BQEYZ Autumn : BQEYZ's Finest Moment
Oi! mates, I’ll be doing another product review from BQEYZ and most of you aware that I'm quite a fan of their products. This will be my fourth one and what I have here is the BQEYZ Autumn, their latest flagship model and currently the most pricey on their offering.
BQEYZ
Autumn is the
fourth model from their Season series and most of their previous product
received mostly a positive feedback from its users on how their product is a
bespoke of quality construction and a refined tuning. Each model has different
and distinct tuning, from a balanced-neutral Spring 2 to more V-shape sounding
Summer, but this time, BQEYZ Autumn is quite different among its
sisters.
As I mentioned that BQEYZ Autumn is
quite different when it compare to its previous Season models is due to a
decision of implementing a huge single dynamic driver over a typical triple
hybrid drivers. Previous Season models known to have a “tri-brid” set-up
consist of 1 DD, 1 custom BA and 1 multi-layered Piezo-electric driver, and
BQEYZ decided to change their direction on the implementation on Autumn with a
more innovative unique feature. BQEYZ even shared it to me about the
story of this one that they takes 2 years of research and development to apply
it to Autumn properly.
BQEYZ
Autumn has a 13mm dynamic
driver, it has a dual-cavity acoustic structure for a more open and airy sound and a 6μ diaphragm on its drivers to provide a
better response to all audio frequency range without any distortion and deliver
smooth sound. The most noticeable innovation here was the replaceable magnetic
tuner filters that adjust the tuning of Autumn, They are really easy to do it
and it will only take a minute just to figure it out. I really praise any forms
of innovation in audio technology as long as they are working well.
This IEM has
a metal shell that houses the inner parts like a dynamic drive, internal
wirings, a capacitor and a large vent hole for the insertion of magnetic tuning
filters to provide a better protection and offers a structural rigidity for a
long term usage. To ensure a better finished, BQEYZ Autumn was undergo via
5-axis CNC-milled construction with well-done sandblast finished to give a more
matte and tactile feel. The sizes of the shells are scale from small to medium
size depends on the user’s ear. Due to its medium length nozzle, it has a quite
awkward fitting in my lug holes as they are bit on a loose side as that it
really affects the sound isolation for I heard some external noises from the
outside source, And I still trying to have a better seal and snug (Reminds me
of on how I figure out a proper fitting and seal on Tanchjim Oxygen but still
this has a better fitting than BLON 03). Overall, it is lightweight like
a feather for an all metal construction and it doesn’t give me some sort of
soreness and strain in my tragus and cochlea.
The packaging
box of BQEYZ Autumn is a medium size, square-ish one similar to BQEYZ
Summer’s packaging. It has a simple illustration of the Autumn at
the front in a black background with prints and some basic infos about its
specification at the rear in a hard cardboard
sleeve. The accessories are well-placed and organise in the box and here
are list of inclusions:
·
A
pair of BQEYZ Autumn IEMs
·
A
square circled-shaped IEM case.
·
A
three (3) pairs of black ear tips for bass enhancement of different standard
sizes.
·
A
three (3) pairs of grey ear tips for vocals of different standard sizes.
·
A
cleaning brush
·
Some
paperworks such as instructions and warranty card.
·
A
small metal plate that houses magnetic tuning filters, the bass filters (grey),
Normal (gold) and Treble (silver).
·
A
magnetic stylus.
·
The
four (4) core SPC litz silver grey cable. (You can choose different
terminations either 3.5mm, 2.5mm and 4.4mm).
As for
drivability point, despite of that impedance rating of 46 Ω which is quite a scary
number on powering up this little beast, these are actually easy to drive and
just need an ample power enough drive to them properly even a standard
amplification from a smartphone or laptop. But if you really want to drive them
to their fullest potential, a source with high quality Hi-fi DAC/Amp either
from audio-centric phones like LG V/G series, DAPs and Desktop amps is a must.
Here is one
of the most important thing to know and how was it sound profile. Due to that
tuning filters, it has three distinct sound signatures, a normal filter is more
on a balanced neutral sound signature while more on U-shaped sounding on both
bass and treble tuning filters configuration with
On this
part of analysis, I will explain my observation on each part of audio frequency
spectrum of BQEYZ Autumn.
LOWS/BASS:
The bass is punchy, articulate and well-extended
in BQEYZ Autumn. The bass quality
will be enough for an audio enthusiast to perceive its depth and dynamic
sounding.
Sub bass
has a sufficient rumbling to be heard if some tracks demands to have it within
its frequency range. I’ve tried some tracks with sub bass likes synthpop and
electronica and all of them show that rattling and grumble sound.
When it
comes to mid bass, it has an ample texture as it give a body of bass kicks to have
that thudding and sustaining, a more growly and resonant sounding of a bass
guitar as you will feel and hear a detail every plucking on its string and
lastly, that deep reach of a bass baritone
vocals.
I almost
forgot to put up a bass filters on Autumn as I rarely do some filter switching.
Both normal and treble filters have similar bass response based in my hearing
perception but on the bass filter mode, it gives some tad emphasis on the mid
bass as it gives more texture on its weight note that it will satisfy enough for
some bass heads who wants a more quantity bass but still retain its qualitative
edge, despite of that added emphasis on mid bass it doesn’t sound bloated nor
having a hint of mid bass bleeds as it was still controlled properly.
MIDS:
The midrange has that hint of warmth,
clean and equally dynamic on its each part of mids section.
In bass
filters, it gives a more texture on male vocals to sound even more prominent
across its frequency while treble filters provides a more open, luscious and an
adequate details on female vocals. Both bass and treble filters gives a bit of a
subtle notch on midrange as Normal filters gives a more neutral and linear
response as both male and female vocals have
equally amount of body and texture sound even more balanced and yet energetic.
As for
musical instruments such as percussive, winds and rhythms, they sound more
natural and organic with a hint of warmth. Guitars like lead and acoustic has a
crisp and resonant shimmering sound, piano tone sounds fuller, regal and rich as
it is sound like an old grand piano, Sax and trumpets has even more brazen and
bright , a vibrant and sensuous sound of violin and that more pronounce
rattling and hard pounding on snares. Treble filters will even benefited on
this but take note it might gives some unpleasant and raucous din long term
listening due to a more added shimmer and vivid on it.
Nonetheless,
if you are a midcentric and you want a more balanced, neutral and pleasing and
more organic timbre then normal filter will be suffice for you.
HIGHS/TREBLE:
The
quality of treble on BQEYZ Autumn is a sufficiently enough for a single
DD as we all aware of its limitations to almost all single DD especially on
resolution and treble extension. BQEYZ Autumn is actually a superb
IEM among its single DD contemporaries. It is still leaning to a bright
sounding one as it has the sparkle, clarity and sufficient airiness.
Treble
filters will even benefited the quantity on Autumn's treble especially
on the upper mids/lower treble range but here’s the catch, it gives an even peakiness
that it will gives some unpleasant and bothersome listening experience on
treble sensitive, the normal filter has a noticeable peaks on those treble
ranges already. Good thing that it doesn’t have that either uncontrollable
harshness nor sibilance that will ruin the overall listening experience. It is
already given that micro detail retrieval isn’t the strongest points of any
single DD and BQEYZ Autumn certainly has decent resolution on it but for
macro detail retrieval capability, Autumn perform it effortlessly.
Cymbals
strikes sounds really more organic and its has a sufficient shimmer and
extension and it also gives an excellent timbre on hi-hats with a distinct
short “chink” sound.
In
general, treble of Autumn has retain a sufficiently enough harmonics and
clarity of a well-tuned single DD IEM.
SOUNDSTAGE,
IMAGING AND OTHER TECHNICALITIES:
To look upon the sound field dimensions of
this IEM, it has good emphasis on width as I perceived it as wide, an excellent
reach in height and a good accentuated depth. They are quite equally proportional
in my soundstage list as it reminds me on how I would I feel if I’m in a
cavernous size cathedral.
Separation
performs adequate as I feel the sense of spacing and placement of each
instruments and singers. Layering isn’t a strong characteristic especially for
a single DD like Autumn, sufficient enough but nothing to praise about it, it
performs decently for a single DD. As for imaging, they perform well even for a
single DD as I managed to pointing out a positioning of certain instruments, it
is irrelevant and not vital important to compare the imaging capability of
Autumn with some of the best hybrids and
multi-BAs in my current collection.
Coherency-wise,
they are already excellent given to its physically aspect that they only have
single DD that performs very well in cohesive manner.
The
drivers performs well as they performs fast with that sufficient transient speed
and tactility as it give the gradual response on decay.
As I end my
comprehensive assessment on BQEYZ Autumn, As it lingers inside my
thoughts. where I can find another IEM
which has an innovative implementation with a good tonality and excellent
technicalities for a single DD implementation? The BQEYZ's approached on
its innovative replaceable tuning filter is even more logical and easy to
operate rather than some other implementation like screw on nozzle filters that
might give some problems like loose thread in a long run due to wear and tear (
I have BGVP NS9 and its actually my concern), Or switches that can be broke
down or stuck in some cases due to accident falls.
Certainly
that BQEYZ Autumn is a very versatile and capable set as it proves that
it has a good all-rounder aspect that almost all tracks are played well done
and effortlessly in a sense of musicality. Not the best in tonality when I
compare it to other great single DD IEMs out there but in technicalities, it
performs well that most single DDs were
definitely outclassed by this in most
cases and I think it will be its leverage and strength on its contemporaries.
BQEYZ
Autumn is currently
available and will be cost around $199/£148 in e-commerce sites.
You can check out my reviews on other BQEYZ products:
SPECIFICATION:
MODEL: BQEYZ AUTUMN
IMPEDANCE: 46Ω
SENSITIVITY: 110dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
20Hz - 40KHz
CABLE LENGTH: 1.25M
PIN TYPE: 2-PIN CONNECTOR
PLUG TYPE: 3.5mm
DRIVER UNITS: One (1) DYNAMIC DRIVER
PROS:
·
The shell
is made of high quality metal alloy
·
A premium, light 4-core SPC cable.
·
A very versatile, lively and dynamic tuning.
·
The innovative magnetic tuning filters that
really works and definitely change its sound signature
·
Has an impressive technicalities for a single DD
IEM.
·
Full sounding and substantial note weight.
·
Well-done
and cohesive performing single DD that is nimble and tactile.
·
Well-defined and superb tonal colour.
CONS:
·
Fitting is a bit challenging (subjective,
depends on ear anatomy)
·
That perceptible upper mid peaks might be an
issue to some treble- sensitives.
·
Not the most resolving and resolution capability is somewhat average.
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 *'*
P.S.
I
am not affiliated to BQEYZ 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 thank Elle Zhou
for providing this review unit, I truly appreciate on her generosity towards me
and other reviewers.
If
you are interested this IEM product from BQEYZ AUTUMN, Just check out
the links below:
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https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057463418451
Aliexpress:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPJSh5O
Lazada:
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