Review on Earphones Isolating Balanced Sounding Detachable Headphones by Rick Rownd

Mid-tier of the ChiFi market in recent years, first known for the KC2 and later for their "Seasons" series of Tribrids became. Summer is their latest work in the latest series with the same configuration of DD for bass, custom BA for mid and piezo for treble - but this time each of those drivers have been updated to a newer version. Summer faces stiff competition at $129. Can BQEYZ live up to its acronym with its latest model? Read on to find out. I would like to thank Elle Zhou from BQEYZ for providing the summer pattern in exchange for my honest feedback. Packaging and Accessories: Summer's packaging is understated but elegant. After removing the outer shell, you can open the booklet-like lid to show us the earbuds themselves, encased in foam. Underneath is a stylish and compact faux leather case and two sets of silicone tips (anthracite with "balanced" and blue and white with "atmospheric" lettering). An 8-wire SPC cable with 2-pin connectors (customer can choose between 2.5mm, 3.5mm or 4.4mm connectors at purchase) and a cleaning brush are included in the carrying case . reasonable for the price point, although nothing really exceptional. I particularly liked the processing quality of the cable, which is quite flexible and ergonomic and yet extremely tangle-resistant. Unfortunately, however, the pre-curved ear hooks don't fit my ears very well and caused some fit issues. A choice of two sets of ear tips is welcome, although it would be a good idea to add more foam or dual flange ear tips in the future. I have to say that Summer is a definite step backwards from this. The cases are made of relatively cheap plastic, which may be justified by the significantly lower price compared to the previous model, but the fact remains that BQEYZ competitors, starting at $100, can usually offer significantly better builds. However, the choice of BQEYZ materials has some advantages: Summer is exceptionally light and, on top of that, quite comfortable. There is no driver flex or vacuum effect whatsoever, but since the enclosures are triple vented, the isolation is definitely mediocre. First Impression: Having read previous reviews online that the Buzzer is a bass-heavy IEM. (and I'm not a basshead) I initially settled on "balanced" tips, as most reviewers have expressed a preference for them. To be honest, my first impression of the buzzer in this configuration was not very pleasant: the sound was noticeably incoherent, with punchy mids, thin, muffled-sounding mids and harsh highs. However, when I switched to the blue and white "atmospheric" tips, the sound improved dramatically: in this configuration the buzzer became a warm and quiet W-shaped IEM with decent coherence for a tribrid and a fairly impressive soundstage for its Price. Article along with solid technical details. The takeaway from this experience is that summer is an extremely interdependent entity and, moreover, different people can have very different experiences with the same tips. Patient experimentation can produce very impressive results, and here it's even more welcome than usual. Caption: As I mentioned earlier, Summer has a warm W mood with an emphasis on mids, vocals and low treble (bass dominates, although with the right attachments it doesn't overpower). Sommer is definitely made for musicianship, not analytical skill and critical listening: it's a laid-back tone, precisely reminiscent of a warm and relaxing sunny summer afternoon. It suits a variety of genres, although it probably wouldn't be my personal choice for classical music. Summer definitely got over that with the latest driver release. The huge 13mm dynamic driver is undeniably mobile despite its powerful impact and outstanding presence. The sub-bass rolls a bit (although it's not anemic and definitely has some buzz), while the mid-bass is noticeably more accentuated. As I mentioned earlier, false tips can result in drone, although I haven't found this to be the case with blue/white tips. The attack is a bit duller than I would have liked, but it has a natural decay that gives it the warmth it needs and a natural transition to the mids. The texture is sufficient, but not outstanding. Mids: The mids here are warmed up a bit by the bass influence and are fairly detailed with a moderate amount of texture. Overall I found them to be the most realistic area of Summers sound and fairly neutral except for the vocals which are pushed a bit forward - the females are slightly more than the males. I have often wished for more body and weight in the male vocals and some instruments, while the female vocals were equally excellent. I've also occasionally argued with the tone, which while good for a BA still falls a bit short of well tuned DDs in this price range. Treble: The lower treble is clearly emphasized, albeit (again, with proper advice) in a flat and unspicy manner, mostly avoiding the threshold into a shrill or shrill tone. It has a great deal of brilliance, definition and detail, and I think that's extremely necessary as summer sounds energetic and warm in the summer, not just boring. However, I did find that the upper highs lacked some air, resulting in a fuzzy and somewhat intimate rendition despite the expansive soundstage - an effect actually more in keeping with the overall sonic characterization and I appreciated it more than I expected. . .During my time with Summer I didn't notice the smell of the piezo element, instead the timbre was reminiscent of BA. This is a major achievement for BQEYZ, although again they fall a step short of the good DDs (e.g. the cymbals sometimes lacked some shimmer and sounded too metallic). The weight of the notes can sometimes be too thin. Soundstage and Specs: As just mentioned, with the right hardware, the soundstage is quite extensive for this price point, with very good width and height and good depth. While the lack of top treble means there isn't much space between instruments, the layering and separation is still well done and I never heard any compression issues. The picture is generally good, if not very accurate. As mentioned, Summer does not present itself as analytical at all, but the overall detail and resolution is always good. Conclusion: The BQEYZ Summer is a pleasant and harmless set of headphones that should present music warmly, invitingly and relaxed. Fashion in keeping with its seasonal namesake. An extensive sound stage and competent technical solutions help him in this. That's a good price for a tribrid, although as a tribrid you have to pay for some coherence and fidelity. While the plastic construction is rather disappointing, the choice of case material has the benefit of keeping the headphones extremely comfortable and lightweight. Article, although there's not much to distinguish it from the packaging - the price it pays for opting for a mild and relaxed signature.