Review on 🎧 CVJ CSE In-Ear Earbuds: Dynamic + Balanced Armature CVJ Headphone, Extra Bass, Green (No Mic) by Joe Roberts

CVJ CSECVJ CSE is a new hybrid IEM 1DD + 1BA from the company. Like the previous CSA, this is an affordable model. It uses a 10mm silicon crystal/composite biological diaphragm dynamic driver to cover low frequencies and a special 30095 BA placed in the high frequency nozzle. Unlike the previous packaging, the CSE comes in a small black rectangular box with a full color IEM image on the front and tech specs on the back. There is a gold CVJ logo on the packaging, and inside the headphones is a map cutout along with spare earbuds (the medium size comes preinstalled on the headphones). Underneath is a suede-look case, a detachable cable, and documentation. The bezels are made of transparent green resin with a wavy embossed finish and the components are visible through the transparent amber body. On the inside there is a small round air outlet for the dynamic driver and a gold vent with a silver grille. The 2-pin socket for the detachable cable is installed flush. The cable is a black, 4-wire, tightly braided cable with a 3.5mm straight metal connector and angled connectors similar to those used by TRN. No chin slider. The ear hooks are quite stiff and could be more flexible for a better fit. CSE was mainly tested with the Xduoo X20 DAP. A smartphone and a CD player were also used. The headphones were baked for 100 hours to allow the components to settle. Standard cords and grommets have been used and good sealing and insulation has been achieved. First impression Since the CSA, the CVJ has created a "home sound" that's very different from the many V-shaped offerings from most Chinese manufacturers. B. Firms that are more neutral/lighter and show a more mature physique. The CSN and CS8 followed this philosophy, but the CSE is slightly more V-shaped and warmer in tone. Bass was well structured and deep with good impact, mids were slightly recessed but had good timbre, and highs were generally smooth with a good level of detail. The volume is sufficient even for low-powered devices and additional amplification is not required. The tone was warm and inviting, with good impact and reasonable speed. The mids bled a bit, and the bass really dominated certain material. Jeff Wayne's excellent production of David Essex's "Rock On" features two-track bass guitars that effortlessly penetrate the lower regions of the frequency spectrum. Combined with elements of staccato strings, the bass remained clean and poignant, creating a powerful and weighty foundation. The prominent bass line in Richard Marx's "Hazard" exhibited excellent depth and texture and stood out clearly from the accompanying bass drum. This rhythm section led the piece in great style and provided a solid foundation for instrumentation and vocals. The overall tone was quite natural. The upper mids were a little cooler in tone and perhaps a little less convincing. Debussy's "Claire de Lune" was read beautifully by Ikuyo Nakamichi in an excellent K2 20-bit recording. The CSE provided a very good reproduction of the solo piano with an accurate and realistic reproduction of decays, mid-tones and overtones creating a natural timbre. At the high points the tonality was clean and clear, with fast transitions and good separation in the fast arpeggios and only moderate sharpening in the high notes. Secret Garden's "I Know a Rose Tree" is based on a tune by medieval German composer Michael Praetorius. Fionnula Sherry's violin solos and Anuna's Irish chorus, accompanied by orchestral accompaniment, gave a beautiful and sensual performance of this work, and CSE created a clearly defined picture with beautifully layered vocals and harmonies and well-preserved diction. mostly clean and without tips. There was an emphasis on the lower treble and an even more emphasized upper treble that added detail and brilliance, only occasionally resulting in a harsh or less natural tonality. Bach's famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor played by Helmut Waltschi in a vintage recording from the 1960s. , sounded great. Quite unlike the Gothic and Romantic French and British instruments, the Silbermann organ's clarity and extravagance was presented in a breathtaking and dramatic manner with immediacy and impact. Details in the faster passages retained their separation and the overall tonality was clean, with only the more energetic sections sometimes being too bright or harsh. Surname. After an intro with a sequenced synth riff and electric guitars, Cimbalon's signature metal sound kicks in, playing clean and bright with good rhythmic integrity and clarity. The layering of the different elements was very precise. It was the perfect material for CSE and it was a lot of fun. The CVJ soundstage presented a three-dimensional image with good width and height, but a little less depth. It was a good feeling of natural atmosphere. The image was good and the separation and layering was competent. For the price it was a very good performance. "Benedict" from Carl Jenkins' "The Armed Man" sounded very believable. The violin solo against the background of the string accompaniment, the separated female voices and their arrangement are faithfully reproduced in an airy acoustic space. The climax of "Hosanna in Excelsis" with bass drum and full choir was handled very well. The bright tones of Katherine Finch's harp in Clear Sky from the Tides album are precisely placed high in the center of the frame with orchestral accompaniment. takes up the rest of the scene. When more dynamic passages were played and a full orchestra was present, the stage became really crowded, resulting in less separation, and the tonality became brighter and sharper. Comparison I compared the CSE to dual hybrids in the same price range. KBEAR KS2 KS2 are classic V-shaped headphones with an attractive dynamic and exciting character. It has a powerful bass approaching the level of a basshead and an expansive soundstage. However, the mids are set back, there is some bass leakage and the treble is undefined compared to the CSE and a bit harsh at times in the low end. The CSE is better balanced and doesn't have such a deep V signature. CVJ CSACVJ's debut product offers something different: neutral/bright, with solid, well-structured bass, slightly front-loaded mids, and clean highs with good extension and detail. The sound is more direct and balanced than expected and is a mature setup not common at this price point. The CSE has a more V-shaped profile with more enhanced bass and not as bright highs, and the mids are a bit more recessed but still have good presence and a very natural timbre. TRN M10 The M10 uses an 8mm micro bass driver and the well-known 30095 BA height unit. The overall sound is slightly V-shaped or W-shaped but still maintains a good balance. The spherical earbuds, beautifully crafted from metal, are worn with the cord down and are very comfortable. The low end is very deep and warm like the CSE, but a little looser and the mids are a little more deep. The highs aren't as expansive and smooth as the CSE, and the soundstage isn't as wide. The CSE differs somewhat from the CVJ's "house sound" in that it's V-shaped rather than neutral like their previous IEMs were. It retains some of the qualities of the earlier models but adds more distinct bass and treble, which is a compromise between their usual setup and the popular sound profile that's common at this price point. It works well and handles most tasks well, but lacks the personality of CSA, which offers something different with a more mature neutral delivery. However, CSE is still a very good choice and should be on your list.