Disclaimer:

Hello readers, today we have the Twistura Beta in our hands, a mid-range IEM with high-end features. Its main feature is the 11 mm dynamic driver with a glass diaphragm. On paper, it has very interesting specifications, but what’s surprising is the attention to detail and the product’s quality for its price range. Twistura offers truly excellent value for money.

I’m not an audiophile; I’m just a guy who likes to test out different IEMs and DACs and spends a lot of time listening to music.

So I’m not going to use super technical words to review it, but I will do my best to describe it.

Tech Specs:

• Driver: 11mm dual magnetic dual cavity dynamic driver
• Diaphragm: Planar Glass Composite Diaphragm
• Sensitivity: 124dB/Vrms(@1kHz)
• Impedance: 24Ω±15%(@1kHz)
• Frequency Response Range: 8Hz-21kHz(IEC61094,Free Field)
• Effective frequency response range: 20Hz-20kHz(EC60318-4,3dB)
• Connector: 0.78-2pin
• Plug: 3.5/4.4 interchangeable plugs
• Cable: Oxygen-free copper
• Total harmonic distortion: ≤0.1%(@1kHz,94dB)

Packaging:

This IEM has one of the best packaging I’ve seen to date; the attention to detail and choice of materials match a much more expensive product, yet it’s still only in the mid-range.

Inside:

• Excellent modular cable
• 3 pairs of nozzles
• 9 pairs of good-quality eartips divided into 3 types
• Extremely well-made hard case

For just over $100, do you really need anything more? Some more expensive IEMs have much cheaper packaging and finishes. The eartips are varied and of good quality, the cable is one of the best in this price range, and the hard case is also truly remarkable.

Design/Build quality:

The Twistura Beta isn’t just well-equipped with features, but also boasts top-notch materials and design. The shells are made entirely of CNC-machined aluminum, lightweight yet durable, with a non-glossy, non-painted finish that’s long-lasting. The faceplates feature a minimalist, yet elegant, geometric design.

The shells are compact. They feature two ventilation holes: one near the nozzle, in front of the driver, and one on top, which allows the 11mm driver with a glass diaphragm to breathe—a first in this price range. Like all new-generation DDs that use new materials, I was very curious to try it.

We also have interchangeable nozzles, which are an added bonus and further enhance the product’s quality. Even when it comes to the cable and eartips, the quality of the materials is very high.

Initial sound impression:

From the very first moments, the Twistura Beta was surprising with its clean, fast, and crisp transients. Its presentation was immediately excellent and promising in every respect. Even the bass, which I would have expected to be lighter, was well-pronounced with insane speed. The mids and highs were also excellent, sounding truly crystal clear with exceptional separation of all the various frequencies. Could it be the new material used? The driver is certainly of very good quality, and as an enthusiast, but as a budget-conscious consumer, I truly appreciate products like this, which allow everyone to enjoy true hi-fi without spending too much.

Equipment used for testing:

Device:

• iMac
• Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G

Software:

• Amazon Music UHD 24bit 96kHz (Both)

DAC:

• Fosi Audio K7 (Better response & clarity)
• Creative X5 (slightly warmer)
• Fosi Audio MD3 (Nice mobile solution)

EarTips Rolling:

The Twistura Beta includes a large number of high-quality eartips, so an upgrade isn’t strictly necessary. However, given the driver’s quality, it’s a shame not to squeeze every last bit of potential out of them, so I decided to try out a few models I own, finding excellent sealing and stability with the Divinus Wide Bore.

Tuning Nozzle:

• Gold: The vocal filter sounds really good and is balanced with excellent transparency; it’s a filter that features only a final mesh, without any special filters, so you could say that the sound is almost complete and direct from the pure driver.
• Black: On paper, the most sparkling and actually brings a slightly better extension on the macro and micro details, while making a little less on the low range. Depending on the genre listened to, it can be very useful.
• Silver: The standard nozzle should be the reference. It’s slightly smoother and more linear, with less fizziness and accentuated mid-highs. However, the differences are minimal, and only a highly trained ear can pick up the subtle nuances.

In this case, the nozzles all have similar configurations. I deduce that only the mesh before the grid has a different mesh with more or less dense textures.

Final sound impression:

The Twistura Beta confirms my impressions of the brand, namely, a brand capable of producing excellent IEMs and also of using unique and special components. All of this, however, remains accessible to anyone. The driver has excellent scalability, so I still recommend a medium-capacity amplifier to unlock all its qualities. The main characteristics of this IEM are balanced tuning, fast transients, fast and precise bass with excellent body and good extension, but the glass-diaphragm driver shines in the midrange, with crystal-clear vocals and super-realistic musical instruments like cymbals.

I used the gold nozzle and the Fosi Audio K7 most of the time.

Treble

A precise finish, well-extended but not overdone, just the right amount with a lot of quality. This is certainly thanks to the diaphragm material, but some instruments actually sound very realistic and alive. The presence of macro and micro details is guaranteed, as is a good dose of air.

Mids

The mids sound divine, taking center stage with any nozzle, but the vocal one has that extra touch and performs slightly better. Very natural and balanced tonality, it works well on both male and female vocals.

Bass

I would have expected the bass to be lighter, but instead, we have the classic, accurate timbre of the DD, combined with the performance of this diaphragm, which gives precision and speed to the bass, with a very appreciable texture. Excellent air movement also in this area, with a well-placed kick and a full-bodied yet balanced presence in the mix. The subbass is also excellent, with a medium/soft roll-off.

Soundstage and Imaging:

The driver delivers a well-developed soundstage in all directions, with good spatiality between details that are easy to place and separate from others. Layering is precise, and imaging is extremely accurate for a DD.

Fast Comparisons:

vs. Hidizs MK12

I decided not to compare it with many other models, but only with the Hidizs MK12, which also features a unique driver.

The Hidizs MK12, in my opinion, has a technically more powerful and massive driver capable of incredible thrust, perhaps the pinnacle of DDs so far. I recommend the full review.

Conclusion:

The Twistura Beta is a must-have. Those new to this world and wanting to avoid the myriad of low-end models should, in my opinion, get a similar product directly. With a product like this at the right price, namely $120, you can experiment on a small scale and without spending a fortune on true hi-fi, starting with a balanced but not overly flat tuning with a product of excellent build quality. 

I’ve read that some people found the mids a bit shouty, but honestly, aside from a few tracks, I haven’t noticed any issues. It could be me with a different sensitivity than someone else, but I’m confident enough to tell you it’s simply a bit of fizziness, without any discomfort, even when turning the volume up slightly above the threshold. The nozzles, like in many IEMs, don’t really make a difference, but trying different eartips can change how the sound reaches your eardrum.

Personally approved.

9/10

Pros: 

• High Quality Build
• All CNC
• Good, simple packaging
• Balanced tuning with Extra Musicality
• More simple shape
• Fast transients
• Speedy and precise bass response
• Good details and layering
• Right amount of treble
• Price/quality

Cons: 

• Nozzle differences are just nuances
• Maybe spicy mids for sensitive ears

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