BGVP Acoustics is a well-recognized brand from China. They specialize in HiFi In-Ear Monitors with multiple successful models such as DM6, DN3, and more. Quite recently they released their five driver hybrid IEM in the affordable price segment(Under 100$), called the BGVP DH5. DH5 is said to feature a 10mm BE plated dynamic driver with four BA units(2 from Knowles and 2 Custom-tuned). The drivers are arranged in a three-way frequency crossover. The pair features 3D-printed resin cavities with wooden face covers. I got the DH5 for audition courtesy of a review tour being organized in my country by BGVP. I have spent the past few days exploring the sound of DH5 with a variety of sources and music. Today, I am going to share my impressions on the same, so without any further ado, let’s begin.
Disclaimer:-
I got the pair for an audition for about 10 days as a part of the review tour organized by BGVP. I will be 100% honest in my impressions of the same. If you are interested you can purchase the BGVP DH5 from HiFiGo from the link below.
Unboxing & Accessories:-
BGVP has featured a designer-looking slip-on cover over a plain black cardboard box for the DH5. The slip-on cover has the BGVP DH5 branding logo printed right on the front along with the Knowles logo and Hi-Res sticker. On the backside we have the technical specifications of the pair printed in English and Chinese languages. The contents are placed inside the black box right under this slip-on. There are six pairs of silicone ear tips, one pair of memory foam ear tips, one carry case, and a cleaning brush in the package. Quite commendable to BGVP for offering so many accessories even for the budget earphones.
Package Contents:-
>One pair of BGVP DH5 IEMs.
>One two-pin cable with 3.5mm termination plug.
>Three pairs of Vocal ear tips.
>Three pairs of Bass ear tips.
>One pair of Memory foam ear tips.
>Cleaning brush.
>Zipper carry case.
>User guide and Warranty card.
Design & Build Quality:-
BGVP DH5 ear shells are made up of medical-grade resin material. They are translucent in nature and have designer faceplates. The faceplates have a unique design with small fragments of wood arranged in different colors. There’s also a shiny silver BGVP logo placed at the side of the faceplates. The cavities are quite light in weight, they are also small in size so they fit with them is quite good. I don’t find any issues in terms of fit with the DH5 though I have to use “L” type ear tips for proper isolation as the shell size is small(I usually use “M”). Overall I would say DH5 is a neatly designed set with solid resin shells. The stock cable looks well-built. It has a Rose Gold and White texture. The cable has 2-pin QDC connectors and a 3.5mm termination plug.
Driving The BGVP DH5:-
BGVP DH5 is quite a sensitive set with a low impedance rating of just 19Ω and high sensitivity of 119dB/mW. It runs great straight off a smartphone(Tested with my Redmi Note 10 Pro). I tested the pair with Redmi Note 10 Pro, Luxury & Precision W2, and HiBy RS6, I can assure you the pair is fairly easy to drive.
Sound Impressions:-
Tuning wise the DH5 is not a nicely tuned IEM I would say. It has a V-shape profile where bass and treble are elevated and mid-range takes a step backward. My previous interactions with BGVP have been with the DM6, DM7, DM8, and even the recently launched DN3, all these were amazing sounding IEMs but the DH5 has a strange tuning to it. Mid-bass sounds boosted, too boosted for my taste that I find it boomy in some tracks, Midrange is being overshadowed by the elevated mid-bass response. The treble region sometimes has a smooth inoffensive tone and then all of a sudden for cymbals and flutes it becomes sparkly.
Lower-end/Bass:-
As I mentioned above, the lower end has a main emphasis on the mid-bass region. The slams go deep, leaving an impact with every single beat in our music. Sub-bass presence can be felt but it is hidden under the punchy mid-bass response of the DH5. DH5’s lower end can be described as fast and punchy, with decent extensions.
Mid-range:-
In order to protect the output from muddiness caused by boomy lower end, the midrange takes a step back with a recessed V-shape presentation on the DH5. Vocals and acoustic instruments sound crisp with a warmer than neutral tone to them. Both the male and female vocals have a clean presentation with good clarity. Though my take here is that vocals sound too distant for my taste.
Treble:-
Treble presentation is elevated and detailed. The pair retrieves good details but with an added sense of sparkle and punch. Instruments such as Flutes, cymbals sound splashy, especially in the high notes. But the good part here is that the Treble rolls off quite early in the upper treble region presenting an inoffensive tuning for most of the tracks.
Soundstage & Dynamics:-
Soundstage with the DH5 has good width and height but average depth. Dynamics such as layering, imaging, spaciousness, are decent enough with the pair.
A Few Final Words:-
BGVP DH5 excels in build and accessories, the wooden fragments in the faceplates look extremely beautiful. But the tuning on DH5 needs improvements. If only the mid-bass was a little bit controlled the scenario for the DH5 would’ve been entirely different. Currently, most of the sound signature is being controlled by the powerful mid-bass response on the pair. Being a fan of the DM6, DM8, I think BGVP could tune the DH5 for a better experience for the users.
