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(Chi-fi IEM Review) Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final): Brushed-up model with improved sound balance and higher resolution of the original model

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

 

 

Disclaimer

  • This review is written based on samples lent by Open Audio to give readers an honest quality review.
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  • People who value low-frequency depth
  • People who value sparkle
  • People who want to listen to erotic vocals or guitar
  • People who are looking for well-balanced earphones

 

Overview of Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

This review will give an overview of Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final). A complete review of this product can be found here.

 

audio-sound Score

  • Total Score: 9.4 / 10.0
  • Package: 7.5 / 10.0
  • Build quality: 8.5 / 10.0
  • Fitment: 9.0 / 10.0
  • High range: 9.5 / 10.0
  • Mid range: 10.5 / 10.0
  • Low range: 10.0 / 10.0
  • Less distortion: 7.5 / 10.0
  • Cost Performance Bonus: 12.5/10.0

 

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Basic Specifications
  • Frequency response: 5Hz to 40kHz
  • Impedance: 8Ω
  • Sensitivity: 110dB
  • Cable connector: 0.78mm 2pin

 

Features of Open Audio Mercury

  • 5-driver hybrid configuration
  • 9.2mm PU soft-suspended dynamic driver
  • 4 balanced armature-type drivers
  • Comfortable fit
  • 3-channel, 3-frequency split

 

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Authentic high-resolution experience with hybrid drivers

The Open Audio Mercury features a five-driver hybrid setup with four 9.2mm PU dynamic drivers and four custom-tuned balanced armature drivers per side. These drivers are arranged in a 3-way frequency crossover that generates low frequencies with the dynamic drivers, mid frequencies with the dual BA units, and high frequencies with the dual BA units.

 

Open Audio Mercury

 

Rich and lively sound tuning

Open Audio's flagship IEM, the Mercury, is professionally tuned and tuned to reproduce a natural, lifelike sound. It reproduces extremely clear sound across a wide frequency range, with outstanding vocal quality. A professional 3-way frequency crossover ensures extremely low distortion of the output signal.

 

Open Audio Mercury

 

Innovative new design with QuickSand Technology

Open Audio has created the beautiful shell of the Mercury IEM with its innovative Quick Sand technology. Each unit undergoes a complex process that results in a unique texture and elegant finish. In addition, the shape of the cavity is adjusted based on vast amounts of earhole data to provide a comfortable and secure fit for users around the world.

 

Open Audio Mercury

 

High-quality genuine cables

Open Audio Alkaid comes bundled with a brand new, high quality cable. This cable is an 8-conductor high-purity OCC cable. This cable optimizes sound performance and ensures an authentic experience for the user.

 

Open Audio Mercury
Open Audio Mercury
Open Audio Mercury
Open Audio Mercury

 

Package

The one we borrowed from the manufacturer is not the official package, so we give it a rating of 7.5.

 

The full version comes in a luxurious package. Please see the unboxing video embedded at the beginning of this article for more details.

 

Package contents
  • Open Audio Mercury 2.0
  • Eartips
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Carrying case

 

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

 

Build quality

Build quality meets price standard.

 

The faceplate is beautiful.

 

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

 

Fit

The fit is good.

 

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)
Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)
Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

 

Sound quality

REW Frequency Response

Open Audio Mercury

 

Sound quality description

In this review, I use the standard eartips size L and drive it with the FiiO M15.

 

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 has a signature sound balance that is nearly neutral.

 

Please see here for detailed reviews on sound quality.

 

Sound quality general comment
  • Original Sound Fidelity: A+
  • Recommendation: S+
  • Personal preference: S+

 

Mercury 2.0 is an improved version of the original model in terms of sound quality, with improved resolution and original fidelity. It retains the harmonic rich midrange ambience of the original, but brings it more to the forefront, improving it to sound more HiFi-like and contemporary, improving on its basic quality.

 

On the other hand, the retro ambience of the original Mercury has been weakened a bit, and your evaluation may vary depending on how you feel about that.

 

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 vs. original Mercury

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 vs. original Mercury

 

Open Audio Mercury 2.0

 

Sound quality features

Pros
  • Rich sound with lots of incidental sounds
  • Erotic vocals
  • Proper focus on midrange
  • Heavy
  • Deep bass
  • Sparkling
  • Nostalgic sound with good contour extension and a sense of human skin
  • Good balance
  • Precise texture
  • Warmth
  • Comfortable to listen to
  • Rich harmonics
  • Good fidelity

 

Cons
  • lacking in clearness

 

General comment

The Open Audio Mercury 2.0 that I am reviewing is a pre-final, almost final version, although the sound quality is slightly different from the production version. Open Audio Mercury 2.0 is already available for order and can be purchased through the amazon.co.jp or mercari link below. Please note that other purchase locations may not have 2.0.

 

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0 (Pre-final)

Open Audio Mercury 2.0

$629.00