oBravo
Headphones
Best Known For
Headphones
/
In-Ear-Monitor (IEM)
Used Products
0
 Available
Average Price
$2,501-$5,000
Brand Popularity
836
 of 900+
Products Listed
22
Review Count
53
Founding Year
2006
Headquarters
Taiwan
oBravo
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What's unique about the brand

oBravo is a hifi headphone and IEM brand recognized for its coaxial two-way architecture that places AMT tweeters at the acoustic center of dynamic drivers, creating speaker-like scale and separation in headphones. The brand features user-tunable airflow systems, aggressive miniaturization of AMT technology, and semi-open voicing that delivers amphitheater-scale staging rarely found in in-ear designs.

What reviewers are saying

We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:

  • oBravo utilizes a hybrid driver configuration, combining a dynamic driver for lower frequencies with a specialized Air Motion Transformer tweeter for enhanced high-frequency performance.
  • They are known for crafting their IEM and headphone housings from premium and often unusual materials such as brass, ceramic, wood, and copper, selected for their acoustic properties and aesthetic appeal.
  • oBravo's products often feature a semi-open design that aims to provide a more spacious and speaker-like listening experience compared to traditional closed-back IEMs and headphones.
  • They engineer and patent their own proprietary AMT drivers, including the AMT II, continuously striving to improve the performance and efficiency of their unique tweeter technology.

Our favorite reviewer quotes:

  • "The oBravo RA-C-CU like the EAMT-2C moved mountains of air, brought spectacular tone/timbre, texture, and a transparency on par with electrostatic headphones, while also managing to take possession of the Holy-Bass-Head-Grail much like planar magnetic headphones." (https://www.audiokeyreviews.com/the-reviews/obravo-ra-c-cu)
  • "Upon first listen (straight out of the box!), the resident cynic in me had to 'figuratively' lift his lower jaw from the floor. How can this be, I asked? Here was an IEM that had audacity to act as if it were an "Over-the-Ear," planar-magnetic headphone of truly exceptional capability, right out of the box!" (https://www.audiokeyreviews.com/the-reviews/obravo-eamt-2c)
  • "The AMT driver is lightening fast and moves tremendous amounts of air, no doubt, helpful in the resolution of high frequency detail, its extension, and the associated macrodynamic cues, while leaving all negative artifacts in permanent exile." (https://www.audiokeyreviews.com/the-reviews/obravo-ra-c-cu)
  • "Vocals on the EAMT-2C are so open and almost euphoric in a sense that other flagship IEMs such almost dull, soft and lifeless and that is saying something. For those that think this means bright or very intimate, I can tell you that is very wide of the mark." (https://audiophilepure.com/2016/11/28/obravo-audio-eamt-2c-review)
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CUPID (ULTIMATE)

  • Positioning: The entry-level earphone designed for affordability and portability.
  • Description: Features a unique Planar Magnetic Driver that brings clear, bright highs and engaging mids in a simple package. Compared to the Air Motion Transformer models, it offers dynamic sound at a lower price point, ideal for users who seek portable performance without the complexity of higher-end builds.

EAMT-2C

  • Positioning: A mid-range earphone focused on miniaturization and balanced full-range performance.
  • Description: Features exclusive miniaturization and Air Motion Transformer technology that delivers rich spatial sound and precise bass clarity. When compared to the simpler CUPID (ULTIMATE) and the more refined EAMT-1C, it offers a balanced mix of performance and cost‐efficiency for everyday critical listening.

EAMT-1C

  • Positioning: A higher mid-range earphone tailored for audiophile-quality listening on the go.
  • Description: Features refined Air Motion Transformer tweeter and single crystal oxygen-free copper cable that enhance realism and warmth. Compared to the EAMT-2C, it provides a more engaging, full-bodied sound while still staying below the flagship models in terms of price and imaging sophistication.

RA-C (21.5)

  • Positioning: A premium earphone model aimed at delivering lifelike spatial imaging and detailed sound.
  • Description: Uses advanced materials like pure silver, gold-plated silver, and oxygen-free copper wiring that produce crisp highs, warm mids, and deep bass with precise spatial cues. In comparison to the lower-priced models, it offers superior audio balance and critical listening performance.

RA-C-CU (21.5)

  • Positioning: The flagship earphone focused on the highest fidelity and premium build in the lineup.
  • Description: Takes advanced material construction further by providing extremely nuanced imaging and groundbreaking sound clarity through refined use of high-grade conductors. When benchmarked against all other models, it delivers top-tier performance.
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