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 Higher score and lower list price than the Verum 1.
When to choose the Verum 1 over the LuanIs the Verum 1 worth $50 more than the Luan?
Not on score: the Verum 1 scores 0.1 lower than the Luan. Going by the two reviews, what the Verum 1 adds for the money is its bass and soundstage over the Luan's.
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 US price now | $299 at Audio46 on Oct 21, 2026 | not tracked at US stores |
| Better choice for | nothing in particular | bass and soundstage |
Sivga Luan
Choose it if:
- You want the Luan's higher score (8.1 against 8.0) and $50 back against the Verum 1.
Verum Audio Verum 1
Choose it instead if:
- Bass and soundstage are your priority, and the Verum 1 does better there than the Luan.
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 | 8.2 | 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
The Luan and the Verum 1 both sound warm.
On paper
The Luan ranks joint #13 and the Verum 1 joint #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 (reference not stated) | 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.