This is my first Vision Ears IEM, it is a 10 driver hybrid with 9BA, 1DD configuration and costs $3000 USD. My source used is Astell & Kern SP3000M for this review.
Hats off to Vision Ears for some really nice packaging extras. It comes with an ok SPC cable but the nice leather case, IEM sock, ear cleaner tools and generous amount of tips are all appreciated. And of course the IEM looks very solidly built, as expected from VE.
Bass:
VE10 bass is very good. It’s got punch, slam, good dynamics and good sub bass extension. It’s got it in both quality and quantity, as it’s definitely elevated but it’s not to a crazy amount but it’s an amount that most people would call ‘fun’
Mids:
VE10 has pushed up upper mids and recessed lower which creates a smooth transition that is popular in alot of IEMs these days. While I won’t say the mids match up to those of the flagship Phonix, I will say they are done decently well and will work with pop tracks and other vocal genres well.
Treble:
VE10 also has slightly pushed treble but its also done tastefully without being too harsh or sibilant or fatiguing.
Technicalities:
I think this is the area VE10 suffers a bit in, as I feel the technicalities in soundstage, imaging and resolution are not up to par with what I expect a $3k IEM to sound like. Instead, it feels like it competes with UM Mest Jet Black in terms of technicalities, and there’s IEMs that actually beat it here quite handily like 64 Audio Tia Trio or Noble Sultan, both of which cost less. In fact I would go on and say that Noble Sultan at $100 less would give VE10 quite a run for its money because while it doesn’t have as much bass and treble as VE10 does, but technicalities has it beat.
Overall it’s a very well tuned IEM that sounds close to harman tuning w shape that will satisfy most listeners for a ‘fun’ IEM that can also do vocals well. It’s just a bit on the overpriced side when it comes to technicalities though, as there’s cheaper IEMs that can match or beat it in that department for less.
Hats off to Vision Ears for some really nice packaging extras. It comes with an ok SPC cable but the nice leather case, IEM sock, ear cleaner tools and generous amount of tips are all appreciated. And of course the IEM looks very solidly built, as expected from VE.
Bass:
VE10 bass is very good. It’s got punch, slam, good dynamics and good sub bass extension. It’s got it in both quality and quantity, as it’s definitely elevated but it’s not to a crazy amount but it’s an amount that most people would call ‘fun’
Mids:
VE10 has pushed up upper mids and recessed lower which creates a smooth transition that is popular in alot of IEMs these days. While I won’t say the mids match up to those of the flagship Phonix, I will say they are done decently well and will work with pop tracks and other vocal genres well.
Treble:
VE10 also has slightly pushed treble but its also done tastefully without being too harsh or sibilant or fatiguing.
Technicalities:
I think this is the area VE10 suffers a bit in, as I feel the technicalities in soundstage, imaging and resolution are not up to par with what I expect a $3k IEM to sound like. Instead, it feels like it competes with UM Mest Jet Black in terms of technicalities, and there’s IEMs that actually beat it here quite handily like 64 Audio Tia Trio or Noble Sultan, both of which cost less. In fact I would go on and say that Noble Sultan at $100 less would give VE10 quite a run for its money because while it doesn’t have as much bass and treble as VE10 does, but technicalities has it beat.
Overall it’s a very well tuned IEM that sounds close to harman tuning w shape that will satisfy most listeners for a ‘fun’ IEM that can also do vocals well. It’s just a bit on the overpriced side when it comes to technicalities though, as there’s cheaper IEMs that can match or beat it in that department for less.
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