Headphones.com · Precogvision, reviewing Que
"My Favorite IEM Under $500"
Merqury shares its body with Que, so most Que reviews apply; the differences are the cable and the ear tips.
Yu9 · Merqury Special Edition · Hybrid in-ear monitor
The finishing edition of Que.
The body and tuning are unchanged, with an uncoated high-polish CNC metal faceplate, a four-strand 7N single-crystal copper plus graphene-plated single-crystal copper cable, and DIVINUS VELVET ear tips re-matched by the maker. 399 units worldwide; all 5 units for Taiwan are sold out.
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399 unitsWorldwide limit, only 5 for Taiwan
Four-strand7N single-crystal copper plus graphene-plated single-crystal copper cable
UncoatedHigh-polish CNC metal faceplate, no coating to wear off
VELVETDIVINUS VELVET ear tips included
What reviewers say
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Design: no coating, CNC texture kept
Que's metal faceplate has a surface coating. Merqury removes it and keeps the CNC machining texture, so the feel and shine of the metal itself stand out. It looks brighter, and that high-polish look is where the name "Merqury" comes from. With no coating there is no coating to wear, so the faceplate still looks like this after years of use.
Cable: from two strands to four
This is where Merqury changes the most. Que's original cable is a two-strand design; Merqury upgrades to a four-strand braid with 7N single-crystal copper and graphene-plated single-crystal copper conductors, which sounds slightly more open and more powerful. The CNC metal hardware on the cable was also redesigned in the same design language as the shells. The included DIVINUS VELVET ear tips were settled only after a round of testing by the maker: more powerful bass, better imaging and layering. Que is especially sensitive to ear tips, so the tips are not an accessory; they are part of Merqury's sound.
Sound: the body is unchanged
The maker is candid about it: Merqury's body and acoustic design are not changed, and it is not a retuned version. The change in sound comes mainly from the new cable and the newly chosen ear tips. If you have heard Que, you already know Merqury's foundation; the difference is the openness and power from the cable, and the effect of the VELVET tips on bass and separation. 399 numbered units worldwide.
Specifications
| Drivers | 1 dynamic plus 3 balanced armature hybrid per side (same as Que) |
|---|---|
| Crossover | Precise four-way crossover with physical notch filter and low-impedance components |
| Impedance | 9Ω @ 1kHz |
| Sensitivity | 126dB/Vrms @ 1kHz |
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 50kHz |
| Connector | 0.78mm 2-pin, detachable |
| Plug | 4.4mm balanced |
| Faceplate | Uncoated high-polish CNC metal faceplate |
| Stock cable | Four-strand braid, 7N single-crystal copper plus graphene-plated single-crystal copper |
| Ear tips included | DIVINUS VELVET ear tips |
| Limited edition | 399 units worldwide, 5 for Taiwan (sold out), numbered |
Specifications may change without notice.
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