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Reviews
"Lime Ears has been on a roll lately, and after my recent review of the Terra, the Pneuma V2 has also left a strong impression with its mature and refined hybrid tuning. The updates Emil has implemented in the V2 not only improve the fit but also take the performance up a notch compared to the original Pneuma.
I appreciate that the V2 remains faithful to the original’s tuning, without any drastic changes. While I might have preferred the V1’s bass tuning when the bass switch is off, the difference is not significant. From start to finish, the Pneuma V2 impresses with its well-rounded package, solid build quality, improved fit, and exceptional sound performance.
Its carefully crafted tuning delivers a comfortable and enjoyable listening experience, solidifying its place as one of the Best Universal IEMs in its class."
Lime Ears Pneuma V2 Review - Headfonia
"The Lime Ears PNEUMA V2 boisterous fun-sounding IEM with a low-end emphasis, sparkling highs, and a surprisingly open soundstage. Turning the SubWITCH on doubles down on the lows, going some way to satisfying a lot of bassheads."
Lime Ears PNEUMA V2 Review — Headfonics
PHILOSOPHY
Pneuma, derived from the Greek word for "breath," is often used to denote the soul of a person. In Greek tragedies, "Pneuma" is frequently used in the phrase "Spirit of God" to highlight the historically spiritual meaning that we receive our breath from God. Philosophers of old such as the Presocratics and Aristotle also used Pneuma to refer to the elemental air in motion or "warm air"; a fitting name for this pair of IEMs that underscores the natural, elemental, and lively sounds.
With its exquisite source separation, natural width, and unparalleled depth, the Pneuma offers a distinct, lively, and entertaining listening experience. Flip the switch and experience two different sound signatures. One is a musical powerhouse with a lively, breathtaking sound, the other a tamed and more analytical beast that sounds natural and relaxed. Choose your side with Pneuma.
DRIVER CONFIGURATION
Five drivers, hybrid design, four-way crossover
- One dynamic 7-mm titanium diaphragm driver for infrasonic frequencies
- Two balanced armatures for low frequencies
- One balanced armature for midrange
- One balanced armature for high frequencies
- SubWITCH™ switchable subwoofer technology
- BAM™ energy optimizer
- VariBore™ acoustic design
- HornCraft™ stainless steel nozzle design
V2 Upgrades
- 25% smaller IEM housing than PNEUMA V1
- New housing design - Scarlet Silverstream
- Upgrade of standard cable to a custom pure copper cable
Scarlet Silverstream Housing 2023
Scarlet Silverstream - Like the concept of Pneuma, our new acrylic shell is aesthetically designed to capture the feeling of warm air currents. It features a flawless blend of fiery red and calming silver tones, with the silver sparkle reflecting the liveliness of moving air, while the rich reds express the cozy embrace of warmth. Scarlet Silverstream offers a harmonious fusion of visual and tactile impressions, as if inviting you on a journey through the gentle flows of the element air.
SubWITCH™ Switchable Subwoofer Technology
Sub-lows Witchery - Imagine having the power to shape sound frequencies with the finesse of an experienced witch casting spells. With a single snap of the fingers, the level of the deepest frequencies can be changed by about 4 dB below 500 Hz. But it’s not just about control, it’s also about adapting the sound to different situations. Whether you listen at varying volumes, use the principles of the Fletcher-Munson curves to improve bass reproduction at lower levels, optimize the fullness of well-recorded bass in your audio source, or want to tame overwhelming and booming bass caused by poorly mixed material – SubWITCH™ offers the solution. Additionally, you can raise the bass reproduction in noisy environments like airplanes or subways, where low-frequency noise can mask important elements. Let SubWITCH™ guide you on your journey through the world of sound – a mysterious companion with which you can orchestrate the perfect bass tones for every moment.
BAM™ Energy Optimizer
Backfiring Acoustically-Damped Membrane - Through innovative thinking and extensive experiments, we discovered a method to achieve outstanding bass control by harnessing the energy emitted from the back of the driver diaphragm. Building on this, we refined our approach by incorporating an open-cell memory foam. This unique addition acts as an effective damper for the driver, significantly reducing acoustic resonances inside the housing. The result is a remarkable improvement in stereo separation, pushing the boundaries of the soundstage to new depths and expanses.
Inspiring origins: This time we drew inspiration from bass reflex enclosures often found in studio monitors, which enhance and improve bass quality through energy reflection. Upon closer inspection, we realized such a mechanism could be miniaturized and built into our IEM, giving us better control over the bass. After several iterations to mimic the speaker enclosure, we developed a design that not only contains the essence of a bass reflex speaker but also allows us, together with our SubWITCH™ technology, to unlock and control the full potential of the bass.
VariBore™ Acoustic Design
Variable bores - In our research, we found that the bore diameter plays a crucial role in controlling different frequencies. By carefully designing bores with varying diameters, we can optimize the transmission of different frequencies with greater precision. This effect is especially pronounced at higher frequencies, where the increased diameter significantly reduces air friction and minimizes resonance influences. The result is a clear improvement in the upper frequency range, reflected in enhanced treble reproduction and a noticeably smoother, more authentic rendering of the highs.
What others say about the PNEUMA V2
"After listening to hundreds of IEMs, you realize some IEMs 'have it.' When you put them in your ears and press play, you immediately know they are something special. I have had this experience before with special IEMs, and Pneuma is one of them." Impressions from Berkhan, Headfonia.com
"The Pneuma manages to sound gentle and very pleasant while also surprisingly detailed." Impressions from Marcus, Headfonics.com
"It not only has a very good, fun bass character, punch and rumble, accurate tonality in the midrange, good clarity and detail, but is also a very musical monitor that plays most music genres with equal poise and finesse." Impressions from Animagus, Twister6.com
