A Casual's Review of the ND NX2 IEMs

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Disclaimer: This review reflects my personal preferences and limited audio experience, not expert analysis. The NX2 was provided to me by ND Audio but opinions remain my own.

Pros

  • Price to performance-wise, it’s very good
  • Strong bass rumble, good for bass/sub-bass enjoyers
  • Decent soundstage and details
  • Due to the nature of the tuning, I found it great for competitive fps games like Overwatch 2.

Cons

  • Very light, Feels like it will break if you accidentally drop it.
  • For the price, it’s hard to complain about anything here

General Product Details

Package Inclusions

  • IEM shells & cable
  • 3 pairs of generic silicon eartips in S, M, and L sizes
The IEM Shells
  • There are 3 different colors of the NX2 - Black, Clear, and Purple, I was sent the Black version.
  • The shells are made of resin, with the ND logo painted in gold on the angular-shaped faceplate.
  • The earpieces are super light, weighing in at just around 3.1g!
The Cable
  • The cable has 2 thin strands that are braided and terminates with a 3.5mm jack.
  • The earhooks have a plastic wrap around them to keep their shapes and these terminate with QDC connectors.
  • The cables weigh about 11.6g, they’re very light.

Subjective Review
General Usage Impressions
  • The freebie silicon eartips feel thinner than the ones that I regularly use. I also noticed that dust stick to them more easily.
Sound Impressions
  • The first time I tried this on, I was simply amazed at how much BASS and bass rumble it had. I was listening to Otonoke by Creepy Nuts and the NX2 really accentuated the beat. About a minute in though I started feeling the pressure in my ears so I had to turn down the volume.
  • Listening to songs like Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Flow by Masayoshi Soken though is a treat. The piano and strings weigh heavy, and Amanda Achen’s voice rings clear.
  • I like the NX2 for listening to relaxed music, since music that have frequent repetitive bass lines seem to be sending more pressure into my ears. BUT if your eardrums can handle it, I think it will work well with electronica and rock genres.
  • For gaming, the NX2 performs well enough to use in casual and competitive play. Playing Overwatch with this set allowed me to hear footsteps loud and clear, and the directional audio was decent enough to pinpoint their general directions.
Final Thoughts
The ND Audio NX2 IEMs offer incredible value at around 10 USD, delivering a powerful bass response and decent soundstage, making them suitable for bass enthusiasts and gamers alike. Their lightweight build might seem fragile, but their performance in both music and gaming is impressive for dirt-cheap.

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