BASN BC100BLACK

The BASN BC100BLACK are wired in-ear monitors that only make sense as a disposable tool for musicians on a bare-bones budget. Sound quality and mic performance are poor, and comfort is below average. Unless you find them for under $40 and need a wired connection for stage monitoring, skip these and grab a pair of budget wireless earbuds instead.

Sound quality on the BC100BLACK is, to put it bluntly, a weak spot. Scoring in the 32nd percentile, the audio is functional but uninspiring. You'll hear the highs, mids, and lows, but don't expect any of them to shine. The sound signature is what you'd expect from a budget monitor: it gets the job done for hearing a mix on stage, but for personal listening, it falls behind most wireless earbuds in the same rough price bracket. The passive noise isolation from the silicone sleeves is the real star here, doing a solid job of blocking out ambient racket.

Battery life is a non-issue since these are wired, but our percentile ranking for connectivity (14th) reflects the limitations of a physical cable in a wireless world. The mic quality is a real letdown, landing in the 15th percentile. If you plan on taking calls with these, don't. Your voice will sound thin and distant. The build quality is also mediocre, scoring in the 35th percentile, so treat the cable and housings with a bit of care.

Stacked against the Sony WF-C700N, the BASN feels like a relic. The Sony buds are wireless, have a fun, punchy sound, and an app with an EQ. The BASN's only win is the detachable cable, which is great if you're a musician who needs a reliable wired connection, but for everyone else, the Sony is a vastly better daily driver. The Soundcore P31i also runs circles around the BC100BLACK in sound quality and features, offering a solid app experience and a much more enjoyable listening profile.

Even compared to the JLab Jbuds Pods ANC, which are also budget champs, the BASN struggles. The JLab buds bring active noise canceling to the table, something the BASN can't touch with its passive isolation alone. The BASN BC100BLACK is a niche product for a specific wired use case. If you're just looking for good earbuds to listen to music on your phone, any of these competitors are a smarter buy.

Value here is a weird conversation because the price is all over the map. We've seen listings from $33 to a baffling $8,332. If you can snag these for under $40, they're an okay deal as a disposable stage monitor or a backup pair you won't cry over losing. At that price, the detachable cable and included tips add some real utility. But if you're seeing a price tag anywhere north of $50, just stop. For a bit more, you can jump to something like the Sony WF-C700N or Soundcore P31i, which will give you wireless freedom, significantly better sound, and actual microphone quality for calls. The BASN BC100BLACK only makes sense at the absolute floor of its price range.

The BASN BC100BLACK are wired in-ear monitors aimed at musicians and anyone who wants a no-frills listening experience on a tight budget. They lean hard into the 'professional monitor' vibe with a detachable MMCX cable, over-the-ear memory wire hooks, and a pile of silicone tips in the box. At a price that bounces around from $33 to over $8,000 depending on where you look (seriously, shop around), these are clearly positioned as an entry-level IEM for stage use or casual listening.

But here's the thing: our database paints a pretty rough picture. With a total score of 13.4 out of 100, these land near the bottom of the pack for most metrics that matter. The sound isolation is decent on paper, blocking up to 25 dB of noise, but the actual sound quality, build, and comfort all sit in the bottom third of products we've tested. If you're searching for a cheap wired IEM to replace a lost pair or just to have as a backup, the BASN BC100BLACK might catch your eye. Just know what you're signing up for.

For the price, you're getting a functional tool, not a polished gem. The detachable cable is a nice touch at this end of the market, and the 360-degree rotating MMCX connectors are genuinely handy for getting a secure fit. But 'secure fit' doesn't always mean 'comfortable fit,' and that's a distinction you'll feel after an hour or two.

If you're not a musician who specifically needs a cheap, wired in-ear monitor for stage use, you should skip the BASN BC100BLACK entirely. Anyone looking for earbuds to enjoy music, take calls, or wear comfortably for more than an hour will be disappointed. The sound is muddy, the mic is awful, and the build feels cheap. Grab a pair of Sony WF-C700N or Soundcore P31i instead. You'll get wireless convenience, much better audio, and a microphone that doesn't sound like you're speaking through a pillow.

Should you buy the BASN BC100BLACK? For 99% of people, the answer is no. These are wired in-ear monitors for a very specific job: providing a cheap, reliable audio feed on a noisy stage. They are not good for casual music listening, they are terrible for phone calls, and the build quality won't win any awards. The sound is muddy, the comfort is mediocre, and the mic is one of the worst we've seen.

The only reason to pick these up is if you're a musician who needs a beater pair of IEMs for practice or gigs, and you find them at the very bottom of the price range. For that one specific use case, the detachable cable and solid isolation make a bit of sense. For everyone else, spend your money on literally any of the wireless competitors we mentioned.