Description
Dual-Driver Design | A Sonic Foundation for the First Step
Because this is the first step toward a professional path, the MS2 was conceived with clarity, stability, and intelligibility as its core design principles. It adopts a dual-driver configuration that combines a dynamic driver with a balanced armature, forming a hybrid architecture. The goal is not to pursue complexity in specifications, but to achieve a well-judged balance between sound density, dynamics, and detail—allowing listeners to clearly perceive the music’s inherent structure without interference from excessive coloration.
As the entry-level model of the MS series, the MS2 focuses on establishing correct sonic perception. Its tuning is smooth and natural, deliberately avoiding exaggerated stimulation. This enables creators, during extended listening sessions, to gradually discern the placement and layering of different instruments and parts, to understand which details should be preserved and which require correction. This is precisely the essential transition from passive listening to active critical judgment.
The First Reference Tuned for Pop Music
In the daily routines of most creators, pop music is often the most familiar and frequently encountered sonic form. The MS2 is tuned specifically for these listening and creation contexts, allowing rhythm and melody to unfold naturally without the need for additional adaptation or adjustment. This sonic approach enables users, within a genre they already know well, to clearly perceive the difference between professional monitoring earphones and everyday consumer models, gradually establishing their own listening reference.
Rather than delivering an immediate sense of dramatic impact, the MS2 allows these differences to emerge through repeated listening. It is precisely through this process that creators begin to recognize the importance of detail and come to understand that sound judgment is not based on intuition alone, but is a skill that can be learned, refined, and accumulated over time.
Sound Performance | Making Judgment Easier
The MS2 delivers ample yet focused sonic energy, with an overall soundstage that leans slightly forward, making rhythm and primary melodies easier to grasp. Transient response is clean and precise, without slowing the pace, while instruments and vocals remain clearly separated—allowing users to effortlessly follow changes across different parts and layers.
The low frequencies are solid and well controlled, providing a stable foundation for rhythm; the midrange places vocals in a clear, forward position that feels intimate without being oppressive; the high frequencies extend naturally, offering clarity and detail without harshness. The overall tuning is guided by a principle of ease of understanding, enabling users to gradually learn how to hear, compare, and correct without strain—so their focus can remain where it truly belongs: on the creative process itself.
MS2 Technical Specifications
Impedance: 15.5Ω @ 1kHz
Frequency Response: 5Hz - 40kHz
Sensitivity: 122dB/Vrms @ 1kHz
Drivers:
- 1 x 10mm Dynamic Driver (Low-Mid Frequency)
- 1 x Balanced Armature Driver (High-Mid Frequency)
Package Contents
- MS2 Earphones
- Earphone Cleaning Tool
- Earphone Storage Pouch
- 2pin - 3.5mm Black Color Stock Cable
- Silicone Ear Tips (S, M, L sizes)
- Portable Earphone Case
- 3.5mm to 6.35mm Adapter
Our Vision
At Motivate Ears, we believe sound is more than what you hear — it is the purest extension of a creator’s inner world.
Founded by a team of musicians and sound designers from the School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Motivate Ears exists to empower creators with tools that go beyond technical excellence. Our headphones are designed not merely for superior audio, but to create a personalized sound environment where ideas are heard clearly and inspiration flows freely.
We see headphones not just as a utility, but as a creative companion — one that understands the sensitivity and precision required during the artistic process. Every product we make is crafted to minimize distractions and maximize focus, allowing artists to fully immerse themselves in their craft.
"Motivate Ears" is more than a name — it's a philosophy. We stand for making music heard and keeping creative dreams alive. That is, and always will be, our driving force.
Our Mission
Motivate Ears began with a simple yet powerful goal: to create a pair of headphones truly built for music creators.
As artists and backstage crew ourselves, we’ve faced the same challenges — seeking headphones that deliver professional-grade sound, offer long-term comfort, and remain financially accessible. The market lacked a solution that balanced all three. So we decided to build our own.
From acoustic tuning to ergonomic design, every detail has been developed and refined through hands-on experimentation and direct feedback from fellow creators. Our mission is clear: to craft headphones that creators not only trust, but genuinely enjoy using in their daily workflow. Reliable, refined, and reasonably priced — without compromising on quality.
The name Motivate Ears reflects our dual ambition: to awaken the listener’s senses, and to spark the creator’s imagination. Every pair we produce is a statement of our dedication to sound, and a tribute to those who dare to create. 
