Paxyan YE-80

ø15mm Dynamic Driver

$25~$30
0.5/5.0

This is one of my most extreme gambles, as this piece of garbage cost me almost $30. I was expecting a pleasant surprise from these [allegedly] huge ø15mm drivers, but was actually surprised in a very twisted way. These earphones are built like a rock, but sound like a nightmare. You might want to skip these if you ever see them anywhere.

Pros

  • The bass sounds pretty capable.
  • Insanely loud without any amplification.
  • A rock-solid build quality.

Cons

  • The sound quality is ridiculous and the sound signature is unnatural. There is no detail and basically no highs. The mids are overemphasized and difficult to listen to.
  • Not very comfortable to wear. Makes the ears sore.

Package & Accessories

Package:

Hard paperboard + soft paperboard

Ear Tips - Single-Flange:

S+M+L, grey (translucent), ø4mm bores

Pouch:

Velour, black, branded

Extra:

Hook and loop fastener, branded

Build & Materials

Housings:

Metal, ø6mm nozzles (ø5mm bores), stiff strain reliefs

Y-Split:

Metal, stiff strain reliefs

Cable:

TPE, soft, mildly bent

Plug:

Metal, straight, short, stiff strain relief

Comfort & Fit

These earphones are huge, but they sit fine in the ears. However, they kind of make my ears sore for some reason.

Lows / Bass

The bass sounds quite capable, but also exaggerated and very inaccurate. There's some sub-bass vibration going on, and every punch kicks right into your brains. I can't call this bass very pleasant.

Mids / Vocals

Overemphasized in a very unnatural way. They are very dark, distorted and painfully loud.

Highs / Treble

The highs basically don't exist here. No detail and no brightness.

Frequency Response

Published on 2016-03-17 22:43:46 (GMT)
YE-80