BGVP DX6: An ear opener and a breath of fresh ear (Yes, puns intended.
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Here is my review/impressions for the BGVP DX6
Disclaimers:
• I don't consider myself as an audiophile nor a professional reviewer, I just do this for leisure.
• My impressions will be short, but i will try my best to describe how an iem sounds with simpler terms so even regular consumers/casual listeners can keep up.
• This is a review/tour unit, no rewards of any kind was or will be involved. Rest assured, I will provide my insights based from what i hear.
• Your preference and mileage may and/or will always vary from mine, so take my findings with a grain of salt, but not too much that you'll be salty.
It all boils down to your preference anyway. So, trust your ears.
• As this hobby is subjective whether we admit it or not, this is my personal take and review, based on my actual auditioning. Therefore, testing/auditioning a product should always be your deciding factor.
A massive shoutout to Pickup Audio and to my friend and fellow reviewer, Edz Cuizon for touring his personal unit, you may also check his page RemedyMusic on Audio Gears if you want a more detailed review coming from a musician's perspective.
Box/Package Inclusions:
• Earbuds and MMCX modular cable (2.5/3.5/4.4 terminations).
• 5 pairs of foam tips, 1 pair of detachable earhooks, 1 cable clip.
• A very nice and spacious leather carrying case
Source/setup:
• Sony NW-A55 (MrWalkman's Walkman One FW mod: WM1Z stock tuning on normal mode and direct source on)
• Purposely did not used the foam tips included for sanitary reasons, since this is a tour unit.
• Volume level 65 which is higher compared to my normal listening level on IEMs at around 40-50, given that flathead buds do not provide you with isolations like IEMs do.
Staple tracks used for testing per my preference (tracks after were all at random/shuffle):
• Leave the door open - Silk Sonic
• Wonderful tonight - Babyface
• Broken heart of gold (acoustic) - One OK Rock
• Gravity - Jason Chen
• Provide - G-eazy ft. Chris Brown
• Talk Shows on Mute - Incubus
Impressions/comments:
• Packaging - The box is quite big for a small earbud like this, but I'm glad they've been generous enough on the accessories.
• Lows/bass - Being used to warmish and This earbud's lower frequencies are alright for me, I wouldn't say it's a total lackluster 'coz its punchiness is present when it needs to be, just not how much I've been used to with my IEMs, but the subbass could've been better if its rumble is as present as the midbass.
• Mids/vocals - DX6's mids are, for me, the star of the show. This earbud's vocals are really forward and shine above the highs and the lows and both the male and female vocals really sound good to me, a refreshing taste of a different flavor or sound signature from my usual warmish/U-shaped/balanced preference. No shoutiness/harshness encountered on tracks played.
• Highs/treble - The cymbals have a good splashing sound on 'em. I just find it quite fast decaying in comparison to IEMs. I wish it has that lingering resonance of its splashes but thank goodness, they still sounded natural to me.
• Other details (tonality, staging, etc.) - I deem this set a midcentric set due to its Soundstage is wide and more realistic as opposed to that "pseudo" wide staging experience on some of the IEMs that I've previously auditioned.
Pros:
• Durable, well-designed shell and the paint job looks like it would not be chipping off. Really loved BGVP's ambigram-like logo which does not look awkward whether you wear it over the ear or like the usual old school earbuds.
• Mids are forward and has a substantial weight and clarity.
• No harshness/sibilance encountered.
• Overall, very nicely tuned set. A very refreshing, ear opening experience, making me appreciate the wide staging.
• An affordable flagship level earbud, versatile on both the aesthetics and the sound performance.
Cons (not really cons, but nitpicks):
• The bass could've been tweaked to have more presence, especially the subbass.
Comparisons:
Vs. NICEHCK EB2S - DX6 is definitely a midcentric bud as opposed EB2S juggles on being a midcentric or warmish balanced set due to its bass presence. Also, I find DX6 easier to drive eventhough they are of the same impedance at 32ohms.
Conclusions:
• Overall, this pair of earbud hits the right spot on being a very enjoyable set from an IEM lover's point of view, which easily makes it highly recommended to people who prefer flathead buds over IEMs and IEM junkies who are looking for some refreshing listening experience.
• Fit is good and does not easilyy fall off even when I shake my head.
• Synergizes very well on my source/setup, and a great affordable all-rounder set.