Sivga Luan vs Verum Audio Verum 1
The Sivga Luan scores 0.1 higher and costs $50 less than the Verum Audio Verum 1. Going by the two reviews, the Verum 1 is stronger than the Luan on bass, soundstage, and mids.
By Jakub Charkiewicz · Published · Updated
On score and price Sivga Luan The Luan scores 0.1 higher and costs $50 less than the Verum 1, so there is nothing to trade off. The Verum 1 still does better than the Luan on bass and soundstage.
When to choose the Verum 1 over the LuanThe short version
The Sivga Luan scores 8.1/10 (Recommended) and the Verum Audio Verum 1 8.0/10 (Recommended). At $299 against $349, the Luan saves you $50 over the Verum 1. On bass, the Verum 1 review notes "Ruler-flat bass extension down to 20Hz, fast yet with long decay" and the Luan review "Bass rolls off below ~45Hz". The Luan has the edge over the Verum 1 on in-box accessories: "Hard leather carrying case included" against "Only single-ended cable in the box - balanced sold separately". Weighing score against price, the Luan is a better buy than the Verum 1, and the cards below say when the Verum 1 makes more sense.
Verum Audio Verum 1
Which one to buy
The Luan is the better buy unless its bass or soundstage would put you off, in which case take the Verum 1.
| At a glance | Sivga Luan | Verum Audio Verum 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.1/10, Recommended | 8.0/10, Recommended |
| List price | $299 | $349 |
| Lowest tracked US price | $299 at Audio46 on Oct 7, 2026 | not tracked at US stores |
| Better choice for | nothing in particular | bass and soundstage |
| Less suited to | bass and soundstage | nothing in particular |
Sivga Luan
Picked on score and price. Choose it if:
- You want the Luan's higher score (8.1 against 8.0) and $50 back against the Verum 1.
Not ideal if:
- Bass and soundstage are your priority, where the Verum 1 does better than the Luan.
Verum Audio Verum 1
Choose it instead if:
- Bass and soundstage are your priority, and the Verum 1 does better there than the Luan.
Not ideal if:
- You would rather keep the $50 the Verum 1 costs over the Luan, and still get the Luan's higher 8.1.
What matters most to you?
| What matters | Sivga Luan | Verum Audio Verum 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Technical performance | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Build & comfort | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| System fit | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Value | 8.1 | 7.8 |
The widest gap is system fit: 8.1 for the Luan against 7.5 for the Verum 1. The Luan 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, 8.1 and 8.0. How a score is built
Where they differ
Five topics the Luan and Verum 1 reviews both discuss, the most decisive first.
Only the Luan
Only the Verum 1
Bass
Here the Verum 1 review is the more positive of the two and the Luan review finds fault:
- Verum 1, praised: "Ruler-flat bass extension down to 20Hz, fast yet with long decay"
- Luan, criticized: "Bass rolls off below ~45Hz"
Soundstage and imaging
Here the Verum 1 review is the kinder of the two and the Luan review finds fault:
- Verum 1, praised: "Can place sounds behind your head"
- Luan, criticized: "Soundstage is decent but not hugely expansive"
In the box
Here the Luan review is the more positive of the two and the Verum 1 review finds fault:
- Luan, praised: "Hard leather carrying case included"
- Verum 1, criticized: "Only single-ended cable in the box"
Mids and vocals
Here the Verum 1 review is the more positive of the two and the Luan review has reservations:
- Verum 1, praised: "Full, warm, inviting midrange with forward vocals"
- Luan, criticized: "Mid-range scaling with better amplification is subtle"
Cable and connectors
The Luan review and the Verum 1 review are both mixed here, so neither has a clear edge:
- Luan, praised: "Standard 3.5mm jacks - no fragile 2.5mm connectors"
- Verum 1, praised: "Smart 90-degree cable that stays off your shoulders"
Only the Verum 1 review faults its amp matching and is mixed on its treble, which the Luan review does not cover.
What they have in common
The Luan is a semi-open dynamic headphone and the Verum 1 an open-back planar magnetic headphone, and both have a suspension-strap headband and wood on the earcups. Neither the Luan nor the Verum 1 has a balanced cable in the box. The Luan and the Verum 1 are both praised for their comfort and build.
Sound signature, overlaid
On stage size, the Luan stays near neutral while the Verum 1 sounds intimate. The Luan and the Verum 1 both sound warm.
On paper
The Luan ranks #13 and the Verum 1 #15 of the 30 headphones reviewed here; on value the Luan rates Strong and the Verum 1 Fair. To reach 110 dB peaks the Luan needs 10 mW to 263 mW (a phone jack or any dongle at the low end, a desktop headphone amplifier 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).
The Luan and Verum 1 figures are the makers' own; IEC 60268-7 defines how they are measured.
| Spec | Sivga Luan | Verum Audio Verum 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Dynamic | 82 mm planar, 28 rare-earth magnets |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 107 dB/mW |
Only the Luan review lists connector and magnets; only the Verum 1 review lists weight.
How these verdicts were reached
The Verum 1 review was published on Nov 5, 2024 and the Luan review on Nov 25, 2024, on one reference chain and rubric. The Luan review never mentions the Verum 1, nor the Verum 1 review the Luan: two separate sessions. The Luan and Verum 1 reviews were both last checked on Oct 3, 2026.
Sources
Further reading for the Luan and the Verum 1: the two driver types and what both reviews say about tonality.
Questions about the Luan and Verum 1
What is the difference between the Sivga Luan and the Verum Audio Verum 1?
On score, the Sivga Luan is ahead of the Verum 1, 8.1 against 8.0. Going by the two reviews, the Verum 1 is stronger than the Luan on bass, soundstage, and mids.
Which should you buy, the Sivga Luan or the Verum Audio Verum 1?
The Luan beats the Verum 1 on both counts, scoring 8.1 to 8.0 and costing $50 less.
Which has the better bass, the Luan or the Verum 1?
The Verum 1: its review is positive about bass, while the Luan review is critical.
How do the Luan 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 Luan's.
Is the Verum 1 worth $50 more than the Luan?
Not on score. The Verum 1 costs $50 more than the Luan and scores 0.1 lower. What the extra money gets you, going by the reviews, is the Verum 1's bass and soundstage over the Luan's.
Where they rank
In Best Headphones Under $500 the Luan ranks #6 and the Verum 1 #7; in Best Open-Back Headphones the Luan ranks #12 and the Verum 1 #13; only the Verum 1 makes Best Planar Magnetic Headphones (#10).
Luan #6 Verum 1 #7 8 picks
Best Planar Magnetic Headphones
Verum 1 #10 Luan not listed 11 picks
Luan #12 Verum 1 #13 14 picks