This is my BQEYZ Topaz review in this website.
My first encounter with BQEYZ Audio is the KC2. when you look at the graph of KC2 it looks weird but BQEYZ proves me wrong since the sound of KC2 is pretty good for me. Now, this is my second encounter with them by their new product which is the Topaz.
Background about me and personal taste in music.
I am a student and currently a hobbyist in the world of audio. When it comes to my sound library. I am more in anime songs and jpop artists (but not all jpop artists). I usually play rhythm games for example. Bang dream, D4DJ and OSU.
Anime related to the pair
The topaz reminds me of myriad colors phantom world since this pair has a fun factor in its sound. Like the anime it’s a fun anime with drama and action, This is also the feeling I got with topaz. In general speaking, the topaz feels like I am in a series itself.
Before I start here are my disclaimers
The unit I have is a touring unit and in short loan unit.
I didn’t gain any monetary reward in this review. My reviews are all mine and based on my experiences.
We have different hearing capacities so expect a different outcome from me.
I am a budget reviewer and I review based on the sources I have as of now.
If you don’t like to read the review in full here are the PROS and CONS
Reasons to buy the Topaz(Pros)
Fun sounding and can be an all-rounder.
Balanced sounding leaning to warm.
Very safe for ears that have low tolerance in higher frequencies.
pleasing mids.
Great bass quality.
Reasons to avoid the Topaz(Cons)
Not a technical set.
Treble may lack air and details to some
Imaging may be better
Separation may be better
Mids are not that engaging unlike with kc2. kc2 has more engaging mids.
female vocals need a bit of emphasis (nitpick)
very safe treble losing the details(subjective)
Personal Sound preference
mid-centric guy. or neutral balanced with an emphasis in the mids. my other sound preference is U-shaped which means an emphasis on the low end and high end.
My Testing Audio equipment.
Abigail by non-VE
UAPP-USB Audio Player Pro
Roon-Music player and streaming software
ES-Pro 9318-sabre DAC 9318
OPPO A95- 3.5 headphone jack.
Build and Design
the Topaz is built with resin and the faceplate is made out of aluminum. but even though this is resin and faceplate with aluminum it’s not a cheap plastic resin. it feels like expensive grade plastic resin.
Packaging and accessories
It feels like I am unboxing a phone. Since the box is slim and not that big. Inside the box is a set of ear tips it has two types, bass, and reference it has an included case. The stock cable of the topaz feels like a top-of-the-line cable
Sound signature
The topaz sounds warm-balanced in my other sources. while in my OPPO A95 the sound is U-Shaped no dongle for this one.
Lows/Bass
For me, this is an upgrade to the bass response of the KC2. KC2 has that tight and punchy bass but with Topaz, it feels like KC2 with elevated bass with texture. Since the Topaz is a warm-balanced sounding IEM. Sub-bass is punchy for me but for bass-heads that want aggressive sub-bass. this might feel lacking for your taste since the sub-bass of topaz is more controlled and bodied. Mid-bass is also great it does not bleed even on busy kinds of tracks. I tested the topaz with rhythm games that I played. I was surprised since the bass is balanced. in general Both kc2 and Topaz have tight and punchy bass. for me, Topaz is the winner between the kc2 and Topaz.
Mids
This i both kc2 and topaz have great mids. The kc2 has balanced emphasis in the vocals both male and female shine it’s also the same with Topaz. but Topaz has more thick and heavy mids which means male vocals will be happy cause it’s their time to shine. female vocals still shine but have an average presentation. in the track of pop team epic and inner urge by Sumire uesaka. her voice feels lowered but not too much her voice is still expressive but not that expressive with kc2. It is also the same with my OPPO A95 male vocals still win compare to female vocals, Now KC2 or Topaz. both are good in the mids kc2 has lush mids while the Topaz is more on the warm side.
Highs/Treble
Topaz loses here The reason is KC2 has more treble extension and a wide variety of details. but with Topaz the prominent details I can hear are more in macro details. but it still has the presence of micro-details. Topaz lacks the air for both male and female vocals while in the KC2 both Male and Female have air for me. In general KC2 wins here based on my sound preference, they both have a natural extension. but KC2 still wins
Soundstage, imaging, and separation
Topaz also loses here, The reason is the soundstage is more on average but with a bit of depth. but in kc2 it’s very wide and has more depth in staging. so for the battle of the soundstage kc2 wins here. Imaging in the topaz is great but not as great with kc2. in kc2 the imaging is well detailed but topaz is not that bad it still can handle heavy busy tracks. like infermata from spotlight kids. battle of imaging kc2 wins. in separation, it’s a close battle but kc2 wins kc2 has more depth in separation.
Final Ratings.
Bass:5/5 happy around!
Mids:3.8/5 almost
Highs: 4/5 are you ready
Technical aspect: 3/5 good enough
Test Tracks.
Gimme X Gimme-Hachioji-P and Giga-P.{Cd-quality]
Change-Miwa[Hi-Res] Inner Urge-Sumire Uesaka[CD-Quality] HanarenaiKyori-TrySail[Hi-Res] Etoile-TrySail[Hi-Res] Love evidence-Sora Amamiya[Hi-Res and CD-Quality]
Synchrogazer -Aufwachen For[CD-Quality]
chikichikibanban-Queendom[Hi-Res] Time is love-Josh Turner[CD-Quality]
The Queen of white- Date a bullet music [CD-Quality]
infermata-Spotlight kids[HI-Res]
Villian Vibes-Amalee and mori calliope. [CD-Quality]
cha la head cha la- cover by amalee[CD-Quality]
Conclusion
The pair is a brother to the KC2. but Topaz is more like a mature brother since Topaz has a feeling of being like a big guy.
Closing
I would like to thank BQEYZ Audio for the review sample. also for arranging the review tour.
