64 Audio Aspire 2 Review

The Aspire series is a way for 64 Audio to offer something less expensive than their current lineup of audiophile IEMs by making monitors for more professional use. Whether you’re stage performing or refining your mix, this review explores what sets the Aspire 2 apart and helps you determine if these IEMs are the right choice for your audio needs.

What You Get

• Carry Case
• Foam + Silicone Ear Tips
• Oval Foam Tips
• IPX Cable
• Cleaning Tool
• 1/4″ Adapter
• Shirt Clip

Look & Feel

64 Audio’s IEMs typically use ABS shells, but the Aspire 2 feels a lot lighter and even more hollow. It’s a fairly standard design for a 64 Audio IEM, especially from this series. IEMs for professional use tend to have aesthetics that aren’t as flashy as other audiophile counterparts from other brands. The Aspire 2 fits more with stage monitor designs you’ll see from Sennheiser, Shure, or Westone. There is one aspect of the Aspire 2 that has that flashiness, though, and that’s its stainless steel nozzle. However, I find these nozzles too long and kept the housing from snugly fitting in my ear.

Design 

The 64 Audio Aspire 2 combines two different drivers. One is a dynamic, and one is a balanced armature. Other parts of 64 Audio’s driver configuration make an appearance here, like their Apex Core system, HelmHoltz resonators, and LID circuitry.

Soundstage

In terms of width, the Aspire 2 is what you’ll need for accurate spatial imaging and sound separation. It’s a mostly linear sound field that places everything you want to hear in specific positions, which makes them easy to dissect in a mix. There’s a lack of height from the soundstage, but the Aspire 2 features enough spaciousness to keep the image from feeling too flat.

Low End

This is one of the tightest bass tones I’ve heard in a while. You might not get a meaty response, but the frequencies are clear and dignified. It’s excellent for extracting detail in physical bass instruments and giving them tactility in the mix. You still get a punchy surface that has body and impact, but the scale of that impact is presented as balanced and realistic.

Mids

The midrange sits is an even place in the sound signature, where the frequencies feel slightly underpowered but still clear enough to decipher instruments and vocals. There’s no great depth to the response, but instruments have room to breathe. Notes have a general weight to them, but don’t extend very far outward. They sit in the mix without much authority, but still preserve a solid level of detail.

Highs

Everything in the high-end on the Aspire 2 is smooth and satisfying. The frequencies are easy to consume, with minimal brightness or piercing textures. You get sparkly edges to certain instruments that provide the exact amount of flavor and detail needed for both technical and casual enjoyment.

Summary

The 64 Audio Aspire 2 IEMs provide a reliable and well-balanced audio performance with a focus on clarity, soundstage precision, and comfortable fit. Perfect for professional use and demanding listeners, they excel in delivering crisp mids, impactful bass, and smooth highs without fatigue. While their minimalist design emphasizes durability and practicality, specific design elements like the stainless steel nozzle may require attention for a snug fit. Overall, the Aspire 2 stands out as a versatile choice for those seeking pro-level sound quality in a lightweight, stage-ready package.

The 64 Audio Apire 2 is available at Audio46.