BQEYZ Wind Review | Excellent BCD Implementation!!-gadgetgod

BQEYZ has brought the latest into its weather series of IEMs with the release of the BQEYZ Wind. Things that started with the Spring Season followed great performance in Autumn and winter, and now we have the Wind. An IEM with a unique driver combination featuring a dynamic driver and coil-based bone-conduction driver on each side. I love how BQEYZ always experiments all around and brings products that are great in terms of sonic performance and at the same time, don’t break the bank. It is not the first time BQEYZ is here with a BCD driver, Winter also featured one and I liked the set. Although the BCD driver in the Winter was implemented above the 200Hz mark. In the Wind, they have implemented a 10mm coil-based BCD driver responsible for lower-end and midrange. I got a sample sent my way by BQEYZ themselves, and today I am going to share my review on the same. So let’s get our reading glasses on plug in your favourite IEMs and begin with the review.

Disclaimer:-

BQEYZ sent me the Wind for the purpose of a review tour in India. I will be forwarding the unit ahead to the next reviewer, not being benefitted by them in monetary ways by any means. The unit belongs to them until they let me keep it after the tour. You can buy the BQEYZ Winter from the online retailer(will be adding the HiFiGo link below). It’s a non-affiliated link. At the time of this write-up, the product retails for 239$.

https://hifigo.com/products/bqeyz-wind

Design & Build Quality:-

BQEYZ Wind looks good, really really good. The entire shell is metallic and has a semi-open back grill design. The Blue colour that I have is spectacular, it looks vivid and bright, just the way I personally like. The design of the pair is similar to QDC Tiger which is a premium flagship IEM. The face covers have BQEYZ Wind branding(BQEYZ on one side and Wind on the other). On the inner side, we have the BCD driver, we can see where it is located as it is covered by a separate panel with two screw kinda things. Will add the images below so that you can also have a look at that place. We get a detachable cable with 2-pin connectors and a preferred choice of termination, no swappable plugs here.


Fit and Isolation:-

For any IEM with a BCD driver, Fit plays a crucial role. If the BCD driver doesn’t touch your skin, it won’t work for you. BQEYZ Wind for me is the best fit for their IEMs. Out of Spring 2, Autumn, Topaz, and Winter, the Wind is the one that fits me the best. And the BCD driver also touches my ear, so I can actually feel that bass rumbling hard lol. Although I must add here, the stock tips were not the best fit for me, I am using the BQEYZ Wind with Softears UC eartips. They bring the IEM closer to my ear making the BCD area touch my ear. So I suggest you try different tips and then choose the one that is most comfortable and also helps you to feel the BCD driver.

Driveability:-

BQEYZ Wind does love some extra juice sent her way. Although works well with most sources that I have treated her with including my MacBook Pro, Hidizs S9 Pro Plus, AFUL Snowy Night, Questyle CMA18P, Questyle QP2R, etc. I would suggest using a decent-level USB DAC as a minimum with the set I tested with Questyle CMA18P and QP2R for most of this review.

Sound Quality:-

The unique combination of DD and BCD drivers here on the BQEYZ Wind is implemented nicely. It sounds cohesive as a single unit, the BCD driver produces a strong and slamming lower end just make sure it touches your ear when you wear the set properly. Bass has good reach and definition. It reaches deep in the sub-bass region and produces a good rumble along with a good punch in the mid-bass section as well. The midrange has a clean and crisp presentation. Vocals show good clarity and resolution. The same can be said for the instruments in the midrange. In my experience with their products so far, BQEYZ tunes with an open and detailed midrange section. Instruments such as Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Harmonium and wind instruments such as Trumpets, organ, etc. show amazing details and lovely tones in the midrange section. The overall tone on the Wind is quite natural and lively, Vocals sound full of life, they are well-textured as well.

Treble region is smooth and inoffensive. No harshness or sibilance is present on the Wind yet it received good micro details in the sound. Treble region has good air as well and doesn’t sound congested or intimate for busy tracks such as Billie Jean by MJ. I would personally love a little more energy into the Treble section, but hey where will I put the Simgot EA1000 then? lol. Overall, BQEYZ has treated the pair with an amazing sound tuning, it packs a sound that will complement most genres. I personally tested it with multiple genres including EDM, Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop, Classical, and some regional Bollywood, I never found the BQEYZ Wind to sound lacking at all in any given department. Technically, again I find the BQEYZ Wind to be highly efficient. It has good note weight, accurate imaging, and a wide+Tall soundstage. With its open-back cavity design, the soundstage also has good depth giving a full 3D feel.

BQEYZ Wind’s sound finds a place in my best IEM around 200-300$ price bracket. Heck, it can compete with some IEMs priced above its range(will share my comparison with Tangzu Nezha ahead) and will have some points going there in its favor. For me, BQEYZ Wind is probably the best BQEYZ has offered us so far.

Let’s summarise this review with some basic points.

>Excellent bass, fast, snappy, and deep-reaching.

>Clear and crisp midrange. The vocals sound well-textured and well-detailed.

>Handles even busy tracks easily, nicely executed treble.

>The soundstage has a good 3D feel.

>Excellent Imaging and instrument detailing.

>Instruments also have a decent amount of note-weight.

>Tone and Timbre are simply excellent, smooth and natural.

Some things that I feel could be improved here:-

>Fit, Yes the fit is very good for me. But unless the pair fits you perfectly, you won’t be able to feel the proper bass response of the BQEYZ Wind. So mentioning it for the team.

>Requires a decent amount of power. If you don’t have a decently powerful source, you won’t be able to feel the proper sound of the BQEYZ Wind.

>Treble is too smooth for me, personally I would love a little bit more energy into that section.

Now on to some comparisons.

BQEYZ Wind vs Simgot EA1000:-

Both these IEMs have a dual-driver hybrid configuration. The Wind has a DD+BCD combination while the EA1000 has a DD+PR configuration. Let’s take note of how these two compare.

>EA1000 is more sensitive than the Wind, so easy driveability.

>EA1000 have a tad bit more mid-bass slam and weight. The wind has more refinement and a crispier lower-end definition.

>Wind has a faster and snappier bass response.

>Both the pair have clear midrange, but Wind sounds better definition and slightly more clarity.

>Treble on the EA1000 is on the brighter side. It is more defined and extended. Wind handles a smoother approach in treble. EA1000 might sound offensive to some.

>Wind has a more 3D feel to the soundstage.

BQEYZ Wind vs Oriveti OD200:-

OD200 packs a single dynamic driver setup while the Wind brings a DD+BCD combination. Here’s my take on these two.

>Wind’s bass has more slam and weight to the bass. Oriveti is a little thin in comparison. Both have identical speeds and extensions.

>Oriveti’s midrange is a little thin in comparison, Wind has more weight to the vocals and instruments.

>Both maintain a good treble region with the OD200 presenting more energy, and the Wind presenting a smoother response.

>Wind’s soundstage is more 3D.

BQEYZ Wind vs Tangzu Nezha:-

Nezha the latest flagship from Tangzu packs a multi-BA+PZT hybrid configuration and retails for 400$. Here’s my take on these two.

>Wind definitely has more lower-end presence. It is faster, snappier, and punchier.

>Midrange is the charm of Nezha, Vocals sound really good. Although Nezha have a little BA texture to them and Wind sounds more natural.

>Vocals and midrange on the Nezha is more forward in comparison.

>Treble on the Nezha is more extended, crispier and has a slightly better definition than the Wind.

>Wind has more instrument and vocal weight thanks to the added bass response.

>Soundstage of Wind is more 3D, and is taller.
Final Words:

BQEYZ Wind is an IEM that brings us a taste of Bone-Conductiuon Drivers in a pocket-friendly price bracket. And they have nailed it with the sound of the Wind. I have been using the set for quite a while now, and never even once have I felt like I should listen to something else. Right from the comfortable fit to the amazing sound, Wind packs it all in a beautiful metallic shell. For around 200$, BQEYZ Wind is one of my top recommendations alongside the Simgot EA1000 and Oriveti OD200. I hope you guys enjoyed reading my review, if you have any questions or queries related to the Wind, feel free to ask me in the comments section below.