Disclaimer: Please note that I am not an audiophile, and this review does not delve into the technical aspects of the IEMs. My impressions are based on my personal preferences, and others may have different experiences with this product. I also have a very limited experience with audio products so please take this review with a grain of salt.
The Juzear Butterfly was lent to me as part of a review tour in the Philippines.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Looks and sounds great
- Excellent isolation but with a cost.
- Premium cable
- Bassy and warm-ish tuning without compromising clarity
- Wide soundstage, excellent imaging
- Not exhaustive
- Perfect for competitive gaming or just sitting down and relaxing to listen to music
Cons
- Large nozzles will be uncomfortable for those with small ear canals
- Due to the tight fit, pressure can build up in the ear making it uncomfortable to use, best to find eartips that can lessen this.
General Product Details
Package Inclusions
- IEM shells & cable
- Carry case
- A piece of microfiber cloth
- 5 pairs of eartips - 2 foam in and 3 silicon with differing sizes
The IEM Shells
- The shells are made of near-opaque black resin. The silver metal nozzles are substantially wider than what I’m used to, wider than my Moondrop May and Truthear Holas, even with the lips.
- The faceplate has a beautiful painted pattern with silver trim that really shines in natural light. The text “Juzear” is written on the left ear faceplate. Right and left iems are clearly labelled at the bottoms of each shell.
- Each earpiece weighs ~6.3g, but are well balanced that they won’t fall out of your ears.
The Cable
- The cable weighs ~37g and reminds me of NMD Audio’s Mist cable in terms of quality, both feel very premium, though this one is lighter by a few grams.
- The cable is well-wound and braided and doesn’t tangle easily.
- The earhooks don’t “lock in” behind my ears so I need to readjust them from time to time when I move my head.
- R and L are clearly labelled on the 0.78mm 2-pin connectors, and terminates with a 3.5mm jack.
The Carrying Case
- A basic silver-gray textured case with black zippers weighing ~47g. The Juzear logo is embossed on a badge on the front. This badge seems to have dislodged itself during shipping so I had to stick it back onto the case with CA glue.
Subjective Review
- First time I tried this, it felt so tight with the provided eartips. I had to use the smallest silicon eartips in my collection, which was the SS from the Truthear Holas. This helped alleviate the ear pressure build up, and helped with the nozzles not scraping in my ear.
- I thought I would have a problem with the weight of this set but it seems like I’ve become used to bigger sized ones or the weight balance is well done so I don’t feel them.
Sound Impressions
- I don’t have the Dynaquattro on hand now but it seems like the Juzear Butterfly is just about at par with it in terms of sound quality.
- This set has great soundstage, imaging, and clarity, so much so that it’s great for competitive and immersive gaming.
- The bass is rich and the rumble it produces doesn’t overpower the higher frequencies, but without compromising on the details.
Final Thoughts
Despite the nozzle size issue (which just seems nitpicky for me), the
Juzear Butterfly is PERFECT! This set is one of my favorites,
contending with the Dynaquattro in terms of sound quality, and both
are almost at the same price range.
I’m definitely putting this on my “Things I Want to Buy” list for
later on. It’s just so easy to like!