I've been listenin’ to the Myer Audio CK2V for a good while now, and lemme tell ya, it's been a real treat. Right outta the box, these IEMs caught my eye with their sleek design and solid build. They feel sturdy, like they can handle daily use without any fuss. Jam-packed with 7 drivers on each side, 1 DD, 4 BA, & 2 Micro Planar, the earphone sounds so nice—clear, detailed, and with a punchy bass that doesn't overpower the rest. With a price tag of $189, are they really worth what you pay? And does the sound have the ability to beat the rest of the competitors at this price point? Let's go through all the way and find the answer...
MYER AUDIO CK2V REVIEW
I need to confess that it’s my favorite Myer-Audio IEM to date. I remembered testing & reviewing their CK-D62 & SL41 MKii models. Both are great-sounding but missing the warmth I crave. But this time, the tuning is warm and balanced, and yeah, it becomes my favorite driver in no time. The tuning is mature enough to let you enjoy your playlist and forget the hustle and bustle.
A very easy pairing IEM, even though packed with 7 drivers on each side. No matter whether your source is bright or warm, it will deliver a true melody. I will suggest pairing it with some balanced sources and will cover the whole thing later in this review. The good news is, you don’t need to pay extra for cable & eartips, the supplied ones are too good.
DISCLAIMER
MYER AUDIO was kind enough to send me the CK2V to review. I am not affiliated with Myer Audio, and of course, I was not asked for any copy-checking before publishing. All opinions shared in this ‘Myer Audio CK2V review’ are my subjective thoughts.
One thing more: The review is based on my personal experience and what I hear using different sources. Your experience may vary because of personal preference and physical differences like the shape and depth of the ear canal.
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GEAR USED
● DAP: Cowon Planue R2, Cayin N3 Ultra, Hiby RS2, Hiby R4, Snowsky Echo Mini.
● DAC/AMP: xDuoo MT-604, Fosi Audio GR40, Hiby FD5, KAEI Design TAP2, ifi Hip DAC 2, xDuoo XD-05 Plus (with BB OPA 2604), Cayin RU7, iBasso DC04 Pro, Dunu DTC 480, Fosi Audio DS-1, Celest CD-10, Celest CD-20, Hiby FC05, Hiby FD03, Hidizs SD8 Pro Robin, Moondrop Dawn Pro.
● Smart Device: Poco X3, Xiaomi MiPad 5.
● Files: Tidal, Spotify, local Hi-Res FLAC & DSD files.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
● Driver: 10mmDD + 2 Knowles BA + 2 Custom BA + 2 Custom Composite Micro Planar Drivers
● Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
● Impedance: 40Ω
● Sensitivity: 108 dB
● Cable: Hand-Braided High-Purity Copper Silver-Plated Cable
● Pin Type: 2pin, 0.78mm
● Cable Length: 1.2m
● Plug Type: 3.5mm & 4.4mm
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
● CK2V IEMs
● High-Purity Copper Silver-Plated Cable
● 4.4mm & 3.5mm jack
● 6 pairs of narrow & wide bore silicon tips (S,M,L), 1 pair of foam tips
● Carrying case
● Some official papers
UNBOXING EXPERIENCE
The experience is pretty clean, not overdone. Inside the box, the IEMs are sittin’ right in the foam cutout with the fantastic modular cable. At first look, you will feel it’s something premium. Underneath the form tray, you’ll get a little rounded carrying pouch made of PU leather. It’s solid with a smooth zipper and will give the CK2V very good protection while you are traveling. Inside that box, you will find the silicone & foam ear tips. I must say, the unboxing is really pleasing because of the premium-quality accessories.
BUILD & DESIGN
The Myer Audio CK2V’s got a real eye-catchin’ look to it. Shells are made from 3D-printed resin, which makes the IEM both lightweight and durable. The faceplate pattern is inspired by the first ray of sunlight in the forest, surrounded by a metal frame; that’s a very unique design. The stock cable is also a solid one. It’s a hand-braided, high-purity, copper silver-plated cable. The look and feel is really premium for this cable. And the supplied eartips are made of good-quality silicone and are very soft. The wide-bore transparent ones are my favorite!
FIT & COMFORT
The CK2V is really a comfortable IEM with a good fit. With seven drivers on each shell, the size is relatively small, even smaller than the ZiiGaat Arete, which has five drivers on each side. The resin-built shells are very light and are comfortable to wear in longer listening sessions. I used this set for the last couple of weeks as my daily driver and didn’t feel any uncomfortable feeling even in 4-5 hours of listening. And one thing I must mention, which plays a vital role in fit & comfort, is the eartips. The stock eartips are so comfortable and seal very well. The supplied cable is also comparatively soft, tangle-free, and makes almost zero microphonics.
SOUND IMPRESSIONS
First listen with the CK2V — it’s got this easygoing, slightly warm sound that just feels nice right away. Nothing harsh, nothing shouty. The treble’s kinda relaxed, not super bright or sparkly, but it still brings out enough detail to keep things interesting. The mids sit real nice — vocals especially. They come through clean and a bit forward, so singers feel a little closer to you. Bass has a bit of punch, but it’s not overdone. It’s tight, kinda controlled — doesn’t bleed into the mids or get messy. But not a basshead set by any means.
Here is the frequency graph:
Let’s dive deep…
SUB-BASS
The sub-bass on the CK2V is actually kinda surprising, in a good way. It’s got a good bit of rumble goin’ on down low, like you feel that low-end weight when the track calls for it. It’s definitely lifted, no doubt, but it don’t get messy or bloated, which is what I really dig about it. It stays clean, tight, and doesn’t bleed into the mid-bass or mids. It adds a nice warmth overall without overdoing it — just makes the sound feel a bit fuller.
Now, if you throw on “Brother” by Morten Harket, that intro part? Yeah, it really shows what the CK2V can do. There’s that deep, rolling sub-bass in the background that kinda carries the mood of the whole track, and on this set, you can actually feel it without it drowning out anything else. His voice stays crystal clear, sits right above the bass line. The sub just fills in underneath with this smooth, weighty layer that doesn’t try to steal the spotlight but still makes its presence felt.
MID-BASS
The mid-bass on the CK2V is real clean and well-balanced. It’s there, you can hear it and feel it, but it don’t ever try to push too hard or overpower the rest of the sound. It’s punchy, but not boomy — like, you get that hit when the kick drum lands, but it don’t hang around longer than it should. What I like is, it’s got energy, but it still keeps that tight control. It doesn’t spill into the mids, so stuff like vocals and guitars still got space to breathe.
Playing “Can’t Stop Loving You” by Van Halen, the mid-bass really shines in a natural way. That kick drum got this nice snap to it, like it cuts through without being too loud or fat. The bass guitar rides along underneath, tight and supportive, not muddyin’ anything up. You can still clearly hear Sammy’s vocals sittin’ right where they’re supposed to be. Nothin’s fightin’ for space, and that’s what makes the whole mix feel smooth and well-layered.
VOCALS
MALE
Male vocals on the CK2V come through real nice — they got that clean and natural tone that just feels right. It’s not overly warm or colored, but there’s a little bit of smoothness there that makes voices sound rich without bein’ too thick. The mids are a touch forward, so male vocals got a bit more presence, like they’re brought slightly closer to you. Not shouty or anything — just clear and focused.
Now take “Fatal Hesitation” by Chris de Burgh, for example — the CK2V handles that track real well. His voice sounds intimate and centered, with this kinda gentle warmth underneath. That slight rasp he has? You can hear it clearly, but it don’t get too sharp or dry. The instruments around him, like the soft drums and piano, sit behind nicely, not clutterin’ things up.
FEMALE
Female vocals on the CK2V sound clean, smooth, and honestly kinda sweet. There’s a little bit of warmth carryin’ over from the tuning, but it don’t ever smear the details or make things sound too thick. It keeps the voice clear and slightly forward, so it feels like the singer’s right in front of you, but not like they’re shoutin’ in your face. High-pitched vocals come out nice too — no harsh edge or sibilance, which is usually where budget sets slip up.
Now with “Red Dirt Girl” by Emmylou Harris, her voice sounds honestly beautiful on this thing. There’s this gentle kind of texture in the way she sings, and the CK2V picks that up just right. Her vocals stay right in the center, clean and emotional, without ever getting swallowed by the instruments. That soft guitar work and subtle background layers never get in the way — they just sit behind her, like they should. The set doesn’t overdo the brightness, which helps keep her tone smooth but still full of feeling.
INSTRUMENTS SEPARATION
Instrument separation on the CK2V is honestly pretty solid for the price. Like, you can pick out different instruments without much effort, even in busy tracks. It don’t have that super wide, airy stage like some high-end sets do, but everything still feels like it’s got its own place. The layering’s clean enough, and the background stuff don’t smear into the foreground. It’s not razor-sharp or ultra technical, but it holds its ground well.
While playing “Famous Last Words” by Tears For Fears, that’s where the CK2V really shows what it can do. That track’s got all kinds of little details — soft piano notes, those echoey guitar bits, strings in the back — and none of it gets lost. The vocals sit clean in the middle, and you can still follow the instruments swirling around ’em. It’s not like every sound is miles apart or anything, but there’s enough room between elements that the song don’t feel mushed together.
TREBLE
The treble on the CK2V leans more on the safe side, but in a good way. It don’t got that sharp edge or sparkle that some bright sets chase after, but it also don’t sound dull or rolled-off either. It’s just kinda smooth and relaxed — enough detail to hear what’s goin’ on up top, but never gets shouty or fatiguing. Cymbals, strings, all that high-end stuff comes through soft and clean. But at higher volumes, ultra-high frequencies may sting your ears in some poorly recorded tracks.
with a track like “Speak Softly Love” by Yao Si Ting, her voice floats in that upper range and the CK2V handles it with a kinda gentle touch. Her vocals stay smooth, no sharp peaks, and the soft strings in the background don’t come off harsh either. The treble’s just enough to keep the shimmer, like on the guitar plucks and the little ambient touches, but it don’t ever try to dominate the mix. It’s more subtle than sparkly, but it works really well with this kinda emotional, delicate track.
SOUNDSTAGE
Soundstage on the CK2V is kinda in that middle ground — not super wide, but definitely not narrow either. It gives you a bit of space to breathe, like you ain’t stuck inside your head, but you’re not sittin’ front row in a big hall either. It’s more like a small cozy room, but with decent width and a touch of depth. It don’t feel flat, and things don’t pile up on each other, which’s important. You can tell there’s some left-right spread, and sometimes even a bit of front-back layering, though it ain’t super deep or holographic.
Now when I was playing “It’s Good To Be King” by Tom Petty, that’s a great track to test how a set handles space. There’s all kinds of instruments floatin’ around — gentle drums, guitars, string stuff in the background — and on the CK2V, each of ‘em has room to breathe. Tom’s voice sits right in the middle, not too close, not too far, and the rest of the band kinda spreads out around him. There’s even a little bit of height feelin’ goin’ on with the background strings. It don’t sound boxed in, which is somethin’ a lotta budget IEMs mess up.
TECHNICALITIES
The dynamics on the CK2V are actually not bad at all. It handles soft and loud shifts in music pretty smoothly. Like, when a track suddenly swells or drops, you can feel that change — it don’t sound flat or compressed. It’s not explosive or super lively like some high-end gear, but it got just enough energy to make music feel a bit more alive.
Speed-wise, the CK2V is decent. It ain’t the fastest driver out there, but it keeps up well with most genres. On faster tracks or busier parts, like heavy rock or some EDM stuff, it don’t really get muddy or lose control. Notes hit and decay in a natural way, not sluggish but not lightning quick either. It’s got that slightly laid-back feel, so transients ain’t super sharp.
When it comes to resolution and detail — or what people call “analytics” — the CK2V does a fair job. You can pick out finer stuff like texture in vocals, or light background instruments, especially in well-recorded tracks. It’s not a microscope-level detail monster, but for this price range, it does more than just the basics.
SOURCES
As I mentioned earlier, it’s an easy-pairing IEM. The warm-balanced tuning of CK2V will quench your musical desire with any type of source you pair it with. But a balanced DAC like the DUNU DTC480, Celest CD-10, Hiby FC05, Hiby FD03, etc., will give you the utter result. But if you are a warmhead like me and wish a little bit of extra warmth in the lower region, then DACs like the Fosi Audio FS1, iBasso DC04 Pro, or iFi Hip DAC 2 can give you that support.
It’s not a power-hungry IEM, but it won’t satisfy you if you connect it directly with your smartphone or tab. A decent power can open up the real tone, for sure. You don’t need to have a powerful desktop setup to run this, but if you have one in your possession, just try it. I enjoyed the sound, especially with my “Hiby FD03+xDuoo MT-604′ setup. The Fosi Audio GR-40 also paired very well with it (bass & treble in the 12 o’clock position). And my new toy, the Hiby FD05 makes the experience even batter by introducing a quality warmth in the lower & mid region.
CABLE & TIP ROLLING
No need to pay extra, just use the stock cable and eartips. But if you wanna experiment, no one’s gonna stop you, right?
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Myer Audio CK2V is best for folks who like their music warm, smooth and just easy to listen to — especially if you into vocals, softer genres, or just want somethin’ that sounds nice without makin’ your ears tired. It’s great for chill sessions, acoustic stuff, or even a bit of old-school rock where you want clarity and comfort more than punch.
But if you’re the type who chases them sparkly trebles, big wide soundstage, or want super high detail with fast, snappy notes — then this one probably ain’t for you. It ain’t built for critical listening or high-energy stuff like metal or big orchestral tracks, and bassheads who want slam in the mid-bass might find it a bit too polite. Still, for what it is, and what it costs, it hits a real sweet spot.
WHATEVER YOU’RE THINKIN’ OF BUYING—DAC, DAP, IEM, HEADPHONE, AMP, WHATEVER—JUST MAKE SURE YOU GIVE IT A DEMO RUN FIRST. TRY IT OUT, LISTEN TO IT WITH YOUR OWN TRACKS. SERIOUSLY, ONE QUICK AUDITION CAN SAVE YOU A BUNCH OF MONEY AND REGRET LATER ON.
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