BASN MMCX in-ear monitor headphone Review
Pros: • Ergonomic, mid-sized shell for long listening sessions, secure fit with varied eartip options and lightweight (5.63g per IEM).
• Includes two 1.5m detachable cables (one with mic)
• 12 sets of eartips (silicone and memory foam), useful accessories: brush, clip, adapter, case
• Clean, dynamic presentation, midbass has good punch, subbass extension present but controlled
• Recessed but clean male vocals, smooth pinna gain enhances female vocals, no veil or thinness detected
• Crisp, non-harsh presentation, natural and airy, impressive BA timbre control
• Well-layered imaging and microdetails, no congestion in busy tracks, decent stage depth
• Mild V-shape that suits many genres, balanced and musical character, enjoyable for jazz, rock, metal, etc.
• Easy to drive with low-powered sources, works well with portable gear
• Good value under $110
• Strong competitor in hybrid entry-level market
• Includes two 1.5m detachable cables (one with mic)
• 12 sets of eartips (silicone and memory foam), useful accessories: brush, clip, adapter, case
• Clean, dynamic presentation, midbass has good punch, subbass extension present but controlled
• Recessed but clean male vocals, smooth pinna gain enhances female vocals, no veil or thinness detected
• Crisp, non-harsh presentation, natural and airy, impressive BA timbre control
• Well-layered imaging and microdetails, no congestion in busy tracks, decent stage depth
• Mild V-shape that suits many genres, balanced and musical character, enjoyable for jazz, rock, metal, etc.
• Easy to drive with low-powered sources, works well with portable gear
• Good value under $110
• Strong competitor in hybrid entry-level market
Cons: • Resin plastic shell may feel less premium to some users
• Slight midbass bleed into lower mids, subbass not dominant
• Rolled-off mids reduce richness in certain tracks
• Slight lack of sparkle for treble-sensitive genres (e.g. classical)
• Soundstage width is average
• May not appeal to neutral tuning purists
• Faces tough competition from newer budget hybrids
• Slight midbass bleed into lower mids, subbass not dominant
• Rolled-off mids reduce richness in certain tracks
• Slight lack of sparkle for treble-sensitive genres (e.g. classical)
• Soundstage width is average
• May not appeal to neutral tuning purists
• Faces tough competition from newer budget hybrids
First, a shoutout to BASN, thanks so much to them for giving me this set to make this review and to give it my sincere opinions and impressions. BASN is a well-known brand of gear, focused principally on musicians and audiophiles, I personally wanted to test for myself their products to see/hear what's they got to offer.
The BASN MMCX It's a set released more than two years ago, using a config consisted of 2DD (2×10 mm) + 1 BA and a balanced tuning, as its name says, a MMCX connection, a gorgeous and unique faceplate design, resin shells, and a compelling package. A balanced, clean, smooth, neutral/natural and musical experience for an MSRP of 109.99 USD, competing with its pairs and presenting a well-done tuning focused on musicians and audiophiles alike. With that time in the market, holds up to the current and competing market?.
You can find it at https://www.basnaudio.com/collections/basn-mmcx-in-ear-monitor-headphones with 8 different unique colors for the faceplate design, you can add the Code: BASN for a 20% discount.
TDLR; One well established contender in a crowded and competitive market, presenting a balanced, neutral, clean, smooth and crisp and joyful experience bring by BASN with a well-done approach for a hybrid set, appealing to musicians and audiophiles alike. Holding up today.
The BASN MMCX was launched back in 2022, with certain quantity of time in the market, with an interesting driver configuration of 2 Dynamic drivers and 1 Balanced Armature handling a balance between enough quantity yet quality of bass, well-done vocals and instrumental presentation, very clean, with a more than average technical capacity, delivery a sound who fits well for musicians use but with qualities who satisfy the most seasoned of the audiophiles, showing BASN’s expertise who transcends its established time in the market and holds up to more recent offers in the market.
You can find it at https://www.basnaudio.com/collections/basn-mmcx-in-ear-monitor-headphones with 8 different unique colors for the faceplate design, you can add the Code: BASN for a 20% discount.
TDLR; One well established contender in a crowded and competitive market, presenting a balanced, neutral, clean, smooth and crisp and joyful experience bring by BASN with a well-done approach for a hybrid set, appealing to musicians and audiophiles alike. Holding up today.
The BASN MMCX was launched back in 2022, with certain quantity of time in the market, with an interesting driver configuration of 2 Dynamic drivers and 1 Balanced Armature handling a balance between enough quantity yet quality of bass, well-done vocals and instrumental presentation, very clean, with a more than average technical capacity, delivery a sound who fits well for musicians use but with qualities who satisfy the most seasoned of the audiophiles, showing BASN’s expertise who transcends its established time in the market and holds up to more recent offers in the market.
How the BASN MMCX sounds:
The BASN MMCX with its 2 × 10 mm Dynamic Driver + 1 BA offers a mild V-shaped tuning, a very clean and balanced sound with a decent subbass boost and enough midbass presence, with a pleasant extension into the lower and high frequencies, a slightly recessed lower mids and a smooth pinna gain more focused in vocals and instruments, with not so much sibilance, with a clean, crisp and aired treble extension, with a not so noticeable BA timbre to the overall tuning.
BASS: The subbass thump not as predominant as the midbass bump, the bass shelf overall is very clean, detailed and crisp, with a delightful dynamics and a natural decay, it bleeds a little into the lower mids without mudding the vocals.
MIDS: As I mentioned before, the bass bleeds slightly into the mids but the male vocals and bass kick are not muddy, neither veiled, but it is recessed, a smooth pinna gain who takes a nice approach of cleanliness and enough presence and resolution, not sounding thin at all, but have in mind is kind of rolled-off, I think it's to be able to be used at high volume, taking into account the type of consumer this set is aimed at, so you can hear those plates and cymbals, configuring the female vocals forwarded as well, neither sibilant nor fatiguing.
TREBLE: A good and not offensive presentation, the treble is very crisp and sharp without much harshness, very smooth but also airy, sounds natural, clean, transparent, and without much notice of the usual BA timbre of other sets, so, all the instrumentals and microdetails are well delivered.
TECHNICALITIES: The upper treble extends with grace, presenting an airy but not so spacey sound, the soundstage is not so wide but have plenty of space sensation and depth. The BASN MMCX has an enough resolving presentation of sound with a decent imaging more than average for its price, with a nice layering of instruments to give in fast and full of details tracks no congestion at all, with a good distinction of all the instruments involved.
The BASN MMCX with its 2 × 10 mm Dynamic Driver + 1 BA offers a mild V-shaped tuning, a very clean and balanced sound with a decent subbass boost and enough midbass presence, with a pleasant extension into the lower and high frequencies, a slightly recessed lower mids and a smooth pinna gain more focused in vocals and instruments, with not so much sibilance, with a clean, crisp and aired treble extension, with a not so noticeable BA timbre to the overall tuning.
BASS: The subbass thump not as predominant as the midbass bump, the bass shelf overall is very clean, detailed and crisp, with a delightful dynamics and a natural decay, it bleeds a little into the lower mids without mudding the vocals.
MIDS: As I mentioned before, the bass bleeds slightly into the mids but the male vocals and bass kick are not muddy, neither veiled, but it is recessed, a smooth pinna gain who takes a nice approach of cleanliness and enough presence and resolution, not sounding thin at all, but have in mind is kind of rolled-off, I think it's to be able to be used at high volume, taking into account the type of consumer this set is aimed at, so you can hear those plates and cymbals, configuring the female vocals forwarded as well, neither sibilant nor fatiguing.
TREBLE: A good and not offensive presentation, the treble is very crisp and sharp without much harshness, very smooth but also airy, sounds natural, clean, transparent, and without much notice of the usual BA timbre of other sets, so, all the instrumentals and microdetails are well delivered.
TECHNICALITIES: The upper treble extends with grace, presenting an airy but not so spacey sound, the soundstage is not so wide but have plenty of space sensation and depth. The BASN MMCX has an enough resolving presentation of sound with a decent imaging more than average for its price, with a nice layering of instruments to give in fast and full of details tracks no congestion at all, with a good distinction of all the instruments involved.
Final thoughts and conclusions:
The BASN MMCX stands out as a well-rounded offering and a good option in the 110 USD or less segment, it's very balanced and its mids and treble smoothness and extension put it as an overall nice all-rounder with a natural and musical character, making it ideal for musicians and audiophiles, perhaps it is also well-fitted to other kind of listeners who appreciate a joyful and charming audio experience. In my case I am using it mostly for jazz, rock, metal and salsa, but can handle other music genres like Hip Hop and RNB, POP, J-POP and K-POP, classical music, etc…
The BASN MMCX is easily driven by low powered sources like the TRN TE or the Tanchjim Stargate II dongles, showing it as a compelling choice for hybrid IEM lovers and persons who like to play an instrument more than listening to music. BASN offers with this MMCX a sound to anyone who wants to experience a high-quality entry into the Hi-Fi world, with a nice package, and at an affordable price, that remains in force in the current market.
Again, thanks to BASN for giving me this IEM to review, also, thanks to you the reader for enjoying this revision, and happy listening!
The BASN MMCX stands out as a well-rounded offering and a good option in the 110 USD or less segment, it's very balanced and its mids and treble smoothness and extension put it as an overall nice all-rounder with a natural and musical character, making it ideal for musicians and audiophiles, perhaps it is also well-fitted to other kind of listeners who appreciate a joyful and charming audio experience. In my case I am using it mostly for jazz, rock, metal and salsa, but can handle other music genres like Hip Hop and RNB, POP, J-POP and K-POP, classical music, etc…
The BASN MMCX is easily driven by low powered sources like the TRN TE or the Tanchjim Stargate II dongles, showing it as a compelling choice for hybrid IEM lovers and persons who like to play an instrument more than listening to music. BASN offers with this MMCX a sound to anyone who wants to experience a high-quality entry into the Hi-Fi world, with a nice package, and at an affordable price, that remains in force in the current market.
Again, thanks to BASN for giving me this IEM to review, also, thanks to you the reader for enjoying this revision, and happy listening!
Article written by Jamsblast
Reprint from website: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/basn-mmcx-triple-driver-iem.26775/reviews#review-38836
Reprint from website: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/basn-mmcx-triple-driver-iem.26775/reviews#review-38836