Sivga M300 VS KZ AM16

Although often grouped with IEMs in shops, the Sivga M300 is a flat-head earbud with an open fit. It combines CNC-machined aluminum and African ebony housings around a 15.4 mm dynamic driver (graphene-coated diaphragm). .

Key specs include 64 Ω impedance, 109 dB sensitivity, a rated 20 Hz–40 kHz response, and a fixed silver-plated OFC cable; weight is listed at 29 g. Street pricing sits around $64.90, placing it firmly in the budget segment. .

On performance, product descriptions and early impressions point to a warm-balanced tilt with punchy bass, clear vocals, and a notably wide, airy stage for the price—consistent with the open earbud form factor (with limited isolation and bass depth depending on foams/fit). An independent write-up also highlights build quality, comfort, and surprisingly cohesive sound at this price point.

The KZ AM16 is an all-BA in-ear monitor using 8 BA drivers per side (16 total) and offered in two editions—Balanced and Bass-Enhanced. Independent listings and user reviews confirm the per-side driver count, while KZ’s product page quotes a 5–45 kHz response and a standard 0.75 mm 2-pin cable; street pricing typically sits around $57.

Sonically, multiple reviews characterize the AM16 (Balanced) as a V-shaped tuning with a clear sub-bass lift and lively upper-treble, while keeping vocals reasonably intact. This yields engaging punch and sparkle, alongside detail retrieval and imaging that are competitive for the price.

Trade-offs are typical of all-BA bass: texture and slam are clean but less visceral than dynamic-driver peers, and dynamics can feel restrained on dense tracks. Sensitivity/impedance figures (≈104 dB, 22 Ω) make it easy to drive from portable sources; listeners wanting more low-end can opt for the Bass-Enhanced edition. Given its sub-$60 price and technical poise, it’s a strong budget pick, though its score should reflect its class rather than challenge higher-tier models.