I strongarmed
@gadgetgod to send me the BQEYZ Wind for a quick impression and a comparison with the OD200.
BQEYZ Wind
This is the first BQEYZ iem that fit me like a glove. I was very pleased at that. The build is solid, heavy, but quite comfortable inside the ears. I only hope the paint of the Wind will not chip off like Aria.
The cable is quite well-built and rather heavy. But thankfully very soft also, and has no memory.
2 generic types of silicone eartips are included - narrow bore and wide bore. I was using the L-sized narrow-bore ones.
Now to the sound. The Wind have a highly transparent and forward sound with completely neutral tonality and crazy details. The tonality is slightly on the colder side, not much though. I used Tempotec V6 and Hiby R3 II for this assessment.
The Bass is rather lean and reserved in my opinion. Although I cannot say they are dry, because the subbass extension is nice. However, the quantity is a bit less. The midbass slams still have a relatively good impact, but overall the bass region lacks power and presence.
The Midrange is in focus here. It is highly transparent, with a very forward presence and outstanding details. Notes have a very nice bite and highly defined edges. But all those details might become a bit fatiguing in the long run. I could detect a bit of harshness and sibilance in the upper mid sections specifically. The lower mid has a neutral presence with a detail-oriented approach. I would say the musicality is sacrificed a bit to bring out the breathtaking details.
The Treble section has a similar brightness carried forward from the midrange. The lower treble is a bit forward and the upper treble is very well extended. Needless to say, there is an abundance of details here as well. The notes have highly defined sharp edges. All the details are very carefully extracted and presented. This section is very zealous but can become a bit overwhelming for treble-sensitive ears.
The Soundstage is very wide, with a nice height, but depth is the one area it suffers a bit, namely due to the forward nature of the sound. Although imaging is very sharp and precise within the headspace it creates. There is no hint of congestion as well, as the separation between the notes is very good. The layering is quite good also. Due to the lack of power in the bass, the Macrodynamics isn't that great, but the microdynamics is beautiful.
Comparison
Vs. Oriveti OD200
The OD200 has better accessories than Wind in my opinion. The cable is lighter, despite being 8 core, and has modular plugs. There are two different types of nozzles for two different types of sounds as well.
Buildwise, both have full metal shell, but the OD200 feels lighter, despite being larger in size than Wind. The fit of OD200 is also more comfortable and easier than Wind. The Wind needs a bit of adjustment to get the perfect fit.
Soundwise, there is a considerable difference between them. OD200 are bassier, with a relatively more laid-back, more balanced, and smoother presentation. The Wind easily produce more details and is more transparent. There is a sense of overzealous excitement in their sound - as if they are in a hurry to dissect the music and produce the finer details to the listener. They sound more analytical than musical.
The OD200, on the other hand, is completely opposite. They have a more composed sound with a more balanced approach. The tonality is neutral-warm. The bass is deeper, stronger, fuller. The midrange is fuller and more organic. The treble is placed a few steps back, and has relatively less energy, but still is very well extended and sufficiently prominent. Most importantly, they have a much bigger and more three-dimensional soundstage that is totally exhilarating. Sure, the details are not as much highlighted as the Wind, but the overall presentation is much more musical and refined.
The BQEYZ Wind will be more suitable for ears that prefer brighter and analytical tuning, and the OD200 are for those who prefer a musical and laid-back sound.
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