BASN Bmaster Bmaster5
The hybrid array pairs an 8mm liquid silicone diaphragm dynamic driver for deep low-end impact with four balanced armatures, delivering clear instrument separation across a wide 13-ohm soundstage. Interchangeable 3.5mm and 4.4mm silver-plated OFC cables with locking MMCX connectors and an included 6.3mm adapter ensure secure, versatile connectivity, while memory foam and silicone tips with adjustable ear hooks provide a tangle-free, long-wearing fit. These IEMs suit stage musicians—particularly drummers and vocalists—who need durable, isolating monitors with a bass-forward signature for live performance.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong mic (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (31st 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 | 12 sizes, silicone and memory foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 8 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Impedance | 13 |
| Codecs | BASN Bmaster5 in Ear Monitor,5 Drivers IEM Headphones with 3.5&4.4mm Jack |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | proprietary |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | BASN Bmaster Bmaster5 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 56 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASN Bmaster Bmaster5 | 30.8 | 65.3 | 33.8 | 91.1 | 44.2 | 27.4 | 67.6 | 31.3 | 81.2 | 10.2 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.7 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 92.5 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 92.3 | 70.6 | 93.2 | 33.7 | 99.6 | 89.7 | 7.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.5 | 81 | 98.9 | 90.4 | 73.2 | 69.7 | 33.7 | 99.6 | 99.3 | 11 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.3 | 69.7 | 97.3 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
Usage Scores
- Calls29.3
- Music37
- Overall36.4
- Budget40.5
- Gaming37.1
- Travel23.3
- Commute22.5
- Fitness22.7
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