BASN BmasterX
The six-driver hybrid array, combining an 8mm dynamic driver with balanced armatures and dual piezoelectric transducers, delivers studio-reference detail up to 20kHz. Its precision-machined metal faceplates, detachable silver-plated cable, and >26dB noise isolation provide a durable, stage-ready build with a secure fit. These IEMs are best for drummers and vocalists who need fatigue-free comfort and critical monitoring accuracy during dynamic live performances.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (97th percentile) 97th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | 7 sets of memory foam/silicone tips |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 8 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 20 |
| Sensitivity | 107 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | BASN BmasterX USB-C in Ear Audio Monitor, Hybrid 6 Drivers IEM Earphones with Crystal Clear Sound, Detachable Cable Plus Carrying Case Fit Kit for Musician, Stage, Studio (Gunmetal Gray) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | >26dB noise isol |
vs Competition
| Spec | BASN BmasterX | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Nothing Buds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13.5 | 6 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 24 | 55 | 26 |
| Water Resistance | >26dB noise isol | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASN BmasterX | 31 | 39 | 33.9 | 96.6 | 44.7 | 28.1 | 51.3 | 12.7 | 48.5 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.2 | 97.4 | 79.2 | 99 | 78.7 | 72 | 97.2 | 99.8 | 81.1 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.2 | 99.8 | 79.2 | 88.4 | 75.4 | 72 | 80.3 | 99.1 | 81.1 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.2 | 82 | 98.8 | 90.6 | 75.4 | 94.7 | 32.4 | 99.5 | 99.3 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93 | 97.4 | 91.2 | 81.8 | 95.5 | 72 | 92.1 | 97 | 81.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.2 | 97.4 | 98.8 | 93 | 72.8 | 94.7 | 32.4 | 99.5 | 90 |
Usage Scores
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