most to you?
| What matters | Sivga Anser | Sivga Luan |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Technical performance | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Build & comfort | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| System fit | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Value | 8.3 | 8.2 |
No axis separates the Anser and the Luan by more than 0.2. The Anser column is worked out from its review's 14 pros and cons and the Luan column from 14, and each adds back up to its overall score, 8.0 and 8.1. How a score is built
Where they differ
Three topics the Anser and Luan reviews both discuss, the most decisive first.
Only the Anser
Only the Luan
Mids and vocals
The Anser review and the Luan review are both mixed here, so neither has a clear edge:
- Anser, praised: "Natural, warm midrange with great vocal body"
- Luan, praised: "Natural, chocolatey midrange with detailed vocals"
Bass
Here the Anser review is the kinder of the two and the Luan review finds fault:
- Anser, praised: "Unique springy/bouncy mid-bass texture - addictive"
- Luan, criticized: "Bass rolls off below ~45Hz"
In the box
Here the Luan review is the more positive of the two and the Anser review has reservations:
- Luan, praised: "Hard leather carrying case included"
- Anser, criticized: "Hemp bag offers limited protection"
Only the Anser review praises its amp matching but faults its treble; only the Luan review is mixed on its cabling.
What they have in common
The Anser is an open-back dynamic headphone and the Luan a semi-open dynamic headphone, both from Sivga, and both have cups that swivel and wood on the earcups. The Anser and the Luan are both praised for their comfort and build, and both criticized for their soundstage.
Sound signature, overlaid
The Anser and the Luan both sound warm.
On paper
The Anser ranks joint #15 and the Luan joint #13 of the 30 headphones reviewed here; on value the Anser and the Luan both rate Strong. To reach 110 dB peaks the Anser needs 3.2 mW to 83 mW (a phone jack or any dongle at the low end, most dongle DACs at the high end) and the Luan 10 mW to 263 mW (a phone jack or any dongle at the low end, a desktop headphone amplifier at the high end). The Anser and Luan spec sheets match on impedance (38 Ω).
The Anser and Luan figures are the makers' own; IEC 60268-7 defines how they are measured.
| Spec | Sivga Anser | Sivga Luan |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 105 dB (reference not stated) | 100 dB (reference not stated) |
Only the Anser review lists frequency response and weight; only the Luan review lists connector and magnets.
How these verdicts were reached
The Luan review was published on Nov 25, 2024 and the Anser review on Jun 24, 2025, 7 months later, on one reference chain and rubric. The Anser review never mentions the Luan, nor the Luan review the Anser: two separate sessions. The Anser and Luan reviews were both last checked on Oct 3, 2026.
Sources
Further reading for the Anser and the Luan: what both reviews say about tonality and soundstage.
Questions about the Anser and Luan
What is the difference between the Sivga Anser and the Sivga Luan?
On score, the Sivga Luan is ahead of the Anser, 8.1 against 8.0. Going by the two reviews, the Anser is stronger than the Luan on bass.
Which should you buy, the Sivga Anser or the Sivga Luan?
The Anser, for most buyers: the Luan scores 8.1 to the Anser's 8.0, the smallest gap the scale records, and that step is not worth $100 more.
Which has the better bass, the Anser or the Luan?
The Anser, narrowly: both reviews are mixed on bass, the Anser's less so than the Luan's.
Where they rank
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