BQEYZ BQ10 Wired Earphones

I bought this because it was an entry-level price among BQEYZ, which mostly costs over ?20,000. ��Sound: Rounded highs and a deep bass sound. The highs lack extension and sharpness, but are gentle on the ears and not harsh. There's no sibilance at all. To be honest, it's a bit lacking, but the overall sound is produced to the extent that it's not pulled down by the low range. The mids are powerful, and the vocals come forward, but I wish there was a little more extension. The bass is deep, but strangely, it feels natural. I think the vent is probably working to release excess bass, and it doesn't sink deep into the low range. There's more than enough bass. Despite being heavy, they don't interfere with spatial expression. The bass sound field gently envelops the ears, and is normal to slightly wide. The overall sound is unified, not emphasizing, but rather neutral, leaning slightly toward warmth. It's natural and smooth to listen to. �� Body: Resin body with a metal faceplate. The faceplate has a hairline finish. There are three vent holes on the inside of the body, and the nozzle is also metal. The terminals are 0.78mm 2-pin, not exactly recessed, but there is a slight indentation around the terminal. If you use a cable with a completely flat 2-pin terminal, the connection may not be deep enough. �� Accessories: The product comes in two versions: a 3.5mm cable version and a Type-C (DSP ver.) version. The two cables differ in specifications: the 3.5mm version has silver-plated wire, while the Type-C version has pure copper wire. I purchased the Type-C version, but as I will be re-cabling later, the cheaper 3.5mm version may have been a good choice. Earpieces: Black and clear, available in three sizes each. Black - Long stem, narrow opening, Tightens the sound, Strengthens the bass, Attenuates the treble. Clear - The stem is short, the opening is wide, the sound is wide, the highs are extended, and the bass is weak. It also comes with a sturdy earphone case for this price range. �� Fit: Very good for my ears. The weight of the earphones themselves fits well in my ears, so they don't feel heavy and are comfortable to wear for long periods of time. However, while I find the black eartips to fit comfortably, the sound I prefer is clear eartips. The clear eartips have a short stem, so they don't suit me. It's a mixed bag. �� Other: Although they are advertised as gaming earphones, I didn't really feel like they were gaming earphones. The sound has a good amount of space, but perhaps due to the warm sound quality, the sound definition and positioning are unclear. I read several reviews before purchasing that said the positioning was excellent, so I was a little disappointed. The sound is more suited to listening to music and watching videos than gaming. The sound and fit may be more suitable for gaming, even with long periods of use, so it's not tiring to listen to them. It would be clearly better to replace the cable with one from another company. I feel like it would be a waste to buy them and use them as they came with, as they don't fully demonstrate the earphones' true potential. I personally prefer a re-cable. I thought DuskSky would be a good fit, but the cable costs around 4,000 yen even on sale, so you'll need to consider your budget. There may be other cheaper cables that are suitable for the BQEYZ BQ10, but when I tried using some of the cheaper cables I had, it seemed like the noise in the sound increased rather than improving it, so it's a difficult decision. ��Summary: Earphones that are designed to have interchangeable accessories. You may not be able to appreciate their greatness if you leave them as they are. Earphones can be customized, but this tendency is particularly noticeable with the BQEYZ BQ10. The change when you change them is very significant. These are earphones that are likely to be evaluated differently depending on the user's environment and how they are used.

The sound quality is very good for this price. I can listen to it for a long time without getting tired, and the bass is pleasant. The build quality is also high, so I think it's a good deal.

When I ordered, there was a 10% off coupon, but it seems like it's no longer available. Still, at ?4,599, I think these earphones are relatively affordable, though that may vary from person to person. (I chose the 3.5mm instead of Type-C.) I happened to notice them while browsing earphones on Amazon, and I'd previously purchased their affordable USB-DAC (LIN) and loved it. The exterior has a gray (aluminum?) hairline finish, which is understated, but it has a subtle, stylish feel. While the included cable seems like it was shipped "just ready to play," with earphones in a similar price range, the BQ10 isn't like that. It comes with a cable that's a cut above? Or even a few cuts? It's a gray color that matches the earphones themselves, which is a big plus! (More like gunmetal than gray?) I believe the cable has a huge impact on the sound quality of earphones, so I highly recommend including it in the package. I also think it would be a good idea to sell this cable separately at a lower price in more colors, as a first-time re-cabling experience (however nonetheless). There are two types of eartips, which are pretty average (the difference in sound is unconfirmed), but the fact that it comes with a case that's not too thin and has ample storage is a plus. Now, as for the all-important sound quality... Sound preferences vary greatly, and the music we normally listen to varies, so sound evaluations vary greatly. Honestly, I read reviews to find out what the sound is like, but the more I read, the more confused I become (lol). Thinking about this, I'm a little worried that writing a review like this might cause even more confusion. lol *My listening environment: iPhone 15 and Xperia 10 III smartphones, BQEYZ USB-DAC, and included LIN cable. As for the songs I listened to, I'm middle-aged and don't know any recent music. I'm reminiscing about the old songs I used to listen to when I was younger, lol. Yumi Matsutoya (Timeless Hotel), Junko Yagami (My True Face), and other artists, mostly female vocalists. I don't listen to jazz or classical music, so I don't know. Personally, I feel that 10mm drivers are common, but this one uses 12mm drivers. I think this is a benefit, but there's a lot of bass. I think the sound is stable. The high notes aren't harsh and have a natural sound. (Maybe a little weak?) The vocals are also thick. Personally, I think the sound is warm. Regarding re-cabling, with other inexpensive earphones, I feel that re-cabling significantly improves sound quality when using the inexpensive cables that are included with the earphones. However, as I mentioned earlier, the BQ10 comes with a fairly good cable, so re-cabling does improve sound quality to some extent. Of course, there is a certain amount of improvement (for a cable around 3,500 yen), but compared to a cheaper cable, the improvement is naturally smaller. (Personally, I feel that the bass mainly extends downwards and the volume increases.) Therefore, you could even say that re-cabling is not necessary. As an aside, when I connected the Shanling UA4 to my smartphone and re-cabling it with a balanced cable (KBEAR ST19), I was wowed! (This isn't limited to these earphones, though.) The sound quality improved significantly in every aspect, making it sound amazing. *Added 6/14/2025: Since purchasing these earphones, I have purchased many other earphones, but they all have a thick mid- to low-range sound. I use an iPhone and an Xperia 10 III as my audio sources, and the iPhone has a thick mid- to low-range sound, so when I listen to these earphones with my iPhone, the mid- to low-range sound can sound muffled, unclear, and thick, but when I listen with my Xperia, it sounds just right.

Even without re-cabling, the sound is well-balanced and has a good range, so I think it's good enough for people who don't have any particular preferences. The ear hooks fit perfectly. The cable looks thick in the picture, but it's actually quite normal and easy to handle. The device itself is cool, and the case is sturdy, so I'm very satisfied with this price.

I also tried re-cabled wired earphones for the first time. The KBEAR4989 4.4mm cable improved the balance of mid-, high- and low-range sounds. Even my dumb ears could hear the bqeyz bq10 better than the TRNconch. I'm using it plugged into a fiio BRT17.