HIDIZS ST2 PRO Review -AudioMonsta

Next Gen Portability

The ST2 Nebula, a 2 in 1 of a DSP with a Sabre chipset cable and a single dynamic driver earphones. The simplicity yet effectiveness of this setup is actually brilliant as the cable has a decent DAC simplifying the audio chain yet still preserving a high quality sound. 

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Packaging & Accessories

As per usual of Hidizs latest flair, the package here came in an all paper box that actually has less plastics in them similar to the MP143. It does look like an entry type of packaging but it’s how the product performs that is what I am interested in. Inside we are greeted with the necessities like 3 pairs of soft silicone tips in various sizes, the DSP cable, a USB C to USB A adapter, some paperworks, a soft leather PU pouch and the head unit itself. Simple, straight to the point packaging.

Design

The design of the earphones head unit is good and it bears resemblance to the MS1 IEM from them as well and they are an entry level IEM with great value. The ones with me are the black variations and they have a selection of grey with white cable and black with black and blue cable. 

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Inside the earphones unit is a specialized 10mm dynamic driver that is customized by Hidizs and they have a polyurethane + polyetheretherketone (PU+PEEK) diaphragm with a Harman 2019 tuning that has a balanced sound with some bass boost in them.

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The DSP cable here is a 2 core coaxial cable that has a high purity OFC core. It is a cotton sleeved cable that has a soft, supple touch to them with a pliable cable. They are on the thinner side but they do feel well made. There is a high quality microphone with a single button on it and it is suitable for any usage as the microphone quality is crystal clear. 

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Tone and Presentation

The presentation of the earphone itself is a mild V shaped Harman style sound that has a warm tone with a thick overall sound. It does have a rather balanced sound but with a twist of a boost in the sub-bass and mid-bass region producing a lively, energetic sound. They aren’t the most revealing set of earphones but a uber fun set for casual listening as they have a deep, organic overall sound without any hollowness present.

The DSP cable itself does have a neutral sound that is quite balanced with no humps or glare present and they possess a good transparent sound with a slightly clinical presentation. They match the earphones very well and together they produce a duo of  fun yet technical sound.

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Who Is It For?

The ST2 Nebula is for those users who want simplicity without sacrificing sound quality, as they are a well implemented Sabre chipset. The earphones itself is actually quite decent with a mild V shaped sound that is suitable for modern genres but not so much for critical listeners. The cable itself has a wide application and I do find it is perfect for gaming, movies and even calls as they have near 0 latency due to the direct USB C without any extra connectors in between. The price is budget friendly and suitable for beginners as well as long time users who yearn for portability.

Final words

Well Hidizs has made something unique and it is an idea that makes sense for an ultra portable audiophile set that possesses a high quality decoding and a decent earphone to complete the set. The price here is spot on and with their early bird promotion, it is actually a steal especially with their cable. The cable for me is the main attraction here as it has all the decoding you will ever need like MQA and DSD. It has a well implemented Sabre chipset with a nice looking fabric cable suitable for an everyday carry. The earphones itself is actually quite mediocre but users can opt to buy the cable only with a slightly lower price which is great. A superb value indeed this time from Hidizs. Kudos!

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