CVJ FREEDOM INTRODUCTION:
CVJ, the brand based out in China is an emerging brand and a team which never fears to introduce new innovations to their product, likely the KONOKA. They are continuously learning and evolving where their latest new launches speak for this statement. Today in our hands is the CVJ FREEDOM, the midrange offering from the brand prices around 80 USD. Let’s check out in detail about the sound and its character in the following sections.
CVJ FREEDOM SPECIFICATIONS:
>Five-Driver Hybrid Configuration.
>Brand New Nanophase Ceramic Vibrating Colorful Diaphragm Dynamic Driver.
>Four High-Performance Customized Balanced Armature Drivers.
>Four Tuning Modes with Two Tuning Switches.
>High-Purity OFC Stock Cable.
>Impedance: 22Ω±15%.
>Sensitivity: 113dB±3dB.
>Frequency Response: 20hz-20kHz.
>Connector Type: 0.75mm 2-pin Connectors.
>Termination Plugs: 2.5mm+3.5mm+4.4mm.
CVJ FREEDOM OVERVIEW:
Freedom adopts a hybrid configuration that accompanies a Single Nanophase Ceramic Vibrating Colorful Diaphragm Dynamic Driver and four custom tuned balanced armature drivers. The drivers are embedded in a strong acrylic resin with an aluminum faceplate. The drivers are interconnected by a frequency board and tuning switches to modify the tone according to the user’s preference. The provided stock cable is of high grade SPC that comes with interchangeable termination ends.
CVJ FREEDOM SOUND ANALYSIS:
The Freedom has a V shaped tuning with very forward stage presence. The overall tone leans towards the dark side with artificial BA timbre presence to it. Though there’s the presence of tuning switches, they merely do the work and the variation is negligible to observe. Technical aspects appear average with poor track separation. Let’s talk in detail about the sound through the following sections.
The whole sound analysis was made using the 1 DD + 4 BA mode.
BASS SECTION:
- The reach in the bass is on the moderate side with poor separation between the sub and mid bass section.
- The quantity is on the precise side yet due to the poor track separation leads to perceived improper attack and decay.
- The sub bass provides subtle rumbles only when called upon and it needs a bit more reach to provide a proper resonance.
- The kick drums and the bass guitars get lost in the presentation if the track gets busier. The impact delivered by them appears average.
MID SECTION:
- The mid section is presented in a very forward manner leading to a cramped up stage.
- The tone appears darker with metallic timbre giving the presentation a robotic taste.
- Lower mid section has adequate warmth and fullness carried along from the mid bass section. Male vocals get the proper attention but the tone made it worse.
- Upper mid section feels slightly elevated yet the sibilance is kept under control. Female vocals feel lively and energetic with an engaging presence.
TREBLE:
- The extension in the treble is elevated noticeably thus giving adequate brightness to the overall presentation.
- The cymbal crashes and the trumpets have that metallic BA taste which makes the tone worse. The attack and decay appears good enough with no noticeable longer delays.
- Detail retrieval is on the average side with poor separation leading to a cramped up treble section.
TECHNICALITIES:
STAGING AND IMAGING: Due to its very forward presentation the staging feels cramped up with no adequate space for the notes. The closer stage leads to poor layering with average imaging capability. The channel sweep appears smoother with no noticeable stutters.
DETAIL RETRIEVAL: The treble has poor separation leading to average detail retrieval and when compared to the competitors in this price range the Freedom don’t stand out.
TONE AND TIMBRE: Freedom has a warm and darker tone with a metallic timbre.
VERDICT:
Freedom, one of the mid range offerings from the house of CVJ comes with a mediocre sound enclosed in a solid package. The Freedom adopts a hybrid configuration accompanying a Single Nanophase Ceramic Vibrating Colorful Diaphragm Dynamic Driver and four custom tuned balanced armature drivers. The build appears sturdy enough with stronger resin and an aluminum faceplate and the package includes a nice premium SPC cable that comes with interchangeable terminations.
The Freedom has a V shaped signature with a darker background. The presentation is delivered pretty forwards creating a sense of engagement while making the stage very intimate.
The bass section has precise quantity but the quality is average representing poor track separation and the impact. Though the speed appears precise, the clustered separation made the presentation worse.
The mid section is delivered in an engaging way with forward presentation. The lower mid section has adequate warmth carried along from the mid bass thickness. The upper mid section has decent extension with vivid female vocal presence thus delivering an engaging experience.
The treble section has a decent extension providing adequate brightness throughout the presentation. The percussion instruments however have a weird metallic tone which makes the presentation artificial. Due to the intimate staging and poor track separation, the detail retrieval and layering appears mediocre.
The CVJ Freedom is a NECESSITOUS product in the arena it’s trying to play. This is priced around 80USD and for that category there comes the competitor like Truthear Hexa with a premium sound than the Freedom. A big tweak need to be done in making the hybrid configuration to sound coherent. Considering the CVJ’s rise, I hope the next iteration would make itself a name in this category.
POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES:
PROS:
- Bass shelf with precise quantity
- Forward Presentation for engaging listen
- Premium Package and cable with interchangeable terminations
CONS:
- Drivers lack coherency
- Poor track separation
- Intimate Staging
DISCLAIMER:
Hifigo sent me this unit in exchange for my honest opinion of the product CVJ Freedom. The whole views are based on my observations and sources thus it might vary from person to person.
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