Disclaimer: Thank you and kudos to KZ for arranging this review unit, all herewith are based on own observation with no affiliation nor obligation, noob observation - please enjoy.
Packaging / Presentation :
Packaging in Joyodio black box. IEMs are well built top plate metal alloy and body resin. Comes with 1 black foam tip, 6 pairs of silicon tips in S M and L. Cable is 8 core soft and flexible cable.
Equipment used / Music choices :
ASUS Laptop WIN 11 with Spotify Connect to
- ifi UNO DAC to FSA Beyond HD Amplifier 6.35SE and Supplier HD Linear Supply
- Topping DX3PRO DAC to Topping Amplifier L30 6.35SE
- ifi Zen Dac v2.0 interconnected to ifi Zen Can 3.5SE/4.4BAL
Sony walkman A55 with Fiio A5 Portable Amplifier 3.5SE
LG G7+ 3.5mm SE with Shangling UP5 2.5bal/3.5SE/4.4bal BT via LDAC
Music Tracks - variety of EDM, pop, rock, jazz, country, instrumental, classical, audiophile male/female, chinese / cantonese favourites.
Some of tracks used -
Shatter Me – Lindsey Stirling
4x4=12 – Deadmau5
Need you tonight - INXS,
Jack and Diane - John Mellencamp,
I'm Good - David Guetta and Bebe Rexha,
Dancing in the Dark – Eddie Berman,
Snow Throwing – Lose Again,
IntroOooOoo – Kidkanevil, Daisuke Tanabe,
Brydshot and Bye - Dimlite,
Mushroom Picker Dance - Floex,
Bubbles – Yosi Horikawa,
Ageispolis – Aphex Twin,
Original remastered – Leftfield,
Virtual Reality and Acoustic Guitar Guy – Instrumental only, etc..
Sound Impression :
Technically good, well tuned and Versatile tuning [with 8 switch version]
Overall Tonality and Timbre – Sound Signature is warm with good Weight Tone and Clarity. Overall is Well Balanced tuned set, organic and natural, clean and clear.
Bass – Bass transient speed is fast and snappy and clean, on the leaner side, well controlled and accurate, kick drum and strikes are precise. Sounds natural and organic, DD Bass Rumble and thump is sufficient on neutral setting.
Mids – Male and Female vocals are organic natural sounding, forward sounding with good weight tone and clarity.
Treble - Instruments separation and imaging are clear and concise, accurate and precise, cymbals and high hats are good, have good micro details and nuances.
Soundstage is good in width, depth and height.
Fit and isolation is ok on my average ear.
Coherence of DD and BAs are quite good.
All testing are done using the stock tips and cable
Joyodio VZ10 with 8 switch [USD79.00 currently]
Comparison to
FiiO FH5 [USD299.00]
FiiO FH5 bass is a little bit shy compared to the VZ10, VZ10 bass have slightly more body and weight. Due to the dampening of the BAs, on same volume, FH5 will sound louder. If VZ10 volume is tuned up to match FH5, it may seems the Knowles BAs of FH5 may be more open and at same time may sounds more bright and sibilant.
Final Thoughts
Joyodio VZ10 is tuned pretty well and do not have sibilance which is what I like about it. In terms of Bass, mids and treble, I will say it is very safe tuning most people will not find offensive. At this price point, it is worth consideration if looking for a 1DD+4BAs.
