Queen Of Audio Vesper 2

Right now it's time for the Vesper 2 from QoA, I think I paid around 80 euro back in the day. Lost the OG Vesper so I went and bought the 2nd interaction off them. Why did I buy them? They have a quite unique sound profile then what I found on the market. With the 1+1 config they have. Nowadays that kinda seems the minimum what ppl look for there now options on the market @ the 20-30 price bracket. Feel like it is overlooked just because of the sound profile it has.

Configuration :1 x 10mm PET DD + 1 x Knowles 32873 BA
Sensitivity :114 dB
Impedance : 23 Ω
Cable :1,2m 5N copper silver-plated cable

Tonality: Well there is a slight U shape warm/neutral with an emphasis added to the low end. With keeping everything natural sounding in the mix and also not having weird sounds coming across very very polite. This is not a set for treble heads that is for sure. But I can still make them into my backpack on a long hike or even laying on the couch and just chilling. Its strong genres are Jazz, Blues and some Soul missing some top end of me.

Bass:Is a bit lifted which gives that warmth into the music, is very nice and controlled as well. Sub bass is quite fluid. Mid bass is quite warm and lush. It’s not that pure bass. It's quite nicely controlled. with a minimal bleed into the mids.

Mids: The mids felt to me not recessed nor up in your face. upper mids are SIBILANT FREE! there so tame if you sentitief for that is one is most relaxed and laid back set have found upon till this day. It might be for the most safe and boring and especially for a treblehead far far to safe and boring. Hey even for ppl that like something a bit more upper mids found it even more mellow than those sets. But it doesn't lose both Male and Female voices there, quite lush and quite emotional sounding to me. Instruments are not neither dull nor too aggressive. Like already said this set is perfect for someone that is sensitive to harshness coming from the upper mids.

Treble: is quite well defined. The choice being made by using a Knowles BA is that smart move here. I didn't find that metailicy timbre that a BA can give off when pushed too hard or too far to reach a “good looking graph". They are slightly shy but perfect for people with a high sensitivity to these kinds of sounds. Even for less sensitive people this can easily make long listening set no problems. But yet keeping the details in without making them over presented up in your face.

Well all said and done, what is there to say that is a weird one? or either a unique sounding IEM. I can see the approach they made with this set. I have to say even with an older set it finds itself sometimes in my ears. Just because of the ease of listening. It also went against every Harman target IEM that came on to the market at the time. That makes the Vesper 2 unique, that different approach to tuning is really relaxing and smooth. Even in today’s market it still feels it has a spot as either a niche IEM. Can i recommend it for everybody probably yea if you want a break from the Simgot upper/treble. Without breaking the bank. I see it go on sale quite often but i think people don’t understand that a graph is a graph. Yes I'm guilty of myself throwing under the bus with its weird looking graph but man this makes me really think that a graph is a graph and that doesn’t translate to the real world. But in today's market it’s hard with so many new releases but found it still keeps its own cuz it is UNIQUE in my book sound and tuning wise.

Sound Signature: It is neutral with extended bass.

Overview:It is a hybrid with 1DD+1BA. It has an impedance of 23ohms and 114db sensitivity.
In the box its comes with:
6 pairs of tips, quality is ok
Case, average quality
3.5mm SPC cable, bit better than average


Build and comfort:
The iem shells are made of resin. Feels a bit cheap in the hands but looks quite nice. It is light weight giving a comfortable fit. But the insertion is a bit shallow for stable fit. Score: 4/5

Sound:
Bass:
This is more mid bass centric rather than sub bass. It is quite enjoyable in genres like pop and hiphop. Although this is on the slower and boomier side. Bass bleed is present and can feel a bit overpowering in mid centric tracks. Bass texture is unsatisfactory.
This is not bass head level bass, but plenty for general listeners. Score: 3.5/5

Mids:
Mids is tuned to be safe! There is no aggression or sibilance to be found. Both male vocals and female vocals sound good, specially male vocals. The bas bleed gives it a warm and lush effect.
However, this is not perfect. Vocals lack the crispness and shimmer, specially female vocals. String instruments sound subdued. Score: 3/5

Highs:
Treble is its weakness, it is smooth but too smooth lacking in micro detail. Tuning seems a bit off. Pairing with powerful source give a bit more sparkle and air. Speaking of airiness, its disappointing in general. A bit more energy and shimmer would have been nice to go along with bass. Score: 2.5/5

Technicalities:
Soundstage is average.
Instrument separation and layering is poor.
Imaging is just good enough
Resolution is below average


Conclusion:

I personally will not recommend this as there are way better options in this price range.

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Quen of Audio Vesper 2​

Quen of Audio Vesper 2
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Prelude:
Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to listen to the previous model from QoA, i.e. the classic Vesper. However, the new generation of this fairly well-known model interested me primarily with the price and very nice design. We have a choice of a smooth orange color or a hand-decorated blue color. The configuration has undergone a slight modification. We still have 1DD and 1BA driver. This time, however, a very good knowles converter was used, which was carefully adapted to the needs of tuning. For this, hand-polished resin was used, and the whole thing was priced at a fairly decent 79USD. This prompted me to revise my IEM collection and supplement it with a new model.


Unboxing:
As for the content, it is quite classic for QoA products. We have a large and rigid case, two sets of tips, a good quality cable with 8 high-purity SPC wires terminated with a 3.5mm plug. The headphones themselves have 0.78mm jacks. That would be it, not counting the paperwork, of course. In my opinion, such a set is completely sufficient in this price range. Many manufacturers do not provide such a rich equipment in much more expensive products, so I can’t say that I missed anything, and the stock cable made a very good impression on me, but it’s a pity that it is not balanced. However, I can understand it, because the headphones are dedicated to everyday use.


Sound:
Bass: It is even and strong. Feel his presence, but not in an overwhelming or intrusive way. It beautifully emphasizes strong musical accents while ensuring that it maintains a neutral and pleasant character. It is not as bass as in cheap headphones, but it also does not match, for example, the kinera idun 2.0. However, in this price range, its timbre and strong control are a very good point. The complexity of the low frequencies can really delight, showing the smallest details and structure of the tracks. This is a well-thought-out and not intrusive tuning. Low frequencies are dynamic, although their speed is closer to medium than ultra high, I didn’t lack any mass, nor did I have a problem with not keeping up with the music on the bass side.


Diameter: This range is very clean and dense. The natural, slightly dimmed nature of the midrange is very pleasant. However, what impresses the most is the unprecedented and amazing amount of details and information. In more crowded recordings, I have the impression that the instruments literally fly around my head and are present in many places, delighting me with an incredible amount of sensations. At the same time, the vocals are always at the forefront and impress with their emotional and realistic presentation. The vocals turned out to be engaging and full of life and emotions, which I really liked, the whole sounded really clean and that also made a big impression on me.

Treble: The treble is not in the first place, this may be related to the use of a dynamic driver and full-range knowles armature. The result, however, is very interesting, because the whole does not sound dark, but rather neutral, and each instrument can be heard at the same time. So we do not have an exaggerated treble here, but at the same time it was not masked by other frequencies. Such a treatment of the treble translates into calm and relaxing listening for many hours, which is as much a plus as it is a minus for some. I see that as an advantage, but if you’re looking for sparkle and sharper treble shots, the Gimleth will be a bit more advantageous.

Comparison:


QoA Vesper 2 ($79) VS QoA Gimleth ($59)
The QoA Vesper 2 is a more balanced and less bright earphone, while the Gimleth have stronger bass and more highs. Personally, I like both headphones, but when it comes to details and a lot of information, Vesper 2 exceeds my wildest expectations in this price range. Gimleth, on the other hand, charms with beautiful bass and entertaining tuning based on beautiful and shiny highs.
QoA Vesper 2 ($79) VS DUNU DM-480 ($79)
DUNU is famous for its well-tuned headphones and the DM-480 is a V-tuning with strong bass and less emphasis on vocals. The Vesper 2 sound better in the midrange and with greater tonal balance. If you are looking for a natural sound, reach for Vesper 2, if you prefer entertaining and bass tuning, choose dunu.
QoA Vesper 2 ($79) VS iBasso it00 ($79)
iBAsso is an amazing company that creates great equipment model it00 is U-tuning with a warm and pleasant sound. Vesper 2 are more even and less bassy. Both pairs of headphones deserve appreciation and here it is all about what we are really looking for.

Summary:
QoA is a great brand owned by the kinera family. They have great tuning specialists and can really put out cheap and great products. Vesper 2 proves it perfectly. These are natural-sounding headphones with lively and dense vocals, with an excellent wide soundstage and depth. They delight with the amount of information and details they are able to reproduce. In combination with devices such as: xDuoo XD05plus, xDmt602 + mu601, iBasso DX170 … and high-resolution files, they showed a good technical level and delighted me with realism and sound resolution. Adding good accessories and great workmanship, I can definitely recommend them to everyone. Another strength is the ease of control and noise-free purity. At this price of $79, it’s hard to find real weaknesses, but if I had to look hard, I would like a little more brilliance in the treble and then I would feel completely satisfied when it comes to everyday headphones for listening to music.