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.
This unit is part of a review tour by the Mindanao Audio Club. All opinions of the unit will always be my own and will remain independent.
Note: This review is also posted on Head-fi.
You can purchase the BQEYZ BQ-10 on HIFIGO.
Pros
- Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Good build quality with aluminum faceplates
- Solid bass performance with satisfying rumble
- Smooth treble for treble-sensitive listeners
- Decent imaging for both music and gaming
- Average soundstage width
Cons
- Bass bleed can muddy male vocals
- Treble occasionally gets sharp or sibilant
What's in the box
- IEM shells & cable
- Carry case
- 6 pairs of eartips (3 wide bore and 3 regular)
Technical Specs
- Driver: 12mm Dynamic Driver (PET diaphragm)
- Impedance: 40Ω
- Sensitivity: 113dB
- Frequency Response Range: 5Hz–40kHz
- Connectors: 0.78mm 2-Pin
- Cable length: ~1.2m
- Termination: 3.5mm (no MIC) / USB-C version with MIC
Impressions
General Impressions
- The nozzles of the BQ10 are large-ish so I used my small Spinfit CP100 eartips for a comfortable seal.
- The earpieces are pretty light, weighing in at 4.3g each. The body of the earpieces is made of plastic while the faceplates are made of brushed aluminum.
- The stock cable is surprisingly good for the price. It’s lightweight, soft, and doesn’t tangle easily.
- Sound isolation is decent enough for commuting or working in slightly noisy environments.
Sound Impressions
- Tuning: The BQ10 has a neutral-ish tuning that leans toward a bass-boosted profile.
- Bass: The bass rumble of the BQ10 seems to be very prominent, but tends to bleed into the mids, sometimes muddying male vocals.
- Mids: Vocals sit forward and clean most of the time. Female vocals pop nicely, and instruments in the midrange are present but can be overshadowed when the bass gets aggressive.
- Treble: Generally mild and safe for treble-sensitive ears. On some cymbal-heavy or sibilant mixes the treble can get a touch sharp, but it’s not a constant problem.
- Technicalities: Clarity and imaging is accurate, soundstage is somewhat average, not too narrow and not too wide.
- Gaming: The imaging and directionality are both pretty accurate from what I mentioned before, which makes it pretty good for competitive FPS. with the bass-prominent nature of the BQ-10, footsteps and gunfire are elevated. I feel the soundstage isn’t as wide as I like though. Don’t get me wrong, I think this is pretty good for immersive games for the budget.
Gear Used
- Snowsky Echo Mini
- Xiaomi 13T + Letshuoer DT03
- PC + ifi Nano iDSD LE
Final Thoughts
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