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.

Przeskocz do treści

MatAudiophiles​

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.

Introduction​

Queen of Audio, a brand under Kinera’s wings, has been releasing new IEMs in recent times.
After their highly praised and appreciated QoA Gimlet, they’re back with the Vesper 2, which are supposed to be the successor of their older QoA Vesper that were released back in 2020.

Disclaimer: the QoA Vesper 2 were provided by Queen of Audio free of charge as a review sample in order to write some impressions. I do not represent Queen of Audio in any way and this is not promotional content.
At the time of the review, the QoA Vesper 2 were on sale for 79$ on Queen of Audio's Official Website.

Technical Specifications​

• Configuration → 1 x 10mm PET DD + 1 x Knowles 32873 BA
• Sensitivity → 114 dB
• Impedance → 23 Ω
• Frequency Response → 20 Hz – 20000 Hz
• Cable → 1,2m 5N copper silver-plated cable with 0.78mm 2-PIN connector
• Plug Type → Straight gold plated 3,5mm jack

Packaging​

The box is pretty small and includes:

• The QoA Vesper 2
• Two sets consisting of three tips each (one standard set, one wide bore tips set)
• The cable
• The carrying case
• User manual

Design and Build Quality​

The design and build quality are excellent: the shell is 3D printed and has zero imperfections and the slightly glittered blue faceplate is a pleasure to look at.



The nozzle has a double hole and this is not the first time we see this type of nozzle (also Truthear Hexa, **** ASH and other IEMs have that).

Cable​

The cable is detachable, it has a chin slider and even though it’s a good quality cable it’s also too stiff for my likings. I don’t mean it’s a bad cable, it’s just that I usually prefer softer cable to wear as they are easier to keep around the ears during long listening sessions.

Comfort and Isolation​

Comfort is great. The shell has no sharp edges, and even though it’s not very small its shape and size are reasonable and fit very well. The isolation is slightly above average too which is good news.

One thing to note is also that the pressure is perfectly balanced and this is among the very few times that I can practically tip-roll with almost every tip without having fit or driver flex issues. Very nice job Queen of Audio.

Sound​

GEAR USED FOR THE TEST
DAC: Topping E30
AMP: Topping L30
Mobile phones: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Dongle: Apple Type-C dongle, Truthear SHIO
Portable DAPs: Benjie S8/AGPTEK M30B
Other sources: Presonus AudioBox iONE

Do they need an amplifier?
No, they don’t strictly need an amplifier, but it seems like they scale a bit with some power.
The difference is not night and day, so use an amplifier only if you already own it and don’t buy it just to power this set.

Sound signature
The Vesper 2 is a slightly U-shaped warm-neutral set with added low-end.

Lows: the lows are boosted and have good impact in the mix. The bass has average textures, nice punch, and moderate speed and the sub-bass is well controlled and natural.
Some would maybe prefer less bass from the Vesper, and in fact a -3db/-4db EQ already makes a tangible difference if what you search is a more neutral low-end.
Overall the low-end works out for almost every genre so it’s really a matter of preference.

Mids: the mids are not recessed but the bass sometimes bleed and partially overwhelm the lower-mids. Piano and acoustic guitars seem to benefit from the added bass but that can’t be said for male vocals which are sometimes penalized by the bleed, especially in tracks that are not well-recorded.
When tracks are well-recorded, instead, male vocals come alive with good depth and a natural timbre. Female vocals are intimate and they never become sibilant or intense, this also thanks to the controlled upper midrange even though this means that they can sometimes sound a little less energetic sounding than on other sets.

Highs: the highs are safe, non fatiguing and non offensive, and the quantity of detail is not bad given the fact that there’s no particular emphasis in this frequency range. The micro-nuances are not his “forte” but there’s enough detail to satisfy most users.
That said, those who prefer more analytical sets will feel the need of a better treble extension, since the upper treble is tamed down on the Vesper 2. There is still a good amount of air, so it’s not a real issue, but I understand that some folks usually search for more upper-end presence in order to extract every single nuance from the tracks.

Soundstage is on the intimate side, with slightly more width than depth and height. Imaging is good and the location of every instrument is usually clear (unless the tracks become very crowded or the record is poorly mastered).

Some comparisons​

QoA Vesper 2 vs QoA Gimlet​

The lows and highs on the Gimlet are more emphasized, so the midrange is slightly more recessed than on the Vesper 2. The Vesper 2’s bass is slightly faster but bleeds into the midrange more than on the Gimlet.
The midrange is more linear on the Vesper 2 and generally instruments are more forward but they are also less energetic and lively because of the tamed upper midrange, and so can be said for vocals that sound more engaging on the Gimlet (moreover male vocals since Vesper 2’s bass bleeds frequently into the lower-mids).
The highs are more vivid on the Gimlet but the Vesper 2 are somehow more detailed even if less open and airy than the Gimlet.
Soundstage is better on the Gimlet whereas imaging is a tad better on the Vesper 2.
Overall, the Gimlet are more fun to listen to, more energetic and lively and also have better vocals, whereas the inoffensive Vesper 2 are warmer, more intimate and more linear in the midrange.
The shells are made by different materials (metal vs 3D resin) but both are well built, even though the Gimlet are heavier and sturdier.
Both are very comfortable but the Gimlet weights more than the Vesper 2 and also have a shorter nozzle. The Vesper 2 also have better isolation from external noises.
The Vesper 2’s cable is stiffer and sturdier but at the same time its stiffness could be a weakness for some listeners, so Gimlet’s cable comes out as the most comfortable between the two.

QoA Vesper 2 vs Celest Pandamon​

The Pandamon and the Vesper 2 are already different just by looking at the spec-sheet: while the first are open-back, the Vesper 2 are fully closed and only have a small pressure vent on the side to prevent insertion issues.
The Pandamon are generally less bassy with a more controlled sub-bass, faster and more textured bass and no bleed in the midrange; the Vesper 2, instead, go for a more emphasized low-end with more “oomph”-effect and better punch and body.
The midrange is slightly more forward on the Vesper 2 but the Pandamon sometimes portray some instruments better than the Vesper 2 thanks to the less aggressive bass. Vocals are more intimate on the Vesper 2, more open, forward and engaging on the Pandamon. There’s no sibilance on both which is very nice.
The highs are inoffensive and non-fatiguing on both sets, but the Pandamon are airier, brighter and more detailed with better treble extension, whereas the Vesper 2 sound more closed-in and less airy
Technicalities such as imaging, instrument separation and soundstage are better on the Pandamon, which is surprising considering the lower price.
Vesper 2’s build quality is better, and they are also better in terms of comfort and isolation. Pandamon’s stock cable is softer but also less refined and tends to tangle a bit more than Vesper 2’s cable, which on contrary is stiffer and slightly less soft for long listening sessions.
Overall, for the everyday use and outdoor listening sessions, the Vesper 2 are the most versatile option between the two, whereas the Pandamon are technically superior with a more extended treble response but need to be used indoor as they are open back and cannot insulate properly from external noises.

Final Thoughts​

The Vesper 2 are a very unique pair of IEMs and the mix between the neutrality and the bass bump provides a fun experience with no offensiveness.
Those who usually like some added treble or less bass may not find these interesting (also because the price is not really “aggressive”) but if you are on the market for a very comfortable, smooth and warm daily driver with a non-recessed midrange, the Vesper 2 are truly unique in their price bracket.

QoA Vesper 2, The Mysterious Blue Sea



Disclaimer!



This unit was sent by @Kinera. However, they did not pay me for any written reviews. I will try my best to review this unit without any bias. Please bear with me that I am not a professional sound engineer or musician, but I am just a self-learnt guitarist & vocalist, who do compose my own original music and self-learnt some mixing & mastering techniques. I am a neutral-head, analytical head and liking balanced sounding tunings. I am 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:



- Warm neutral tuning

- Sub-bass is tasteful

- Warm fluid-controlled bass

- No BA metallic timbre

- Sibilance free

- Above average technicalities

- Good instrument separation and wide soundstage

- Premium packaging and accessories

- High craftsmanship



Cons:



- Could be too safe sounding

- Slightly lacking in brilliant and bite-ness

- Slightly muted vocals due to not as boosted upper mids to counteract sibilance



Sound Quality:



QoA Vesper 2 is having a warm-neutral tuning signature, which is unique sounding. The tonality here is quite natural sounding, nothing weird sounding, if needing to nitpick, possible some might need more airs and bite-ness from the highs. Technicalities are above average. Good layering, instrument separation, and wide soundstage. Instrument are spaced out cleanly, can deal with complex passages too.



Bass:



The bass here is boosted, as in it is quite warm, but surprisingly very well-controlled. The sub-bass here is deep & big sounding. It is elastic and fluid, as in I could feel the reverberation and vibration of the kickdrum skin. Mid bass here is lush & warm sounding, like it is engulfing my head with sea of bass. Bass guitar is present in the mix, but it is well controlled, without messing up with the mids, possible minimal bleeding into mids. Bass guitar is agile too. Kickdrum and bass guitar are well separated, cello and double bass are well separated as well. The low end from both cello and double bass are natural and realistic sounding. If you like jazz music, QoA Vesper 2 could give you a soothing relaxing coffee jazz enjoyment. The overall lows presentation is very soothing sounding.



Mids:



The mids are neither recessed nor too upfront. The upper mids here is free from sibilance, and not aggressive sounding, possible too safe or slightly dull for treblehead??? Both male and female vocalist are lush and emotional sounding, thanks to the tastefully tuned low end. Vocals might sound slightly muted due to not that boosted upper mids, to counteract harshness, but surprisingly the important information of vocals wave form are not buried. Instrumental mids such as guitars are neither too dull nor too aggressive sounding, as it is neutral or slightly less boosted than neutral kind of mids??? Thanks to the wide and well layered or good instrument separation ability, the left and right channel electric guitars are very catchy to my ears. However, I might want to swap up with some eartips to boost up some biteness, as I am used to aggressive sounding IEMs, but with stock eartips too, QoA Vesper 2 is good for those that are sensitive with harshness.



Highs:



Highs here are refined, smooth and quite extended too. This proof that, the Knowles BA inside QoA Vesper 2 is no joke. Talking about BA, my ears told me that there is no BA metallic timbre. Percussive highs are slightly shy sounding, which is good long listening sessions and highs sensitive folks. Despite being tuned towards long listening harshness free approach, it is still very details sounding.



Tonality:



A warm neutral tuning signature. Soothing relaxing long casual listening kind of tonality. Lively jazzy bassline.



Technicalities:



The soundstage here is wide. Instrument separation abilities is above average. Micro-details could be heard. Layering is good, just like instrument floating inside the head.



Conclusion:



QoA Vesper 2 a weird? Or shall I say unique sounding IEM, which is not following the harman-target-abused trend tuning approach. To my ears, I think it is a warm neutral tuning signature. This IEM taught me that, frequency response graph might not be the direct translate of how an IEM sounds like, as I am personally an analytical head, and if I see a FR graph that is lacking in highs, I might just pass it. But then, I really learnt from QoA Vesper 2. I had never encountered any IEM that is both having warm big bass and smooth highs, but still able to dig out details from a mix. Just imagine, it is relaxing sounding, but then, you could still use it for analytical listening?! I really think that QoA Vesper 2 is a unique sounding IEM, and it is a good keeper for someone like me, an analytical head. Of course, QoA Vesper 2 do having some flaws too, as it not for treblehead (maybe occasionally, treblehead need to take a rest of try out some smooth sounding IEM?), but then, there is no perfectly tuned IEM in the world. Let’s not just talk about sound only, I mean, look at the craftsmanship of QoA Vesper 2, it is absolutely gorgeous looking! It is just like jewellery, and you could give it to your love one too! Anyways, good job QoA!



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Disclaimer:

• I don’t read and read FR graphs. I only use my ears, as how earphones should be used.
• Queen Of Audio/Kinera 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.

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), PC.
• - Local Files via Foobar, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Qobuz with UAPP.

IEM/Earbud/Setup configuration: stock medium narrowbore eartips, any form of EQ or MSEB off, 3.5 SE plug, 40-60% volume, low gain and high gain.

Sound signature:

• In a nutshell, the QOA Vesper 2 is a warm-u-ushaped sounding IEM. It can be perceived as “neutral” or “neutral-warm” “neutral with a bass boost” or “balanced-warm" by some people. It is non fatiguing, relaxed sound will cater most genres easily.

Lows:

• Controlled, mildly elevated is the name of the game of the Vesper 2. It is mostly midbass-dominant and is slightly slow in terms of attack and decay. Unlike most IEMs in this price point, its midbass punch is quite chunky and will be beneficial or good in bassy, pop, or EDM genres. Still, this isn’t the bassheads dream type of IEM, but will be sufficient or even more than enough to most listeners.

Mids:

• The mids are mostly natural in terms of sound and presence most of the time, with some slight recession during my tests on some specific tracks, making it a bit warm-u shaped to my ears. Lower mids are thick, lush, smooth, with some midbass bleed, making things warm. Upper mids are mildly elevated, with enough amount of clarity, some air, and sparkle. This region never sounded harsh and/or sibilant during my tests, and will favor those people who do not want bright sounding upper frequencies. Overall, the mids of the Vesper 2 sounds “smooth” and will be called “organic” by some people.

Highs:

• Moving on to the treble, it is present enough, has good clarity, but lacks a bit of extension and air to my lacking. Some people may perceive this region as “dark sounding” or “rolled off” but this isn’t the case when the Vesper 2 is paired with a fairly powerful source, such as a Jcally JM10 Pro, Ibasso DC05, Shanling UA2, or Fosi DS1. For most people, the extension and air will be enough, but for us hobbyists it may lack and not too detailed, which leads us to its technicalities:

Soundstage, Imaging, and separation:

• Due to its not-so-extended treble response, it quite affected the soundstage width and may sound intimate most of the time. It isn’t cramped or narrow by any means, but it definitely is “in your head”, so to speak. Separation and layering is average to below average and may experience some congestion on very heavy passages. Imaging is accurate most of the time and will render vocal and instrument positions fairly precisely.

Comparisons!

VS QOA Vesper

• The Vesper is a more energetic, bassy, v-shaped older sibling.The Vesper 2 is less warm and more “natural-sounding” when compared. The Vesper has better detail retrieval when compared, but is definitely negligible because you’ll only hear the difference when used side-by-side. The bass is more elevated on the Vesper, but is surprisingly chunkier on the Vesper 2. The treble is also brighter on the Vesper. As for the technicalities, they are more or less the same, but the Vesper 2 edges the original Vesper slightly on the layering and separation on some tracks.

VS Celest Pandamon

• The Celest is a more balanced, technical set. Its attack and decay speeds are better and faster compared to the Vesper 2, due to its SPD config. Their treble extensions are more or less the same, but the Vesper 2 has a bit more air. In a nutshell, the Vesper 2 focuses more on the musicality, while the Pandamon does its best balancing both musicality and technicalities very well.

VS Whizzer Kylin HE10

• Both sets are warm sounding, non fatiguing, and masters overall craftsmanship. The HE10 is a bit harder to drive compared to the Vesper 2, but scales well the more it is paired with power. It is also more u-shaped and less thicker sounding. Soundstage is a bit wider on the HE10, but the Vesper 2 is better on the layering. Again, both sets are non-fatiguing, but to my ears, the HE10 extends better on the treble compared to the Vesper 2.

VS Simgot EW200

• The Simgot EW200, just like the Pandamon, did its best to balance both technical and tonal performance, but this time, in a fun, all rounder, airier manner. Everything sounds so engaging, well-extended, clean, wide, and pseudo-immersive, if you may. It is a more u-shaped sounding set compared to the Vesper 2.

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Pros:

• All-rounder, non-fatiguing sound signature.
• A very good upgrade of the original Vesper in terms of the overall timbre.
• Warm, smooth sound.
• Thick, fairly controlled bass.
• Lush, warm mids.
• Non-fatiguing treble.
• Very “natural” timbre.
• Average technical performance.
• Excellent fit, comfort, and isolation.
• Excellent overall visual aesthetic!
• Excellent packaging and accessories!

Cons:

• Slight midbass bleed is present during my tests.
• Needs at least 2vrms of power to sound better (subjective).
• Treble lacks extension to my liking, and can be perceived as “dark” by some people (subjective).
• Stage is rather intimate.
• Does not compete that well for its asking price (highly subjective).
• Cable is a bit on the stiffer side to my liking (subjective).

To me, the Queen Of Audio Vesper 2 is a worthy upgrade from the original Vesper, in terms of tonal performance. It is definitely more balanced, coherent, slightly better in the technical department, while keeping the signature thick sound of the older sibling. This type of sound is quite rare and does not aim to compete in today’s market, in my humble opinion. Instead, to me it is created to cater to a specific number of people, specifically those people who want a non-fatiguing, laid back, warm, musical, thick sound. If that’s the case, the Vesper 2 is for you!

Pairing recommendation/s:

• Source: This sounds just fine when plugged straight to a phone, but is vastly better when used with a proper source. I prefer using a neutral source on this one.
• Eartips: The eartips are alright but I suggest using softer eartips for this one.
• Cable is good, and does its job. It is a bit stiffer to my liking, but you do you. You may use your preferred cable.

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