Starry Audio Yozora - Reviews & Ratings
2 Reviews (S Tier | 9/10)
Summary
Based on 2 reviews, the Starry Audio Yozora is an exceptional release in reviewers' eyes, with enthusiasm that rarely fades.
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A-Starry Audio Yozora Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA
Tuning Type: Warm U-shaped with bass emphasis
Price (Msrp): $2,169
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Reviews
Reviewed by: Joyce's Review
9.8
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Star Audio Yozora arrives with a sparkling blue faceplate, numbered shell and a light flexible cable that together already give a very premium impression. Out of the box the tonality is clearly bass focused, yet the overall presentation stays remarkably smooth and coherent rather than bloated or boomy. Even with imperfect mixes the Yozora maintains a calm, atmospheric character that feels worth every penny for listeners who enjoy a lush high end monitor.
The low end is the star with a roughly 10 dB sub bass shelf that delivers deep rumble, strong atmosphere and a sense of weight that can give goosebumps, yet mid bass decay is quick enough to avoid warming or muddying the midrange. Vocals sit slightly forward and intimate but stay clean and neutral in tone, with excellent detail retrieval that reveals texture and grit without sounding shouty. Instruments in the mids feel rounded, elastic and lively, with an abundance of micro detail blooming around the listener so that even dense rock and metal tracks remain well separated.
Upper mids and treble are tuned to be bright yet balanced, using a smooth rise to around 4 kHz and careful control of sibilance so highs stay crisp, airy and extended without harshness. The Yozora projects a shockingly wide soundstage with clear layering and precise imaging, easily outclassing more affordable 2DD 6BA sets in separation and spatial organization. The only real drawback is that the shell runs on the large side, which can cause some fatigue after long morning sessions, but for listeners seeking insane bass, dreamy space and a very refined flagship level tuning, this is a truly exceptional bass oriented IEM.
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8.2
Reviewer Score
Starry Audio Yozora is a Hong Kong flagship IEM positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end bracket, using an 8-driver 2DD+6BA hybrid layout with a 3-way crossover and AROMA Audio’s 9.2 mm dual-coil dynamics dedicated to low frequencies. The shells are semi-custom-style 3D prints aimed at broad fit compatibility and come bundled with Rolling Force’s copper “Choco” cable, while the official price of roughly USD 2,169 / HKD 16,880 clearly positions it as a summit-fi offering rather than a value play.
Sonically, Yozora follows a warm, bass-emphasised tuning where sub-bass reach and mid-bass punch are clearly above neutral, but the dual dynamics are controlled well enough that midrange clarity and vocal focus remain intact rather than masked. Review measurements and listening notes describe vocals as relatively intimate and centre-focused, with treble that adds some sparkle and air without aggressive peaks, and a slight softening at the very top that favours fatigue-free listening over maximum brilliance. Technical performance is strong in terms of macrodynamics, bass texture and overall detail, while stage size and imaging are competitive for its class but not clearly class-leading versus the most expansive multi-kilobuck references.
From a value-for-money standpoint, the very high MSRP means Starry Audio Yozora is judged against other summit-fi monitors, and its appeal is strongest for listeners who specifically prioritise powerful low end, strong dynamics and close, impactful vocals over strict neutrality or maximum treble extension. Its comfortable fit, isolation and well-matched stock cable support long sessions, but the bass-forward, characterful tuning makes it less universally adaptable than more neutral flagships, so the overall assessment is of a coherent and engaging high-end IEM whose pricing and tonal focus narrow its target audience to a specific taste profile.
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