Seems like VJJB are not done with trying to impress us. The amazing VJJB K4, which had slightly piercing highs, were already close to perfection, and the N1 attempt to push the potential forward.
The N1 are not bad earphones, but they lack the vividness we learned to enjoy with the K4. At the very least, these earphones will potentially serve for years, thanks to their replaceable cable (and you get two of them!), which is super-durable as it is!
Hard paperboard
S+M+L, grey (translucent), ø4mm bores
S+M+L, grey (translucent), ø5mm bores
Memory foam, black, ø4mm bores
Velour, grey, branded
Extra remoteless cable
Hook and loop fastener, generic
Plastic (glossy) + metal, ø5.5mm nozzles (ø4.5mm bores)
X3/A8/N1-style
Plastic (matte), single-button
TPE
TPE, soft strain relief
Silicone (smooth), 125cm, soft, mildly bent
TPE, straight, short, soft strain relief
Extremely comfortable earphones. Their shape is perfect for the ears. It offers a firm hold and seal with all of the included tips. Just make sure you push them in properly to hear the actual bass richness. Once you learn to position these earphones correctly in your ears, you'll soon forget about their presence in your ears at all.
The lows are amazing (make sure you position the earphones properly). They are quick and precise, rich with mid-bass that feed the upper frequencies. I would say that they are perfect for most vocal-oriented music and acoustic instruments, as well as electronic music. The sub-bass, however, might feel a bit lacking.
The mids are a bit darkish, not too much, but still lack a bit of shininess. However, there's absolutely no sudden peaks, no harshness and definitely no sibilance.
Just like the mids, the highs are somewhere between neutral and darkish. Their peaks are quite subtle, thus no harshness and no piercing sounds can be heard. If you're sensitive to sharp highs, you might find these highs very pleasant and not fatiguing.
