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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (97th percentile) 97th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average build (35th 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 Type-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 (Amber Orange) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| 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-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | >26dB noise isol | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| 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 | 31.6 | 43 | 34.6 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 28.2 | 49.9 | 13.7 | 48.7 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 92.1 | 99.1 | 80.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 92.1 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 49.9 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 97.1 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
Usage Scores
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