Reviews by Audio Fun

Introduction
Oriveti is the company founded in 2015, the OH300 is their new IEM lanched in 2019. I have tried out the OH500, and it impressed me so much. So today I am going to review the OH300, which is the cheaper model in their line up. The driver configuration is 2BA+1DD, price of it is $299USD.




Disclaimer
I purchase it from their official website myself for retail price, and the review will be based on my honest opinion through the music I listen to.


Package & Accessories
The package is well presented, it come with the big black cardboard box, with the brand name and model name on the front cover, technical specifications at the back, opening the cover, on the top their is their motto “Listen inspired”.






Accessories list:
1 pair x Oriveti OH300 In-Ear Monitor Earphone
1 pcs x 8 Core Detachable Cable with MMCX connectors
1 pcs x Leather Carrying Case
1 pcs x Cleaning tool
1 pcs x Airplane adaptor
1 pcs x 6.35mm to 3.5mm Connector
2 pairs x Silicone Ear Tips (S, M, L)
2 pairs x Foam Ear Tips (M)
2 pairs x Double Flange Ear Tips



The accessories it come with are luxury, especially the leather carry case. It looks gorgeous, the outer layer is made with leather, while the inner layer of carry case give the good protection by using the fluffy material.





The tips option it come with are a lot, from 2 types silicone tips, double flange tips to foam tips. It also come with the airline adaptor, 6.35mm to 3.5 adaptor and cleaning tool.





It come with the 8 core silver plated copper cables, it has 3.5 mm straight connector in metal shell. It features the MMCX connector with L&R label to show left and right. The Y-splitter are metal shell as well as the MMCX male connector. The cable slider are finish in plastic material. It is overall soft and flexible cable.




Design & Build & Comfort
The design of the OH300 is beautiful, shell are made by resin, shell curve is really smooth and rounded, the shell is using the traditional way to made, not 3D printer. It come with the dark purple color, with the brand logo and name in silver front on the faceplate, it has the vent on inner layer of shell. The shells are slightly transparent, is the overall well design.





The build of OH300 is solid with good build quality, there are no any gap or sharp edges between faceplate and shell. It has the resin filled in at the nozzle part of the IEM to hold the component, The BA and DD driver are perfectly placed at the place, while the wire inside are neatly organized. The holes on the nozzle are perfectly drilled and divided into two sound bores for each of compound BA driver and the dynamic driver. The Mmcx female connector do not have sign of wear and tear after I swapped few times of cable.





The comfort on OH300 are really good thanks to the ergonomics design and slightly angle nozzles. The isolation is slightly above the average with white stock silicone tips. But I do find out the Spinfit CP100 can provide the better fit and isolation.






Technical Specification
Drivers: 2 Knowles d Balanced Armatures + 1 8MM Dynamic Driver.
Impedance: 13 Ohm
Frequency Response: 20~20KHz
Sensitivity: 108+-3dB/mW, 1000Hz
Distortion: <1%


Sound

Paring
The stock tips included has to much mid bass for my preference, so I use the Spinfit CP100 for reduce the mid bass, also pair up with the Final C106 cable for more treble sparkle and energy.




Overall tonality
The OH300 has mildly U shape tonality, it has smooth and lively presentation with superb clear vocal, and well defined treble.

Bass
The bass is fairly clean and clear, with moderate amount of sub bass. The sub bass has above average extension with moderate decay speed. It has average impact, punch and rumble. It has above average detail and clarity. It has really good levels of speed and control. Overall the bass are light and clean, but it still has really good rumble and speed

Mids
The midrange is not far to neutral in term of timbre. The lower midrange has moderate amount of bodies with above average depth presented in clean manner. The upper midrange has good emphasis, it sound clear and fairly realistic. It has good levels of transparency and clarity. The detail are above average. The midrange are overall clear and well textured.

Treble
The treble are on the bright side but never get fatiguing. The treble are smooth and well extended. It has above average detail and clarity. It has good amount of sparkle on the top end. The treble are airy and crispy. Overall tuning are pretty smooth and well defined.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage has average width with above average depth.
The imaging are decent good.



Comparison
BGVP VG4 ($229USD)

Bass
The bass on both are clean and linear, the bass on the VG4 are not far to the neutral, while the bass OH300 has more fuller presentation. The OH300 has more sub bass quantity than the VG4, the sub bass extension and decay are slightly better on OH300. The bass has slightly more punch and rumble on OH300, turn on he switches 3 on VG4, there are same amount of impact on bass as OH300. The bass on VG4 has slightly better speed and details, both have good level of clarity and control.

Mids
The midrange on O300 are slightly fuller, they both have really realistic timbre and not far to the neutral. The lower mids on OH300 has more Slightly more bodies compare to VG4, both have clean and slightly warm presentation. The upper midrange on VG4 are lively and natural, while the OH300 are even more natural in timbre and sound more vividly. The VG4 has slightly more transparency in mids, while both have good levels of detail and clarity.

Treble
The treble on both of them are well tuned and both toward the natural side. The VG4 sound more airy and open, with slightly more attacked, whereas the OH300 sound more relax and natural, bring to overall fatiguing-free listening. Both of them has good amount of detail and sparkle.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider on VG4, but slightly more deeper on OH300
Both of them did really good jobs on imaging.


Obravo Cupid ($250-350)

Bass
The sub bass and bass has more quantity on Cupid and sound more meatily, while the OH300 has clean and less weight presentation. The bass on both has good levels of extension and decay. The bass are better in term of control and speed on OH300. The bass also has better clarity and detail on the OH300.

Mids
The midrange on both are smooth and slightly warm tuned. But it has more recessed presentation on Cupid compare to cleaner OH300. The lower midrange has more bodies on OH300, while the Cupid offer better clarity. The upper midrange are more forward on OH300 and sound more smoother, whereas the Cupid has more vividly presentation. Both of them has good levels of transparency. The Cupid has better clarity and detail, as the OH300 has better tonality in my opinion.

Treble
The treble are more smoother and slightly darker on OH300. The treble has better extension and sound brighter on Cupid. There are more clarity and clarity and detail on Cupid, while the OH300 has more natural tonality. The upper treble has more sparkle on the Cupid. The Cupid has more amount of airiness.

Soundstage and imaging
Both has pretty good width, while the OH300 has better depth.
The imaging are sharper on Cupid, while the OH300 has more natural imaging.


Final audio E5000 ($269USD)

Bass
The sub bass has less quantity on OH300, the OH300 has slightly better extension and quicker decay. The bass on E5000 has more punch and rumble, while both have good impact. The bass on OH300 are more clean and linear, whereas the E5000 are warmer and fuller. The OH300 has slight better clarity and detail. Both has good control bass, but OH300 has better speed.

Mids
The midrange on E5000 are lusher and warmer, while the OH300 are close to neutral and colder. The lower midrange has more bodies and sound fuller on E5000, whereas the OH300 has better clarity and sound more clean in comparison. The upper midrange has more emphasis on OH300, it sound lively and vividly, while the E5000 sound more natural and slightly forward. The OH300 has more transparency, detail and clarity in mids, but E5000 has more fuller and thicker timbre.

Treble
The treble on OH300 are slightly brighter, while the E5000 sound more soft and dark. The OH300 has slightly better detail and clarity compare to E5000, the OH300 also has more amount of sparkle at the top end. The OH300 has slightly more airiness and transparency in the treble region.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage and imaging are more better on OH300.


Etymotic ER4XR ($305USD)

Bass
The ER4XR has less sub bass and bass quantity compare to OH300. The bass has better extension and decay on the OH300. The has pretty similar weight on both, but the OH300 has better punch and rumble. Both has fairly clean tonality, while the ER4XR are slightly cleaner. The bass has faster speed on ER4XR, whereas both of them has good levels of control. The OH300 has slightly better detail and clarity in comparison.

Mids
The Midrange are both fairly smooth and lively, but the OH300 has fuller and more natural timbre in comparison. The lower midrange has more bodies and depth on the OH300. The upper midrange are more forward on the ER4XR, both of them has lively and natural presentation. The midrange has more detail on OH300, while the both has good levels of transparency and clarity.

Treble
The treble on both are again smooth and well defined. The treble has slightly brighter tonality on OH300 and sound colder. The treble has better extension on OH300. The OH300 has better level of detail and airiness in comparison. The upper treble has more sparkle on the OH300 and feel more open.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider and deeper on OH300.
The imaging are better on OH300 as well.


Tansio Mirai TSMR-4 PRO

Bass
The 4PRO has less sub bass but more mid bass than the OH300, the OH300 on the other hand has more sub bass focus presentation. The bass signature is fairly similar, the OH300 has better dynamic with slower decay speed, while the 4PRO has quicker and tighter bass. The bass on OH300 has more depth and sound fuller, while the bass on the 4PRO has better control and sound cleaner. There are more punch and impact on the OH300, while the 4PRO are slightly lacking here. The detail retrieval and clarity are slightly better on 4PRO.

Mids
The midrange are both clear and fairly smooth, while the 4PRO has more significantly upper midrange boost. The lower midrange on the OH300 has more depth and sound fuller, on their other hand, the 4PRO provide better clarity and sound clearer. The upper midrange sound more vividly and forwarded, with a engaging presentation on 4PRO, where as the OH300 sound smoother with more easy to listen to presentation. The midrange clarity are both pretty well, the detail retrieval are better on 4PRO.

Treble
The treble sound shinny with more energy on 4PRO, while the OH300 has a fatiguing free presentation. The lower treble sound brighter and more vividly on the 4PRO, while the OH300 has a smoother presentation here. The upper treble has more sparkle and air on the the 4PRO, where the OH300 has less sparkle and crisp definition on the top end. The detail retrieval does clarity really better on 4PRO.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are deeper on 4PRO. The width are similar.
The imaging are slightly better on 4PRO.




Conclusion
The company Oriveti has impressed me a lot by two of the IEMs in their line up. The tonality and build quality are fairly matured. The OH300 has same standard as OH500 in term of the build quality and tonality. The OH300 has smooth and lively presentation, with superb vocal presentation and realistic timbre. It is an easy recommend for its price range, and I am adding this to my best of $250-300USD IEMs list. Thank you for your times, and wish you happy listening!
Oriveti official website: https://www.oriveti.com
OH300 product page: https://www.oriveti.com/oh300

Introduction
The IKKO audio are relatively young Chinese company, they developed wide range of audio products, the OH1 & 10 hybrid IEMs are especially well known. After that, they start to release some audio products, like the DAC/AMP, USB DAC, cable and Bluetooth cable. Today I am checking out their new upgrade cable, the ARC CTU01, the price of it is $59USD.




Disclaimer
I would like to thanks Watson from IKKO audio for given this opportunity, and the review will be based on my honest opinion through the music I listen to.


Package & accessories
The CTU01 come with the small and compact box, there are the typical IKKO style illustration at the front cover with the brand name, model name and other information, whereas the specifications at the rear side of it. After remove the cover, the cable and additional ear tips are sited in the foam orderly.






Accessories list
1 pcs x CTU01 IEM Cable
1 pair x Double Layer Tips
3 pairs x Short silicone Tips
3 pairs x Balance Tips



The IKKO CTU01 cable has include different options of ear tips, the tips is finished in high standard, the short silicone ear tips has softer inner core compare to balanced ear tips. Three of them provide the good level of fits, and can be use on typical size IEMs nozzle.




Design & Build
The cable is made of the 127um SPCOCC ( single crystal copper silver-plated core) material, which claimed for provide better resolution.



The cable has 4.4mm (There are the 2.5/3.5mm options as well) straight connector mirror finish in metal shell with brand name and logo on it.



It has MMCX(There are 0.78 2 pin version as well) connector with red and transparent indicators to show right & left.





The Y-splitter are mirror finish metal shell as well as the MMCX male connector. The cable slider are finish in metal mirror finish shell.



The cable has the heat pre-form ear guides for better wearing experience. Overall the cable look pretty handsome and is definitely finish in really high standard for its price range




Paring
Oriveti OH500 (Compare to Final audio C106 cable)

The OH500 are mildly U shape IEM, it has deep and well controlled bass, with warm and full bodies midrange, and mildly and detail treble.

The sub bass has slightly more extension, and the bass has better impact and slam to it. The midrange sound slightly warmer and fuller. The lower mids has more depth in comparison. The upper midrange has better positioning and sound fuller. The treble has fatiguing free listening, and maintaining the good level of brightness and airiness. The sound stage feel slightly less wider compare to Final C106 cable.




Final audio B1 (compare to stock cable)

The B1 are great V shape sounding IEM, it has powerful and full bodies bass, with lush and warm midrange, and slightly smooth yet detail treble.

The sub bass has slightly more quantity, and the bass has better control and speed to it. The midrange sound not that recessed. The lower mids has more depth. The upper midrange offer fuller timbre, and remaining the good transparency level. The treble are more defined presented in slightly more open manner. The sound stage are slightly less wider compare to stock cable.




Oriveti OH300 (compare to stock cable)

The OH300 are well tuned U shape IEM, it has linear and clean bass, with good amount of bodies yet fairly neutral midrange, the treble extended well without fatiguing.

The sub bass has slightly better extension, the bass has more impact and punch to it. The midrange sound fuller, the lower midrange has more bodies, without effect the clarity. The upper mids has more rounded presentation, and sound even more natural, the midrange has better level of transparency. The treble are slightly less bright, and it sound tad warmer and fuller, without losing the detail and airiness in treble region. There are more depth compare to stock cable.




Westone W40 2019 (compare to stock cable)

The W40 are U shape sounding IEM with fairly neutral timbre, it has tight and well controlled bass, with well balanced and slightly warm midrange, and fatiguing free treble.

The sub bass has slightly more extension, with good amount of rumble and impact. The midrange sound noticeably fuller and warmer. The lower midrange has more bodies compare to stock cable, while the upper midrange has slightly better transparency level and sound more lively in pretty natural manner. The CTU01 also provide better layering to it. The treble has fairly natural timbre, sound especially smoother and fuller compare in comparison. The soundstage are fairly similar in comparison.




BGVP VG4 (compare to stock cable)

The VG4 is fairly neutral slightly U shape sounding IEM, it has not far to neutral bass to lower midrange, slightly forward upper mids and bright yet well extended treble

It has better bass dynamic and amount, sound warmer and fuller compare to stock cable. The midrange sound fuller with warm tonality with out effect the good clarity on VG4. The lower mids has clean and smooth presentation but more depth in comparison, while the upper mids has good transparency levels, and sound noticeably fuller and warmer. The treble are less fatiguing and attacked, and owning the fuller instrument notes, and less brighter presentation. The soundstage feel less open, but more wider.




Final audio E5000 (compare to stock cable)

The E5000 is the mildly U shape sounding IEM, it has full bodies bass, lush and warm midrange, with slightly dark but fairly natural treble.

It has better sub bass extension, the bass control and speed are better as well as the punch to it. The midrange sound more defined, the lower mids has same amount of bodies to it, whereas the upper mids sound more lively but still remaining the natural presentation, it has bit better transparency levels and clarity in the mids overall. The treble are pretty similar, but it extended further, and sound significantly smoother but more detail in comparison. The soundstage are slightly deeper compare to stock cable.




IKKO OH10 (compare to stock cable)

The OH10 is V Shape sounding IEM and it has deep and well controlled bass, slightly thin midrange, and noticeably emphasis on upper midrange and treble.

It has better sub bass extension and control, the bass dynamic and punch are better on CTU01. The midrange sound less recessed compare to stock cable, the lower mids has slightly more depth and bodies, while the upper mids sound more natural but still lively and vividly as the stock cable, the CTU01 does not effect the overall clarity and detail in the midrange, but it has less transparency but more natural timbre. The cable also offer the better layering to OH10. The treble has more smoother and less harshness presentation in comparison, without losing the detail and clarity. The soundstage feel slightly deeper compare to stock cable.




BQEYZ Spring1 (Compare to stock cable)

The Spring 1 is mildly U shape IEM, it has good amount of bass, lush and smooth midrange, and detail and well extended treble.

It has better sub bass extension, the bass feel more controlled and airy. The midrange sound has more clarity but less lusher. The lower mids has more bodies in comparison, while the upper midrange sound slightly backward, with better transparency level. The treble has less harshness and brightness feeling, but it maintaining its good speed and detail.






Conclusion
The IKKO CTU01 is overall well build cable with decent internal wire craftsmanship. The CTU01 is the great cable for V shape sounding IEMs or the IEMs owing the thin timbre in midrange, it can fuller the midrange noticeably. The CTU01 is also the great deal for IEMs that have the harshness or bright in upper mid/treble region, it can smoother the upper midrange and treble in the natural manner. The CTU01 also promote the soundstage and resolution, the sound stage is significantly wider and slightly deeper. The price of CTU01 is $59 USD, for this price range it is amazing cable, hopefully IKKO can come out with more option for the cable with different sound signature. Thank you for reading! Enjoy the music as always

IKKO audio official website: https://ikkoaudio.com/?ref=1
IKKO CTU01 upgrade cable product page: https://ikkoaudio.com/product/ikko-ctu01-upgraded-cable/?ref=1

Introduction
Final audio is the Japanese hi-end audio brand, they release the budget earphone E2000 & E3000 back in 2017, which let them became famous in the audio market. In this review I am checking out their follow up versions E4000 & E5000, which retail for $149 & $269USD, the driver configuration are both 1DD.




Disclaimer
I purchased it from the Minidisc Australia myself for retail price, and the review will be based on my honest opinion through the music I listen to.

As both of E4000&E5000 were purchased years ago, my apologies if some of the unboxing part, and accessories images will be lost or present in different way.


Package & Accessories
Both of the E4000 & E5000 share the moderate size package, the package are simple and minimalistic, it come with the white cardboard box, with brand name, model name and other information on front cover, whereas the specifications in multi language at the back, take off the cover, there are the black cardboard box with flip to open design, it content the carry case with earphone inside, ear tips and accessories beside.




Accessories list (They both come with same accessories)
1 pair x of final E5000 / E4000 IEM
5 pairs x E type Silicone Eartips (SS/S/M/L/LL)
1 pair x of Ear hook
1 pcs x Silicone Carry case
1 pcs x Karabiner





The accessories it come with are simple but useful, the carry case are made by silicone material with flip to open design, it allow the user to store pair of IEM. It also come with the karabiner for user the hook the carry case on the bag or something.







It come with 5 pairs of famous Final E type ear tips, the E type ear tips can swing into the ear canal, and give the user good level of fits. It also come with additional pair of ear hooks while wearing it over ear.





E4000 cable
It come with the typical rubber-ish finish OFC cable. It has 3.5 mm L angled connector in metal shell, with brand logo on it. It features the MMCX connector with black and red indicators and additional L&R label to show left and right. The Y-splitter are finish in plastic shell as well as the MMCX male connector. The cable slider are finish in black plastic material. It is overall normal but usable cable.



E5000 cable
It come with the 2 core high-purity OFC silver coated cables that, it has L angled straight connector in mirror finish metal shell, with brand logo on it. It features the MMCX connector with black and red indicators and additional L&R label to show left and right. The Y-splitter are finish in mirror finish metal shell as well as the MMCX male connector. The cable slider are finish in transparent plastic material. It is overall slightly hard and fancy cable in silver finish.




Design & Build & Comfort
The E4000 and E5000 share same bullet type of shell design, the E4000 has black painted finish, whereas the E5000 has mirror finish. There are brand name and model name label on each side of the earpieces. The L&R indicators are located at bottom of the earpieces to show Left and right, while brand logo are printed at the rear side of each ear pieces. There are the acoustic resistor located in rear side of IEM, the small vent at bottom rear is design for this acoustic resistor.






Image from Snext-Final audio website

The build are both really well done for its price range, the E4000 is made by aluminum, while the E5000 is made by the stainless steel. They both feel durable, and have high standards rounded and smoothed finish. They both have the short plastic nozzle with the paper filter. The MMCX connectors on both of it is really tight, and do not have sign of wear and tear after I swapped few times of cable.





The fits of this bullet type IEM, is really depends on the ear tips, thankful, the final audio offer the Final E type tips, the E type tips provide decent good of fits and isolation. The E5000 are definitely more heavy than the E4000, the cable on E5000 is heavy as well, so it may be more comfortable to wear it cable up or over ear with the ear hooks provided. The E4000 has slightly better fits than the E5000, so it can be wear in cable down while walking without tear off.






Technical specifications:
Driver Configuration: 6.4mm Dynamic
Impedance: 14Ω
Sensitivity: 93dB


Sound

Paring
I use the M size ear tips with the stock cable, run through my music library on Fiio M11.




Tonality
The E4000 has mildly U shape tonality, it presented in smooth yet engaging manner.
The E5000 has U shape tonality, it presented in warm and natural manner.

Bass
The E5000 has more sub bass quantity than E4000, while the E4000 has moderate amount of sub bass. The E4000 has moderate extension and decay speed. The E5000 has above average extension and decay speed. The E4000 bass give average amount of impact, rumble and punch, whereas the E5000 did the better jobs on both of rumble and punch. They above both has average detail and clarity, but E5000 presented in slightly warm and full bodies manner, while the E4000 presented in slightly clean but still smooth manner. The E4000 has slightly better speed at bass, but the E5000 has better control. Overall the bass on E5000 are warm and smooth, while the E4000 has clean and quicker decay bass.

Mids
The mid range on both are warm and natural, but the E5000 has more lusher and warmer presentation. The lower mids on both of them has good amount of bodies and depth, but E5000 take more thicker and lusher notes, while the E4000 take more clear and clean notes. The upper mids on both have average transparency levels, the E4000 sound more lively and energetic, whereas the E5000 sound more warmer and natural. The mid range sound slightly warm and energetic on E4000, whereas the E5000 has more bodies, sound significantly lusher and warmer. Even with the warm tonality mids, the E5000 still has good level of detail retrieval and transparency than E4000.

Treble
The treble has more body on E5000 presented more toward the natural manner, while the E4000 feel bit more airy but still presented laid back manner. The treble has moderate extension on E4000, whereas the E5000 has better extension. The treble has average detail on E4000 with moderate clarity, while the E5000 has more detail but less clarity because of the warm tonality. There are good amount of sparkle and airy in the treble for both of them, but the E5000 has more sparkle, while the E4000 feel slightly more airy.

Soundstage and imaging
The E5000 has average width with, feel slightly more width than E4000, and both have average depth.
The imaging and separation on E5000 are above average, the E4000 are slightly toward just an average.



Comparison
E4000
IKKO OH1 ($139USD)

Bass
The sub bass has better decay and extension on the OH1, while the quantity are tad more on the E4000. The bass has more quantity on the E4000, and it has warmer presentation compare to cleaner and thicker presentation on OH1. The bass has better speed and control on the OH1, while both of them have similar amount of rumble, but the OH1 provide better punch and impact to it. The detail retrieval and clarity are better on OH1.

Mids
The midrange are more recessed on the OH1, the E4000 has lusher and fuller presentation compare to dryer and cleaner presentation on OH1. The lower midrange has more bodies on the E4000, it sound noticeably thicker compare to OH1. The upper midrange has the good emphasis on OH1, which offer the more lively presentation, whereas the E4000 has fuller and more natural presentation. The OH1 has better clarity, transparency and detail in the midrange.

Treble
The treble has slightly better extension on OH1, while the E4000 are more laid back and darker. The OH1 has more open and dryer treble presentation, while the E4000 has more bodies in treble and sound less attacked. The treble has more sparkle and crisp expression on OH1. The treble has better detail, clarity, and airiness on OH1.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage feel more opener on OH1, the OH1 did slightly better job on imaging.


BQEYZ Spring1 ($139 USD)

Bass
The sub bass has slightly more quantity on E4000, the quality are both pretty well, but the Spring1 has slightly better extension and decay. The bass has more amount on the E4000, the Spring1 has better impact and punch, both has good amount of rumble. The Spring1 does slightly better jobs on clarity and speed, both of them has good speed and well control.

Mids
The mid range are both smooth and well balanced. The lower mids has more bodies and slightly more depth on E4000, both of them presented it in clean and natural manner, while the E4000 are lusher and fuller in comparison. The upper mids on Spring1 sound more forward and lively, while the E4000 sound smoother and more relax. The Spring1 has better clarity and transparency. Both have good level of detail.

Treble
The treble on E4000 are warmer and smoother, whereas the Spring1 are clearer and brighter. The treble has good extension on both, but Spring1 did tad better. The Spring1 offer better clarity, airiness, and transparency in treble. The detail are better on Spring1. Spring1 has more sparkle in the treble as well.

Soundstage and imaging
The sound stage are tad better on Spring1.
The imaging are better on Spring1.


Dunu SA3 ($139)

Bass
The E4000 has more sub bass and bass quantity compare to SA3. The sub bass has better extension on E4000 with slower decay. The bass has more weight and rumble on E4000, whereas the SA3 has better impact and speed. The E4000 has warmer and smoother bass, while the SA3 also has smooth bass but more cleaner. The SA3 has better control on bass along with better clarity and detail.

Mids
The midrange are both smooth and slightly warm. The midrange has more engaging presentation on SA3 compare to E4000. The lower midrange has more bodies on E4000, whereas the SA3 has more clarity. The upper midrange has more emphasis on SA3 and sound more forwarder. The SA3 has more vividly upper midrange, both are pretty natural in term of timbre. The detail retrieval and clarity are better on SA3.

Treble
The treble are more brighter and has better extension on SA3. The E4000 has more laid back presentation. The upper treble has more sparkle and airiness on SA3 and feel more open, while the E4000 are more smooth here. The detail and clarity both better SA3.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider on E4000, deeper on SA3.
The imaging are better on SA3.


BQEYZ Summer ($139USD)

Bass
The sub bass has slightly more quantity and extended further on the Summer with fuller rumble, while the E4000 has more mid bass quantity, which sound muddier compare to Summer. The Summer provide better sense of punch and slam compare to the more the E4000. The Summer also provide better speed and extra tightness, where the E4000 sound less clear and thicker in tone. The detail retrieval and clarity is better on Summer.

Mids
The midrange on both has V shape tonality, the E4000 has extra sense of warmth and bodies carried from mid bass, where the Summer sound cleaner and more spacious. The lower midrange has more bodies and sound fuller on the E4000, where the Summer sound cleaner and clearer. The upper midrange sound more lively with better transparency on the Summer, while the E4000 sound duller and warmer in comparison. The detail retrieval and is better on Summer.

Treble
The treble extend further and sound brighter and more airy on the Summer. The lower treble has more energy and sound more engaging on the Summer, where the E4000 has darker and laid back type of presentation here. The upper treble has extra sense of airiness and sparkle on the Summer, while the E4000 is a roll off here. The detail retrieval and clarity is better on Summer.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is wider and deeper on the Summer.
The imaging is also better on Summer.


E5000
Oriveti OH300 ($299 USD)

Bass
The sub bass has less quantity on OH300, the OH300 has slightly better extension and quicker decay. The bass on E5000 has more punch and rumble, while both have good impact.The bass on OH300 are more clean and linear, whereas the E5000 are warmer and fuller. The OH300 has slight better clarity and detail. Both has good control bass, but OH300 has better speed.

Mids
The midrange on E5000 are lusher and warmer, while the OH300 are close to neutral and colder. The lower midrange has more bodies and sound fuller on E5000, whereas the OH300 has better clarity and sound more clean in comparison. The upper midrange has more emphasis on OH300, it sound lively and vividly, while the E5000 sound more natural and slightly forward. The OH300 has more transparency, detail and clarity in mids, but E5000 has more fuller and thicker timbre.

Treble
The treble on OH300 are slightly brighter, while the E5000 sound more soft and dark. The OH300 has better treble extension. The OH300 has slightly better detail and clarity compare to E5000, the OH300 also has more amount of sparkle at the top end. The OH300 has slightly more airiness and transparency in the treble region.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage and imaging are more better on OH300.


BGVP Artmagic VG4 ($229USD)

Bass
Both of sub bass and bass has more quantity on the E5000, while the VG4 are not far to neutral in this section, the sub bass has better extension and decay on the E5000. The bass has more dynamic and slow presentation on the E5000, where as the VG4 has quicker and less dynamic bass. The bass has more weight, punch and rumble on E5000, while the VG4 has better speed and pretty similar amount of impact but faster. The clarity and overall control better on the VG4.

Mids
The midrange on VG4 are not far to neutral, while E5000 are slightly U shape, sound noticeably thicker and lusher. The lower midrange has more bodies on E5000 and fuller in comparison, while the VG4 did better job in term of clarity. The upper midrange are fuller and more soothing on E5000, while the VG4 sound more lively and vividly with less bodies. The VG4 has better transparency and detail in the midrange.

Treble
The treble has better extensions on the VG4, and sound more brighter, while the E5000 sound laid back with slightly dark tonality. The VG4 has crisper and more open presentation, while the E5000 are more relax and take fuller presentation manner. The VG4 has better detail retrieval and sparkle amount.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider on VG4, the imaging are also better on VG4 as well.


Etymotic ER4XR ($305USD)

Bass
The sub bass and bass on ER4 are a lot less than E5000, The bass has overall warmer presentation on E5000 compare to cleaner ER4. The sub bass has better extension and decay on E5000. The ER4 has good speed and clarity on the bass, while the E5000 has more punch and impact with more weight on bass. The bass has slightly better detail on ER4.

Mids
The midrange are lusher and fuller on E5000, while the ER4 are toward the neutral, both of them has pretty smooth presentation. The E5000 has more bodies on lower midrange, and sound more lusher. The upper midrange on ER4 are more forward and lively, while the E5000 has natural and smooth presentation. The detail and clarity are better on ER4, the ER4 also has more transparency level.

Treble
The treble are both smooth and warm, but ER4 are slightly more brighter. The ER4 has more crisp and airiness in the treble, where the E5000 take the natural manner. The upper treble are more open on ER4. The detail and clarity are slightly better on ER4. The treble can extended further in the E5000, but it has pretty laid back presentation.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage on both are pretty similar.
The imaging is better on E5000, while the ER4 has better layering.


Obravo Cupid (around$250-350USD）

Bass
The sub bass on both has good decay and extension, the quantity is slightly ore on the Cupid. The bass has more quantity on the E5000, and it has more warmer presentation, while the Cupid are cleaner. The bass on both provide good impact and rumble, but the Cupid has better punch and overall faster speed. The clarity is better on the Cupid.

Mids
The midrange are more engaging and thin on the Cupid, while the E5000 has more relax and lusher presentation. The lower midrange has slightly more bodies on E5000, it has slightly fuller presentation compare to Cupid. The upper midrange has more emphasis on Cupid, it provide more lively expression, while the E5000 are slightly fuller. The midrange detail retrieval are both similar, but the Cupid did better jobs in term of transparency and clarity.

Treble
The treble has more crisper and opener tonality on Cupid, while the treble on E5000 are laid back and slightly darker. The Cupid has better extension with more crisp and airiness on the top end, while the E5000 has more natural expression. The treble detail and clarity are better on Cupid.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are larger on Cupid and feel more open.
The imaging are better on the Cupid


Tansio Mirai TSMR-4PRO ($319USD)

Bass
The E5000 has fuller and warmer bass, while the bass on 4PRO are cleaner and tighter. The sub bass has more quantity on E5000, with more rumble and better dynamic, on the other hand, the 4 PRO provide quicker and less organic bass. The bass has more depth on the E5000, where the 4PRO has better control. The detail retrieval and and clarity are better on 4PRO.

Mids
The midrange has more organic and fuller presentation on E5000, while the 4PRO has cleaner and neutral type on presentation. The E5000 has more bodies and sound lusher on E5000, while the 4PRO provide better depth and clarity, it also sound relatively cleaner. The upper midrange sound more vividly and detailed on 4PRO, whereas the E5000 has slightly warmer tonality, with forwarded presentation. The detail retrieval and clarity are way more better on E5000.

Treble
There are more energy and sound clearer on the 4PRO, while the E5000 sound more laid back. The lower treble has more brightness and with more pronounced on the 4PRO, while the E5000 are more laid back and less vividly here. The 4PRO has more air and sparkle on upper treble, the E5000 has rounded and smoother upper treble presentation. The treble’s detail retrieval and clarity are better on the 4PRO.


Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider and deeper on 4PRO.
The imaging are better on 4PRO as well.




Conclusion
The E4000 and E5000 are really amazing IEM for the single dynamic driver. they are beautifully made and well finished in high standard. Both of them sound smooth and natural, but the E4000 has more lively and engaging vocal presentation, while the E5000 has more warm and lush vocal presentation. Regarding to the tonality, E4000 are more balanced and sound clear (doesn't mean the E5000 don’t have a good clarity), whereas the E5000 are more bassy and sound warmer. Both of them sound relaxing, and they are the good deal for long term listening. HAPPY LISTENING!

Snext-Final audio website: https://snext-final.com/en/
Final audio E4000 product page: https://snext-final.com/en/products/detail/E4000
Final audio E5000 product page: https://snext-final.com/en/products/detail/E5000

Introduction
Final audio is the Japanese hi-end audio brand, they release the budget earphone E2000 & E3000 back in 2017, which let them became famous in the audio market. In this review I am checking out their follow up versions E4000 & E5000, which retail for $149 & $269USD, the driver configuration are both 1DD.




Disclaimer
I purchased it from the Minidisc Australia myself for retail price, and the review will be based on my honest opinion through the music I listen to.

As both of E4000&E5000 were purchased years ago, my apologies if some of the unboxing part, and accessories images will be lost or present in different way.


Package & Accessories
Both of the E4000 & E5000 share the moderate size package, the package are simple and minimalistic, it come with the white cardboard box, with brand name, model name and other information on front cover, whereas the specifications in multi language at the back, take off the cover, there are the black cardboard box with flip to open design, it content the carry case with earphone inside, ear tips and accessories beside.




Accessories list (They both come with same accessories)
1 pair x of final E5000 / E4000 IEM
5 pairs x E type Silicone Eartips (SS/S/M/L/LL)
1 pair x of Ear hook
1 pcs x Silicone Carry case
1 pcs x Karabiner





The accessories it come with are simple but useful, the carry case are made by silicone material with flip to open design, it allow the user to store pair of IEM. It also come with the karabiner for user the hook the carry case on the bag or something.







It come with 5 pairs of famous Final E type ear tips, the E type ear tips can swing into the ear canal, and give the user good level of fits. It also come with additional pair of ear hooks while wearing it over ear.





E4000 cable
It come with the typical rubber-ish finish OFC cable. It has 3.5 mm L angled connector in metal shell, with brand logo on it. It features the MMCX connector with black and red indicators and additional L&R label to show left and right. The Y-splitter are finish in plastic shell as well as the MMCX male connector. The cable slider are finish in black plastic material. It is overall normal but usable cable.



E5000 cable
It come with the 2 core high-purity OFC silver coated cables that, it has L angled connector in mirror finish metal shell, with brand logo on it. It features the MMCX connector with black and red indicators and additional L&R label to show left and right. The Y-splitter are finish in mirror finish metal shell as well as the MMCX male connector. The cable slider are finish in transparent plastic material. It is overall slightly hard and fancy cable in silver finish.




Design & Build & Comfort
The E4000 and E5000 share same bullet type of shell design, the E4000 has black painted finish, whereas the E5000 has mirror finish. There are brand name and model name label on each side of the earpieces. The L&R indicators are located at bottom of the earpieces to show Left and right, while brand logo are printed at the rear side of each ear pieces. There are the acoustic resistor located in rear side of IEM, the small vent at bottom rear is design for this acoustic resistor.






Image from Snext-Final audio website

The build are both really well done for its price range, the E4000 is made by aluminum, while the E5000 is made by the stainless steel. They both feel durable, and have high standards rounded and smoothed finish. They both have the short plastic nozzle with the paper filter. The MMCX connectors on both of it is really tight, and do not have sign of wear and tear after I swapped few times of cable.




The fits of this bullet type IEM, is really depends on the ear tips, thankful, the final audio offer the Final E type tips, the E type tips provide decent good of fits and isolation. The E5000 are definitely more heavy than the E4000, the cable on E5000 is heavy as well, so it may be more comfortable to wear it cable up or over ear with the ear hooks provided. The E4000 has slightly better fits than the E5000, so it can be wear in cable down while walking without tear off.






Technical specifications:
Driver Configuration: 6.4mm Dynamic
Impedance: 14Ω
Sensitivity: 93dB


Sound

Paring
I use the M size ear tips with the stock cable, run through my music library on Fiio M11.




Tonality
The E4000 has mildly U shape tonality, it presented in smooth yet engaging manner.
The E5000 has U shape tonality, it presented in warm and natural manner.

Bass
The E5000 has more sub bass quantity than E4000, while the E4000 has moderate amount of sub bass. The E4000 has moderate extension and decay speed. The E5000 has above average extension and decay speed. The E4000 bass give average amount of impact, rumble and punch, whereas the E5000 did the better jobs on both of rumble and punch. They above both has average detail and clarity, but E5000 presented in slightly warm and full bodies manner, while the E4000 presented in slightly clean but still smooth manner. The E4000 has slightly better speed at bass, but the E5000 has better control. Overall the bass on E5000 are warm and smooth, while the E4000 has clean and quicker decay bass.

Mids
The mid range on both are warm and natural, but the E5000 has more lusher and warmer presentation. The lower mids on both of them has good amount of bodies and depth, but E5000 take more thicker and lusher notes, while the E4000 take more clear and clean notes. The upper mids on both have average transparency levels, the E4000 sound more lively and energetic, whereas the E5000 sound more warmer and natural. The mid range sound slightly warm and energetic on E4000, whereas the E5000 has more bodies, sound significantly lusher and warmer. Even with the warm tonality mids, the E5000 still has good level of detail retrieval and transparency than E4000.

Treble
The treble has more body on E5000 presented more toward the natural manner, while the E4000 feel bit more airy but still presented laid back manner. The treble has moderate extension on E4000, whereas the E5000 has better extension. The treble has average detail on E4000 with moderate clarity, while the E5000 has more detail but less clarity because of the warm tonality. There are good amount of sparkle and airy in the treble for both of them, but the E5000 has more sparkle, while the E4000 feel slightly more airy.

Soundstage and imaging
The E5000 has average width with, feel slightly more width than E4000, and both have average depth.
The imaging and separation on E5000 are above average, the E4000 are slightly toward just an average.



Comparison
E4000
IKKO OH1 ($139USD)

Bass
The sub bass has better decay and extension on the OH1, while the quantity are tad more on the E4000. The bass has more quantity on the E4000, and it has warmer presentation compare to cleaner and thicker presentation on OH1. The bass has better speed and control on the OH1, while both of them have similar amount of rumble, but the OH1 provide better punch and impact to it. The detail retrieval and clarity are better on OH1.

Mids
The midrange are more recessed on the OH1, the E4000 has lusher and fuller presentation compare to dryer and cleaner presentation on OH1. The lower midrange has more bodies on the E4000, it sound noticeably thicker compare to OH1. The upper midrange has the good emphasis on OH1, which offer the more lively presentation, whereas the E4000 has fuller and more natural presentation. The OH1 has better clarity, transparency and detail in the midrange.

Treble
The treble has slightly better extension on OH1, while the E4000 are more laid back and darker. The OH1 has more open and dryer treble presentation, while the E4000 has more bodies in treble and sound less attacked. The treble has more sparkle and crisp expression on OH1. The treble has better detail, clarity, and airiness on OH1.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage feel more opener on OH1, the OH1 did slightly better job on imaging.


BQEYZ Spring 1 ($139 USD)

Bass
The sub bass has slightly more quantity on E4000, the quality are both pretty well, but the Spring1 has slightly better extension and decay. The bass has more amount on the E4000, the Spring1 has better impact and punch, both has good amount of rumble. The Spring1 does slightly better jobs on clarity and speed, both of them has good speed and well control.

Mids
The mid range are both smooth and well balanced. The lower mids has more bodies and slightly more depth on E4000, both of them presented it in clean and natural manner, while the E4000 are lusher and fuller in comparison. The upper mids on Spring1 sound more forward and lively, while the E4000 sound smoother and more relax. The Spring1 has better clarity and transparency. Both have good level of detail.

Treble
The treble on E4000 are warmer and smoother, whereas the Spring1 are clearer and brighter. The treble has good extension on both, but Spring1 did tad better. The Spring1 offer better clarity, airiness, and transparency in treble. The detail are better on Spring1. Spring 1 has more sparkle in the treble as well.

Soundstage and imaging
The sound stage are tad better on Spring1.
The imaging are better on Spring1.


Dunu SA3 ($139)

Bass
The E4000 has more sub bass and bass quantity compare to SA3. The sub bass has better extension on E4000 with slower decay. The bass has more weight and rumble on E4000, whereas the SA3 has better impact and speed. The E4000 has warmer and smoother bass, while the SA3 also has smooth bass but more cleaner. The SA3 has better control on bass along with better clarity and detail.

Mids
The midrange are both smooth and slightly warm. The midrange has more engaging presentation on SA3 compare to E4000. The lower midrange has more bodies on E4000, whereas the SA3 has more clarity. The upper midrange has more emphasis on SA3 and sound more forwarder. The SA3 has more vividly upper midrange, both are pretty natural in term of timbre. The detail retrieval and clarity are better on SA3.

Treble
The treble are more brighter and has better extension on SA3. The E4000 has more laid back presentation. The upper treble has more sparkle and airiness on SA3 and feel more open, while the E4000 are more smooth here. The detail and clarity both better SA3.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider on E4000, deeper on SA3.
The imaging are better on SA3.


BQEYZ Summer ($139USD)

Bass
The sub bass has slightly more quantity and extended further on the Summer with fuller rumble, while the E4000 has more mid bass quantity, which sound muddier compare to Summer. The Summer provide better sense of punch and slam compare to the more the E4000. The Summer also provide better speed and extra tightness, where the E4000 sound less clear and thicker in tone. The detail retrieval and clarity is better on Summer.

Mids
The midrange on both has V shape tonality, the E4000 has extra sense of warmth and bodies carried from mid bass, where the Summer sound cleaner and more spacious. The lower midrange has more bodies and sound fuller on the E4000, where the Summer sound cleaner and clearer. The upper midrange sound more lively with better transparency on the Summer, while the E4000 sound duller and warmer in comparison. The detail retrieval and is better on Summer.

Treble
The treble extend further and sound brighter and more airy on the Summer. The lower treble has more energy and sound more engaging on the Summer, where the E4000 has darker and laid back type of presentation here. The upper treble has extra sense of airiness and sparkle on the Summer, while the E4000 is a roll off here. The detail retrieval and clarity is better on Summer.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is wider and deeper on the Summer.
The imaging is also better on Summer.


E5000
Oriveti OH300 ($299 USD)

Bass
The sub bass has less quantity on OH300, the OH300 has slightly better extension and quicker decay. The bass on E5000 has more punch and rumble, while both have good impact. The bass on OH300 are more clean and linear, whereas the E5000 are warmer and fuller. The OH300 has slight better clarity and detail. Both has good control bass, but OH300 has better speed.

Mids
The midrange on E5000 are lusher and warmer, while the OH300 are close to neutral and colder. The lower midrange has more bodies and sound fuller on E5000, whereas the OH300 has better clarity and sound more clean in comparison. The upper midrange has more emphasis on OH300, it sound lively and vividly, while the E5000 sound more natural and slightly forward. The OH300 has more transparency, detail and clarity in mids, but E5000 has more fuller and thicker timbre.

Treble
The treble on OH300 are slightly brighter, while the E5000 sound more soft and dark. The OH300 has better treble extension. The OH300 has slightly better detail and clarity compare to E5000, the OH300 also has more amount of sparkle at the top end. The OH300 has slightly more airiness and transparency in the treble region.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage and imaging are more better on OH300.


BGVP Artmagic VG4 ($229USD)

Bass
Both of sub bass and bass has more quantity on the E5000, while the VG4 are not far to neutral in this section, the sub bass has better extension and decay on the E5000. The bass has more dynamic and slow presentation on the E5000, where as the VG4 has quicker and less dynamic bass. The bass has more weight, punch and rumble on E5000, while the VG4 has better speed and pretty similar amount of impact but faster. The clarity and overall control better on the VG4.

Mids
The midrange on VG4 are not far to neutral, while E5000 are slightly U shape, sound noticeably thicker and lusher. The lower midrange has more bodies on E5000 and fuller in comparison, while the VG4 did better job in term of clarity. The upper midrange are fuller and more soothing on E5000, while the VG4 sound more lively and vividly with less bodies. The VG4 has better transparency and detail in the midrange.

Treble
The treble has better extensions on the VG4, and sound more brighter, while the E5000 sound laid back with slightly dark tonality. The VG4 has crisper and more open presentation, while the E5000 are more relax and take fuller presentation manner. The VG4 has better detail retrieval and sparkle amount.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider on VG4, the imaging are also better on VG4 as well.


Etymotic ER4XR ($305USD)

Bass
The sub bass and bass on ER4 are a lot less than E5000, The bass has overall warmer presentation on E5000 compare to cleaner ER4. The sub bass has better extension and decay on E5000. The ER4 has good speed and clarity on the bass, while the E5000 has more punch and impact with more weight on bass. The bass has slightly better detail on ER4.

Mids
The midrange are lusher and fuller on E5000, while the ER4 are toward the neutral, both of them has pretty smooth presentation. The E5000 has more bodies on lower midrange, and sound more lusher. The upper midrange on ER4 are more forward and lively, while the E5000 has natural and smooth presentation. The detail and clarity are better on ER4, the ER4 also has more transparency level.

Treble
The treble are both smooth and warm, but ER4 are slightly more brighter. The ER4 has more crisp and airiness in the treble, where the E5000 take the natural manner. The upper treble are more open on ER4. The detail and clarity are slightly better on ER4. The treble can extended further in the E5000, but it has pretty laid back presentation.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage on both are pretty similar.
The imaging is better on E5000, while the ER4 has better layering.


Obravo Cupid (around$250-350USD）

Bass
The sub bass on both has good decay and extension, the quantity is slightly ore on the Cupid. The bass has more quantity on the E5000, and it has more warmer presentation, while the Cupid are cleaner. The bass on both provide good impact and rumble, but the Cupid has better punch and overall faster speed. The clarity is better on the Cupid.

Mids
The midrange are more engaging and thin on the Cupid, while the E5000 has more relax and lusher presentation. The lower midrange has slightly more bodies on E5000, it has slightly fuller presentation compare to Cupid. The upper midrange has more emphasis on Cupid, it provide more lively expression, while the E5000 are slightly fuller. The midrange detail retrieval are both similar, but the Cupid did better jobs in term of transparency and clarity.

Treble
The treble has more crisper and opener tonality on Cupid, while the treble on E5000 are laid back and slightly darker. The Cupid has better extension with more crisp and airiness on the top end, while the E5000 has more natural expression. The treble detail and clarity are better on Cupid.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are larger on Cupid and feel more open.
The imaging are better on the Cupid


Tansio Mirai TSMR-4PRO ($319USD)

Bass
The E5000 has fuller and warmer bass, while the bass on 4PRO are cleaner and tighter. The sub bass has more quantity on E5000, with more rumble and better dynamic, on the other hand, the 4 PRO provide quicker and less organic bass. The bass has more depth on the E5000, where the 4PRO has better control. The detail retrieval and and clarity are better on 4PRO.

Mids
The midrange has more organic and fuller presentation on E5000, while the 4PRO has cleaner and neutral type on presentation. The E5000 has more bodies and sound lusher on E5000, while the 4PRO provide better depth and clarity, it also sound relatively cleaner. The upper midrange sound more vividly and detailed on 4PRO, whereas the E5000 has slightly warmer tonality, with forwarded presentation. The detail retrieval and clarity are way more better on E5000.

Treble
There are more energy and sound clearer on the 4PRO, while the E5000 sound more laid back. The lower treble has more brightness and with more pronounced on the 4PRO, while the E5000 are more laid back and less vividly here. The 4PRO has more air and sparkle on upper treble, the E5000 has rounded and smoother upper treble presentation. The treble’s detail retrieval and clarity are better on the 4PRO.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider and deeper on 4PRO.
The imaging are better on 4PRO as well.




Conclusion
The E4000 and E5000 are really amazing IEM for the single dynamic driver. they are beautifully made and well finished in high standard. Both of them sound smooth and natural, but the E4000 has more lively and engaging vocal presentation, while the E5000 has more warm and lush vocal presentation. Regarding to the tonality, E4000 are more balanced and sound clear (doesn't mean the E5000 don’t have a good clarity), whereas the E5000 are more bassy and sound warmer. Both of them sound relaxing, and they are the good deal for long term listening. HAPPY LISTENING!

Snext-Final audio website: https://snext-final.com/en/
Final audio E4000 product page: https://snext-final.com/en/products/detail/E4000
Final audio E5000 product page: https://snext-final.com/en/products/detail/E5000

Introduction
BQEYZ audio is the Chinese company, the company started to manufacture the IEM under the name BQEYZ since 2018, The Spring 1 lunched back in 2019, it is familiar with its special configuration of driver. The price of Spring 1 are $139USD. The configuration are 1DD+1 7 layers Piezoelectric+1BA.



Disclaimer
I would like to thanks Elle Zhou from BQEYZ audio for given this opportunity, and the review will be based on my honest opinion through the music I listen to.


Package & Accessories
The package is compact and well presented, it come with small box. The brand name and model name are on the front cover, specifications at the side, and the driver structure information at the rear side. Remove the cover, the box is flip to open design, the IEM are well present in the box, with ear tips and cable content in the carry case.






Accessories list:
1 pair x BQEYZ Spring 1
1 piece x Detachable Cable with 0.78 2 pin Connector
3 pairs x Reference Ear tips (S/M/L)
3 pairs x Atmosphere Ear tips (S/M/L)
1 pairs x Foam tips
1 piece x Zipper case



The accessories it come with are reasonable for its price range, the zipper carry case it content allow user to store pair of IEM. The carry case is made by rubber-ish material, with fluffy finished inside.





It provide two different sound signature ear tips, the reference ear tips and atmosphere ear tips, also include one pair of additional foam tips.



It come with 8 core silver-plated copper cable, feature the 0.78mm 2 pin connector. The cable has 3.5 mm straight connector in silver metal shell, the Y-spitter and cable slider are both in silver metal shell as well. The 0.78mm 2 pin connector has L&R indicators on each side finished in metal silver finish.The cable is overall solid cable in black finish.




Design & Build & Comfort
The Spring1 has blue metal shell in matte finish, with silver glossy finish ring around. The BQEYZ logo is on the edge of right earpiece, whereas the model name locate at edge the left earpiece. The L and R are indicate on inner layer of shell. There are totally three vents in each side of the IEM on inner surface.





The build quality on Spring1 is really good for this price range. The shell are made by aluminum and constructed by 5-Asix CNC machines, the result are really well smooth and rounded finished shell, there are not gap or any sharp edges on the Spring1. It has the metal nozzle and metal filter, give the additional durability also prevent from ear dust. The 0.78 2 pin connector are tight, and do not have sign of wear and tear after I swapped few times of cable.





The fit on Spring 1 are average for me, it has slightly ergonomics design, but I find out it is too thick and nozzle is too short for it to stay in my ear well, the weight is also the reason cause the average fit. The isolation is just average as well.






Technical specifications:
Drivers: 13mm dynamic driver + 7-layers piezoelectric & balanced armature
Frequency: 7-40kHz
Impedance: 43ohm
Sensitivity: 108±3dB


Sound

Paring
I use the atmosphere tips, as the other one doesn’t fit me well. I use the stock 3.5mm cable run through my music library on Fiio M11.




Overall tonality
The Spring 1 has mildly U shape sounding, it is well balanced presented in slightly warm and smooth manner.

Bass
The bass is well controlled and defined, with moderate amount of sub bass, it has moderate extension and decay speed. The bass has moderate impact, rumble and punch. It has average detail and clarity. The bass has above average speed and control, The bass has slightly warm tonality and presented in smooth manner.

Mids
The mids is slighty warm and clean. The low mids has good amount of bodies with good levels of depth presented in slightly lush manner, the upper mids has average transparency level, presented in clean and slightly forward manner. The mid range sound smooth and lively. It has above average detail, with average transparency and airiness.

Treble
The treble has moderate extended presented in harshness and smooth manner. The treble has above average detail and clarity, it also has good amount of sparkle and airy, the piezoelectric driver do such a amazing jobs, this is definitely the best treble for its price range, well extended and detail yet smooth.

Soundstage and Imaging
It has average depth and width.
The imaging and separation are really good, probably the best for its price tag.



Comparison
Final audio E4000 ($149 USD)

Bass
The sub bass has slightly more quantity on E4000, the quality are both pretty well, but the Spring1 has slightly better extension and decay. The bass has more amount on the E4000, the Spring1 has better impact and punch, both has good amount of rumble. The Spring1 does slightly better jobs on clarity and speed, both of them has good speed and well control.

Mids
The mid range are both smooth and well balanced. The lower mids has more bodies and slightly more depth on E4000, both of them presented it in clean and natural manner, while the E4000 are lusher and fuller in comparison. The upper mids on Spring1 sound more forward and lively, while the E4000 sound smoother and more relax. The Spring1 has better clarity and transparency. Both have good level of detail.

Treble
The treble on E4000 are warmer and smoother, whereas the Spring1 are clearer and brighter. The treble has good extension on both, but Spring 1 did tad better. The Spring1 offer better clarity, airiness, and transparency in treble. The detail are better on Spring1. Spring1 has more sparkle in the treble as well.

Soundstage and imaging
The sound stage are tad better on Spring1.
The imaging are better on Spring1.


IKKO OH1 ($139USD)

Bass
The OH1 has slightly more sub bass quantity, the OH10 also offer the better sub bass extension and quicker decay. The bass has more quantity and feel more weight on the Spring1, the bass has better punch, speed and control on the Spring1, whereas the OH1 has more rumble and airiness in the bass. Both has pretty good clarity and detail.

Mids
The midrange are more recessed on the OH1. Both has slightly warm tonality, but the OH1 are warmer and fuller. The lower midrange has more bodies and lusher on the OH1, while the Spring1 take a cleaner notes. The upper midrange has great emphasis on both, both of them have lively presentation, but the Spring1 has more clarity. The Spring1 did the better jobs in term of clarity and transparency, while both of them has good amount of detail.

Treble
The treble slightly brighter and extended further on Spring1, while the OH1 has crisper and lower treble focus presentation. The treble sound more fuller on the Spring1, whereas the treble slightly dryer on OH1. The OH1 provide the relatively less fatiguing tonality. The Spring1 has more airness and detail in treble.

Soundstage and imaging
The OH1 has wider and deeper soundstage, while the Spring1 own slightly better imaging.


Dunu SA3 ($139USD)

Bass
The are more sub bass and bass on Spring1. The sub bass has better extension on Spring1, the SA3 has quicker decay speed. The bass has more punch and rumble on the Spring1. Where as SA3 has better speed and control. The bass are fuller on Spring 1, while the SA3 are smoother. The bass on both have similar amount of detail retrieval and clarity.

Mids
The midrange both smooth, but the SA3 has fuller and more natural timbre. The lower midrange has more bodies on SA3, whereas the Spring1 has more clarity. The upper midrange on both are push forward, but the SA3 has fuller and more vividly presentation. The detail retrieval are better on the SA3. The clarity are better on Spring1.

Treble
The treble are brighter on Spring1 and extended further, while the SA3 are more smoother and fuller. The upper midrange on both has good amount of airiness and sparkle. The treble on both have good detail retrieval. Both have good levels of clarity.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider on Spring1, where as SA3 has depth.
The imaging on both are similar.




Conclusion
The BQEYZ Spring1 are build in high quality aluminum shell, the shell finish in really attractive looking. It has well balanced and musical tonality presented n slightly smooth and lush manner. The treble speed and detail has impressed me a lot, especially for IEM in this price range, if it can fuller the midrange timbre a little bit ,then it is definitely going to be on my top list in $100-150 price range. Really looking forward for the Spring2. Thank you for reading, HAPPY LISTENING

BQEYZ Aliexpress official store: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/4997112?spm=2114.12057483.0.0.38d87847OSesID
BQEYZ Spring 1 product page:https://www.aliexpress.com/i/4000122244534.html

Introduction
BGVP is the Chinese company, they launched the really famous DM6 back in 2018 and the follow up by DM7 in 2019, hopefully the DM8 will come out soon, BGVP has been well known as the IEM brand that has relatively affordable for it’s price. In this review I am checking out the VG4 in their Artmagic lined up, the Artmagic lined up are familiar with the tuning dip switches that it offer.
The price of VG4 is $229USD, the driver configuration is 4BA.




Disclaimer
I purchased it from their Amazon Australia myself for retail price, and the review will be based on my honest opinion through the music I listen to.


Package & Accessories
The package is simple and well presented, it come with the moderate white box, with the brand logo, model name and other information at the front, the brand name at the side, whereas the specifications at the back. Open the cover, their is the black cardboard box inside indicate the brand name at middle, the IEM and other accessories are clearly presented in order.






Accessories list:
1 pair x BGVP ArtMagic VG4
1 piece x Detachable Cable with MMCX Connector
3 pairs x Vocal Eartips (S/M/L)
3 pairs x Bass Eartips (S/M/L)
3 pairs x Standard Silicone Eartips (S/M/L)
1 pair x Foam Eartip
1 piece x Cleaning Tool/Sound Switching Tool
1 piece x Zipper Case
1 piece x User Manual/warranty card/Quick Start Guide



The accessories it come with are pretty well for its price range, it come with the small zipper case which can store one pair of IEM.





It provide different ear tips for users to get the right fit and sound, it come with three pair of ear tips for each of vocal, bass and standard, and one additional foam tips.





It offer the 8 core braided cable with 6N high purity copper and silver strands cable, it has 3.5mm straight connector in metal shell, it feature the MMCX connector with the red and blue indicator to show left and right, the Y-splitter is in the metal shell as well as the MMCX male connector, whereas the cable slider are in the rubber-ish material. The cable is overall decent, soft and feel durable.



Design & Build & Comfort
The VG4 has semi-custom style design, the shell are transparent and really clear, it also offer variety of shell and faceplate options to be chose from. The shell are printed by the EnvisionTEC 3D printer, shell are made with skin friendly PMMA acrylic fiber. There are the BGVP silver logo on both of faceplate, and laser engraving model name in inner shell of the shell, while the three dips switches tuning panel are on the rear side of both IEM. There are no vent on VG4.





The build quality on VG4 are really solid and feel durable, the shell are finished in high standard, it is well rounded, without any gap and sharp edges. The VG4 only has the resin filled in at the sound bore part of IEM for holding the component. The BA driver are perfectly placed at the place, while the wire inside are really neatly organized. It has two sound bores and holes for each two driver, the nozzle are perfectly drilled into two holes. The MMCX female connectors are tight, and do not have sign of wear and tear after I swapped few times of cable. The dips switch are as functional as I received it after I switch it for a least hundred times.





The fits of VG4 are really good, thanks to the semi-custom design. The nozzle are on the short side, but it doesn’t effect the fit in anyway, I actually find out the short nozzle can fit into my ear without coming out much from my ear, which is good idea for listen to music while sleeping. The VG4 also offer the custom fit option for provide the better fit. The isolation is above the average, without a lot of pressure build up.






Technical specifications:
Driver : 4 balanced armature (Knowles ED-26989 + Knowles RAF-33518 + 2 SONION 33AJ007).
Distortion rate: ≤0.5% (1kHz)
Sensitivity: 115dB SPL/MW
Input impedance: 16 Ω
Frequency response: 10Hz-40kHz


Sound
Tuning switch systems summary:
The VG4 offer the three tuning switches, the switches indicate in number 1, 2 and 3 (from left to right). Push the switch up is on, while push it down is off.



OFF-OFF-OFF
This is reference mode on VG4, it has close to neutral and well balanced tonality.

ON-OFF-OFF
It boost the upper midrange and also on treble, the female vocal sound slightly thinner and lively compare to reference mode, the instrument sound more attacked as well, the soundstage are wider and more detail in comparison to reference mode. But it may cause fatiguing for someone.

OFF-ON-OF
It filled up the lower midrange, the male vocal sound more fuller and emotional compare to reference mode. The female vocal sound less thinner and fatiguing compare to reference mode.

OFF-OFF-ON
It boost the bass and also slightly on the sub bass, even with bass boost it still do not reach the bass head level. It bring the overall tonality slightly warmer in comparison to reference mode.

ON-ON-OFF
As I mentioned, If turn on the switch 1, the female vocal sound thin and instrument sound attacked and slightly sharp, and it cause fatiguing for me.
But by also turn on the switch 2, it can reduce the sharpness and attacked on the instrument, whereas the female vocal can sound more natural, it also bring tonality more warmer compare to only switch 1 on. This is my favorite mode.


Paring
The VG4 come with three different types of ear tips, I find out the blue(vocal) ear tips has similar design to the Spinfit, and it provide the best fit in this three type of ear tips, but it can cause fatiguing in the upper midrange. The white(bass), It has more harder inner core compare to blue ear tips, I find out it has more warmer and less fatiguing sound in comparison to blue ear tips.
The black ear tips are has slightly softer inner core compare to white ear tips, it has slightly warmer sound compare to blue ear tips, and it is still some where fatiguing in upper midrange. In this review I will be using the white ear tips as it is my favorite.




Overall tonality (The review will be based on my favorite ON-ON-OFF)
The VG4 has neutral and slightly bright tonality, it present well balanced and clean notes in the dark background.

Bass
The Bass is linear and close to neutral, with moderate amount of sub bass, and moderate extension and decay speed. The Bass has average impact, rumble and punch. It has above the average detail and clarity. The Bass has good level of speed and control. It is overall tight and well and well controlled bass.

Turn on the switch 3, the bass feel slightly more body and and depth, with slightly more rumble, but does not effect the punch and decay. It still has same level of detail and clarity compare to OFF position, it does not affect the speed and control as well, so if you feel bass is not enough weight and rumble on OFF position, you can turn on the switch 3.

Mids
The midrange is close to neutral and well balanced with slightly warm tuned. The low mids has moderate amount of bodies with good amount of depth presented in clear and clean manner. The upper midrange has above average transparency level, presented in realistic and lively manner. The mid range show really good levels of detail, clarity and transparency with out sound too thin or fatiguing.

Turn the switch 2 to OFF position, but leave the switch 1 on ON position, the mids sound more thinner, and it present the notes with more clarity. The lower mids sound slight less bodies compare to ON position, while the upper mids sound more lively but less natural. It also change the tonality to slightly less warmer.

Turn the switch 1 to OFF position, but leave the switch 2 on ON position,the mids has slightly less clarity compare to switch 1 on the ON position, because of the slightly warmer tuned. The lower mids sound more bodies and more emotional, while the upper mids sound fuller but slightly less lively compare to switch 1 on ON position. The only reason I like switch 1 to ON position is because of the treble, which I will mention in next section.

Treble
The treble is bright compare to other IEM I owned. It presented in smooth and highly detailed manner. The treble has good amount of sparkle and energy at the top end. It has above the average detail retrieval and clarity. It also has good amount of airiness and sparkle in the treble.

Turn the switch 1 to OFF position, the treble sound slightly less brightness and less attack on instrument compare to ON position. While the switch on ON position increase the overall clarity, and adding the additional sparkle and energy on the top end. If you enjoy treble and like some rock or jazz music I suggest you to try it. But it may cause fatiguing, that is why I like to turn both of 1 and 2 switches on.

Soundstage and imaging
It has above average depth and wide.
The imaging are really good.


Comparison (Based on ON-ON-OFF

IKKO OH10 ($189USD)

Bass
The sub bass has more amount on OH10, and also provide better extension and decay. The VG4 has less bass quantity compare to OH10, the OH10 has better weight, rumble and impact, while the VG4 provide better speed, control and clarity. Turn on the switches 3, the VG4 has same amount of rumble that OH10 provide without become muddy. Both has fairly good levels of detail.

Mids
The OH10 has more recessed midrange compare to VG4, VG4 has slightly fuller midrange presentation compare to OH10. Both of them have same amount of bodies in lower midrange, while the VG4 sound clearer. The upper midrange sound more forward and thinner on OH10, while VG4 sound more natural and fuller. The VG4 did better jobs in term of midrange clarity, transparency and detail.

Treble
The treble on both are toward the bright side, but VG4 are even brighter. The VG4 has better lower treble transitions and better treble extension compare to OH10, the OH10 has slightly thin timbre on treble and sound noticeably crisper, while the VG4 are fuller but more attacked. The VG4 also done better in term of detail. Both have pretty good level of clarity and airiness.

Soundstage and imaging
Both have similar size of sound stage.
The VG4 did better job on imaging.


Akoustyx R-220 ($199USD)

Bass
The sub bass and bass are pretty linear and flat on R220, while the VG4 has slightly more bodies in comparison. The sub bass has better extension and decay on the VG4. The bass on VG4 are slightly fuller, while the R-220 are fully dead. The bass has more rumble and impact on the VG4, while the both of them has good punch and speed. The clarity and detail are slightly better on VG4.

Mids
The midrange has again with fuller presentation on VG4, where the R-220 are more clean but thinner. The lower midrange has more bodies on the VG4. The upper midrange has thinner timbre and more emphasis on R-220, whereas the VG4 has lively yet natural presentation. The detail are better on VG4, both have good clarity and transparency levels.

Treble
The treble are more brighter and extended further on VG4. Both have fairly open and airy treble presentation, but R-220 has more peaky upper treble, while the VG4 has more natural presentation. They both has good clarity and detail, but VG4 are tad better.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider on VG4, with same depth.
The imaging are better on VG4 as well.


Oriveti OH300 ($299USD)

Bass
The bass on both are clean and linear, the bass on the VG4 are not far to the neutral, while the bass OH300 has more fuller presentation. The OH300 has more sub bass quantity than the VG4, the sub bass extension and decay are slightly better on OH300. The bass has slightly more punch and rumble on OH300, turn on the switches 3 on VG4, there are same amount of impact on bass as OH300. The bass on VG4 has slightly better speed and details, both have good level of clarity and control.

Midrange
The midrange on O300 are slightly fuller, they both have really realistic timbre and not far to the neutral. The lower mids on OH300 has more Slightly more bodies compare to VG4, both have clean and slightly warm presentation. The upper midrange on VG4 are lively and natural, while the OH300 are even more natural in timbre and sound more without sharpness. The VG4 has slightly more transparency in mids, while both have good levels of detail and clarity.

Treble
The treble on both of them are well tuned and both toward the natural side. The VG4 sound more airy and open, with slightly more attacked, whereas the OH300 sound more relax and natural, bring to overall fatiguing-free listening. Both of them has good amount of detail and sparkle.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider on VG4, but slightly more deeper on OH300
Both of them did really good jobs on imaging.


Final audio E5000 ($269USD)

Bass
Both of sub bass and bass has more quantity on the E5000, while the VG4 are not far to neutral in this section, the sub bass has better extension and decay on the E5000. The bass has more dynamic and slow presentation on the E5000, where as the VG4 has quicker and less dynamic bass. The bass has more weight, punch and rumble on E5000, while the VG4 has better speed and pretty similar amount of impact but faster. The clarity and overall control better on the VG4.

Mids
The midrange on VG4 are not far to neutral, while E5000 are slightly U shape, sound noticeably thicker and lusher. The lower midrange has more bodies on E5000 and fuller in comparison, while the VG4 did better job in term of clarity. The upper midrange are fuller and more soothing on E5000, while the VG4 sound more lively and vividly with less bodies. The VG4 has better transparency and detail in the midrange.

Treble
The treble has better extensions on the VG4, and sound more brighter, while the E5000 sound laid back with slightly dark tonality. The VG4 has crisper and more open presentation, while the E5000 are more relax and take fuller presentation manner. The VG4 has better detail retrieval and sparkle amount.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are wider on VG4, the imaging are also better on VG4 as well.


Obravo Cupid ( $250-350USD)

Bass
The sub bass and bass has more quantity on Cupid. The Cupid provide better sub bass extension and decay. The bass are slightly more cleaner and linear on the VG4, while the Cupid is clean but fuller. The bass has better speed and control on the VG4, while the bass on Cupid has more weight, and owning more punch and rumble. Both of them has good impact, but VG4 did it faster. The detail and clarity are better on VG4.

Mids
The midrange has slightly fuller expression on VG4, while the Cupid are thinner in timbre. The lower midrange on both have good bodies, but VG4 are slightly fuller in timbre. The upper midrange has more emphasis on Cupid, it is more aggressive than the VG4, while the VG4 sound lively and smooth. The clarity and detail are both pretty good. The transparency level are better on VG4.

Treble
The treble has smoother presentation compare to the peaky treble on the Cupid. The treble has extended further on the VG4. The treble on VG4 has smooth yet crisp presentation on the top end, while the Cupid has peaky and more airiness presentation on top end, both of them are fairly open expression, and provide good amount of detail and clarity.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are both fairly open, while the imaging are both pretty good as well.


Tansio Mirai TSMR-4PRO ($319USD

Bass
The VG4 bass has leaner bass, even when the number 3 switch on. The sub bass has more quantity with slightly fuller presentation on 4PRO. The bass has more weight and sound thicker on the 4PRO, while the VG4 hit harder and and transition faster. The 4PRO and VG4 both have good levels of punch and control, but the VG4 has a better dynamic driver likes bass. The detail retrieval and clarity are both pretty well.

Mids
The midrange are both tuned leaner with the emphasis on upper midrange. The lower midrange on 4PRO has slightly more body and lushness, on the other hand VG4 has slightly better clarity but sound leaner. The upper midrange has similar type of tuning, but the 4PRO has more forwarded and vividly presentation, whereas the VG4 are slightly backward and less prominent here. The detail retrieval are tad better on 4PRO

Treble
The treble are brighter and more attacked on VG4, while the treble on 4PRO slightly smoother with more bodies. The treble are tuned very similar and both extended well. The mid treble probably a little more attacked on VG4, while the 4PRO are slightly smoother. The upper treble have more sparkle and crisp definition on VG4, on the other hand the 4PRO are tuned smoother with shiny top end. The detail retrieval and clarity are tad better VG4.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is wider and feel more on VG4, while the depth are fairly similar.
The imaging are better on 4PRO.




Conclusion
The VG4 is tuned really well, it is realistic and well balanced IEM presented in slightly bright but smooth manner. It has realistic timbre, especially the instrument and female vocal sound really realistic in ON-ON-OFF combination. It also offer the strong technical for its price range, the tuning switch also give you the significant change to the tuning. The VG4 will be the best for $200-250 USD price range, until I found other to replace it. Thank you for reading, HAPPY LISTENING!

BGVP offical website: http://en.bgvp-hifi.com/
BGVP Artmagic VG4 product page: http://en.bgvp-hifi.com/product/info/11
BGVP AliExpress offical store: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/5256156?spm=2114.12010617.pcShopHead_383438230.0

Introduction
Audiosense is the company Chinese company, a lot of people are familiar with the t800, which is their flagship 8BA IEM, but today I am taking the look at AQ3, this is their first hybrid model, the driver configuration is 1DD+2BA, price of it is $190USD.




Disclaimer
I purchased it from their official website myself for retail price, and the review will be based on my honest opinion through the music I listen to.


Package & Accessories
The packages is simple design, it come with the black cardboard box, with the brand name and model name at front, the box is flip to open design, after opened the box, there is the big transparent storage case, the IEM and other accessories come inside it.






Accessories list:
1 pair x Audiosense AQ3
1 pcs x 8 core MMCX detachable cable
1 pcs x waterproof storage case
1 pair x silicone ear tips (S, M, L)
1 pair x form tips (S, M, L)
1 pcs x cleaning tool



The accessories it come with is simple but useful. The case it come with is on the large side, it can easily fit in two IEM, the case is IPX5 waterproof, it seal well thanks to the pressure release design, inside of storage case there is rubber pad to give additional protection. The case is overall solid build with transparent design.







The AQ3 come with both of silicone tips and foam tips, also include the cleaning tool.





The cable is 8 strands 19 core silver plated copper cable, it has 90 degree 3.5mm plastic connector, it feature MMCX detachable design, there are the the blue and red indicator on both side of MMCX male connector to show left and right, while the y splitter and cable slider are both in metal shell, it is overall solid cable finish in silver color.




Design & Build & Comfort
The design of AQ3 are small and compacts, the shell curve are smooth and well rounded, the shell are printed by 3D printer, and fully filled in with resin. It come with smoky color, with slightly transparent design. It is using carbon fiber as materials of faceplate, with the golden front brand name on left earpiece, while the model name on right earpiece. There are the vent on top of the IEM.





The build on it is solid, the shell is well rounded on the edge, the AQ3 has resin fulled filled in in its shell, the wire inside are not really neatly organized. The driver in the IEM are perfect placed thank to plastic driver holder, and there is the tube for each of the driver, with total three sound bore. It uses metal nozzle with metal filter to make sure noting get inside the IEM, also promote the durability. The Mmcx female connector do not have sign of wear and tear after I swapped few times of cable.





Even as I mentioned it is small and compacts, but it is still at the thick side, compare to the OH500, which is already on the thick side, but thanks to the ergonomic design, it fit OK for me, the AQ3 is not that ergonomic, but doesn’t mean it cannot fit good, thanks to the slightly angle and long nozzle, it fit well for me. The isolation is slightly above the average by using the spinfit CP100.






Technical specifications
Driver: 2 custom Knowles BA drivers and 10mm dynamic driver
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 22 KHz
Impedance: 18 ohms
SPL: 102 +/- 3dB


Sound

Paring
I do not use the stock silicone tips for this review, because it doesn’t fit well for me, I use Spinfit CP100 as ear tips for review, I find out the overall clarity are better on the Spinfit, there are more treble energy as well.




Overall tonality
It is the U shape sounding, with natural, smooth and relax tonality.

Bass
The bass is on the natural side, with good amount of sub bass for most of music I listen to, the sub bass has less than average extend and decay speed. The bass give average impact, rumble and punch, the bass has average detail while the speed is quite slow, it is overall laid-back tonality bass.

Mids
The mids is feel like every notes in the music have been rounded, but it also affect the overall clarity (or someone may say it is lack detail, because it also rounded some important part of the music). The lower mids has good amount of bodies with moderate depth presented in slightly lush and smooth manner, the upper mid do not have sharpness, it presented in soft and natural manner. There are slightly less than average of airy and transparency. It is overall slightly warm, natural, and well balanced mids.

Treble
The treble is laid back, and also lack on a lot of elements, let’s go through it. The treble has average extended presented in harshness and smooth manner. The treble has average detail, while it is too laid back, the treble is lack in airiness, sparkle, brightness, energy, and also overall clarity (when I said lack, I mean this is way much more below the average).

Soundstage and imaging
It has less than average depth and width.
It lack on imaging and separation.


Comparison
NF audio NA2+ ($169USD)

Bass
There are more sub bass and slightly more mid bass on the AQ3. The bass has warmer and fuller tone in AQ3, where the NA2+ has clearer and relatively cleaner tone. There are clear sense of punchy and slam on the NA2+, while the AQ3 sound life less in comparison. The NA2+ provide better sense of control and has tighter presentation, where the AQ3 has heavier weight and sound thicker. The detail retrieval and clarity is better on NA2+

Mids
The midrange on both has fairly neutral tone, but the NA2+ has brighter tonality. The lower midrange sound fuller and warmer on the AQ3, where the NA2+ sound leaner and clearer. The upper midrange sound smooth and relatively more laid back on AQ3, where the NA2+ sound more vividly and lively. The detail retrieval and is better on NA2+.

Treble
The treble has brighter tonality with better sense of extension on the NA2+. The lower treble has more energy and sound brighter but edgier on NA2+, while the AQ3 sound smoother and laid back-ier. The upper treble has more airiness and sparkle on the NA2+, where the AQ3 is rolling off and sound bit life less. The detail retrieval and clarity is better on NA2+.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is wider and deeper on he NA2+.
The imaging is better on NA2+.


IKKO OH10($189USD)

Bass
The OH10 has more sub bas quality and quantity than AQ3, the bass on OH10 feel more weight, punch, impact and rumble compare to AQ3, the bass detail and speed are better on OH10 as well. The bass can extended further on the OH10.

Mids
The mids on OH10 are more recessed than AQ3, cause by more V shape sounding, the OH10 has less bodies and depth on lower mids compare to AQ3, but it sound more clean with good level of clarity, the upper midrange on OH10 are more forward and emphasizes, it show high level of transparency, clarity and detail, while the AQ3 present in more natural and relax tonality without any sharpness.

Treble
The treble on OH10 are more bright compare to more laid back AQ3, the OH10 did better job on treble extension. The treble has more energy and transparency on OH10, whereas the AQ3 has more relax and fatiguing free tonality. The detail and airiness are better on OH10.

Soundstage & Imaging
Soundstage and separation on OH10 are better.
Imagining is better on OH10 as well.



Akoustyx R-220 ($199USD)

Bass
The sub bass and bass are less on R-220, presented in flat and fairly neutral amber. The bass are slightly warmer on AQ3, where the R-220 are cleaner. The bass has fast speed and decay on the R-220, while the AQ3 has more punch and rumble. The R220 offer the faster impact, whereas the AQ3 are relatively slower. The bass has more clarity and detail on R-220.

Mids
The midrange are fairly neutral and owning the relatively thin timbre on R-220, while the AQ3 has more natural and fuller presentation. The lower midrange has more bodies on AQ3, while the R220 are cleaner in this section. The upper midrange are more forward on the R-220, and sound more lively, where the AQ3 has more soothing and natural tonality. The clarity, detail and transparency are better on R-220.

Treble
The treble are brighter and extended further on R-220, while the treble are more laid back on the AQ3. The R-220 has more sparkle on the top end and feel more open, while the AQ3 has more smooth upper treble in comparison. The R-220 has more airiness in the treble, while the AQ3 is slightly less energy. The clarity and detail are better on the R-220.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are more open on the R-220.
The imaging are tad better on R-220, but the layering are a lot better on R-220.




Conclusion
First point I want to mention, I do like it sometime, is good for listen while I enjoy my afternoon, it is overall really easy to enjoy and well balanced sound presented in laid back manner. But, not a lot of people like to purchase the IEM, that is lack in detail, clarity, imaging, separation and treble energy, airy and transparency, and cost $190USD, while you have a lot of good IEM to choose around this price range. I am looking forward for AQ7, which is the 1DD+7BA hybrid IEM. Thank you for reading, Happy Listening!

Audiosense official website: https://www.audiosense.cn
AQ3 product page: https://www.audiosense.cn/product-page/audiosense-aq3

Introduction
Oriveti is the company founded in 2015, the OH500 is their new flagship IEM they launched in 2019. The driver configuration is 4BA+1DD, price of it is $500USD.



Disclaimer
I purchase it from their official website myself for retail price, and the review will be based on my honest opinion through the music I listen to.


Package & Accessories
The package is well presented, it come with the big black cardboard box, with the brand name and model name on the front cover, technical specifications at the back, opening the cover, on the top their is their motto “Listen inspired”.






Accessories list:
1 pair x Oriveti OH500 In-Ear Monitor Earphone
1 pcs x 8 Core Detachable Cable with MMCX connectors
1 pcs x Leather Carrying Case
1 pcs x Cleaning tool
1 pcs x Airplane adaptor
1 pcs x 6.35mm to 3.5mm Connector
2 pairs x Silicone Ear Tips (S, M, L)
2 pairs x Foam Ear Tips (M)
2 pairs x Double Flange Ear Tips



The accessories it come with are luxury, especially the leather carry case. It looks gorgeous, the outer layer is made with leather, while the inner layer of carry case give the good protection by using the fluffy material.





The tips option it come with are a lot, from 2 types silicone tips, double flange tips to foam tips. It also come with the airline adaptor, 6.35mm to 3.5 adaptor and cleaning tool.





It come with the 8 core silver plated copper cables, it has 3.5 mm straight connector in metal shell. It features the MMCX connector with L&R label to show left and right. The Y-splitter are metal shell as well as the MMCX male connector. The cable slider are finish in plastic material. It is overall soft and flexible cable.




Design & Build & Comfort
The design of the OH500 is gorgeous, shell are made by resin, shell curve is really smooth and rounded, the shell is using the traditional way to made, not 3D printer. It come with the dark brown color, with the brand logo and name in golden front on the faceplate, it has the vent on inner layer of shell. The shells are slightly transparent, is the overall well design.





The build of OH500 is solid with good build quality, There are no any gap or sharp edges between faceplate and shell. It has the resin filled in at the nozzle of the IEM to hold the component, The BA and DD driver are perfectly placed at the place, while the wire inside are neatly organized. The holes on the nozzle are perfectly drilled and divided into three sound bore for each of two compound drivers and the dynamic driver. The Mmcx female connector do not have sign of wear and tear after I swapped few times of cable.





The comfort is the point I need to mention, the OH500 are on the big side and nozzle is bit short, but thanks for the ergonomics design and slightly angle nozzles it fit OK for me. The isolation is slightly above the average with white stock silicone tips.






Technical Specification
Drivers: 4 Knowles d Balanced Armatures + 1 8MM Dynamic Driver.
Impedance: 12 Ohm
Frequency Response: 20~20KHz
Sensitivity: 110+-3dB/mW, 1000Hz
Distortion: <1%


Sound

Paring
I do find out the tips can affect the sound a lot, there are two silicone tips, black one are more shorter and with softer core, while the white one is more longer and with harder core, the black ear tips has slightly more bass quantity compare to white ear tips with more control bass. The black ear tips have more lower mids and forwards vocal than the white ears tips. The white ear tips offer slightly more treble energy and airiness compare to black ears tips. By the way, I like to pair the OH500 with IKKO CTU01 cable cable, it add bit more clarity by reduce some warm feeling. It also help to add some treble energy and midrange fullness, the sound stage is larger compare to stock cable.




Overall tonality
It is the mildly U shape sounding, with natural, warm, musical and smooth tonality in the dark background.

Bass
The bass is has full bodies presentation with slightly warm tuned, the sub bass has moderate amount of quantity. The sub bass has average extended and above average depth. The bass is tight and well controlled, with moderate speed and rumble, represent in natural and smooth manner.

Mids
The midrange has smooth and musical presentation. It has amazing detail retrieval and clarity. The lower mids are warm and musical with moderate bodies and depth represent in musical manner. The upper mids sound melodious and smooth, with good amount of detail and airiness. The mids range are just amazing, it is musical and smooth, without losing the clarity.

Treble
The treble is soft and mildly, with good amount of detail and extended. The treble never goes too dark or lack of energy, there is moderate amount of airy, sparkle and energy in the upper treble. Which bring to overall smooth and well controlled treble.

Soundstage and imaging
It has above the average depth with average wideness.
It has slightly above the average separation between vocal and instruments.
The imaging is really well, probably the best I ever experienced for its price.



Comparisons
Final audio B1 ($700USD)

Bass
The OH500 has more sub bass quantity than B1. The OH500 bass has less quantity compare to B1, the B1 has better bass extension. The bass are more controlled and detail on OH500, the speed and decay is faster on OH500. The bass has more rumble and weight on the B1, with same level of impact.

Mids
They both represent the mids in smooth and natural manner, but the OH500 are more toward the neutral side. The OH500 has slightly forward vocal compare to B1, while the B1 has more thickness and depth on male vocal compare OH500, the OH500 has slightly forward female vocal compare to B1, the OH500 does the better jobs on clarity, both done amazing jobs on detail, but OH500 did tad better than B1, there are slightly more airy and transparent feeling on OH500.

Treble
The treble on B1 are more forward compare to OH500, the B1 are more attacked in treble, while OH500 are slightly darker and softer. The treble on OH500 are more airiness and open with better extension, the OH500 again does the better detail retrieval.

Soundstage and imaging
Soundstage on OH500 are larger.
Imaging and separation also better on OH500.


Audiofly AF180PRO MKii ($499USD)

Bass
The AF180 has less sub bass and bass quantity compare to OH500, it has close to neutral and fairly linear bass response. The sub bass has better extension and decay on OH500. The bass has more punch and impact on OH500, while the AF180 has better speed, both of them has good levels of control. The clarity are slightly better on AF180, both of the has good amount of details.

Mids
The midrange are fairly neutral on the AF180 with slightly warm tonality, while the OH500 has fuller and slightly toward U shape tonality. The lower midrange has good amount of bodies on both, but the AF180 has clearer presentation, while the OH500 has lusher presentation. The upper midrange has more emphasis on OH500, it has more forward and vividly presentation compare to more accurate presentation on AF180. The detail and clarity are both pretty well, but the transparency levels on OH500 are better, while the AF180 are more accurate.

Treble
The treble are slightly brighter on OH500 with better extension, while the AF180 are slightly darker in comparison. The treble has more emphasis on OH500, whereas the AF180 did it better in term of accuracy. Both has good levels of clarity and detail in the treble. The OH500 has more open and airy presentation, while the AF180 has more accurate tonality.

Soundstage and imaging
The imaging are slightly better on AF180 in term of positioning, the layering are better on the OH500


Westone W40 gen2 ($499USD)

Bass
The sub bass has more quantity on OH500 with better extension and decay. The bass and mid bass has pretty similar in term of quantity, the bass on W40 has better speed, while the OH500 provide more rumble and punch. Both has pretty good level of impact, but the W40 are noticeably quicker. The detail are slightly better on W40, while both of them have pretty good levels of clarity.

Mids
The midrange are both neutral with warm tonality, but the W40 has slightly fuller presentation. The lower midrange has more bodies on the W40, the male vocal sound more emotional, while the OH500 has better clarity and sound more cleaner. The upper midrange has less emphasis on W40, the W40 has soothing and laid back presentations, while the OH500 has more vividly and lively presentation. The clarity and transparency are slightly better on OH500, while both have good level of clarity.

Treble
The treble are more brighter on the OH500 with better extension, the treble on the W40 are slightly darker in comparison. Both of them has good level of clarity and detail. The W40 has more crisp at the top end, while the OH500 are relatively natural timbre in comparison.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage are lager on the OH500, but the W40 feel more opener.
The imaging are better on OH500


Dunu EST112 ($489USD)

Bass
The bass has overall fuller and lusher tonality on OH500, on the other hand the EST112 is cleaner and has less organic presentation. The sub bass both extended well, there are quantity on OH500. The OH500 provide more rumble with slower decay speed, on the other hand, the EST112 provide faster and tighter bass. The OH500 has a smoother presentation and provide fuller slam and punch harder, where the EST112 provide more neutrally done bass, and still remain good amount of punch and impact. The detail retrieval and clarity is better on EST112.

Mids
The midrange has again lusher and more organic kind of presentation on OH500, where as the EST112 is clearer and tuned more neutral and colorless. The lower midrange has more bodies on OH500 and sound warmer, while the EST112 sound cleaner and clearer, both have good amount of depth in presentation. The upper midrange has more lively and forwarded presentation on EST112, on the other hand, the OH500 is more laid back and relatively smoother. The detail retrieval and clarity are both pretty well.

Treble
The treble has better extension on EST112 with more vividly presentation, where the OH500 is more laid back. Both of them have smooth and fatiguing free presentation, but the EST112 has more energy and extra brightness in lower midrange. There are more airiness and feel opener on the EST112, the EST112 also has extra silky kind of texture that OH500 doesn’t have. The detail retrieval and clarity are slightly better on EST112.

Soundstage and imaging
The soundstage is wider on EST112, while the depth is similar.
The imaging are both pretty well, but the EST112 is slightly better.




Conclusion
The OH500 will be my top tier for under $500, but this is not for everyone, because the sound is more toward the warm neutral tuned, while a lot of people are more preferring the bright neutral or just slightly warm neutral. But even with the warm tuned, there are still amazing detail retrieval and as well as the imaging. Overall, the OH500 has has top tier tonality along with strong technicality. I think people who is looking for $500 IEM, should also consider this as the option. I will add the OH500 to best $500USD list. Thank you for reading, HAPPY LISTENING.

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