Tonality
Highs: clean and sharp. Compared to similarly priced models, this is where the BQEYZ Spring 2 makes the difference. No harshness, a real sense of finesse and superb layering, every time.
Good test-track : Sunrise – Norah Jones
Mediums: full and fun. The soundstage is a bit too narrow, but apart from that, there is a lot to love. Smooth, detailed, the IEM can fully immerse you, in just a few seconds. It’s a marvelously good job in that regard, even more, if you take account of the whole system.
Good test-track: Money – Pink Floyd
Bass: deep but a bit too shy. Honestly, the bass level on the Spring 2 will be perfect to 99% of listeners. But, for my personal taste, I wished it could have gone slightly deeper. It blends perfectly with the other frequencies, but I miss that slight, toe-tapping, boost. Still, it’s very, very good.
Good test-track : Sacrifice – Sara Landry
Associations
BQEYZ Spring 2 + FiiO M3 Pro: on the go. This isn’t the best sounding DAP out there, but if you want a slim, easy to carry, good sounding DAP, FiiO’s player remains one of the best choices. With the Spring 2, lows are a bit too shy, again, and highs become slightly brighter. Yet, once you’re outside, those issues disappear, as outside noises completely outshine them.
BQEYZ Spring 2 + NuPrime Hi-mDAC: pocket-sized DAC. To this day, my Hi-mDAC remains one of the best surprises I encountered this year. The pairing was good and out of the box it’s a strong pairing, with superb vocals and sweet highs. I had to switch to a 3.5mm connector, but there is still a lot to love.
BQEYZ Spring 2 + iBasso DX160: c-c-c-combo. The iBasso DX160 is one of the best DAP in its price range, giving the FiiO M11 and Shanling M6 a real contender. It’s a great combo, even if a bit noisy, but the soundstage really opens up with this player, even more once connected to the 4.4mm output. Out of the three, it’s definitely the best choice, with the Spring 2.
Comparisons
Want to compare with other ears? Voila :
AudioSense DT200: the DT200 is one of my favorite IEMs. It’s cheap, very well-made, and sounds fantastic. In a head-to-head confrontation with BQEYZ’s latest IEM, I found the latter to offer lighter lows but cleaner mids. But, the DT200 is vastly more comfortable, and in the long run this is a deal-breaker for the Spring 2.
FiiO FH3: the FiiO is sweeter and should appeal to more users in my opinion. Where the BQEYZ favors the highs and details, the FH3 sounds fuller and offers more umpf in the lows. Two schools, two sounds.
BGVP DMS: the DMS is another quirky IEM, and sits in the same price range than the Spring 2. The first feels comfier over time, but the Spring 2 offers more in terms of sound. Sharper highs, fuller voices even if the lows sound the same in my ears
Conclusion
With an unpronounceable name and a clean but unimpressive design, the BQEYZ Spring 2 could be just another chi-fi addition to the long list of newcomers.
Thankfully, the brand didn’t skip on what’s important: sound. And, in that regard, the Spring 2 doesn’t disappoint. Layering is excellent, you get tons of details, even with basic sources like a tablet or a smartphone.
It misses the completion you get with major brands like FiiO, but definitely marks the spot in terms of quirkiness. Personally, packed in a comfier shell, for the price, I’d gladly add them to my collection, but I’ll have to wait for a Spring 3, or Summer 1.
