AFUL Performer 5+2 IEMs Review
Two dynamic drivers, four balanced armatures and one micro planar driver are listed for this AFUL IEM, priced from $234.99 with a 3.5mm or 4.4mm termination. It suits buyers who want a stated 15Ω±20% impedance, 109dB@1kHz sensitivity and a 1.2m cable on a 0.78mm 2-pin connector.
Our verdict
Aimed at buyers who want a 2DD+4BA+1Micro Planar IEM from $234.99 with a stated 15Ω±20% impedance, a listed 1.2m cable and a choice of 3.5mm or 4.4mm terminations. Look elsewhere if you want a page that explains its extra cable option or lists box contents. The main caveat is the model name written two ways, and that the page text gives no measurement behind its easy-to-drive and sound claims.
- Best for
- Anyone who wants a 2DD+4BA+1Micro Planar IEM with a listed 1.2m cable and a 3.5mm or 4.4mm choice.
- Skip if
- You want a page that explains its extra cable option or lists the box contents.
Why 3.6/5: Credit goes to the specification list in the page text. Pulling it down are the store's own contradictory terms and the fact that no independent test of this model was checked for this review.
Listed from $234.99, the AFUL Performer 5+2 is an in-ear monitor with a 2DD+4BA+1Micro Planar layout, and its option names call it the Performer 7. The specification list gives 15Ω±20%, 109dB@1kHz and 10Hz-35kHz, with a 0.78mm 2-pin connector, a 1.2m cable length and a 3.5mm or 4.4mm termination.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Impedance | 15Ω±20% |
| Sensitivity | 109dB@1kHz |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-35kHz |
| Drive configuration | 2DD+4BA+1Micro Planar |
| Cable connector | 2Pin (0.78mm) |
| Cable length | 1.2m |
| Plug termination | 3.5mm or 4.4mm |
| Working sound pressure level | 20~105dB |
| Crossover | LC network frequency division correction; RLC network crossovers |
| Acoustic structure | 3D printed acoustic tube; 3D-printed Y-shaped structure for the low frequencies |
| Pressure balance | High-damping air-pressure balance system |
Options and pricing
Three options are listed and all were orderable when the page was read. Performer 7-3.5mm and Performer 7-4.4mm are $234.99 each, and Performer 7 4.4mm + 3.5mm Cable is $259.99; the page shows crossed-out prices of $239.99 next to $234.99 and $264.99 next to $259.99. The page text gives no description of the extra cable in the third option beyond its name, and no box contents.
How it compares
Two DUNU siblings are listed at $237.49 and $249. The DUNU DN142 1DD + 4BA + 2 Planar Tribrid Drivers IEMs use, per their spec line, one dynamic driver, four balanced armatures and two planar drivers, where the Performer lists two dynamic drivers, four armatures and one micro planar from $234.99. The DUNU PRS 6 / PRS6 1DD+4BA+1 MEMS Tribrid IEMs add, going by the name, one MEMS driver to one dynamic driver and four armatures. Choose the AFUL for the listed 1.2m cable and a choice of terminations; the siblings' names and spec lines do not state cable lengths or plugs.
Shipping, returns and warranty
HiFiGO sells from hifigo.com and says every order leaves its warehouse in China, usually 1-3 business days after it is placed, and says its delivery times are estimates, not promises. Its shipping policy gives the United States 1-2 weeks (about 10 days on average) by Priority and 6-10 days by Premium, both with duties and taxes prepaid by the store; Canada 2-3 weeks; the United Kingdom 1-2 weeks; and Australia 10-15 days. Express couriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx) take 3-7 days, but then the buyer pays any duties and taxes. No shipping page names New Zealand, PO boxes are not accepted, and the free-shipping thresholds differ between the store's own pages, so check the cart. One of its two shipping pages adds that a lost parcel on an order above $50 gets only a 50% refund. A US buyer reported a $40 tariff charge in August 2025, after which HiFiGO said it had added a customs notice at checkout.
Read the return terms before you order. The homepage advertises 7-day returns. Both of HiFiGO's policy pages offer a 7-day dead-on-arrival cover (a replacement or a full refund, with the return postage refunded) and also describe 30-day returns, but a request made 7 to 30 days after delivery loses 30% of the MSRP as a restocking fee (10% more if the packaging is incomplete), plus shipping both ways and duties, and the FAQ on the same pages says there is no refund or exchange once 7 days have passed. One version recommends reselling an opened product locally. Custom IEMs and custom cables cannot be returned, no return address is published, and buyers describe sending items back to China.
HiFiGO's warranty runs one year from the order date for parts and labor; its policy names desktop DACs and amps, IEMs and dongles at one year and gives cables and adapters three months. HiFiGO decides between repair and replacement, the buyer pays the shipping, and faulty items go back for service, not for a refund. Claims go to [email protected], the only contact the store lists: its pages name no company, street address or phone, and its terms are governed by the laws of China.
On Trustpilot, HiFiGO had 4.6 out of 5 from 378 reviews when we checked on 2026-10-28 (91% five-star, 5% one-star), and it had replied to about 75% of negative reviews; Trustpilot notes the store has not invited customers to review recently. The one-star reviews mostly concern the short return window and the deductions on returns, items listed in stock that turned out back-ordered, slow email support and a tariff charge on a US delivery in 2025. HiFiGO says its products are genuine and come in the brands' retail packaging; it does not claim to be an authorized dealer.
What we liked
- Specification list gives 15Ω±20%, 109dB@1kHz and 10Hz-35kHz, with a reference frequency for the sensitivity
- Driver layout listed as 2DD+4BA+1Micro Planar
- A cable length of 1.2m and a 0.78mm 2-pin connector are stated
- 3.5mm or 4.4mm termination, plus a third option named for a 4.4mm and a 3.5mm cable
Worth noting
- The store title gives the model as Performer 5+2 / Performer 7, the page text says Performer 5+2 and the option names say Performer 7
- The page text gives no description of the extra cable in the $259.99 option beyond its name
- The page text gives no definition for the 20~105dB working sound pressure level it lists
- The page text gives no weight, shell material or box contents
- No independent test of the Performer was checked for this review, which leaves the figures as the store's own
Questions before you buy
What drivers does the AFUL Performer 5+2 use?
The page lists 2DD+4BA+1Micro Planar, meaning two dynamic drivers, four balanced armatures and one micro planar driver. The option names call the model the Performer 7.
What impedance and sensitivity does the page list?
The page lists 15Ω±20% for impedance and 109dB@1kHz for sensitivity, with a frequency response of 10Hz-35kHz. It calls the model easy to drive and says it can be used with portable dongles or Bluetooth DAC/amps; the page text gives no output power requirement.
Which cable and plugs come with it?
The page lists a 0.78mm 2-pin cable connector, a 1.2m cable length and a 3.5mm or 4.4mm plug termination. Two options at $234.99 are named for 3.5mm and 4.4mm, and a third at $259.99 is named 4.4mm + 3.5mm Cable.
Where does HiFiGO ship from, and how long does it take?
From its warehouse in China, usually 1-3 business days after the order. The shipping policy gives 1-2 weeks to the US by Priority (6-10 days by Premium), both with duties and taxes prepaid, 2-3 weeks to Canada, 1-2 weeks to the UK and 10-15 days to Australia. Express couriers take 3-7 days, but the buyer pays any duties.
Can I send it back if I change my mind?
HiFiGO gives 7 days to report an item that arrives dead, damaged or wrong. Its policy also describes 30-day returns, but requests 7 to 30 days after delivery lose 30% of the MSRP plus shipping both ways and duties, and the FAQ on the same page says no refund or exchange after 7 days. Ask [email protected] before you open the box.
What warranty does HiFiGO give?
One year from the order date for parts and labor, for faults in build or materials (the policy names desktop DACs and amps, IEMs and dongles; cables and adapters get three months). HiFiGO chooses repair or replacement, the buyer pays the shipping, and a faulty item is serviced rather than refunded. Claims go to [email protected].
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- AFUL Performer 5+2 / Performer 7 2DD+4BA+1Micro Planar IEMs product page: specs, options and priceSpecs, options and the listed priceRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO shipping policyShips from China in 1-3 business days; US 1-2 weeks by Priority or 6-10 days by Premium, duties prepaid; Express buyers pay dutiesRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO shipping and order tracking pageA second shipping text: Premium also for Canada and Australia, Canada free shipping from $99.99, lost-parcel rulesRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO refund policy7-day dead-on-arrival cover; 30-day returns minus a 30% restocking fee; its FAQ says no refund after 7 daysRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO warranty and refund policyWarranty by product class (1 year; cables and adapters 3 months); 30% fee for resealing an opened productRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO terms of serviceOperator named only as HiFiGo; governed by the laws of China; contact [email protected]Read October 28, 2026
Independent
- HiFiGO reviews on Trustpilot4.6 of 5 from 378 reviews (91% five-star, 5% one-star); the store has not invited reviews recentlyRead October 28, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page calls the model easy to drive, says it can be used with portable dongles or Bluetooth DAC/amps, and praises its bass and treble; the page text gives no output power requirement and no measurement.
- The page says damping direction may vary within a pair and damping material between colors of a model, to keep the frequency response consistent, and that its factory standard is above the industry average; the page text gives no data for either claim.
- The page text gives no definition for the 20~105dB working sound pressure level, and the store title gives the model as Performer 5+2 / Performer 7, the page text says Performer 5+2 and the option names say Performer 7.
- HiFiGO's policy pages contradict each other: 30-day returns with a 30% restocking fee in one place, no refund or exchange after 7 days in the FAQ.
- HiFiGO's pages name no company, street address or phone number; the only contact given is [email protected].
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