Temperament X6 Review!
: - Currently the “best” relatively neutral-sounding earbuds under 50 USD!
- A refined, more “ear-friendly” version of the previous LBBS in terms of sound.
- Clean, neutral sound signature.
- Non-lacking bass quantity for an earbud.
- Clear, open, immersive mids
- Excellent vocal presentation for its asking price.
- Airy, well-extended treble.
- Excellent technical performance, particularly on separation and layering.
- Has two options of wearing for a nearly universal earbuds fit.
- Patented, “modular” design.
- Excellent build quality for an earbud!
- Very good quality of accessories.
- Easy to drive.
: - While not experiencing any peaks or sibilance, some ears will still find this as too “bright” due to its neutral, airy sound.
- Despite having adequate amounts of bass quantity, some ears may find it lacking in terms of texture.
- IEM users who are not used to using flathead earbuds may find the sound “thin”.
- L/R indicators are non-intuitive during the first sessions/hours of usage.
- Its “patented” modular design is quite pointless in my opinion.
- A hard case would be nice for its asking price since this is an earbud with an uncommon modular cable design.
Temperament X6 Review!
Good day! After 5 days of casual and critical listening, here’s my written review for the Temperament X6. Technical grandeur!
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Disclaimer:
- - I don’t read FR graphs. I only use my ears, as how earphones should be used.
- - I bought this unit with my own money, without Ksearphone’s knowledge. Rest assured that this review will do its best to devoid from any bias/es as much as possible.
- - The following remarks and observations shall be made and owned only by me.
- - No monetary compensation is/was involved before, during, and after the period of creation of this review.
- - Your mileage may (and always, will) vary.
Burn-in time: 4-8 hours per day, 5 days.
Source/s used:
- - Non-HiFi smartphone (Infinix Note 12 G96), PC.
- - Tanchjim Space
- - Aiwa XP-V710C CD Player (12 sec. EASS)
- - Fosi Audio DS1.
- - Sony Xperia X Compact
- - Local Files via Foobar, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Qobuz with UAPP.
IEM/Earbud/Setup configuration: stock earbud foams, any form of EQ or MSEB off, 40-60% volume.
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Sound signature:
- Just like most of the Ksearphone earbuds I have owned and loaned, the Temperament X6 presents itself in a neutral, clean manner. If we’re being specific, the Temperament X6 is a neutral-sounding set, mildly leaning to the brighter side of the spectrum.
Lows:
- - The X6 produces a good amount of bass in terms of quality and quantity, which I prefer at this price point of less than $50. It only elevates when the track requires it, showing how balanced its bass presentation is. The midbass punch is more prominent than the subbass rumble, resulting in a punchy and clean bass. This also means that the decay is leaning to the faster side. Overall, the bass on the X6 is a significant improvement over the previous LBBS, at least from what I recall. I'll never forget how the previous LBBS sounded lacking and limp in bass when I played my favorite bassy tracks with that earbud.
Mids:
- - Despite not being elevated, this is the highlight of this earbud in my opinion due to its clear, immersive quality. The entire midrange is immersive, clean, transparent, and free of any midbass bleed or bloat. Lower mids maintain a good level of thickness and depth without sounding too thin. The clean, neutral sound did not deter from the details or texture. Upper mids are slightly elevated, with an airy, clear, and crisp character. I didn't hear or feel any harshness or sibilance, but people with sensitive ears may find this "too bright" if they're not used to a neutral-bright sound signature. Overall, I love how the mids of the Temperament X6 sounds due to its bleed-free, clean, detailed character, but it will not be for everyone, especially to those people who prefer V/U-shaped sound signatures.
Highs:
- - The treble is well-extended, airy, and full of detail. This area is not as elevated as the upper mids, according to my hearing. Cymbals are "crispy" here, with plenty of definition and decay. Detail retrieval is above average, making microdetails much easier to hear. Trebleheads will be happy and satisfied with the Temperament X6’s treble, but as expected, people with sensitive ears may find it “too bright”.
Soundstage, Imaging, and separation:
- - This region is where the Temperament X6 excels the most, along with its mids. Everything sounds immersive and well-layered for its asking price, even on the most busy passages on my test tracks. The soundstage is wide and immersive, exhibiting good height and depth. Separation and layering is clean and transparent, presenting busy tracks and passages with ease. Imaging is precise and gives this “pseudo-headphone” like effect to my ears most of the time.
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Other Earbud Comparisons!
VS NiceHCK EB2S Pro
- - The EB2S Pro sounded a bit thin when I compared this with the Temperament X6. The mids were more elevated and prominent on the EB2S Pro. Bass is better in quantity on the X6. Treble is more detailed on the X6 when compared. The stage is a bit wider on the EB2S Pro but lacks the X6’s height and depth. Separation and layering is better on the X6 as it threads better on heavy passages. Imaging is more or less the same.
VS NiceHCK EB2S
- - The EB2S is definitely warmer and bassier compared to the Temperament X6. The rest of the comparison is identical to the EB2S Pro vs Temperament X6.
VS Ksearphone LBBS
- - The Temparament X6 is a “refined refresh” of the previous LBBS in my opinion. The bass here on the X6 is better both in quality and quantity compared to the LBBS. The mids were also a bit thicker and more elevated when compared. Brightness was also trimmed down when compared to the LBBS, exhibiting nearly zero sibilance and harshness unlike the previous model. Technical performance is a bit better on the X6 due to its better height and depth.
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Pros:
- Currently the “best” relatively neutral-sounding earbuds under 50 USD!
- A refined, more “ear-friendly” version of the previous LBBS in terms of sound.
- Clean, neutral sound signature.
- Non-lacking bass quantity for an earbud.
- Clear, open, immersive mids
- Excellent vocal presentation for its asking price.
- Airy, well-extended treble.
- Excellent technical performance, particularly on separation and layering.
- Has two options of wearing for a nearly universal earbuds fit.
- Patented, “modular” design.
- Excellent build quality for an earbud!
- Very good quality of accessories.
- Easy to drive.
Cons:
- While not experiencing any peaks or sibilance, some ears will still find this as too “bright” due to its neutral, airy sound.
- Despite having adequate amounts of bass quantity, some ears may find it lacking in terms of texture.
- IEM users who are not used to using flathead earbuds may find the sound “thin”.
- L/R indicators are non-intuitive during the first sessions/hours of usage.
- Its “patented” modular design is quite pointless in my opinion.
- A hard case would be nice for its asking price since this is an earbud with an uncommon modular cable design.
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Verdict:
The Temperament X6 is currently my top Earbuds recommendation under 50 USD! If we’re talking in a practical sense, this is the only earbuds you need before spending a 200-300 USD earbud, or actually buying a decent pair of headphones such as the Sennheiser HD600, for a better sound quality. Unlike the Chi-Fi IEM market, the sound of this set is noticeably refined and does not resemble any similar earbud. Despite all the complaints I listed on the “Cons” section of this review, I can happily recommend the Temperament X6 to everyone in the hobby who prefers flathead earbuds, assuming that they don’t have any problem with brightness in sound.
Pairing recommendation/s:
- - Earbud foams: Full foams will add more depth in exchange for a less clearer mids. Earbud foams will retain the mids wile adding bass.
- - Source: This earbud is easy to drive, but will sound better on warmer sources. I had no problems pairing this with my Tanchjim Space and Fosi Audio DS1 since this pairing checks out what I prefer, but this definitely benefits from a warmer sounding source like the Whizzer DA1 or Tempotec Sonata BHD Pro.
- - Cable: Technically, the cable of the Temperament X6 is replaceable with their own “patented modular cables” which is the portion of the cable from underneath the y-split below. This is quite pointless in my opinion since it is proprietary and costs almost the same as the whole product here in our country, but it is possible.
Thank you for reading!
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