Sivga Anser vs Verum Audio Verum 1
The Sivga Anser and the Verum Audio Verum 1 score the same, 8.0 each, and the Anser costs $150 less. Going by the two reviews, the Anser is stronger on amp matching and the Verum 1 on soundstage and bass.
By Jakub Charkiewicz · Published · Updated
On score and price Sivga Anser The Anser and the Verum 1 both score 8.0, so the $150 you save with the Anser settles it. Spending the $150 on the Verum 1 gets you its soundstage and bass.
When to choose the Verum 1 over the AnserThe short version
The Sivga Anser scores 8.0/10 (Recommended) and the Verum Audio Verum 1 8.0/10 (Recommended). At $199 against $349, the Anser saves you $150 over the Verum 1. On amp matching, the Anser review notes "Easy to drive (38Ω, 105dB sensitivity)" and the Verum 1 review "8Ω impedance demands real current from the amplifier". The Verum 1 has the edge over the Anser on soundstage: "Can place sounds behind your head" against "Soundstage is on the intimate side - not super wide". Weighing score against price, the Anser is a better buy than the Verum 1, and the cards below say when the Verum 1 makes more sense.
Same score
Verum Audio Verum 1
Which one to buy
The Anser is the better buy unless its soundstage or bass would put you off, in which case take the Verum 1.
| At a glance | Sivga Anser | Verum Audio Verum 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.0/10, Recommended | 8.0/10, Recommended |
| List price | $199 | $349 |
| Better choice for | amp matching | soundstage and bass |
| Less suited to | soundstage and bass | amp matching |
Sivga Anser
Picked on score and price. Choose it if:
- You care more about the Anser's amp matching than the Verum 1's soundstage and bass.
- You would rather pay $150 less for the Anser than for the Verum 1, at the same 8.0 score.
Not ideal if:
- You need the Verum 1's soundstage and bass more than the Anser's amp matching.
Verum Audio Verum 1
Choose it instead if:
- You care more about the Verum 1's soundstage and bass than the Anser's amp matching.
Not ideal if:
- You need the Anser's amp matching more than the Verum 1's soundstage and bass.
- Every dollar counts: the Anser costs $150 less than the Verum 1.
What matters most to you?
| What matters | Sivga Anser | Verum Audio Verum 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Technical performance | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Build & comfort | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| System fit | 8.2 | 7.5 |
| Value | 8.3 | 7.8 |
The widest gap is system fit: 8.2 for the Anser against 7.5 for the Verum 1. The Anser column is worked out from its review's 14 pros and cons and the Verum 1 column from 14, and each adds back up to its overall score, 8.0 and 8.0. How a score is built
Where they differ
Six topics the Anser and Verum 1 reviews both discuss, the most decisive first.
Only the Anser
Only the Verum 1
Amp and source matching
Here the Anser review is the more positive of the two and the Verum 1 review finds fault:
- Anser, praised: "Easy to drive (38Ω, 105dB sensitivity)"
- Verum 1, criticized: "8Ω impedance demands real current from the amplifier"
Soundstage and imaging
Here the Verum 1 review is the kinder of the two and the Anser review finds fault:
- Verum 1, praised: "Can place sounds behind your head"
- Anser, criticized: "Soundstage is on the intimate side - not super wide"
Bass
Here the Verum 1 review is the more positive of the two and the Anser review has reservations:
- Verum 1, praised: "Ruler-flat bass extension down to 20Hz, fast yet with long decay"
- Anser, criticized: "Sub-bass is present but not the main focus"
Treble
Here the Verum 1 review is the kinder of the two and the Anser review finds fault:
- Verum 1, praised: "Smooth, non-fatiguing treble"
- Anser, criticized: "Treble could be a bit more refined"
Mids and vocals
Here the Verum 1 review is the more positive of the two and the Anser review has reservations:
- Verum 1, praised: "Full, warm, inviting midrange with forward vocals"
- Anser, criticized: "Upper mids may stand out on some tracks"
In the box
Here the Anser review is the kinder of the two and the Verum 1 review finds fault:
- Anser, praised: "Eco-friendly hemp bag and minimal packaging"
- Verum 1, criticized: "Only single-ended cable in the box"
Only the Verum 1 review is mixed on its cabling, which the Anser review does not cover.
What they have in common
The Anser and the Verum 1 are both open-back headphones, the Anser with a dynamic driver and the Verum 1 with a planar magnetic one, and both have wood on the earcups. The Anser and the Verum 1 are both praised for their comfort and build.
Sound signature, overlaid
On energy, the Anser sounds energetic while the Verum 1 stays near neutral. The Anser and the Verum 1 both sound warm and intimate.
On paper
The Anser and the Verum 1 share #15 of the 30 headphones reviewed here; on value the Anser rates Strong and the Verum 1 Fair. 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 Verum 1 about 2.0 mW for volume alone (the Verum 1 review asks for more power than that). At 342 g against 475 g, the Anser is 133 g lighter than the Verum 1.
The Anser and Verum 1 figures are the makers' own; IEC 60268-7 defines how they are measured.
| Spec | Sivga Anser | Verum Audio Verum 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Dynamic | 82 mm planar, 28 rare-earth magnets |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 107 dB/mW |
| Weight | 342 g | 475 g |
Only the Anser review lists frequency response, which the Verum 1 review leaves out.
How these verdicts were reached
The Verum 1 review was published on Nov 5, 2024 and the Anser review on Jun 24, 2025, 8 months later, on one reference chain and rubric. The Anser review never mentions the Verum 1, nor the Verum 1 review the Anser: two separate sessions. The Anser and Verum 1 reviews were both last checked on Oct 3, 2026.
Sources
Further reading for the Anser and the Verum 1: the two driver types and what both reviews say about sub-bass.
Questions about the Anser and Verum 1
What is the difference between the Sivga Anser and the Verum Audio Verum 1?
The Anser and the Verum 1 tie on score at 8.0. The Anser does better on amp matching, the Verum 1 on soundstage and bass.
Which should you buy, the Sivga Anser or the Verum Audio Verum 1?
The Anser: it ties the Verum 1 at 8.0 and costs $150 less.
Which is easier to drive, the Anser or the Verum 1?
The Anser: its review is positive about amp matching, while the Verum 1 review is critical.
How do the Anser and the Verum 1 compare on soundstage and imaging?
The Verum 1, narrowly: both reviews are mixed on soundstage, the Verum 1's less so than the Anser's.
Is the Verum 1 worth $150 more than the Anser?
Not on score. The Verum 1 costs $150 more than the Anser and scores the same. What the extra money gets you, going by the reviews, is the Verum 1's soundstage and bass over the Anser's.
Where they rank
In Best Open-Back Headphones the Verum 1 ranks #13 and the Anser #14; only the Anser makes Best Budget Headphones (#1); only the Verum 1 makes Best Headphones Under $500 (#7) and Best Planar Magnetic Headphones (#10).
Anser #1 - Best Overall Verum 1 not listed 4 picks
Verum 1 #7 Anser not listed 8 picks
Best Planar Magnetic Headphones
Verum 1 #10 Anser not listed 11 picks
Verum 1 #13 Anser #14 14 picks