BQEYZ Frost review - Clean and Elegant just like a snowflake-Chrinkly
BQEYZ Frost review - Clean and Elegant just like a snowflake
Pros:
• Excellent build quality
• Lightweight and comfy even for long sessions
• Smooth, musical sound signature that’s still detailed
• Tight and clean bass with nice sub-bass presence
• Non-fatiguing treble, well-controlled yet clear
• Nice overall technical performance for what it offers
• Beautiful faceplate design, simple but elegant
• Cable matches the IEM aesthetics nicely
• Lightweight and comfy even for long sessions
• Smooth, musical sound signature that’s still detailed
• Tight and clean bass with nice sub-bass presence
• Non-fatiguing treble, well-controlled yet clear
• Nice overall technical performance for what it offers
• Beautiful faceplate design, simple but elegant
• Cable matches the IEM aesthetics nicely
Cons:
• Fit might vary, doesn’t seal fully for everyone
• Background noise can still leak in a bit (may vary)
• Timbre, while good, leans more musical than natural at times
• Not the most “analytical” or ultra-detailed set for critical listening
• Background noise can still leak in a bit (may vary)
• Timbre, while good, leans more musical than natural at times
• Not the most “analytical” or ultra-detailed set for critical listening
Introduction
Hello again everyone! I’m back with another review and this time it’s the BQEYZ Frost, a really nicely made IEM that honestly surprised me a lot. I really enjoyed my time with it, and I can confidently say it’s now part of my Top 5 favorite IEMs with how it sounded overall. Hope you’ll stick around to read the full review!
Huge thanks again to my friends at Mindanao Audio Group for providing the unit as part of a review tour.
Disclaimer: I’m just a casual listener who enjoys music like anyone else. This review won’t be going deep into the technical side of things, and impressions are purely based on my personal listening experience.
Price: $179 (as listed on BQEYZ’s official website at the time of writing)
Links: https://bqeyz.net/products/frost-wired-earphones
Packaging & Unboxing
The box has a clean, classy look that gives off a pricey and well-made impression. I also liked how they showed the IEMs on the front, giving you a quick idea of what to expect inside. Unboxing it was satisfyingly elegant everything was laid out compactly and neatly without wasting space. The IEMs were placed securely in a foam insert, neatly separated from the cable (which was stored inside the included carrying case). Overall great unboxing experience.
Eartips –
- Accessories -
BQEYZ included something I haven’t seen before, a small soft brush for cleaning the IEM nozzles. It’s a simple but really thoughtful addition, and honestly, I wish more brands did this.
Eartips –
Packed neatly in the accessories box and displayed on a metal tray. You get two types: one set of Atmosphere tips (S/M/L), which I assume are balanced, and another set of Reference tips (S/M/L), which are wide-bore and seem more treble-focused. Quality is decent overall, nothing too special but still solid. (ill be using the Atmosphere M size tips for this review)
Carrying Case –
Carrying Case –
A well-sized hard rubber zipper case that feels sturdy and premium. Inside are the IEM cable and the cleaning brush. Compact and practical, just what you’d expect.
Cable – The included cable is silver-plated with single-crystal copper as the base material, using a 0.78mm 2-pin plug and a 3.5mm jack (with a 4.4mm option available). It feels premium, smooth, and really well-built. Honestly, this cable stands out, it’s probably my favorite among all the stock cables I’ve used so far from other iems (for me atleast).
Other items – Comes with a user manual and a triangle certificate of ownership.
Cable – The included cable is silver-plated with single-crystal copper as the base material, using a 0.78mm 2-pin plug and a 3.5mm jack (with a 4.4mm option available). It feels premium, smooth, and really well-built. Honestly, this cable stands out, it’s probably my favorite among all the stock cables I’ve used so far from other iems (for me atleast).
Other items – Comes with a user manual and a triangle certificate of ownership.
Build & Design
The shell is made from CNC aluminum alloy, solid, well-built, and feels premium in hand. Size-wise, it’s on the smaller side (or just about average), smooth to the touch, and doesn’t pick up fingerprints or scratches easily. Really compact and well-finished overall.
Now the faceplate… I. Love. It.
The simple snowflake design over the frosty blue background looks stunning, especially paired with the matching cable. The glass faceplate adds a touch of elegance, and surprisingly, it doesn’t attract fingerprints or show any scratches (at least from what I’ve seen from the tour unit). Still, I’d suggest handling it carefully just in case.
The shell is made from CNC aluminum alloy, solid, well-built, and feels premium in hand. Size-wise, it’s on the smaller side (or just about average), smooth to the touch, and doesn’t pick up fingerprints or scratches easily. Really compact and well-finished overall.
Now the faceplate… I. Love. It.
The simple snowflake design over the frosty blue background looks stunning, especially paired with the matching cable. The glass faceplate adds a touch of elegance, and surprisingly, it doesn’t attract fingerprints or show any scratches (at least from what I’ve seen from the tour unit). Still, I’d suggest handling it carefully just in case.
Comfort & Fit
During my time daily-driving the BQEYZ Frost, man, this thing was comfortable to wear. Despite the metal shell and glass faceplate, it surprisingly doesn’t feel heavy at all. Even after long listening sessions, I never felt any discomfort or fatigue.
Fit-wise, it didn’t give me a full seal (at least in my case), so some background noise still leaks in while listening. Then again, fit can vary from person to person since not all ears are the same shape or size. I did find myself readjusting it every now and then since it occasionally slipped out, but overall, it was still a comfy experience.
During my time daily-driving the BQEYZ Frost, man, this thing was comfortable to wear. Despite the metal shell and glass faceplate, it surprisingly doesn’t feel heavy at all. Even after long listening sessions, I never felt any discomfort or fatigue.
Fit-wise, it didn’t give me a full seal (at least in my case), so some background noise still leaks in while listening. Then again, fit can vary from person to person since not all ears are the same shape or size. I did find myself readjusting it every now and then since it occasionally slipped out, but overall, it was still a comfy experience.
- Sound -
Tested with:
Tested with:
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Devices: Tecno Pova 5, Laptop
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DACs: VE Odo(60-70% Vol.), Roseselsa RS9039 (15-30% Vol.)
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Music Sources: Spotify, YouTube, AIMP (FLAC files)
Bass
The bass here has good presence without being over the top. It leans more on the mid-bass side which gives the overall sound that warm, full-bodied feel. Sub-bass can still be heard but it doesn’t dominate, it’s more of a support. It’s punchy, textured, and smooth, giving that satisfying weight in every hit. It does blend a bit with the mids, but honestly, I don’t see it as a flaw, it adds to that cozy warmth of the Frost. Definitely not for bassheads, but those who like a relaxed, musical warmth will enjoy it.
Mids
The mids are rich, full, and upfront enough to make vocals sound natural and lively. Male vocals sound thick and grounded, while female vocals have this soft clarity that makes them pleasant to listen to. Instruments also come through nicely, nothing harsh or too sharp. There’s a touch of warmth carried from the mid-bass, which gives body to the overall sound, though it can make things a bit less airy at times. Still, the mids stay smooth and engaging without feeling too safe or dull.
Treble
Treble here is relaxed and sits behind the mix a bit, but it’s still clean and smooth. You can hear the sparkle and detail when it’s needed, but it never goes harsh or fatiguing. Cymbals and percussions sound natural, just not overly bright. It’s definitely not tuned for trebleheads, but the clarity and space it provides add to that pleasant, easy-going character of the Frost.
Technicalities
The Frost performs surprisingly well technically for how musical it sounds. Soundstage feels spacious and a bit holographic, giving a nice sense of depth and layering between instruments. Imaging is accurate enough to tell where sounds are coming from, and separation stays clean even on busy tracks. Detail retrieval is good too, capturing small nuances without making it sound overly analytical. Timbre is also nice and natural, though not that accurate, it leans more toward musicality than realism. Overall, it delivers a rich, immersive presentation that’s easy to enjoy.
- Comparisons -
vs Aful Explorer
The Aful Explorer was one of those sets that really surprised me back when I first tried it, smooth, warm, and just really pleasant to listen to. It’s still a favorite of mine for casual listening, especially when I want something relaxing. The Frost, though, feels like it takes that same kind of tuning idea and polishes it further. It sounds cleaner and more spacious, with instruments having more air and separation between them. The Explorer leans a bit more intimate and cozy, while the Frost opens things up and gives a better sense of depth. Bass on the Explorer feels a bit fuller and warmer, but the Frost handles it with tighter control and slightly better texture.
For the price, the Explorer still offers a ton of value. It’s around 95.99$ on HiFiGo (at the time of writing this review) and honestly, it still feels worth it even today. But stepping up to the Frost, you can really notice that extra refinement, better layering, smoother mids, and more natural transitions. It’s not a night-and-day difference, but enough to feel like a proper step up in overall performance.
vs Oriveti Dynabird
The Dynabird leans more toward a lively, V-shaped sound that gives music a bit more punch and brightness. It’s got great texture and technical ability for the price, and I enjoyed how energetic it sounded on upbeat tracks. Compared to the Frost, though, the Frost feels more natural and balanced overall. The Dynabird sometimes sounds a bit more forward in the upper mids, while the Frost keeps everything smoother and more cohesive without losing clarity.
For 100$ on HiFiGo (at the time of writing this review), the Dynabird still performs really well in its range, and I still enjoy using it from time to time. But the Frost takes the edge in refinement, better layering, smoother tonality, and a more realistic timbre that makes it sound more “complete.”
Overall, both the Explorer and Dynabird are great in their own ways and honestly deliver strong price-to-performance value. But for me, the Frost just feels like the more polished and mature evolution of what I liked in both musical, balanced, and just easy to enjoy for long sessions.
vs Aful Explorer
The Aful Explorer was one of those sets that really surprised me back when I first tried it, smooth, warm, and just really pleasant to listen to. It’s still a favorite of mine for casual listening, especially when I want something relaxing. The Frost, though, feels like it takes that same kind of tuning idea and polishes it further. It sounds cleaner and more spacious, with instruments having more air and separation between them. The Explorer leans a bit more intimate and cozy, while the Frost opens things up and gives a better sense of depth. Bass on the Explorer feels a bit fuller and warmer, but the Frost handles it with tighter control and slightly better texture.
For the price, the Explorer still offers a ton of value. It’s around 95.99$ on HiFiGo (at the time of writing this review) and honestly, it still feels worth it even today. But stepping up to the Frost, you can really notice that extra refinement, better layering, smoother mids, and more natural transitions. It’s not a night-and-day difference, but enough to feel like a proper step up in overall performance.
vs Oriveti Dynabird
The Dynabird leans more toward a lively, V-shaped sound that gives music a bit more punch and brightness. It’s got great texture and technical ability for the price, and I enjoyed how energetic it sounded on upbeat tracks. Compared to the Frost, though, the Frost feels more natural and balanced overall. The Dynabird sometimes sounds a bit more forward in the upper mids, while the Frost keeps everything smoother and more cohesive without losing clarity.
For 100$ on HiFiGo (at the time of writing this review), the Dynabird still performs really well in its range, and I still enjoy using it from time to time. But the Frost takes the edge in refinement, better layering, smoother tonality, and a more realistic timbre that makes it sound more “complete.”
Overall, both the Explorer and Dynabird are great in their own ways and honestly deliver strong price-to-performance value. But for me, the Frost just feels like the more polished and mature evolution of what I liked in both musical, balanced, and just easy to enjoy for long sessions.
Conclusion
The BQEYZ Frost is one of those IEMs that doesn’t try to impress you instantly but gradually shows its strengths the more you listen. It’s smooth, detailed, and musical without being harsh or tiring, with a warm, natural tone that makes vocals and instruments feel alive. Its build and overall presentation also feel quite premium for the price, and while it’s costlier than sets like the Aful Explorer or Oriveti Dynabird, the improvement in refinement, layering, and balance makes it worth it. It’s a well-rounded, mature-sounding set that blends musicality and technicality nicely a solid pick if you want something engaging yet easy to enjoy for hours.
Who’s it for: Great for those who prefer a natural, immersive tuning with gentle warmth and clarity.
Who’s it for: Great for those who prefer a natural, immersive tuning with gentle warmth and clarity.