Juzear Nimbus Review
Greetings fellow listeners and audio enthusiasts alike!
I wish to share with you my review of the just-released Juzear Nimbus. Many thanks to the wonderful team over at HiFiGo for providing me with this unit for review. That being said, as always, all opinions are my own and are not influenced by the store or the brand.
This is a $50 single-DD IEM with both 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm, as well as a slightly more expensive variant that includes a dongle DAC/AMP and a cable with a microphone and control button. That’s the version I opted for, and that’s what we’ll be discussing here.
The Nimbus comes packed in a fairly small, elegant box, with great presentation and a good selection of accessories. There’s a wide selection of different tips, some of which alter the tuning and fit slightly, along with a cleaning cloth, manual, warranty card, QC card, and a simple yet useful white-and-blue tinted pouch.
Along with that, you get three sets of tuning nozzles:
White (default) – the most balanced tuning and the default configuration of this IEM.
Black – less treble energy, hence a greater focus on the bass.
Red – more upper-mid and treble energy.
The IEMs themselves are made of metal and feature a beautiful glass faceplate. Premium materials and a premium look for sure.
They’re also very comfortable, despite being obviously heavier than resin shells.
The cable is of very high quality: soft, “thick enough,” and made from 6N OCC silver-plated copper. OCC copper is of higher quality than regular OFC cables, which is a big plus.
I ended up using the default dark tips that were installed from the get-go. However, I also tested them with more premium tips such as Divinus Velvet Wide Bore, Pentaconn Coreir Aluminium, and Spinfit W1. All of them sounded great. This IEM doesn’t seem particularly fussy when it comes to tip pairings, although, as always, find the ones that work best for you! The included tips are a good starting point.
I tested all three sets of nozzles and honestly liked them all. The differences aren’t huge, more like a slight adjustment rather than a major overhaul of the tuning. I ended up leaving the default white nozzle installed.
So, how does the Nimbus sound?
This IEM is a perfect example of how much the IEM industry has been pushing forward. This type of quality, both in build and sound delivery, was much, much more expensive a decade ago. Yet here we are: an affordable IEM that basically fills all the gaps.
This is indeed a very well-balanced IEM. Everything is in just the right order. Bass, mids, and treble all play together as a team, rather than having a definite star of the show.
Its tuning is overall quite smooth, detailed, airy, and light.
The bass is there, but it’s there as support rather than a dominant force. It’s quite airy and not particularly heavy or thumpy, although it can go deep when the track calls for it. So, if you like a really powerful low-end response with a visceral feel, this is probably not it.
The Nimbus aims for balance and versatility, and in my opinion, it achieves that. Spot on, Juzear!
The mids are detailed and textured, neither distant nor super intimate. They favor female vocals slightly, with male vocals having a little less “meat on the bone.” Very suitable for pop or basically most genres out there.
Treble is well extended and airy, yet fatigue-free. The red nozzle enhances that effect a bit further, so feel free to experiment and pick the nozzle that best suits you.
This is honestly a damn-near perfect balance. It does it all — a true jack of all trades.
For my fellow metalheads out there, the driver is fast enough to keep up, and the tuning ensures that everything stays clean even during busier passages.
Jazz sounds great on the new Nimbus, too.
Honestly, everything you throw its way will be played well.
Nimbus is also a good choice for gaming. I’m a casual gamer these days, but after testing it on my Switch 2 and PS5, I was happy with the sound delivery and positioning.
The built-in microphone is good enough for communication in games or calls. People on the other side of the call said that it sounded like roughly 75% of the quality of my phone’s microphone (iPhone 15 Pro Max).
Last but not least, we have the included dongle DAC with a CX chip, metal connectors, and a woven cable.
This dongle is powerful. I have no numbers for you, but I can assure you it will drive most IEMs.
I noticed that it boosts the low-frequency presence on my other IEMs as well. It really does sound like a perfect match for the Nimbus. Juzear knew what they were doing there! I’d highly recommend this version.
That being said, I noticed that my unit is already showing some signs of damage. With no strain-relief solution near the connecting points, it got to the point where it goes quiet and noisy for a second if the cable gets bent in a particular way.
Maybe I was simply unlucky, but it’s an opportunity for improvement in the future nonetheless.
VS Pula Unicrom
Unicrom feels more bassy and slightly less clean, less resolving. The bass on it is more „meaty”
The shells are resin, so are a lighter but I find them equally comfortable. I like the Nimbus slightly more.
VS Sivga QUE
Sivga Que is still one of my favorite iems, I love it’s tuning. It has more mid bass focus, and feels slightly more smooth and refined to my ear. Both are made mostly out of metal, with glass for Nimbus and wood for Que. Although I like the Nimbus a lot I gravitate towards tunings like the QUE, so I’d personally till favor that one. Nimbus is cheaper though and not far behind!
Final thoughts
To sum it all up, we have a great presentation, awesome build quality, a distinct and elegant look, and a very versatile and well-balanced tuning that will handle pretty much every genre.
It’s good for gaming, too.
All that comes in a complete package at a very affordable price.
Bravo, Juzear. Bravo!
I’m curious: do you like it when companies give us tuning options?
Do you find different nozzle types useful, switching between them depending on your mood or genre, or do you stick with your favorite one and call it a day?
Nimbus offers three tuning nozzles, modular plugs, multiple ear tips, and a carrying pouch. Does this kind of complete package matter to you, or would you simply prefer most of the budget to be invested in the driver and tuning for these entry-level IEMs?
Which package would you choose?
3.5 mm + 4.4 mm plugs or 3.5 mm + microphone + Type-C?
Do entry-level IEMs need a modular connection, or are a microphone and Type-C adapter more practical for most users, in your opinion?
You can purchase from the official store sites:
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Official Store：https://hifigo.com/products/juzear-poise-series-nimbus
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AliExpress：https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012898042561.html
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AliExpress：https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012898663425.html
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Amazon US：https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H73CL5YC
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Amazon JP：https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0HBQCY8PY
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Amazon AU：https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0HBQQ9TJ4
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Amazon UK：https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H7BJT7VX
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Amazon DE：https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0HBQXVW46
