Disclosure: I’d like to thank Linsoul for sending me the Twistura WoodNote for this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and Linsoul had no say or input on the contents of this review.

The Twistura WoodNote is a rather interesting IEM, especially in 2025. First off, it’s a single dynamic driver IEM selling for $179 USD. Second, it uses a wood diaphragm for natural sound reproduction. And third, the tuning is completely non-meta, meaning it is not based on the Harmon target that the majority of IEMs are following today. In a way, this IEM seems out of time, as if it should have been released a few years ago. That’s what makes it interesting, though, something different than what is already out there. So then, does the sound profile of the WoodNote work, and is it worth the asking price? Let’s get into it and find out.

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• Twistura WoodNote
• 1.25m OFC cable with modular termination
• 3.5mm SE cable adapter
• 4.4mm Balanced adapter (pre-installed on cable)
• 4 sets of S, M, L silicone eartips
• 3 tuning nozzles
• Storage box
• Manual

The Twistura WoodNote comes with a ton of accessories, which is really nice to see given the price point of this IEM. First up are the eartips, of which there are 4 sets nicely packed in their own individual boxes. This gives you a lot of choice and flexibility for not only finding the best fit but also finding the best sound.

Next is the cable, which is fairly thick and stiff. It has a copper color that almost looks like a woodgrain texture. It feels very high quality, and the modular termination and inclusion of both the 3.5mm SE and 4.4mm balanced adapters is a very welcome addition. I love everything about this cable except for the earhooks. I find them too stiff and heavy, and they end up rubbing against the top of my ears, and they do not want to keep their shape to conform to hooking around my ears. It’s very disappointing as it really affected my comfort and listening experience. If you’re not sensitive to such things, then you shouldn’t have an issue, but I guess for me it’s just a bit too finicky.

Lastly, there is the case. It looks like leather but feels more like plastic. The purple color really makes it stand out, and I actually really like it as a result. Inside the case is fairly roomy with a mesh pocket on the underside of the lid for storing adapters and accessories. The inside also has a soft felt material that will protect and cushion the IEMs. Very well done here.

The Twistura WoodNote features CNC aluminum alloy shells for durability. This alloy makes them fairly light at 6.7 grams per earbud, and as a result, they are very comfortable to wear. There’s a small rubber edge on the bottom of each earbud where you naturally put your thumb to insert them into your ear, which is a thoughtful design choice.

The shells are ergonomic enough to comfortably stay in your ear, though the nozzle length is just a bit shorter than average, so if you typically require more depth to get a comfortable fit you may need to use larger eartips to compensate for this. I also found the passive noise isolation to be just average with these earbuds.

The Twistura WoodNote does not require any powerful amplification and can be used with any basic dongle DAC. It does benefit from more powerful sources, which is most likely why the 4.4mm Balanced adapter was pre-installed with the cable, but I don’t think you are really missing anything if you use, say, Apple’s USB-C to 3.5mm dongle DAC.

Three tuning nozzles are included: Standard, Vocal Enhanced, and Instrumental.

Vocal enhanced is preinstalled with the IEMs, and they feature a more forward midrange, but generally, it sounds the same as the Standard nozzle to me.

The instrumental nozzle brings the treble more forward, and sounds a bit too harsh to me. I did find this nozzle pairs well with classical and orchestral music, but again, the treble is a bit harsh.

The Standard nozzle has the best overall balance to my ears, so my listening impressions are done when using the Standard filter.

The WoodNote has a mild V-shaped tuning that features warmer lower frequencies and more forward upper frequencies. It sounds incredible, cohesive, and balanced, almost gentle. You get a smooth yet lively sound from it.

Bass

The bass response it warm and well controlled, with more of an emphasis on the sub-bass. It’s well textured and is more quality than quantity. It stays very composed hear and gives good clarity and detail, and I would say allows you to just listen and chill without being overwhelmed.

Midrange

The midrange is very nicely done here. Male vocals sound have body and texture, and while deeper male vocals could be helped with a bit more bass presence, they do sound good here. Female vocals sound fantastic, with excellent range and airy quality. Instruments sound natural with good texture and appropriate note weight.

Treble

The treble is very smooth and is very clear with lots of detail. It’s airy yet never sibilant or harsh, no sparkle but has presence. It sounds very full without being overwhelming, and really balances the rest of the frequency range.

Soundstage and Imaging

The soundstage here is solid for the price, offering a wide and spacious area with good depth and height. Imaging is excellent, and paired with the soundstage gives you incredible immersion.

I ended up really liking the Twistura WoodNote. The Twistura brand is not really known to me, except for the Sigma that I reviewed, which I had found to be just ok. The WoodNote, though, offers something that is really special these days. A smooth, warm, relaxing tuning that doesn’t sacrifice details or resolution. It’s an excellent implementation of a single DD. If you listen to very fast and heavy music, this IEM will not be for you. But for most other genres and types of music, I found the WoodNote to perform very well and excelled at orchestral, acoustic, and live tracks. If that sounds like something you’re interested in, definitely give the Twistura WoodNote some consideration.

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