PreludeRuviest Audio
- 1 x Dynamic Driver
- 6 x Balanced Armature
Introduction
IEM Description
The Prelude is a bold debut from Ruviest Audio, offering a powerful, sub-bass–focused U-shaped sound with warm mids and smooth, detailed treble. Its musical and dynamic tuning makes it enjoyable across genres, especially for bass lovers. Built with a hybrid driver setup, it's a fun and engaging listen—not ideal for analytical ears, but perfect for pure enjoyment.
The driver configuration is Hybrid. It consists of 1 Dynamic Driver & 6 Balanced Armature.
Brand Information
Ruviest Audio is a young Chinese audio brand founded by Abel Hsu—who previously co-founded and tuned for AüR Audio—dedicated to launching innovative, music-focused IEMs. Their maiden release, the Prelude, was met with praise for its rich, warm tuning and fun personality. The company emphasizes musical enjoyment, thoughtful hybrid-driver designs, and a growing range of acoustic products.
Technical/Other Specifications
| Drivers | |
|---|---|
| Driver Types | 1 Dynamic Driver + 6 Balanced Armatures |
| Audio Performance | |
| Sensitivity | 102 db/mW |
| Impedance | 12 Ω |
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Overall, Packaging & Quality
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Sound Characteristics
Ratings sound, tonal signature & target group
This section dives into how the IEM sounds — not just in technical terms, but also in how it feels to the listener. Ratings here reflect detailed impressions across a wide range of sonic aspects, from sub-bass rumble to treble sparkle, from note weight to soundstage width. In addition, the Tonal Signature slider helps visualize the IEM’s position between opposing characteristics like dark vs. bright or smooth vs. crisp — giving a quick feel for its personality. Lastly, the Target Group graph shows who this IEM is best suited for: bassheads, treble lovers, vocal fans, or those seeking balance. Combined with genre recommendations, this section helps you understand whether the IEM fits your taste — before you even hit play.
Sound Analysis
Sound Characteristics
Tonal Signature
Target Group
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2025-07-08:
Right out of the box, the Prelude leans more relaxed in its vocal presentation—less forward than the typical IEM tuning. The overall tonality is neutral-ish with a delicate, clear character and a touch of midrange warmth.
Bass is on the lighter side in terms of quantity and weight, but it offers good texture and layering with a quicker decay. Treble is a bit more pronounced compared to darker-tuned IEMs, yet remains smooth and non-fatiguing, with nice clarity.
The packaging is thoughtfully done—simple, elegant, and well-organized. It feels a bit large to me, but likely still smaller than many other IEM boxes. The included ear tips are neatly arranged and easily accessible once the case is removed, with a solid variety to choose from.
The IEM case itself feels very sturdy, closing with a satisfying “thud” that gives off a sense of confidence. The cable looks great and feels premium for this price range.
As for the IEMs, they’re beautifully crafted. I’m usually not a fan of white shells, but these are so well-made that I really appreciate the design. The faceplate has a lovely textured pattern beneath the glossy finish.
I’ll give the Prelude a few days of burn-in before writing a more detailed impression — but so far, a fantastic debut.
Fun fact: Ruviest Audio was founded by Abel Hsu, co-founder and tuner behind AüR Audio IEMs.
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