Optics, haptics and wearing comfort
You can see and feel that the headphones are not cheap, but can definitely pass for genuine manufacturing work. The first thing that catches your eye is the shells of the ear cups, which are made of coromandel wood. The manufacturer writes zebra wood, which is not wrong, but as a generic term applies to all such strikingly patterned wood species. These bowls are elaborately handcrafted and let each piece become absolutely unique due to the very striking grain. The backs of both shells are made sound-permeable with an aluminum perforated plate and a plastic grille with a fish scale pattern.
Generally, all external metal parts of the Aiva are made of high-quality aluminum including scratch-resistant anodizing. I have of course checked this manufacturer statement with my very strong permanent magnet and found nothing to the contrary. It’s really aluminum, including the headband’s torsion-resistant temples. The actual headband is made of soft leather and also exudes the matching scent. The seams of the edges are extremely accurate and neatly executed. The whole thing is held at each end by a hexagon socket screw on the tabs of the size adjustment. Yes, it fits like this.
The size adjustment and the 2-axis tilt mechanism are fine. The “third” axis is then provided by the very flexible bracket. Its height adjustment is a bit diva-like and you really have to find your own way to grasp the system. I have a very large head, pulled out the temples a bit and was completely disappointed at first. The part sat simply impossible. To get the perfect fit, you should first loosen the somewhat tight hinges on the earpiece by turning the ear cups back and forth three or four times. Then push the bracket in completely, put the headphones on and slowly pull down on the brackets. Then you fold the shells to the right position and – ATTENTION – still alternately turn the contoured ear pads to the optimal position. I’ll come back to that in a moment.
The fact is: Once you get the hang of it, these headphones fit like a glove. So don’t be alarmed, think it through and follow my tip. Even though you already install a decent weight on your head with 425 grams without the cable – thanks to the headband and the ideal pads, this is never a real hurdle. Only for a wild headbang such a heavyweight is nothing. If you nod once correctly, the Earth has one more satellite in orbit. So this is more for sitting, but nothing for hyperactive leisure.
I already wrote about the connections and cable details in detail on the previous page, so there are no surprises. The two jacks on the headphones are recessed deep into the cups and have an excellent tactile pressure point. Since also nothing slips out again so quickly, which you also do not find everywhere so crisp.
But also haptically everything is in the green zone, because whatever you touch, you won’t regret the purchase. The wooden shells and flattering materials here are something like the obligatory and soft plop when closing the door of the automotive upper class. You just expect it and you get it.
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