BASN Bmaster Bmaster5

★★★★★ 4.5 (122)

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.

form factor in-ear
driver type hybrid
BASN Bmaster Bmaster5 earbuds
41 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong sound (90th percentile) 90th

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
  • Below average comfort (28th percentile)
  • Below average anc (29th percentile)
  • Below average build (33th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
82/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 9 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 3.5★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 5 reviews1125Q1 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 28.9
Mic 35.4
Build 33.3
Sound 90.1
Battery 47
Comfort 28.2
User Sentiment 63.1
Connectivity 27.1
Social Proof 96

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Wearing Style ear-hook
Ear Tips silicone and memory foam in different sizes

Audio

Driver Type hybrid
Driver Size 8
Drivers 5
Impedance 13
Codecs BASN Bmaster5 in Ear Monitors, 5 Drivers Drummer Headphones with Powerful Bass, Noise Isolation IEM Earbuds with Detachable MMCX Silver-Plated OFC Cable for Musicians (Starlight Gold, 3.5mm)

Connectivity

Wired Connector 3.5mm

Microphone

Microphone Yes

vs Competition

Spec BASN Bmaster Bmaster5 Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A
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 5.3 5.3 5.3
Battery Life Hours - 8 6 8 6 8
Case Battery Hours - 28 26 24 18 24
Water Resistance - IPX4 IP57 IPX4 IPX4 IP57
Multipoint - true true true true true
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
BASN Bmaster Bmaster5 28.935.433.390.14728.263.127.196
Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare 96.796.878.6997993.391.999.179.3
Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare 96.796.898.891.772.693.379.199.691.2
Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare 96.799.878.69675.570.679.199.191.2
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare 96.79078.696.24793.391.997.896
Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare 96.780.198.889.275.570.6097.899.8

Price

Value & Pricing

From $156 2 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon 2 offers From $156

Price History

$150 $155 $160 $165 $170 $175 May 1May 9 $156

Usage Scores

Calls (22.1)Music (38.5)Overall (40.8)Budget (51.2)Gaming (31.6)Travel (23.8)Commute (22.5)Fitness (23.5)

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