ADV.Sound graciously sent me a set of the EVO X for review, in return for my honest opinion.
I've had some experience with bluetooth earphones, and generally I do not have a great impression of them because they typically sound very generic and bass heavy, with a lack of clarity and a very forward, in-your-face kind of sound signature. The Evo X defies that stereotype
The packaging is fairly utilitarian but comes well accessorised. It comes with a nice zipper carrying case, and a short micro usb cable is included for charging, as well as extra foam and silicone tips for tip rolling.
What sets the Evo X apart for me is the quality of the sound. All other bluetooth earphones I've tried so far does not even come close (Jabra, Jaybird etc. and partly because of that I gave up on bluetooth earphones. However, I relented and decided to give the Evo X a chance, and I'm glad I did.
Bass
The bass has a slight but very tastefully tuned midbass bump - which is really nice because when outdoors it compensates for the lack of bass in a noisy environment. Even though it is not the most linear it adds a nice rhythmic feel to the music. The mid bass bump is also not overly emphasised, lending itself to nice texturing of the bass and impact, albeit a little softer in character.
Mids
Mids come through crystal clear with good definition and weight. Voices are very nicely rendered and there is pretty accurate reproduction of timbre. Norah Jones was quite lifelike and detailed, unlike any other bluetooth earphone I have heard. There was also a good sense of space surrounding vocals, whereas most other Bluetooth earphones will sound either congested or too forward sounding in order that the midrange can cut through the mix.
Treble
Treble is also well articulated and only slightly rolled off in the higher registers. Even then, what strikes me most is the bell-like clarity that cuts across the frequency spectrum, as well as the quality of the instrumental separation. The treble is slightly rolled off but because of that it also makes it less fatiguing and easily listenable over long periods.
The only problem I had with the Evo X is getting a secure fit all the time. Sometimes it tends to loosen while I am moving, but I suspect this may be due to my ear anatomy. Foam eartips allow me to secure it better but the tradeoff is slightly added bass and slightly less well articulated treble. I would suggest that if you intend to use this for sports or outdoor activities, unless you are able to get a secure fit, use the foam eartips.
All in all, I feel that ADV.Sound has produced an excellent product with the Evo X - this should appeal to the audiophiles who do not want to sacrifice sound quality in a bluetooth every day solution, or even for sport fanatics who like to listen to music while they enjoy sports and train. Well done ADV.Sound!
I've had some experience with bluetooth earphones, and generally I do not have a great impression of them because they typically sound very generic and bass heavy, with a lack of clarity and a very forward, in-your-face kind of sound signature. The Evo X defies that stereotype
The packaging is fairly utilitarian but comes well accessorised. It comes with a nice zipper carrying case, and a short micro usb cable is included for charging, as well as extra foam and silicone tips for tip rolling.
What sets the Evo X apart for me is the quality of the sound. All other bluetooth earphones I've tried so far does not even come close (Jabra, Jaybird etc. and partly because of that I gave up on bluetooth earphones. However, I relented and decided to give the Evo X a chance, and I'm glad I did.
Bass
The bass has a slight but very tastefully tuned midbass bump - which is really nice because when outdoors it compensates for the lack of bass in a noisy environment. Even though it is not the most linear it adds a nice rhythmic feel to the music. The mid bass bump is also not overly emphasised, lending itself to nice texturing of the bass and impact, albeit a little softer in character.
Mids
Mids come through crystal clear with good definition and weight. Voices are very nicely rendered and there is pretty accurate reproduction of timbre. Norah Jones was quite lifelike and detailed, unlike any other bluetooth earphone I have heard. There was also a good sense of space surrounding vocals, whereas most other Bluetooth earphones will sound either congested or too forward sounding in order that the midrange can cut through the mix.
Treble
Treble is also well articulated and only slightly rolled off in the higher registers. Even then, what strikes me most is the bell-like clarity that cuts across the frequency spectrum, as well as the quality of the instrumental separation. The treble is slightly rolled off but because of that it also makes it less fatiguing and easily listenable over long periods.
The only problem I had with the Evo X is getting a secure fit all the time. Sometimes it tends to loosen while I am moving, but I suspect this may be due to my ear anatomy. Foam eartips allow me to secure it better but the tradeoff is slightly added bass and slightly less well articulated treble. I would suggest that if you intend to use this for sports or outdoor activities, unless you are able to get a secure fit, use the foam eartips.
All in all, I feel that ADV.Sound has produced an excellent product with the Evo X - this should appeal to the audiophiles who do not want to sacrifice sound quality in a bluetooth every day solution, or even for sport fanatics who like to listen to music while they enjoy sports and train. Well done ADV.Sound!