Celest Wyvern Pro
Intro
Hello this is my review of a set that I’ve had in my possession for at least two months, that is the Celest Wyvern Pro (CWP as I’ll call it for review purposes). I have purposefully held off on this review because this set is at its heart a gaming iem. I have actually intentionally used this set for a month and a half along with my 18-year-old son, (who is actually a very good reviewer in his own right) specifically for gaming. However, this doesn’t preclude the Wyvern Pro from also being a very good iem for music purposes. Along with gaming I also took the Wyvern Pro with me to work a few days every week and spent time watching videos, listening to music etc. Basically, I have a good grasp on the Wyvern Pro.
Celest
The audio brand Kinera is quite a special outfit. From Kinera comes some very special sub-brands as well. We have “Queen of Audio” who has had quite a run of making very special earphones and have been doing so for years now. Next you have the brand “Celest” (the maker of the Wyvern Pro) who quite literally hasn’t had a miss yet. It seems that every set that Celest seeks to create is a hit. I’ve reviewed a couple from the brand already in the Celest Pandamon (Pandamon Review HERE), as well as the Celest Phoenixcall (Phoenixcall Review HERE). Just wonderful iems in their price point and both got wonderful remarks from myself and many other reviewers. I’ve done a couple reviews covering QOA iems, as well as Kinera too, and it’s the same story; beautiful iem, close to tops in class, very well packaged, accessorized and always, always, always well-conceived, well-crafted with care and purposeful intent. I am so very impressed by the umbrella that is Kinera, as well as the sub-brands they’ve created.
Wyvern
I won’t go into crazy detail as I have in the past but anyone who has read any review of mine from Kinera knows that I love a theme. Even more so when that theme goes into the tuning of the earphones I’m listening to. This is exactly how Kinera/QOA/Celest operates. I love it. Anyways, Wyvern is actually a mythical beast described as basically a Dragon. However, this isn’t just any ole’ dragon. The Wyvern is actually a God in Chinese mythology. Wyvern has nine heads and giant claws, breathes fire (naturally), summons wind & rain and as it flies through the sky it is accompanied by thunder and lightning. Legend states that Wyvern killed gods and slayed giants and was powerful enough to redirect flood waters by creating river veins with its tail. I’m sure that there is much more to the story, but I wanted to be quick. Let’s see how the theme may play into the creating and tuning of the Wyvern earphones.
Now that my little spiel is over, I want to focus on the set-in front of me. The Celest Wyvern Pro is just what I said it was; a gaming headset as well as gaming cable with a boom mic and a beautiful look to it. Again, I purposefully waited on this review. I wanted to give both myself as well as my son ample time to compare the Wyvern Pro with other sets and I gotta tell ya… you may be surprised. One more thing before this review; the Wyvern Pro is also sold in a less expensive version ($4 less to be exact) that comes “without” the mic. So, be aware of that. With all that said, I want to get this review going. The Celest Wyvern Pro everyone…
Where to buy Celest Wyvern Pro:
CWP Pros
-Great unboxing for the price!
-Beautiful build quality
-Ergonomically shaped earphones
-Fantastic boom mic and cable
-Nice and safe Harman tuned iem
-Musical and is fantastic for gaming at this price
-Midrange is forward leaning and pleasant
-Non-Offensive treble region
-Imaging is very good
CWP Cons
-Driver flex may be an issue for some
-Bass a little lackluster
-Treble could use that last little bit of air to the overall sound
-This set costs so little and any cons are borderline ridiculous
Gear used for testing
–iBasso DX240 with Amp8 MK2
Packaging / Accessories
Unboxing
Celest follows the theme of all Kinera products and really goes overboard in the unboxing experience. What I received is a gorgeous small rectangular black box with golden writing in the front. Real quick, before I keep going…I know that none of you care about this stuff and really you can just look at my pictures, but Celest really does deserve some words about the presentation. They do a very nice job and that is grounds for some appreciation. Even if nobody really cares. It’s the thought that counts. Okay that is not the correct usage of that phrase. Moving on… The box has the name “Wyvern Pro” on the front, and it is very elegantly displayed.
Open the box and you are first greeted with the coolest little golden bookmark/jewelry of an actual “Wyvern” or “Dragon” with a blue body and purple wings. I have zero idea what I’d ever do with this thing. Celest also handed one out in the Phoenixcall package and it is such a nice touch. Anyways, to open a box with that staring back at you is a surprise to which I say…”Well played Celest”. Next to the dragon jewelry you’ll see the mmcx boom mic. Lift off that layer and you’ll see a baggie which holds the cable as well as the earphones. Next to that is the eartips as well as some foams to install over the boom mic and some actually non-boring reading material. I am actually very impressed that this level of detail, artistry and care was put into an unboxing at this price. Well done Celest!
Eartips
Celest actually provides some very nice eartips folks. There are six pairs of tips in total. Three pairs (S, M, L) of tips which resemble in every way shape and form the KBear 07 tips which I actually used the entire testing period. The other three pairs (S, M, L) are white silicon which have more of a narrow bore and are very usable. I was surprised to see six pairs of very nice tips in the package as you don’t usually see that. The 07 style tips work perfectly for this set in my opinion. They open the upper mids up a bit and add punch down low when listening to music with the CWP. Also, they seal very well. I love KBear 07 tips and use them for the vast majority of tlmy reviews and so it was good to see them included here.
Cable
The included cable is a very nicely made 2-core OFC cable with an in-line mic as well as a mmcx attached boom mic for your gaming needs. The cable is a milky white 2-pin cable which terminates with a 3.5mm jack. Next to the right side 2-pin terminal you’ll notice a female side mmcx connector and this is where you can attach the boom mic. Honestly, I find the construction to be very well made. In fact, I’m floored this all comes at such a low cost. The cable has no microphonics and is plenty long for the purposes of gaming. The cable does get slightly tangly when storing so do be aware of that. The boom mic operation and installation are very easy. With a simple push, the mmcx mic connects with a satisfying “click” and has a tight feel to it.
A bit loose
One issue i had nearing the end of my time in the critical listening stages was the 2-pin connector on the right side started to come a hair loose. I’m 99%positive that my son was being overly rough with them but also be aware of that. In all truth the CWP cable’s 2-pin connections should be comparable to any other 2-pin connector. So, just go easy on em’ and don’t throw them around and you should be fine.
I should also note that I did use the CWP extensively with my dap for listening to music and for that source and a few others I did swap to a 4.4 balanced cable. To be clear that was a 4.4 Dunu Modular SPC cable that you will see pictured in some of my photographs.
Boom mic operation
First off, this is not my first gaming cable from a Kinera brand or sub brand. I also have Celest Ruyi as well which is equally well made. However, I find the appearance and aesthetic of the CWP cable to out-class the Ruyi a bit. It is perfectly color matched to the earphones. The boom mic itself may be bent in any way you need to find perfect placement next to your mouth for anything from gaming to meetings. Of course, this set is marketed as a gaming set but I actually used this for Teams meetings and video conferencing quite often too.
The people I meet with at my office know that I am conducting a test of some earphones and they always honestly let me know how I sound. I test true wireless earphones all the time this way. I was told I sound perfectly natural to them. No fuzz, graininess, or any type of odd metallic timbre in my voice, which to be honest is the case most of the time with wireless devices. The CWP boom mic gives a tinge of organic warmth to the sound of anyone’s voice which in my mind is closer to a natural sound. I find this cable and mic to be well crafted and well imagined and they work exactly as intended.
Build / Design / Internals / Fit
Build / Design
What a lovely set of earphones. The CWP are absolutely gorgeous to me but just as cool is how well built they are. This is a fully 3D printed set of earphones with a perfect ergonomically friendly shape. This set looks like it should cost three times the price. No doubt about it. They have this milky greenish/white look to them with an opaque or non-transparent shell. The faceplate area is a silver metal plate, covered in resin with the name “Celest” imprinted in the middle. I adore how Celest colored this set. The green hue is very light or faint and looks so dope contrasted against the silver of the faceplates. Again, all resin. Really an awesome looking set of earphones. They have a medium length nozzle with a nicely designed all metal grill. Again, Celest… Great Job!
One issue
I do have to report a strange issue that my set of the CWP had happen about a month into owning them. For whatever reason the right-side earphone began to yellow a bit on the shell. Very strange. The left side is still milky greenish white and opaque. The right side (as you can see in my pictures) has a slight tint to yellow rather than the green it started as. I’ve asked a few people who own this set if the same thing happened to them and each person said that their sets are still the same as when they got them, no yellow hue on their CWP. So maybe mine is an anomaly. I don’t know, but figured I should at least report this.
Internals
Housed within the Shells and acoustic cavity Celest chose to go with a 10mm single Dynamic Driver with an LCP Diaphragm (Liquid Crystal Polymer). LCP drivers have been known to bring upon good resolution, good transient behavior and are especially lightweight in construction. I like the route Celest went with this driver as they obviously wanted to keep the price down yet also get the most out of the user experience.
10mm Diameter Dynamic Driver
Celest Promotional
The Wyvern is outfitted with a 10mm diameter dynamic driver featuring an LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) diaphragm. The diaphragm is meticulously crafted from a novel polymer material—liquid crystal polymer—renowned for its attributes of lightweight construction, rapid frequency response, minimal distortion, and exceptional reliability. This innovative diaphragm material significantly enhances sound resolution and separation, mitigating non-linear and harmonic distortions. It aptly reproduces the human voice with precision, seamlessly interlinking sonic elements for a natural audio continuum. Consequently, the earphone attains heightened resolution, superior transient performance, and enhanced high-frequency detail reproduction.
Fit / Isolation
As far as fit goes, I truly love how well the CWP fit my ears! This is one of those designs that take no fiddling, no moving around and searching for a seal. They quite literally just slide right in and seal tremendously good. I could almost give this set a passing grade for fit alone. Almost as though Celest took my individual ear shape and molded the CWP to them. However, as I always say; I have zero idea how well the CWP will fit your ears. Despite that, I’m willing to bet that this set will fit the vast majority of folks in the hobby. Also, once a seal is made the CWP do an admiral job of isolating outside noises. Obviously, this will not be like having active ANC, but for passive noise isolation I’d say they do a great job. I’ll say it again… Great Job Celest!
Drivability
Mobile listening
The CWP has an impedance rated at around 32 ohms and a sensitivity of 105 db’s so they are pretty easy to drive pair of earphones. Using the straight up Xbox controller, they get plenty loud. Listening with an iPad was also not an issue, albiet the iPad isn’t exactly the most hi-res source. Listening with the Fiio UTWS5 was a breeze as well which is good to see as the UTWS5 only gets around 50mW @32 Ohms. They sounded great together too. However, when I used a 4.4 balanced cable with my Ifi Go Blu (CS43131 dac chip) the sound did seem to tighten up for me. I especially love the “bass boost” gesture available on the Go Blu. However, I won’t get into that. Anyways, the sound seemed to open up a bit using a hair more power but of course this could all be in my head folks. Using the Hidizs S9 Pro (ES9038Q2M dac chip) or the Moondrop Dawn 4.4 (CS43131 dac chip) was also a breeze. However, for mobile uses I certainly enjoyed the Dawn 4.4 the most. The slightly more neutral lean of the Dawn did counteract the warm/neutral sounding CWP which was a good pairing for me.
Daps
Not much to say here other than all of my dap listening was done using a balanced cable and plenty of power on medium gain. This was my favorite way to spend time with this set other than while playing games and I really enjoyed the CWP simply chilling in my favorite chair. Either the iBasso DX240 or the Shanling M6 Ultra was easily able to really step up the sound of the CWP. Is this much needed? absolutely not.
In the end
At the end of the day all you need is a moderately powerful source. I’m sure most phones will be okay. Still phones are not usually the most sonically impressive device to use. I’d probably advise you to have a decent dongle dac if you are simply listening to music.
Gaming
Okay, now we get into the thick of the review where most people will look to see if the Wyvern Pro are truly worth getting. After all, this is marketed as primarily for gaming and secondary for music. At least that’s how I see it. I will re-mention that I literally let my son play with this unit off and on for the past almost two months. I felt that was the only way to get a good grasp on how well the CWP can help. One’s gaming efforts. Let’s be honest, I’m a Dad. I game with my kid every once and awhile but not every day. So, I’m not so sure I’m the right authority to even talk about this aspect. Or at least there are better people for that. In comes my kid. The gaming phenom. Dusts everyone in anything he plays. A gaming prodigy from his youth. Also, he only uses iems and swears they are miles better than over-ear headphones. So, he’s a perfect person to help with this review. Also, I can bounce my thoughts off of him. Plus, my kid is pretty articulate in his description of what he hears and does a great job of explaining himself.
How is it for gaming?
The CWP does a commendable job at imaging certain areas of the gaming sound field. In fact, it’s one of its specialties if you ask me. This is partly due to the cleaner midrange and lack of concrete boom in the bass. You don’t have that overpowering low-end to blur the mids or congested the mix. Footsteps for instance are much easier to hear on this set rather than the TRN ST5 ($40 more) that my son was using. In fact, I’d say the CWP are comparable to playing with the Moondrop Aria which has gotten much praise for its ability to render footsteps in gaming. The CWP has enough bass for explosions and to make realistic gun sounds, vehicles, etc. However, the nice thing is that the bass is almost detached or very slightly pushed into the background, while at the same time still retaining the plump sub-bass textures and mild mid-bass slam. Thankfully, Celest chose to keep the treble in check yet add enough emphasis to create a sense of realism.
It’s a Gamer!
All things considered, for gaming the CWP represents a great low-budget option. I really truly mean that. My kid and myself have gone through so many iems. Please trust me I have too many to count. That was not a brag but more so a testament to how well this $29 set if earphones is tuned for the specific task of gaining advantage while gaming. Is it perfect? No it isn’t. I think that the midrange could use a hint more warmth and a touch more treble emphasis for gaming but other than those two minor-minor things… Great Job tuning a gaming earphone for gaming Celest.
Sound Impressions
The CWP come across with a spritz of warmth towards the lower half of the mix but closer to neutral the rest of the way out. I also find that the claim of a Harman tuning is about right, yet with some deviations from a typical Harman sound. The overall texture is smoother across the mix. I found the low-end to be merely adequate in overall boom and emphasis for music listening but more than good for gaming. The CWP is like any Harman tuned iem in that the low-end is boosted, primarily in the sub-bass area. You also see a boost near the upper midrange/lower treble area as well. Like I said there is a few deviations from that, but this is a good sounding set for such a low price.
Between the 20’s (pint sized)
Here is my quick rundown of the sound while listening to music. I find the bass region to certainly be emphasized, especially in the sub-bass area with moderate boom in the mid-bass. Though the bass feels a hair “far-off” or back in the mix. Not bad but different. The midrange sees slight warmth in the lower-mids and then a nice rise for the upper midrange/lower treble pinna gain. The upper-mids are more forward, thinner but also a bit more resolute and cleaner. The treble is smooth, laid back to a degree while providing some additional luster to the tuning. The treble is lifted enough yet non-offensive to my ears. Imaging is definitely a highlight in my opinion too. The stage is quite decent and all around me, all the while the detail retrieval could be better.
Bass Region
The low-end of the CWP does come across boosted but Celest was able to tune them to not be very forward sounding in its approach. I find that this helps out tremendously for gaming as (1st person shooters) explosions don’t take over the entire sound field yet still create a realistic boom and haptic sensation. However, I’m talking about music. As far as music listening is concerned, the overall bass region is not the most detailed or succinct. Not the speediest. The CWP offers some atmosphere to the transient decay. On the flip, the bass also isn’t slow. I find it quite nice actually.
Sub-bass
The sub-bass offers the majority of emphasis as with most 2019 Harman tuned sets. The CWP has a mildly guttural and deep pitched boom on the bass drop in “2048” by Lil Baby. Not the most robust or dense and there is some very slight fuzz at note ends. However, I find the sub-bass to be more than adequate for music listening and it does carry enough reverberant vibration for most any genre requiring it with the CWP on this track. I wouldn’t refer to this sub-bass as the most authoritative in the history of the Audioverse and those who enjoy a thoroughly deep and dense sub-bass my want to look elsewhere. Still, there is enough of a growl down low to keep it fun.
Mid-bass
The mid-bass is again, less emphasized with a nice downside from the sub-bass. One thing to note is that I hear no muddiness at all, and the mid-bass doesn’t make a detrimental impact on the midrange other than some additional warmth. “On Melancholy Hill” by the Gorillaz begins with a fairly Bulbous BA’s line that runs continuous along with drum kicks until the singer starts nearly 40 seconds in. I like the sound here. Not very boomy and it doesn’t overtake the spectrum. During the bassline run I can easily hear the drum kicks and those too have good impact. Definitely not basshead and just above moderate in slam intensity, in my mind anyways. The mid-bass on the CWP is slightly soft in texture, but not bad by any stretch of the imagination. Let’s put it this way, the bass is nimble enough to get out of its own way and is actually pretty decent listening to quicker and more complex bass passages.
I will say that bass guitar sounded a little bit less enthusiastic than I would usually like, as the texture of the bass guitar is there but the fullness sounds a hair under emphasized. However, beyond that most instruments come across fairly natural to my ears.
Downsides to the Bass Region
Obviously, bassheads will yearn for more boom and guttural haptic feedback, and those who detest bass will want less as well. I think that this is a set that does a remarkable job being tuned to game and just so happens to also sound very good too. I like the emphasis here. Also, the bass isn’t the cleanest at the price point. Alternatively, it also isn’t the muddiest mess either. I’d say it’s good for $30.
Midrange
The midrange comes across mostly neutral to my ears. Except a small portion of the lower midrange that has some warmth provided from the low-end. The midrange does carry a smoother vibe yet isn’t at a loss for details. Especially in the upper midrange where things tighten up and become a bit more focused. Again, I think this set was tuned for gaming needs and the most popular games are always 1st person shooters (FPS). Also, most gamers who would take advantage of a good set of gaming earphones or headphones would likely only really need such a thing of FPS games. As far as an advantage is concerned. However, I could be wrong about that. Please comment if I am. All things considered the midrange is pretty melodic, decently detailed, fairly clean for the price. I wouldn’t call this the most resolute midrange but transient response in this area does seem like it progresses a bit quicker which does give the feel of a cleaner sound.
Lower-midrange
The lower mids have a very nice timbre to them. I really think the low-mids come across the most organic as far as the midrange is concerned. Again, a pinch of warmth helps to add some bulk to a male vocal and some semblance of body to notes. Still, with that warmth the CWP stays fairly clean which is nice. “Time Stand Still” by Foy Vance for example keeps it clean with Foys voice not coming across thin at all but the music around him is very easy to discern. Male vocals actually come across nice folks. Nothing odd comes to mind as a definite deterrent.
Upper-Midrange
Females are more forward, more sprightly, more shimmery and basically more elated and uplifted. Not to the point that this $29 iem isn’t cohesive sounding either. Females could use some weight to their voices, but I don’t think they sound bad at all. “Mariana Trench” by Gabrielle Aplin is actually very melodic listening with this set. Now it isn’t the most refined sounding and isn’t perfectly resolute, but I do hear some good musicality and that musicality isn’t drowned in veil or so glaring that it is unlistenable. Most females sound nice. Perhaps females may be a bit too forward for some without enough body to offset that type of replay. However, again, I do think females sound very nice on this set.
Instruments
Instruments like strings do come across nicely sharp with good decaying harmonics. Percussion has a snap to it, a punch. Snares pang well, cymbals don’t sound tizzy or sheened out etc. I find piano could also use a bit more body, but the harmonics and tunefulness are there. I could go on and on but the only things which may very slightly lack for instrumentation would be note body to a small degree.
Downsides to the Midrange
The only issue that some may find in the midrange would be subjective issues like too much pinna rise and so maybe the upper mids are a bit too hot for them. I certainly don’t think this is an issue but I’m sure some may. Or the note weight isn’t quite what a person would enjoy or the mids aren’t as snappy and technical as some would like. To me the midrange is probably the star of the show. Certainly, from a gaming perspective this type of replay should help to discern certain things in the world around you. Also, Imaging is spot on as far as I’m concerned.
Treble Region
The treble provides some good lower treble energy and pretty nice extension that is enough to uplift the spectrum out of any murkiness or veil. The lower treble provides enough of a lift to add that shimmer and vitality to the upper midrange, some snap to percussion, but yet it isn’t so much that we have any undue sharpness, sibilance or peakiness. In fact, the treble in my opinion is pretty smooth and isn’t devoid of body strangely enough. Of course, it isn’t the richest treble (which is to be expected) but it also isn’t some thin, anemic and dry treble either. There is still some mellifluous energy going on in an altogether more laid back and smoother setting. Again, this is not an ultra-energetic top end. Still, the treble actually has a nice wide descent into the upper highs and does provide good extension for this Harman tuning. Certainly nothing to write home about, certainly not lustrous & vibrant in treble dynamism, certainly not a treble head delight, but… good, nonetheless.
Example
Listening to “I Want it Now” by Old Crow Medicine Show with the CWP shows off a pretty revealing treble. You have a quicker pace to this song; some slight treble punch and slight bite and the timbre is nice too. I do like how well Celest was able to control the upper regions of the mix. It kind of walks this fine line of laid-back and sprightly and does so pretty well. I actually heard other friends in the hobby talk about the treble being rolled-off. Folks, we all hear different, but I do not by any means hear that. Yes, it is laid back and maybe not as airy as I’d like but rolled-off is a different animal altogether. I don’t hear that.
Details up top are actually pretty good. Sure, the smoothened overall tone and timbre up top kind of pat down some of those details and this doesn’t sound like a wide and open or airy treble region which would usually lead me to believe that details would be harder to come by. Not really the case. Another thing is separation in this region isn’t horrible either. I don’t hear any sibilance or harshness or any saw blade type sounds which is nice for the price point. There is some control. Maybe not to the degree as some other sets at the price but the treble is a very well composed supporting actor.
Downsides to the Treble Region
The worst offenses in the treble, in my mind, would be the fact that it sort-of lacks some air, like I’ve been saying. Also, I could see treble heads steering clear of the CWP and I wouldn’t argue with that. This treble doesn’t come with scintillating sparkles or tinsley chimes and the treble crispness isn’t really there to the level some would like. Still, I’ll say it again, for what this set was tuned to be and for the price, I think Celest did a fine job.
Technicalities
Soundstage
The soundstage is of a good size. Not exactly wide sounding but it is rather full of enough macro-dynamic energy to fill my mindscape’s field of sound. About average width I’d say. You don’t have excellent low-end extension and the highest if highs aren’t super present and extended (though extension is pretty good. This isn’t the most open sounding set either. With all that said the soundstage is not bad at all. Height is good. However, the best ability the CWP performs when speaking of the stage proportion would probably be depth. There are some layers to the sound. Will it blow the doors off of more expensive sets? Probably not. Still, it is a good performer with a full stage.
Separation / Imaging
Separation is quite good for a single DD costing $29. It simply is. I need to put things into perspective and not over sell here and I’m trying to do that so please keep my intentions in mind. For the price the CWP performs well. There are some sets around its price point that do it better, but those sets have other drawbacks that the CWP doesn’t really have. Imaging walks hand-in-hand with separation of elements of a stage. The CWP is tuned to differentiate and delineate instruments and vocals pretty well. I mean, it kinda has to be able to handle some decent imaging if Celest wants this set to perform for gamers. I’d say they did nice here.
Details
Details are above average. Most definitely not a detail king. I can promise you that. Still, details do emerge pretty well. The sound is well separated, just clean enough, no one region overtakes any other for dominance of the sound field. Even in more congested and complicated tracks you don’t hear any real blurring or masking of frequencies. Maybe in some heavy electric guitar tracks full of complicated energy with multiple instruments, you may hear some blending there, but in most other tracks details are pretty nice. Again, for a set marketed for gaming it certainly helps to be able to pull out the finer details. I actually think the midrange is fairly well detailed which really helps this set to be exactly what I suppose Celest thought it could be.
Is it worth the asking price?
I feel that most people would consider the Celest Wyvern Pro a great deal at $29. Friends, I’ve listened to this set regularly for almost two months and I cannot find one good that this set wouldn’t be worth every penny to own. Of course, you do have a multitude of great sets in the price point that really perform well. Some of those sets take the CWP to task in many areas too. Of course, when there are iems at or around the price of about $30 (give or take) that we’ve reviewed that may good good alternatives for you. Those sets include the Kiwi Ears Cadenza (Cadenza Review HERE), Simgot EW200 (Mahir’s EW200 Review HERE), Reecho SG-01 Ova (Mahir’s Sg01 Ova Review HERE), CCA Duo (Duo Review HERE), QOA Gimlet (Gimlet Review HERE), Fiio FD11 and FH11, KZ D-Fi (D-Fi Review HERE) and many more, this is simply a few which come to mind. So, the CWP does have the uphill battle of contending against some great iems, though I’d say that hill isn’t as steep as you’d think.
The Why…
Why is the Celest CWP worth the price to own. Well, look at the build! How many sets are built better and straight up look better than the CWP? For those who love an all-resin iem then there aren’t many that are straight up a better set structurally. The CWP comes with a nice cable which doubles as a gaming cable that’s outfitted with a very nice sounding boom mic. Obviously, this is a novelty feature that no other set has in its price point. Still, I come back to the sound which is always the real determining factor. The CWP had a musical take on a fun signature that oddly enough works great for gaming & music. Good bass, nice and forward midrange with good details, Treble that doesn’t offend and has nice extension with good technicalities. Stage is full, separation is nice, and imaging is good against some of the other iems. So yes, the Celest Wyvern Pro is worth the $29 folks.
What would I choose?
Now, for me personally, I would put up a couple of the other sets ahead of the CWP that fit my personal preference a bit better. This doesn’t take anything at all away from the CWP because I really do think that this set will sit comfortably in many folks’ top five under $40 or top ten under $50. Obviously, it won’t be for everyone, which should be expected. I would personally purchase the Reecho SG-01 Ova, Simgot EW200, Fiio FD11 and possibly the KZ D-Fi first, but again, that’s me. In truth, I thoroughly enjoy the sound from the CWP and would be happy if it was the only set in my collection. So, if you like a multi usage earphone (music, movies, games, conference calls, etc.) with a dope look, great accessories and some of the better sound quality under $30 than the Celest Wyvern Pro may be the set for you. Also, this set is really a great starter iem. If you are new to the hobby the CWP has an easy signature that won’t kill your ears in glare, it isn’t oversaturated in bass boom and doesn’t have any weird timberal issues.Is it enough to separate itself? That’s a different story and a tough one to answer.
Ratings (0-10)
Note: all ratings are based upon my subjective judgment. These ratings are garnered against either similarly priced sets or with similar driver implementations or styles with the unique parameters of my choosing. In the case of the Celest Wyvern Pro ratings below, that would be $20-$35 iems of any driver configuration. Please remember that “ratings” don’t tell the whole story. Simply Rating an iem or device leaves out nuance and a number of other qualities which make an iem what it is. A “5” is exactly average and please take into consideration the “lot” of iems these ratings are gathered against. $20-$35 US is not a huge crop of sets, and even less when you consider the lot of iems that the CWP are actually up against for anyone looking to purchase a set. My ratings are never the same and each set of ratings tells a different story. Each time you read one of my ratings it will be unique to that review. Basically, I create a Rating that makes sense to me that I believe would make sense to prospective buyers.
Aesthetic
-Build Quality: 9.4
-Look: 9.6
-Accessories: 10.0
–Overall: 9.2
Sound Rating
-Timbre: 9.2 The timbre and tonality are fantastic.
-Bass: 8.2 It just needs a hair more in quantity, otherwise great!
-Midrange: 9.5 The mids are very nice on this set. Vocals are nice!
-Treble: 8.9 Nice treble for a Harman set.
-Technicalities: 9.0 Overall technicalities are very nice for the tuning.
-Gaming: 9.8 One of the best gaming earphones in the price point.
–Overall: 9.1🔥🔥
Ratings Summary:
I feel the ratings pretty much sums up the Celest Wyvern Pro. As you can see, I rated the CWP against iems in the $20 to $35 price point. So obviously the CWP performs very well against any other set within that scope of iems, my opinion of course. Remember that I only garner any ratings against sets I’ve actually spent enough time with to form a valid opinion. Needless to say, I’ve heard many in this range. I figure anyone looking “at” or “around” the $25 price will possibly be able to stretch their top budget to $10 dollars more, to $35. Now, if I would’ve gone with something like a $25 to $45 price point; these ratings would look quite a bit different for the CWP.
A few things may need some answers from me about these ratings above. First is the bass. I could definitely see some folks calling this bass average at best. Also, I could see hobbyists giving it a higher rating. The “Gaming” rating I gave the CWP a “9.8” and that is partially due to what accessories comes with it. I am not the best authority on this category though so please leave a comment if you know better sets for this purpose and why. I would appreciate it.
Conclusion
To conclude my write up covering the Celest Wyvern Pro I want to thank anyone who chose to stick around and read this review. It always means a lot and every click of the link helps mobileaudiophile.com out tremendously. So, thank you, I do hope anything I say helps. Ya know, I really don’t do a ton of reviews for products that I don’t enjoy. Every now and again I will, but for the most part I turn them down. My time is limited, and I put a lot of that time into each review, so spending all this time and energy into a set that I don’t enjoy is… Ugh. Respectfully, I turn them down quite a lot actually. I’ve sent review pieces to other people multiple times. I will usually review “average and up”, so just seeing a review from me should tell you that I like the product at least a little bit. This is the case here. I thought for sure this would be another gamer specialized set that has weird staging and odd timbre etc. That couldn’t be further from the truth with the Celest Wyvern Pro. Truly a nicely done iem that I’m happy to report is definitely one to own if you are in the market for it.
Other perspectives
I want to urge each of you who are looking to purchase a set within this price point to please check out other reviewers’ thoughts. We’re all different folks. The next guy in line may think this set is awful and the gal next to him may think this set is the best in the price point. This hobby varies so much from person to person. So please, read, listen to, or watch other reviews of the Celest Wyvern Pro and I do think you will benefit by being able to make a wiser decision with your money. I hope each and every one of you are well and good, truly. Please take care and stay as safe as you are able… God Bless!
