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ARTPICAL x GPA Silverwing Beyond: IV (Recommend)
Package & Accessories
Since it is a GoVoice co-branded product, anime elements are naturally not lacking. Outside the packaging, a very gorgeous anime-style desk mat can be found (a giveaway for the first-launch review event), which is what we used as the background in our photos. An acrylic standee is also included. The outer packaging box is specially designed with a tear-strip structure, and inside is a very gorgeous new sleeve. The packaging is designed like a dictionary, with the entire body in purple, echoing the anime character and the color scheme of the earphones. Inside, the accessories include seven pairs of ear tips and a storage bag.
The storage case is a purple leather box with a metal nameplate and a magnetic lid, providing a certain level of crush resistance. The internal space can accommodate the earphones themselves along with a small, compact dual-port dongle DAC.
The ear tip configuration consists of three pairs of grey bullet-shaped ear tips, three pairs of AET07-like ear tips, and one pair of “Slime” ear tips pre-installed on the nozzles. This “Slime” ear tip is a wide-bore liquid silicone type, featuring two ripple-like rings on the cap portion to conform to the ear canal entrance, and a relatively long nozzle core stem. The official brand also sells another version of the Slime ear tip with a straight inner wall. We will conduct the review based on the included wide-bore version.
Package & Accessories
The design of Silverwing Beyond is, of course, part of the same design language as the Lucifer we mentioned at the beginning. You can see that its shell ornamentation is almost identical to that of Lucifer, but differences in details and color scheme lead to a different visual impression. The previously dominant red color and feathers have been replaced with silver-white to echo the imagery of “Silver Wing,” while the complex multi-faceted decorations are now purple. This makes it look less visually “aggressive” than the Lucifer and gives it a more “cool-toned” appearance. The hexagram at the center of the faceplate has also been changed to a rounded four-pointed star, looking more like the pupil of certain characters (definitely not Michelle). In short, I feel this color scheme might have a slightly higher acceptance rate than the original Lucifer colorway.
The rear cavity of Silverwing Beyond is still made of high-precision 3D-printed high-transparency resin, nesting a separate metal cavity. The manufacturing and detail craftsmanship are naturally nothing to worry about, and the surface finish is very smooth. Its basic shape can be understood as a universal custom-like shell with a simplified contour. From the outside, it looks somewhat like a “goose egg,” but the overall cavity volume is still well under control, with only its vertical dimension having a slight impact on people with small conchas. The inner side of the cavity also features some structural adjustments according to the shape of the pinna; the protrusion at the cymba conchae is low, while it occupies a relatively large space in the cavum conchae. Considering that it also nests a metal front cavity, we advise readers with smaller cavum conchae volumes to take note. Most people with medium to large pinnas should find it quite comfortable to wear. Sleeping on your side is not highly recommended; while the thickness of the cavity is not exaggerated, it is best not to scratch this highly transparent resin shell.
The nozzle is integrated with the front cavity and has a moderate thickness, making the installation of the included ear tips relatively easy. The vents on the cavity surface are located on the metal front cavity and at the center of the “eye” on the faceplate. The passive noise isolation capability is not particularly outstanding, and there are no noticeable air pressure balancing issues.
Package & Accessories
Silverwing Beyond is paired with a cable officially stated to be made of 5N silver-plated single-crystal copper. Below the splitter, it is a four-strand Litz braid, and the braiding density is not particularly high. The cable as a whole is quite soft, with a moderate thickness, and exhibits a mild tendency to self-tangle.
The detachable cable structure uses a 0.78mm 2pin flush-socket design, where the female socket sits flush with the cavity surface. The cable end features a cylindrical shell with flush pins, making the earphone body compatible with both recessed-pin and flush-pin cables. The default cable pins provide a very tight and secure connection. It comes stock with a 4.4mm balanced fixed plug, and the connector shell is a hexagonal prism made of anodized aluminum, which feels nice to the touch.
Silverwing Beyond is equipped with a 10mm diameter ceramic composite diaphragm dynamic driver unit, with a surround made of flexible PU material. The timbre of this driver (especially in the upper mids and highs) indeed aligns with our impression of certain ceramic dynamic drivers, but the energy is more controlled, and the flexible surround also guarantees the naturalness of its lower mids and bass. We consider it an earphone that requires a certain amount of run-in time.
The impedance is 40Ω, and the sensitivity is 105dB/mW. Silverwing Beyond is generally quite easy to drive to a proper volume, but considering that the sensitivity is not very high, it is recommended to use a mid-range or higher dongle DAC or digital audio player to drive it. Similarly, our advice regarding the sound signature pairing for both Lucifer and Silverwing Beyond is to avoid pairing them with sources that sound overly cold.
Package & Accessories
Based on the stock cable balanced drive, “Slime” ear tips, and meeting the power requirements necessary for driving it.
The amount of bass is moderate, with relatively sufficient thickness, while the fullness is controlled to some extent. The elasticity is quite good, and the sub-bass extension is acceptable. The decay speed is moderate, retaining a mild amount of reverberation. The rendering of the atmosphere provides only a subtle sense of warmth, with almost no richness or density. The bass of Silverwing Beyond is generally quite relaxed and extended, achieving a balance between cohesiveness and diffusion. The layering performance is decent, and there is no obvious accumulation of energy, ensuring it won’t draw too much of your attention. Instruments with their fundamental pitches in the lower-mid range do not exhibit any noticeable forward presentation.
Midrange: The vocal distance is moderate, with a slightly larger mouth shape, but it is far from being described as “intimate” or right in your face. It prioritizes vocal texture slightly over edge definition; the outlines have sufficient clarity but are not intentionally emphasized, maintaining a certain degree of body. It does not heavily favor male or female vocals over the other, but its adaptability leans toward vocal types that require high delicacy and have a forward articulation point. The texture and graininess are lightly polished but still perceptible in some tracks, indicating it does not completely sacrifice texture for the sake of smoothness. Timbre coloration is present, with light tinting in the upper mids to serve brighter and more delicate vocals, offering a subtle “sweetness” without being overdone. The throaty resonance is placed slightly high, and air sounds are quite rich and forward. Details like breath and mouth noises are noticeably brought forward, but they seem to be specifically controlled so they do not significantly distract from the listening experience. The same applies to sibilance; although placed slightly forward, it is smoothed out quite well, ensuring considerable compatibility. At the same time, the vocals possess a certain degree of transparency and a subtle sense of brightness.
In terms of instruments, most of them prioritize texture slightly over edge definition. Among string instruments, violins, violas, and guitars display good naturalness, with a sufficient richness of plucking and bowing details that doesn’t feel overly dense or aggressively forward. The physical presence of the cello does not intentionally emphasize tight cohesion, maintaining a relatively appropriate proportion within the soundstage. Brass instruments have a moderate sense of momentum, and instruments that require brightness, like the trumpet, possess sufficient but not overdone brilliance. Woodwinds are also relatively bright and airy with decent naturalness. The overtones of instruments are quite exquisite and possess a certain amount of body. Among percussion instruments, the kick drum does not have a very strong presence, the snare decays a bit faster, and cymbals have ample brightness without any noticeable piercing or metallic harshness.
The overall treble brightness is moderate to slightly high, but this brightness is primarily located in the upper-midrange transition band and does not manifest as an obvious accumulation of energy or sharp peaks. The extension of the ultra-high frequencies meets expectations for its price range, with a roll-off that is neither too fast nor premature.
The boundaries of the soundstage are not heavily emphasized, presenting a light sense of diffusion that feels relatively natural. There is some distance in both width and depth, though they are not completely equal. Combined with a certain sense of height, the soundstage of Silverwing Beyond is a space that resembles a slightly flattened sphere. The separation between vocals and instruments does not give you that aggressively wide-apart feeling, but it is not congested either, maintaining a decent sense of overall cohesion. The resolution capabilities meet the expected standards for a dynamic driver IEM in the 3K RMB price range, offering a subtle “sense of analytical detail.” The dynamics are moderate, and the transient response is quite good.
Genre Versatility
Silverwing Beyond delivers a relatively natural and bright performance for most pop tracks, making it well-suited for a significant portion of Mandopop, J-Pop, and Western Synth-Pop, whereas genres that heavily rely on low-frequency energy might not be the best match. Its adaptability to Anisong is arguably its biggest highlight, as it largely retains a highly pleasing and musical quality tailored for Anisong—especially female vocals—while offering a fair amount of forgiveness without completely veering into a warm, muddy presentation, which is a major plus.
Within the rock and metal genres, it is better suited for genres like alternative rock, as metal tracks will experience a slightly less prominent bassline definition. For electronic music, it excels with expansive tracks that require a good sense of space but do not strictly demand an aggressively boosted bassline. In the acoustic category, its performance with jazz is acceptable, though the rendering tilts slightly towards the brighter side. Small to medium-scale instrumental works, particularly wind instruments, can be reproduced in a relatively bright and natural state, though the overall timbre is not strictly clinical or neutral.
Overall Impression
As the first wired IEM product where GPA took the lead in tuning, Silverwing Beyond adjusts its appearance based on the Lucifer but features a completely different core identity. Upon unboxing, you can clearly see Hao Gugu’s thoughts and philosophy behind this product.
If its versatility across different music genres had been slightly higher, it could have earned our V-grade recommendation; after all, for a product in the 2K–3K RMB price range, we still place a fair amount of weight on all-around versatility. By combining ARTPICAL’s design with Gid0r’s insights into anime-centric “ACG/Anisong” earphones, it ultimately delivers a highly distinctive, unconventional timbre. It is well-suited for a significant portion of Anisong without narrowing its adaptability down to serving only a narrow definition of the genre. We feel it is definitely well worth a listen.
KingTsui, TDS Studio.
March 2026
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