Nightjar Duality VS Nightjar Singularity
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Nightjar Duality and Nightjar Singularity use 2DD and 1DD driver setups respectively. Nightjar Duality costs $3,000 while Nightjar Singularity costs $1,300. Nightjar Duality is $1,700 more expensive. Nightjar Duality holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.1 vs 7.9). Nightjar Singularity has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Nightjar Duality has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Nightjar Duality has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge, Nightjar Duality has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Nightjar Duality has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Nightjar Duality | Nightjar Singularity |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 9 | 9.3 |
| Mids | 7.3 | 7 |
| Treble | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Details | 8 | 6.5 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Imaging | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Dynamics | 9.3 | 8 |
| Tonality | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Technicalities | 7.5 | 7.4 |
Nightjar Duality Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.1Very Positive
Nightjar Singularity Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.9Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Nightjar Duality reviewed by Yifang
8.5
Reviewer Score
Nightjar Singularity reviewed by Yifang
8
Reviewer Score
Nightjar Duality reviewed by Smirk Audio
8.3
Reviewer Score
Nightjar Singularity reviewed by Smirk Audio
7.7
Reviewer Score
Nightjar Duality (more reviews)
Nightjar Duality reviewed by Jaytiss
8.5
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Nightjar Duality presents as a $3,000 dual-dynamic IEM with a focus on premium build and ergonomics: a bespoke shell that seats comfortably, a recessed 2-pin, and user-tunable hardware via onboard switches and an included impedance adapter that can push bass even further. Packaging includes multiple thin, lightweight cables and even a powered dongle option. The craftsmanship feels boutique, and the faceplate aesthetic underscores its luxury positioning.
Tonally, this is a bass-forward set with two personalities: a “normal bass” configuration that retains balance and a “crazy bass” mode that becomes emphatically sub-heavy. Treble carries air and decent detail without chasing a hyper-analytical edge; mids are serviceable but a touch off, responding well to a bit of EQ. Overall dynamics hit hard, staging and clarity remain clean enough for the tuning goal, and the tuning reads as an enjoyable, romantic DD presentation—just not the final word in microdetail at this price.
In context, alternatives frame the value conversation: Grand Maestro is cited for stronger detail/air and driver refinement (though Duality fits better), while options like the Origin, Zen Magrid T Pro (~$500), Effect Audio Quantum, and even the budget Aether planar show that similar or complementary traits exist at lower brackets. Compared with sets such as Scarlet Mini or Maestro Mini, Duality’s bass shelf and presence balance feel more considered. Verdict: a unique, fun bass-head flagship with excellent design and ergonomics; the price is the hurdle, so demoing at events like CanJam is strongly advised before committing.
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Nightjar Duality reviewed by Shuwa-T
7.8
Reviewer Score
Nightjar Duality reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Nightjar Singularity (more reviews)
Nightjar Singularity reviewed by Z-Reviews
9
* score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary
Single 10 mm dynamic done right. Singularity hits with that coveted one-driver cohesion: a bright, energetic top end riding on subway-tunnel bass swell that feels physical without drowning the mix. Layers stack cleanly, imaging projects like a stereo in front while ambience wraps overhead, and even on modest amps the presentation stays delicate yet weighty. On better chains (think tube or high-end portables), the staging and microtexture climb further, pointing to a legitimately kilobuck-worthy tuning and execution.
Everything around the sound? Mixed. The shell is compact but a bit boxy, fit can be finicky until the right tips are found (Dunu S&S or foam-stuffed silicones help), and the accessory spread—big case, stickers, adapters to 4.4/3.5—is fine but unexciting. The stock cable is soft yet feels mismatched: hardware sized like it’s for an 8-wire, odd strain bits, and overall not $1.3k-luxury. With the IEM sitting at roughly $1,300 bundled to a $500+ “Vanguard 2-wire,” upsell options rocket pricing to absurd heights; there’s no “no-cable” variant, which is the real gripe.
Verdict: as an IEM, it’s a knockout—cohesive, exciting, and vividly dynamic to the point of becoming a daily carry. As a total package, it’s weighed down by cable bundling shenanigans and a so-so fit. With a 43 Ω load, cable influence should be minimal anyway, so the savvy move is to buy the cheapest cable option, swap in a comfortable $50 aftermarket, and enjoy one of the better-sounding single-DDs out there.
Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
Nightjar Singularity reviewed by Audionotions
7.5
Reviewer Score
Nightjar Singularity reviewed by Nymz
7.1
Reviewer Score
Nightjar Duality Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD
Tuning Type: Basshead
Price (Msrp): $3,000
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Nightjar Singularity Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Basshead
Price (Msrp): $1,300
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Nightjar Duality Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.2Gaming Grade
BNightjar Singularity Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Nightjar Duality Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- The tonal balance is polished and expressive, highlighting emotion without sacrificing accuracy. It keeps emotional weight without sacrificing accuracy.
Average Technical Grade
A- It delivers a confident technical showing with defined layers and satisfying clarity. You can follow backing vocals with relative ease.
Nightjar Singularity Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Technical chops are reliable, pairing tidy separation with a soundstage that stays conservative. Micro-detail is decent, though never spotlighted.
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