CVJ TXS

Pros

• Very affordable
• Comes with a decent set of ear tips
• Lightweight, comfortable fit
• Fun tonality
• Fun bass with decent qualities
• Very engaging and forward female vocals
• Treble is bright and sparkly
• Decently smooth treble with only mild peaks
• Tuning switches (TXS)

Cons

• No included pouch or case
• Cheap, plasticky build
• Somewhat recessed midrange
• Female vocals can be harsh and veil
• Thin note weight and density at lower midrange
• Subpar technicalities
• Tuning switches doesn't change much (TXS)

Disclaimer

• Huge thanks to CVJ for providing the opportunity for me to review the CVJ KE-S and CVJ TXS. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way.
• Both of the IEMs sound quite similar. Therefore, I decided to write about both in the same article, as I think it is a little redundant to release 2 very similar articles.

Price(MSRP)

• CVJ KE-S: $10
• CVJ TXS: $12

Source(s)

• Jcally JM6 Pro
• Truthear Shio

Ear tips

• Dunu S&S

Packaging

• CVJ KE-S
  • Comes with a barebone set of accessories
    • IEM.
      • Attached to 1 pair of silicone ear tips (M sized)
    • Decent selection of ear tips.
      • 2 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, L)
        • The stock ear tips are actually quite comfortable for me, they are soft and sounds pretty decent.
    • 4N OFC cable woven with Kevlar fiber
      • Feels cheap but it is soft and doesn't tangle often.
      • Ear hooks are soft as well.

• CVJ TXS
  • Comes with a barebone set of accessories
    • IEM.
      • Attached to 1 pair of silicone ear tips (M sized)
    • Decent selection of ear tips.
      • 2 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, L)
        • The stock ear tips are actually quite comfortable for me, they are soft and sounds pretty decent.
    • High purity OFC cable
      • Decent at first look, but they feel surprisingly cheap. I did not like the feel of them.
      • Ear hooks are stiffer than the ones in KE-S
    • Switch control tool

Build Quality

• Plasticky, lightweight shell. Feels and looks very cheap.

Fit

• KE-S
  • Nozzle width and length is quite average.
  • Fit is quite comfortable for me, very lightweight so I don't feel much on my ears.
  • Ear hooks shape is a bit weird and long but it is soft so it doesn't actually bother me too much.

• TXS
  • Nozzle width and length is quite average.
  • Fit is decent, lightweight but isn't super comfortable like the KE-S.
  • Ear hooks shape is a bit weird and long, but in this case, the ear hooks are stiffer than the one in KE-S, therefore irritating me a bit more.

Tonality

• V shaped.
• For the TXS, I don't hear a very apparent difference for the tuning switch settings. Therefore, I go with the default setting for both being down.

Bass

• Quite balanced between the sub bass and mid bass, but mid bass is slightly more prominent here.
• Fun and impactful. Have good slam, rumble and decent depth.
• Bass texture and definition are average as expected, plus the speed and decay is a little on the slower side, which makes it a little harder to keep up with very busy tracks.
• Not the most well controlled bass too, bleeds a little into the midrange.
• Surprisingly, for KE-S, it has decent sub bass extension for the extra rumble.
• The TXS is lacking a little bit of that extra rumble.
• Quantity of bass is quite huge, may even be sufficient for some bass heads!

Midrange

• Midrange is somewhat recessed, making it quite scooped after the initial bleed.
• Male vocals and instruments in the lower midrange are pushed back, sounding a bit too distant to my liking.
• Higher female vocals and instruments in the upper midrange on the other hand, are very forward and energetic, but it is a little too aggressive for me, making them sounding too veil and shouty.
• The TXS isn't as bad as the KE-S in this aspect but still suffers from similar issue.
• Timbre is not the most natural as there is some bass bleed and veil-ness but is decently acceptable for a V shaped signature at this price range.
• Note weight and density are decent everywhere else other than the lower midrange which is kind of thin.

Treble

• Treble is on the brighter side.
• Not the smoothest treble as it comes with some sibilance but far from the worst I've heard.
• Treble extension is ... subpar. Basically no sense of airiness. However, the KE-S is a touch better in terms of treble extension if I had to pick one.
• Details in treble are subpar, cymbals sound blunted and smeared but this is to be expected from something in this price range.

Technicalities

Resolution

• Resolution and detail retrieval are average. However, I think this is fairly acceptable considering that this only costs $10 - $12.

Soundstage

• Soundstage is somewhat cramped, doesn't sound wide or deep in any way.

Imaging

• Imaging is also subpar, sound can be distinguished for left and right but struggles in other directions.

Separation

• Separation and layering is average.
• Suffers a bit during busy tracks but generally does alright for not-so-busy tracks

Comparison

CVJ KE-S & CVJ TXS

• Accessories: While the TXS stock cable may seem a bit more premium at first sight, KE-S has a softer cable with softer ear hooks, and the KE-S fits better on my ears. The TXS on the other hand has tuning switching but those are more of a gimmick.
• Bass: KE-S has better sub bass extension, which gives a little bit more rumble. Other than that, there isn't much noticeable difference between them.
• Midrange: Both are also quite similar in this aspect, while still being a little aggressive, the upper midrange on the TXS is slightly less veil and shouty.
• Treble: While both are bright and sparkly, having a similar smoothness as well, the KE-S has a slightly better upper treble extension.
• Technicalities: Both are very similar in this aspect.
• Overall, I would personally KE-S due to its better fit, cable and sonic presentation. However, the difference between them are not day and night.

Conclusion

• Despite all cons, these only cost around $10, therefore I think most of the cons are forgivable because of the price.
• As a conclusion, I think both are actually quite good for the price. They are fun sounding IEMs with some spiciness to it but lacks quite a bit in terms of technicalities.
• Personally, I would go for the KE-S as it is cheaper, has a softer cable with softer ear hooks, and a better fit for my ears.
• However, if you're looking for a more relaxed or neutral signature with good technicalities, I suggest looking for something else.

Thanks for reading!

Greetings fellow audio enthusiasts,

last year's fashion tuning key, we've seen this feature go down to the $50 band before. this feature went down to the $25 band with kz d-fi, so cvj exaggerated the event and added this feature to a $12 iems. i am with this model today, here is the cvj txs with tuning key




who is cvj?
The company, which has been successful especially with the csn model, but has recently shown a distant look from the old days. they are currently launching new products, thank you for sending me this review item for free.


what's in the box?

It comes with a tiny box. I would like budget segment iems to come like this.

- adjustment switch that looks like a sim pin
- iems
- silicone tips
- warranty card
- quality control pass card
- user guide










build quality;

The material quality of the earphones, which are made of plastic, is good, especially for the price. I was very curious especially where the adjustment keys are, the build quality there is fine too. The cable represents the budget segment of the iems, it's normal.










sound quality;

The sound quality of the iems is really well tuned for the average user, I've tried many in the budget segment. The tuning is successful, and the budget segment stands out when it comes to technique.


low frequencies;

The best part of the iems is the bass is good. sharpness they are really good, although sometimes there is a medium bass bleed, it should be noted that it is 12$.

medium frequencies;

Some instruments have good detail in recessed, not overly complicated songs. When the pieces start to mix, the budget segment reveals itself again. there is also a lack of naturalness in the mid frequencies, making it feel slightly metallic. female vocals are also a bit in the background.


trebles;

not tiring, that is, not bright. As with the mid frequencies, they play normally if the track isn't too messy. they are still without details, the budget feature comes into play here as well.



resolution;

For uncomplicated songs, mid-range detail is good for its price, but overall it's as detailed as a $12 iems.

experience with tuning keys;

I could only feel the bass difference and a small treble difference between the upper and lower tuning. maybe even a placebo because if someone had given me this iems by changing the position of the switches, I probably wouldn't have noticed the setting on the switches. they don't work well enough.



I tried changing the setting with another object, I think I did some damage




sound stage;

it has a slightly narrow soundstage, so you feel like it's playing close to you.


comfort;

Absolutely fine, better than most. I have a lot of iems and they are one of the most comfortable. Although the silicone tip on it is a little hard, the overall structure of the earphone is very comfortable because it is light. Although not as tangzu waner, it has a comfort close to it.


last word;

A nice try for $12, a iems that appeals to the general audience with its general sound character. comfort is also good, I can recommend it to people who have just entered the earphone hobby. You can order from here.

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CVJ TXS - TUNING SWITCHES FOR LESS​

CVJ gave me the opportunity to review their latest and probably the cheapest in-ear monitor with tuning switches. The CVJ TXS is a sub-$20 in-ear-monitor known for its gimmick tuning switches at an affordable price.

DISCLAIMER:​

• I have no affiliation with CVJ and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. CVJ provided this unit to me in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
• As a non-professional reviewer, I aim to use simple terms that can be understood by both beginners and experts in the hobby.
• Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in this review are subjective and based on my personal experience with the unit. I encourage you to try the product yourself to form your own opinion.

PACKAGING:​

The packaging is very straight-forward. You have the in-ear-monitors, a cable, three pairs of silicone ear tips, and some paperwork that you probably won't be using.

SOUND​

The TXS has a U-shaped sound signature but the tuning switches was supposedly be used in different kind of scenarios. They have three modes : Cellphone mode, gaming mode, and Hi-Fi mode.

Here is a guide regarding their tuning switches:



Sources used:

• HIBY FC6
• LG G8
• HIBYR2 MkII
• Nintendo Switch (for Gaming mode, duh)

Game Mode (DU): This mode offers an immersive and crisp sound experience that works exceptionally well with the Nintendo Switch. While the other modes may result in less immersive sound on the Switch, the Game Mode truly enhances my gaming experience with it.

Cellphone Mode (UD or UU): This mode delivers an aggressive V-shaped sound signature, with a particular emphasis on powerful and dynamic bass. It is well-suited for those seeking a more intense and impactful audio experience, especially when using the IEM with a smartphone.

HiFi Mode (DD): The HiFi Mode takes a leaner, warmer, and balanced approach to the sound signature compared to the Cellphone Mode. It offers a more refined and accurate sound representation, making it an ideal choice for those who prioritize high-fidelity audio.

Best switch for overall sound: The HiFi Mode stands out as the optimal choice for achieving the best overall sound quality, thanks to its balanced and accurate presentation.

Best switch for gaming: Unsurprisingly, the Game Mode (DU) is the top recommendation for gaming, as it provides an immersive and crisp sound experience, specifically tailored to enhance gaming sessions.

Best for casual and fun listening: The Cellphone Mode (UD or UU) shines in casual and entertaining listening scenarios. Its aggressive V-shaped sound signature, with a powerful and dynamic bass response, creates an engaging and enjoyable listening experience.

Bass
The KE-S offers a modest level of impact and texture on the bass. It is slightly elevated and does not sound overpowering. Bass heads might not find the TXS appealing but it still offers good impactful bass.

Mids
The mids of the KE-S demonstrate a recessed quality. Despite this characteristic, the vocals remain well-balanced and retain a presence that avoids sounding excessively recessed. The upper-mids might sound a bit harsh to some tracks but it is free of sibilance.

Treble
The treble of the KE-S can be described as smooth and inoffensive. It exhibits an extended range, although it may lack some of the airiness found in other models. There is a modest level of energy and presence in the treble response. No hints of sibilance or peak are observed in this budget pair.

Technicalities
Soundstage: The soundstage of this IEM falls within the average range commonly found in budget models. It lacks the expansive and immersive quality found in higher-end options, resulting in a somewhat two-dimensional presentation. Even by tweaking the switch to Hi-Fi mode, it still retains the same stage compared to the other modes.

Imaging: Similarly, the imaging performance of this IEM is also average. It may struggle to provide precise separation and placement on busier tracks. However, considering its price point, it still manages to offer a decent imaging performance.

TEST TRACKS​

CONCLUSION​

Pros:

• Smooth U-shaped sound signature.
• Very affordable.
• Safe and inoffensive sound.

Cons:

• Switches don't have any stellar differences, but it varies on the source. I used multiple sources to spot the differences.
• Bass may be lacking to some.
• Average technicalities.

If you want the cheapest IEM with tuning switches, the CVJ TXS would be a good option to consider.

Disclaimer!



This unit was sent by @CVJLove. However, they didn’t paid me for any written reviews. I will try my best to review this unit without any bias. Please bear with me that I’m not a professional sound engineer or musician, but I’m just a self-learnt guitarist & vocalist, who do composed my own original music and also self-learnt some mixing & mastering techniques. I am a neutral-head, analytical-head and also liking balanced sounding tunings. And also, I’m using an audio interface named Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen (a kind of DAC/Amp???) pairing for the whole listening impressions. Please take my reviews as grain of salts.



Pros:



- Balanced sounding

- Mild U-shape tuning

- Well-cooked bass

- Very nearing Harman-neutral target with hints of mid-bass warmth

- Pleasant sounding electric guitars with enough bites

- Metal nozzle and mesh filter

- Tunable switches

- Better fit due to fins shell design (subjective)



Cons:



- Can’t seal ears well with stock eartips

- Switches did not alter sound signature obviously

- Potentially harsh sounding highs for some (??)

- Bass might be too lean for some (??)



Sound Quality:



CVJ TXS will be having a kind of mild U-shape tuning signature. To be honest, I could hardly tell the differences between all three modes (Phone Mode, Game Mode, HiFi Mode). I do perceived that both Phone Mode and HiFi Mode are somewhat similar, but with Game Mode, I could tell that it is slightly different from both Phone and HiFi Mode, where the highs in Game Mode is slightly boosted, somewhat having better details compare to the other modes. Since it is really a budget price tag IEM, the tunable switches still really need to improve and undergo some R&D to make it workable, but then, luckily, the tuning here is surprisingly quite pleasant sounding.



Bass:



Bass shelf here is adequately boosted, not too much, not too less in quantity, I would say it is well-cooked kind of bass. Bass quality here too, it is decent. Therefore, bass head might find themselves needing more bass punch from CVJ TXS. The bass here is slightly lean sounding, and slightly boosted compare to flat-neutral kind. Bass guitar and kickdrum here might be shy sounding, hiding behind the mix. Therefore, it might not be ideal to use it for bass monitoring. The bass note weight here is indeed quite lean sounding.



Mids:



As an analytical head myself, I’m quite liking this kind of mids. Mids here are neither recessed nor too forward sounding. However it might potentially harsh sounding for some. Despite being slightly harsh sounding in upper mids, it is still well controlled and sibilance free. The mids here is quite sweet sounding, with adequate sparks and airiness. Instrumental mids such as electric guitars are very pleasant sounding, it will be a good kind of IEM for electric guitar monitoring. The space reverberation is quite well presented, even some micro-details could be heard, thanks to the well-cooked clean bass that didn’t interfer the mids too much. Strings are quite natural sounding, with adequate upper harmonics to boost up some overall biteness of the instrument.



Highs:



Highs here is quite extended. It could be bright sounding. Percussion highs here are quite clean and having good transient speed. Cymbals, hi-hats, rides, etc. are neither hiding behind nor to upfront within the mix. It is quite well refined, smoothed, but not dull sounding. It is not like those cheap DD with splashy highs, but it is quite well behaved. Reverberation are quite airy sounding. Vocalist breathing could be heard easily, even some lips microdetails could be heard too.



Tonality:



Quite natural sounding, with a hints of brightness. It could be in between cold and warmth kind of sound presentation, but with slightly towards cold sounding, which is kind of good for analytical listening.



Technicalities:



Decent soundstage, decent instrument separation abilities, decent layerings. No congestion. Good micro-details retrieval. Good transient speed.



Conclusion:



As a tunable IEM, I think CVJ should really reiterate it as to do more R&D to make every single switches to be workable. As an IEM itself, I think CVJ TXS is a well tuned IEM, especially it is for those that liking balance sounding signature, or maybe it could be good for some analytical listening too. The overall IEM design is quite good, material used, it is not that kind of cost saving approach, eventhough it is a budget IEM. CVJ did really took a good effort on designing a quality product, as the overall package still included metal nozzle and filter mesh, as well as braided detachable cable, and don’t forget about the tunable switches, which really needing some technical effort to solder it precisely without affecting the overall electronics. Anyways, it is a well-tuned IEM, but still need to improve from the tunable switches.[/JUSTIFY]

DISCLAIMER

I would like to thank CVJ for providing this review unit.

The CVJ TXS can be purchased here CVJ TXS (No affiliate links)

NOTES:

The CVJ TXS is one of a few recent releases from CVJ, a company who had seemed to have fallen of for a while. We are talking about what is obviously a budget release coming in at just under $12usd. Even at the low asking price tuning switches are, included with three tuning modes available referred to as Hi-fi, cellphone and game modes. I used Hi-Fi mode for the majority of my listening as I found this to offer the most balanced tonality, with the other two modes offering an even more aggressive v-shape and the resultant recessed mids.

The tuning of the TXS is v-shaped with accented lower bass and treble. The TXS sports a single 10mm dynamic driver in an interesting plastic resin housing of which different colours are available.

Generally, when talking about an iem in this price range, expectations are usually tempered. The TXS though had a few Suprises up its sleeve.

Read on the find out the details.




SPECS:

Impedance: 22Ω

Earphone sensitivity: 115dB

Frequency range: 20-20000Hz

Plug Type: 3.5mm

Cable Length: 1.2m

Color: Black/White/Blue/Green

Whether with cable: Yes (OFC Cable)

Earphone interface: 2Pin

Whether with mic: Optional

Whether can replacement cable: Yes

Driver unit: 10mm dual magnetic dynamic coil



EQUIPMENT:

EIDA 9038SG3 (Stock Filter)

Xduoo MT-602

Shanling UA2

Tempotek Sonata E44

Ifi Hip-Dac

Topping a50s Amplifier

SMSL Sanskrit 10th MkII DAC

Tips: BGVP W07, Final Audio E

Cable: Stock & NiceHck HPC 4.4mm Balanced Cable


BUILD, FIT & QUALITY:

The build quality of the CVJ TXS is ok but nothing special. The shells are light in weight with an easily seen and felt seam. The gold coloured nozzles add a touch of class and the inlay is a nice addition. The looks overall will really be up to the preferences of the individual. I have the blue set and found that it did look nice but did not convince me that this was anything but a cheaper set.

The included accessories are basic with a set of tips and cable that lets’ just say is commensurate with the asking price.

The real test is how the CVJ TXS sounds. Let’s get to that right away.





SOUND:

BASS

Bass goes reasonably deep, being a little softer in Hi-Fi mode than the other two available tuning modes yet not lacking. Still, it is fairly balanced and rumble is present but with some softness in impact.

Bass is also controlled quite well in the Hi-Fi mode with some sacrifices made in the other two modes where the low end becomes more prominent. It does not feel sloppy and actually has a pleasing presentation.

Detail and texture retrieval in the bass is average. The bass line in “Circumstance” by Wayman Tisdale not having that distinct clean edge. Yet, I have to keep reminding myself that this is a $12 iem and then I realize that it’s actually doing not too badly at all.



MIDRANGE

The midrange of the CVJ TXS varies depending on the tuning options. In Hi-Fi mode vocals are more forward which I preferred. The other two modes push the midrange even further back. The midrange is surprisingly clean with an upper-mid emphasis adding some brightness to vocals.

Note weight is adequate with timber being fairly natural except for the previously mentioned added upper midrange boost. The TXS is not an iem you expect to offer copious amounts of microdetails and that holds true. There are macrodetails present with ok technicalities, in particular with price being considered.

Transients are reasonably relayed, but with a noticeable softness of impact of the leading edge though with a better showing on the trailing edge.

Harshness was kept to a minimum with only rare sibilance noted. What was heard more often than not was a surprisingly smooth delivery that at time made me forget that this was a $12 set. The TXS is not a miracle worker, but pleasing nonetheless despite its faults.

Layering and separation are adequate yet can suffer on more complex tracks. Other than that, the TXS tends not to sound congested or claustrophobic.



TREBLE:

Treble is somewhat elevated and moderately extended with adequate air and modest sparkle. Detail retrieval is actually good with only a slight peakiness noted occasionally. Cymbal strikes can at times sound splashy but generally the treble is smooth, in Hi-Fi mode, and not harsh.



IMAGING & SOUNDSTAGE:

The CVJ TXS throws up a moderately sized soundstage with good width and height if lacking depth. Instruments have a stable placement within the confines of this soundstage but this can suffer in complex tracks.



CONCLUSION:

The CVJ TXS is a budget iem that is well executed. It was a bold move to also add tuning switches to a sub $12 set, but here it is.

It features three separate tuning modes, and in my opinion offers decent sound in particular when taking into account the asking price. For someone getting into earphones on a restricted budget the CVJ TXS is an easy set to recommend.

DISCLAIMER:


This unit has been provided to me by the brand CVJ. The whole views are based on my observations with this product hence it might differ from person to person. No sort of financial assistance has been provided to me for this review.




SOUND:


The TXS is equipped with a switchable tuning with micro switches for enabling the users to enjoy the earphones in all the three modes namely HiFi, Game and Phone. The earphone consists of a 10mm Dual Magnetic Dynamic Driver with a sensitivity of around 115db and Impedance around 22 ohms which makes this earphone quite easily driveable with all the sources.


The switches do provide the differences quite noticeable in between all the three modes and in the following section will discuss the sound in detail.




PHONE AND GAME MODE:

• The differences between both the modes are very negligible and subtle hence the impressions are more or less same for both the modes.
• Sound Signature: V shaped profile with accentuated bass and treble section.
• The bass here has more quantity and adequate quality with adequate slam. The sub bass presence is subtle making the rumbles sound softer.
• The mid bass section sounds adequately fuller yet providing a nice cleaner presentation. In complex tracks though they struggle for the separation.
• The Mid section is recessed with intimate vocals and a pushed back instrumental section.
• The vocals sounds fantastic with organic tone and timbre
• The instruments however are pushed back making them sound more duller thus the piano notes and the snare drum hits doesnt sound sharper.
• The treble section extended well but with slight harshness in the upper mid section causing sibilance occasionally.
• Cymbal crashes attack and decay seems to be good with organic timbre.
• Detail retrieval and technical aspects are on the average side with nothing big to complain considering the price.

HIFI MODE:

• Sound Signature: Warm Neutral profile with smoother treble section and controlled bass section.
• The bass here in the HiFi mode is more on the softer side with less impact and attack.
• The people who likes neutral bass response will definitely like this low end with softer attack and blunt notes edges.
• The bass feels controlled than the bass that felt in the other two modes which sounded more meatier than in the HiFi mode.
• The mid section feels lighter and cleaner making the vocals come upfront while still the instruments are pushed back.
• The tone and timbre felt natural with a hint of brightness for added clarity.
• The treble section feels pretty relaxed and smoother compared to the other two modes.
• The brightness is adequate but the brilliance factor is not felt in this mode.
• The detail retrieval is good but needs a bit more extension and brilliance factor to make them shine.

TECHNICALITIES:


STAGING AND IMAGING: The staging has adequate width and height for the instruments to play around thus paving the way for imaging and layering to be spot on. But during some complex tracks playback the technical aspects struggle to deliver a well separated sound. The depth sensation is not felt since the low end’s impact is not that big in this earphone.


Detail retrieval is on the average side with decent technical aspects.





VERDICT:


TXS, the latest offering from the house of CVJ is a well executed package from the brand. Previously their products were mediocre with lots of miss hits in delivering the pleasing and consumer oriented sound but after several launches the TXS proves to be a worthy competitor from the brand to enter the ultra budget segment with a strong stand.


The first ultra budget IEM priced around 10-12 USD comes with the tuning switches is one hell of a move from the brand. They provide three different modes namely the HiFi, Game and Phone. Even though the differences between the modes are quite subtle, the implementation does provide a slight sonic change.


In HiFi mode the iem acts as Warm Neutral while in the game and phone mode the IEM acts as a V shaped profile. The differences in the graphs are too subtle to notice but in reality they do show the shift in the sound. The low end overall in this earphone is great in quantity but leans towards the softer attack. The mid section is nicely tuned with engaging and natural vocals making this a good earphone for listening to podcasts meanwhile the instruments are pushed back. The treble section feels controlled with less sibilance and great presence. Though the technical aspects are on the average side, for the price there's nothing big to complain about. A little more dynamism would have brought even more life to this product.


Overall the TXS is a value for money proposition since you are getting an earphone with tuning switches with good overall sound that leans towards a warm and neutral profile. This SPLIT PERSONALITY of this earphone makes this a unique competitor in this segment.

General/Build/Comfort/Packaging
CVJ has put out several good releases back then and went silent for a little while, it was about a month ago or so when I reviewed the CVJ Mei, a hybrid configuration with tuning switches as well. I have the TXS with me today, a super budget single DD iem with tuning switches as well. Build quality is good and the iem doesn’t feel hefty, fit wise it is good as well, and doesn't feel any discomfort throughout the listening session.
Packaging is very similar to KZ’s, the box which contains the IEM, eartips,cable and a sim eject pin for the switches. Nothing to complain considering it cost only 10$



Gears used for this review

• Earmen Angel Dac/Amp
• Sony WM1A
• CVJ TXS Stock Cable and Eartips

Foreword
My review is solely based on what I hear via my equipment and I never consider my reviews to be objective in any way rather a subjective approach. Do take into consideration that everyone’s ear anatomy is not the same, so the psychoacoustics perception might be different as well, but i believe it will not stray too far

Sound Impression (UU Switch)
TXS is leaning towards a V shaped profile to my ears. Mids are slightly recessed which is to be expected for such a sound profile. Timbre sounds natural to my ears, there’s a very faint metallic timbre on certain instruments, that is if you pay really a lot of attention to listen to it, other than that, it is generally alright. The rest of the switch configuration doesn’t sound much different to me, the differences are too minute hence i’m just leaving both the switch on up position

Bass

• The quantity of bass that its putting out may be basshead worthy, however, it is lacking quality in terms of control and texture
• Mid bass does bleed into the mids and it made certain track sounds muddy
• Sub bass does a great job of providing the rumble when its called for

Mids

• Plague by the bass bleed, it is not the cleanest sounding mids but then again, one have to remember that this cost only 10$ and some corners had to be cut in order to get there
• Vocal sounds good surprisingly, both male and female vocal doesn’t sound nasally nor overly recessed
• Upper mids are not shouty to my ears, but a certain JPOP track is borderline shouty to me

Treble

• The treble can be a little hot sometimes depending on the track, ear tip rolling may alleviate the issue, Final audio Type E’s eartip is one of them
• Energetic treble here, but when you pump the volume up, hint of sibilance is there

Soundstage/imaging

• Soundstage is not the strong point of TXS, it doesn’t sound that wide, lacking depth and height
• Imaging is just average, it takes a huge hit when you are playing complex track, other than that, it is really okay for the price

Driveability

• TXS is easy to drive and doesn't need much power to sound good
• It does scale with source in terms of dynamics and bass control and soundstage, pairing it with the FC6 seems to make the TXS sound a bit more wide that gives the perception of big soundstage

Final Thoughts
It may seem like I don't have many good things to say about the TXS, in fact, one has to keep in mind that the TXS costs only 10$ and if we factor in the price and the performance, it is actually very good for the price. If you are on a tight budget and looking to try out an IEM with switches, the TXS will do the job, if you keep your expectations in check. Till next time!

CVJ TXS is sent over by CVJ for this review. I thank them for the opportunity as always.

Head over to their official Aliexpress store if you are interested in getting a pair

CVJ TXS - Non affiliated

DISCLAIMER

I would like to thank CVJ for providing this review unit.
The CVJ TXS can be gotten here: https://aliexpress.com/item/1005005475327534.html (no affiliate links).




SPECIFICATIONS

• Driver configuration: 10 mm dual magnetic dynamic coil DD (synthetic fibre black gold compound)
• Impedance: 22 Ohms
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 115 dB
• Cable: 2-pin, 0.75 mm, 5N 4-stranded OFC Cable
• Tested at $11.50 USD

ACCESSORIES

Other than the IEM, these are included:

- 3 pairs of silicone eartips (S, M, L)
- Cable
- Card pin




There's no pouch or foam tips included, but for something retailing close to 10 bucks, the accessories provided are more than expected. The TXS even comes with a detachable cable; we see more expensive gear at this day and age still designed with non-detachable cables!





The stock cable is a 5N 4-stranded oxygen-free copper cable, supposedly with gold-plated 2-pin connectors. The cable is very thin with some microphonics, and it doesn't have a chin cinch. I've seen better stock cables for sure, but one can't complain too much for the $10 entrance fee. You can select between a mic or non-mic version when placing an order.




The stock tips are quite serviceable in terms of sonics and fit, and are the usual silicone tips that come with TRN IEMs. There's an added card pin to flick the switches on this "tunable" IEM - we will discuss the tunings in further detail below.

The rest of this review was done with the stock cable and stock tips. No aftermarket accessories were used, so as not to add any confounders to the sound.


BUILD/COMFORT

The TXS is fashioned from polycarbonate resin, which is quite unexpected for a low cost IEM. One can select amongst a white, blue, green or black shelled TXS during ordering.

Comfort and ergonomics are excellent. There's a concha protrusion to give added grip during usage, with no awkward edges to poke the ears.




Isolation is below average. as the TXS is heavily vented. I encountered slight driver flex, but this is partially dependent on ear anatomy and type of eartips used.


INTERNALS/TUNING SWITCHES

The CVJ TXS uses a 10 mm dual magnetic dynamic coil DD (synthetic fibre black gold compound).

The TXS's main selling point is the 2 tuning switches on each earpiece, purportedly giving 4 tuning configurations. The switches are manipulated with ease with the provided card pin.




Sadly, on doing multiple average measurements on both earpieces, the switches are downright gimmicks:

Graph of the CVJ TXS with various switch settings via IEC711 coupler. 8 kHz area is a coupler artefact peak.

3 of the tuning switches give exactly identical graphs (and they sound the same too on actual listening); the 4th tuning option (switch 1 down, switch 2 up) is just about 1 dB brighter in the treble region, and this is extremely subtle at best. Well, one can't expect miracles from $10 gear with regards to well-implemented switches!


DRIVABILITY

I tested the TXS with the following sources:
- Apple dongle
- Colorfly CDA M1 DAC/AMP dongle
- Creative Sound Blaster X5
- E1DA DAC/AMP dongle
- Hiby R3 Pro Saber 2022 DAP
- Khadas Tone Board -> Schiit Asgard 3 amp
- Khadas Tone Board -> Topping L30 amp
- Questyle M15 DAC/AMP dongle
- Shanling M0 Pro DAP
- Sony Walkman NW A-55 DAP (Walkman One WM1Z Plus v2 Mod)
- Sony Walkman NW A-55 DAP (Walkman One Neutral Mod)
- Sony Walkman NW WM1A DAP (Walkman One WM1Z Plus v2 Mod)
- Smartphone

The TXS is driven with ease, and any weak potato source should be able to power the TXS.


SOUND & TECHNICALITIES

The TXS sports a balanced V-shaped profile, as per the graphs above. This is quite a consumer friendly tonality.

Timbral accuracy is decent, but there's a whiff of metallic timbre with acoustic instruments. Thankfully, vocals are natural enough, and do not sound nasal.

The TXS is weak when it comes to technicalities, which isn't unexpected for a $10 kit. Soundstage is compressed and "in-your-head". Imaging, layering and instrument separation is fuzzy, and the small soundstage doesn't help matters when complex tracks come out to play, causing music to blend into a nebulous blob. Resolution in the treble is grainy, with loss of micro-detailing.

The TXS has copious bass that is north of neutral. Indeed, it is probably just a level shy of true bassheadedness. Alas, the bass quality is lacking - the mid-bass bleeds tremendously into the other frequencies, and the untextured bass makes basslines sound one-noted. Bass transients are slow, and the TXS' bass cannot keep up with fast or complex bass movements.

The lower midrange is recessed as per the V-shaped signature, but is quite veiled and muddy due to the huge mid-bass bleed encroaching into this area. Coupled with the sub-par technical chops, it is quite hard to pinpoint instruments or vocals in the mids. With a 10 dB pinna gain, the upper mids are forward and at the border of shoutiness, especially at louder volumes (Fletcher Munson curve).

The lower treble continues on from the boosted upper mids, with a slight sprinkle of sibilance. The TXS is not an airy or sparkly set, with just moderate upper treble extension.


COMPARISONS

Comparisons were made with other ultra-budget single DDs below $20 USD. Planars, hybrids and pure BA types were left out of the equation as the different transducers have their pros and cons.




Sony MH755

The venerable MH755 is a Harman tuned IEM with excellent tonality. For an older model, the MH755 actually beats the TXS in technicalities (imaging, soundstage, micro-details and transients). The MH755 also has a more natural timbre, with more air and sparkle in the treble, and a tighter and cleaner bass.

Unfortunately, there are some areas that may be deal breakers for the MH755. Firstly, it has a very short, microphonic and non-detachable cable, which necessitates folks to source for a cable extender or even do MMCX mods. Secondly, it is hard to find a genuine MH755 out in the wild nowadays, as production has stopped, and multitudes of fakes abound.


Simgot EW100P

The EW100P is a warm U-shaped pair, which has less extension at both ends (ie less bass and treble). The EW100P is more bass lite, though the bass is of superior quality and tightness, in addition to the EW100P being less harsh in the highs.

Timbre is more oragnic on the EW100P. On A/B comparisons for technicalities, the EW100P is ahead, with better clarity, micro-detailing, imaging and instrument separation.


Tangzu Wan'er

The Wan'er is a warm neutral set with a mid-bass boost. The Wan'er has less bass quantity and a darker treble/upper midrange.

The Wan'er has a more natural timbre, in addition to slightly better technicalities.


CONCLUSIONS

2023 seems to be the year of the tuning switch craze, with CHIFI manufacturers trying to ride on this hypetrain. This exact tuning switch sales point is unfortunately a marketing ploy when it comes to the TXS, with no differences noted in 3 out of 4 configurations on objective measurements; the last switch profile merely provides a subtle 1 dB difference in the upper frequencies.




If something is too good to be true - a "tunable" IEM at 10 dollars - then indeed it is, and the switches seem to be crowbarred on the TXS. Tuning switch switcheroos aside, this IEM is actually quite decent for 10 bucks, with good price-to-performance ratio on offer. The build, comfort and accessories (including a detachable cable at this price) is nothing to sniff at, and the TXS's balanced V-shaped tonality is consumer friendly.

The TXS is feeble when it comes to technical prowess (something not unexpected for its ultra budget retail price), with the huge mid-bass bleeding and obscuring other areas; this bestows a veiled and opaque soundscape on top of a compressed soundstage. Tonally, there are flaws too, with some shoutiness and sibilance.

I may be quite hard on the TXS, considering it costs a scant 10 bucks, but if CVJ can implement a legitimate $10 "tunable" IEM in the future, with more refined technicalities and tonal balance, I think they would surely be on to a market disrupter. As it is, the TXS is probably an IEM for beginners who are new to this hobby, and recalcitrant CHIFI collectors who own higher end gear best keep your powder dry for a more substantial upgrade.

Oi! Audio enthusiast mates, What I have here is another product review from CVJ, and this is their latest ultra-budget budget IEM, CVJ TXS. If you are a frequent visitor of my blog page or reading some of my reviews on Head-Fi, you are already aware of my product review articles of CVJ products and it is quite plentiful.



What makes CVJ TXS quite unusual compared to its most competitors in the same price bracket was its tuning toggle switches which give a different flavour on its sound profile. Tuning switches on ultra-budget to entry-level IEMs will be a trend this year and some audio companies are slowly adapting it to give even more options to budget conscious audiophiles.



CVJ TXS has a single 10mm, dual chambered dynamic driver with a possibility of PET material on its diaphragm. It was housed in an opaque, solid polycarbonate plastic shell chassis with a peculiar form factor. It has this stylised triangular epaulette-like design on its face plate. There are two toggle switches at the upper part of the shell and also two vent holes on its cavity base part of its shell to let escape some excess air pressure generated from its dynamic driver. Like most ultra-budget IEMs, it has a QDC-type 2-pin connector as its interlocking mechanism with its detachable cable.



The wearability of CVJ TXS is quite good on how it rests well in my lug holes with excellent sealing due to its stabilising fin on its cavity base. It was able to isolate well from external noises from the outside surroundings.



The product packaging of CVJ TXS is rather basic and too barebones which is very similar to most ultra-budget level IEMs in this segment, so no need to be detailed any further about it.



Here are the following accessories included inside the box:


■ a pair of CVJ TXS IEMs

■ 2-core SPC cable with an L-shaped 3.5mm termination plug.(with mic version)

■ Tuning pick tool

■ 3 pairs of black-coloured, narrow-bored ear tips of different standard sizes.

■ Some paperworks like Q.C. card, warranty card and instruction manual.



CVJ TXS is an easy to drive set that even a portable multimedia device like smartphones will give a proper power output to amplify it with good amplitude scale.


Regarding its sound signature, since it has tunable toggle switches, TXS has three "modes" of tuning. But all of them have a similar sound profile from a typical V-shaped to a more mature U-shaped sound.


Here are the three setting modes:

■ Cell phone mode - This particular setting will make this set into a V-shaped sounding.

■ Game mode - Very similar to cell phone mode, it also has a V-shaped sound signature.

■ Hi-Fi mode - It has a more U-shaped sound signature albeit it has a more subdued tonality compare the two prior tunings but at least it gives an even more balanced sounding.



To be honest, I was barely able to differentiate the contrasting sounds between "Cell phone Mode" and "Game Mode", unless I do a critical listening process but the difference was marginal elevation on the upper mids to the presence part of treble in which the majority of listeners will hardly be able to hear the difference and make it mostly insignificant.



LOWS/BASS:

My initial impression regarding its bass quality was that it is vivacious with decent depth that it was able to give a sufficient texture, particularly in the mid bass part but there are some instances of smudges towards midrange.

There's a good presence of sub bass as I was able to pick out some rumble and reverberations from sub bass focus tracks. Mid bass have an ample body to add more note weight on bass-baritone vocals, bass drum kick and bass guitar. Bass-baritone vocals have that guttural and dark sound quality, bass drum kicks have a thudding and sonorous sound although sometimes it's a tad hollow and has a softer attack. And then on bass guitars, they have these mellow and "earthy" characteristics on them as my ideal bass guitar lines should have more weight and more raspiness on them.



MIDRANGE:

The midrange frequency of CVJ TXS is evidently depressed in the entirety of its tuning especially on "Cell phone mode" and "Game mode". But on "Hi-Fi mode", the recession on midrange frequency has less notch on presentation. Other characteristics that I noticed was it has ample warmth, well-texture and consistency to give a more body on vocals and instruments.

Both male and female vocals are well-portrayed on this matter that they will give a robust, powerful and euphonious sound quality. Baritone voices have warm and velvety sound while countertenors have this angelic and silvery quality on them and tenors have a brassy tone on them. On female voices, contraltos have a decent depth and musky sound while mezzo-sopranos have smooth texture on their vocals. On sopranos, it has a silky and creamy sound on "Hi-Fi mode" but on the other modes it gives a decent energy on higher and lighter soprano like coloratura and some lyrical types.

On instruments, it gives an intensity and zest on percussive and brass instruments, like pianos have a warmer and rich tone, toms and snares have these sonorous and boomy sounds on them while trumpets and trombones have rounded and "dramatic" sounds on them. Acoustic guitars have a warmer and buttery sound while violins have lustrous sound but a bit austere in my liking. Woodwinds like the flutes have mellow and soft sound while saxophones have a rounded and velvety sound on them.



HIGHS/TREBLE:

Smooth, linear and inoffensive, those treble qualities that CVJ TXS has on "Cell phone mode" and "Game mode", while on the "Hi-Fi mode", it sounds even more relaxed and less brighter. It has an ample brightness to give a decent amount of detail and clarity. There's no hint of sibilance nor harshness that I encounter on this one.

It has a more lustrous and undulating sound rather than a shimmering and sizzling sound on cymbals. Hi-hats are depicted accurately with its distinct chicky sound with its shortened buzzing sound. The airy extension on TXS is rather meagre on this one as it has a sparsing amount of sparkle and deficiency of harmonics.



SOUNDSTAGE, IMAGING AND OTHER TECHNICALITIES:


CVJ TXS has average to above average sound/speaker stage width with decent height ceiling and a good depth from front to back as it gives me a tad broader headroom with my aural sphere.

Imaging is rather a typical two-dimensional stereo presentation as I was able to locate the placements of vocalist(s) and instruments in both channels but not the most accurate as It was a bit hazy and indistinctive. It has decent separation of elements but the arrangement of tonal layers is rather ill-defined as it struggles on more complex tracks like orchestras and jazz.

It has a good coherency of its drivers given how it performs effortlessly to have a good transient response and good dynamics.

As for resolution capability, It shows a solid fundamentals on macro-dynamics while the micro-detail retrieval is rather average on extracting subtleties and nuances of infos from sonic canvas of an audio track. The overall timbre of TXS is very organic and with some added warmth to have that engaging and fun sound.



PEER COMPARISONS:


TRN MT1 MAX

● They are on the same price bracket, similar driver implementation but it has 3 toggle switches compared to TXS' 2 switches. MT1 MAX has a semi-opened back aural coupling design. It doesn't even have an instruction manual setting on tuning switches inside the box unlike TXS which has a tuning guide at the back of its box.

● MT1 MAX has 4 sound profiles ( or just 3) to choose from but like my issues with "Cell phone Mode" and "Game Mode" which has very marginal difference that I was barely able to tell apart, the same case with this set along with its "Balanced Mode" and "Treble-boost Mode". It has an L-shaped, U-shaped and a shades of V-shaped sound signatures. In three modes, it has punchy bass but less dense and depth while it has similar recessed and a warm midrange, and the treble of MT1 MAX is rather unrefined as I was able to pick some graininess, instances of sibilance and a fair few of stridency.

● Both devices have similar technical performance. It has a less spacious soundstage but some resolution, MT1 MAX has a more sharper definition on retrieving details out from the sonic canvas of audio tracks.



As I end my assessment and put up my impartial conclusion, it seems that CVJ nailed it again in the tonal department on how it sounds so mature and with some refinements to show that CVJ is uncanny on tuning their products, even on their ultra-budget model.

With a good tonal balanced with a semblance of fun and engaging factor, a working tuning switch and quite very affordable. what else are you looking for? CVJ TXS will surely fit those prerequisites.


CVJ TXS is now available at CVJ official stores in SHOPEE and ALIEXPRESS.


◆◆CVJ - SHOPEE◆◆

◆◆CVJ - ALIEXPRESS◆◆

And also, please checkout my reviews on other CVJ products:


● CVJ MEI

● CVJ SHINE

● CVJ CSK

● CVJ CSN

● CVJ MIRROR

● CVJ CSE

● CVJ CS8





SPECIFICATION:

MODEL: CVJ TXS
IMPEDANCE: 22Ω
SENSITIVITY: 115dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz – 20KHz
CABLE LENGTH: 1.2M
PIN TYPE: QDC-TYPE 2-PIN CONNECTOR
PLUG TYPE: 3.5mm
DRIVER UNIT(S): (1) DYNAMIC DRIVER


Some Tracks Tested: ( * = 16-bit FLAC, ** = 24-bit FLAC, *'* = MQA, '*' = DSD, *'= .WAV)

Alison Krauss -When You Say Nothing At All *
Jade Wiedlin - Blue Kiss**
Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks **
Mountain - Mississippi Queen *
Queen - Killer Queen **
Guns N' Roses - Patience *'*
Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven '*'
Sergio Mendes- Never Gonna Let You Go '*'
Pearl Jam - Daughter **
Roselia - Hidamari Rhodonite *
Assassin - Fight (To Stop The Tyranny)*
Celtic Frost- Visual Aggression *
New Order - Blue Monday *
The Corrs- What Can I do (unplugged version) *
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Child *
The Madness- Buggy Trousers *
Metallica - Motorbreath **
Mariah Carey- Always Be My Baby *
Destiny's Child - Say My Name *
Malice Mizer- Au Revoir *
Mozart - Lacrimosa *
New York Philharmonic Orchestra - Dvorak- Symphony 9 " From the New World." *
Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold (Sting cover)*
Michael Jackson - Give In To Me *
Exciter - Violence and Force *
Diana Krall - Stop This World **
Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat *'*
The Sisters of Mercy – Lucretia My Reflection**
Suzanne Vega – Luka **
Lauren Christy – Steep *
Ottoman Mehter - Hucum Marsi *
Diana Damrau - Mozart: Die Zauberflöte*



P.S.

I am not affiliated to CVJ nor receive monetary incentives and financial gains as they provide me a review unit for an exchange of factual and sincere feedback from yours truly.

Once again, I would like to send my gratitude to CVJ LOVE for providing this review unit. I truly appreciate their generosity and trust towards me and other reviewers.

Disclaimer:

• I don’t read and read FR graphs. I only use my ears, as how earphones should be used.
• CVJ sent this unit to me in an exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Rest assured that this review will do its best to devoid from any bias/es as much as possible.
• The following remarks and observations shall be made and owned only by me.
• No monetary compensation is/was involved before, during, and after the period of creation of this review.
• Your mileage may (and always, will) vary.

Special Note/s here:

• Throughout this review, I will be using the TXS on its default config (00)(0 means down, 1 means up), then compare the other configuration from there.

Burn-in time: 4-8 hours per day, 5 days.

Source/s used:

• -Hiby R3 Pro Saber
• -Fosi Audio DS1
• -Non-HiFi smartphone (Infinix Note 12 G96), Laptop.
• -Local Files via Foobar, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Qobuz with UAPP.

IEM/Earbud/Setup configuration: stock large eartips, stock cable, any form of EQ or MSEB off, 40-60% volume, low gain and high gain,with and without extra amplification.

Sound signature:

• The CVJ TXS is a pleasant sounding set in its basic setup (00). Most people would experience it as a warm neutral sounding IEM, with subtle variations depending on the mode selected.

Lows:

• The lows are elevated and are midbass focused. The midbass is definitely punchy and has more quantity in the subbass, but it is quite thick and may come across as “soft” by some ears. Decay and attack is average and sounds pleasing on bassy or bass heavy tracks, particularly for those who seek a bassy IEM on a budget.

Mids:

• Moving on to the mids, it is well-placed. It never sounded too forward nor recessed. There is a bit of midbass bleed that gives a bit of warmth, making things sound a bit “thicker” than usual. Upper mids are ever-so-slightly elevated, exhibiting a good amount of clarity and sparkle. Unnatural peaks, pierce, and sibilance are absent in this IEM , offering a non-fatigue free sound.

Highs:

• As for the highs, it is well-extended and extends more on the other modes, more into that later. It is also airy and free from fatigue. Detail retrieval is average and will still present most details fairly easily.

Soundstage, Imaging, and separation:

• The technical performance of the CVJ TXS is average - nothing too bad but nothing to write home about either. The soundstage is average in width, height and depth. Separation and layering is average and may suffer slight congestion on very heavy passages. Imaging is accurate and renders vocal and instrument positioning decently.

Other tuning configurations:

LEGEND: 1 = UP, 0 = DOWN

• - 10 and 11 - Also known as the “Phone mode” and are two versions of the aforementioned mode: It turns everything into a fun, v-shaped sound by extending the highs and bass.
• - 01 - Known as the “Game Mode” wherein the perceived bass is reduced, making it a bit brighter in sound. Its soundstage is also slightly wider.
• - 00 - Is the default TXS tuning as it exhibits a warm, “neutral” sound.

Comparisons! (TXS on default config (00))

VS TRN MT1 Max on “balanced” config:

• The TXS is definitely bassier and is more smoother when compared. The MT1 Max edges the TXS slightly on the technical department but is very negligible in my opinion.

VS KZ D-Fi (tunable version) on “balanced” config:

• The D-Fi is obviously better than the TXS even in sound alone. Everything is cleaner and controlled on the D-Fi. Technical performance is also better on the D-Fi, due to its clean tuning.

Pros:

• The cheapest IEM with tuning switches as of now! (that was fast).
• All-rounder sound signature across all switch configurations.
• Punchy, elevated bass (subjective).
• Almost clean bass presentation (gaming mode)
• Warm, smooth mids.
• Decent treble response.
• Decent technical performance.
• Very good fit and comfort.
• Easy to be driven to its full potential.
• Very good quality of accessories for its price. Finally, a cable winder!

Cons:

• Midbass may be perceived as “overwhelming and soft” (hifi mode)
• Despite all of these configurations possible, the differences between each configuration are minimal.
• A pouch would’ve been a good treat for everybody. (subjective).

The CVJ TXS is now the cheapest IEM with tuning controls on the market! I must acknowledge that the ChiFi market has been aggressive with the present trend and continues to advance. In a word, the CVJ TXS has an all-arounder, pleasant tone that will appeal to people looking for a low-cost IEM with adjustable tuning controls. It does not have any significant flaws for the price that would cause me to recommend it. Do give it a try!


Pairing recommendation/s:

• Source: This IEM is easy to be driven to its full potential. However, it seems to scale in sound quality depending on the source paired with it. Any 2VRMs dongle will show its full potential.
• Eartips: Eartips included are good enough, but you may use any third party eartips you prefer. I recommend KBEAR 07 or Final E eartips for this one.
• Cable: Cable is as good and basic as it gets. You may use your preferred cable as always.

Thank you for reading!

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