Terrific analysis. Well done!
Thank you. Appreciate you reading it.
@Sonic_Sleuth gave great advice. I’d add that sometimes it helps to just take a deep breath and enjoy your music for what it is. Don’t worry about cables, burn in and sources. You have good sources. Focus on ear tips and If you’re up for it, you might want to play around with EQ settings. It’s a great way to figure out what you like and can guide you to a better IEM choice next time.
EQ isn’t perfect, but it’s free, so why not? On Android, Hiby Music Player, Poweramp EQ, and Wavelet are solid options. And when you’re ready for a step up, you might want to check out the Ziigaat Estrella. The early feedback has been extremely positive, and it’s clear that @VIVIDICI_111 put a lot of care into tuning it.
I second this. It’s very easy to keep chasing the sometimes elusive “perfect sound” by shelling out your hard earned dough when just enjoying what you have and are happy with is what it’s all about.
@Cooler04 I would also suggest to check local meets in your area or attend a CanJam nearby if possible. This way you can test a plethora of different IEM’s (and headphones) to get a taste of what else is out there that might be a worthy future upgrade.
Exactly, we forget what we are aiming for and get too distracted sometimes.
Happened to me a lot, mental peace got screwed because the thing that gave me peace is also transforming into a rat-race.
Thanks for the input ATech!
I have watched a few vids on EQ. Are those programs any different (guessing more detailed) than just adjusting the eq from my dac?
Thanks again for the time…oh ya, will def get the estrella in a couple months- i like how they look and i am interested in the tech they use.
And the pula02’s are working great connected to my Quest3. Nothing works real well connected to my xbox, but i only play football on that and keep volume low so i dont need another set
Thanks for the suggestions and input RBR!
I live in the middle of nowhere so there isnt much nearby. I am about an hour and half from Nashville and 2.5 hours from Memphis, TN. I looked for used iems on fb marketplace but nearest ad was atlanta Georgia.
But thinking about moving.
And ya, really digging the tunes. I have matched iems with tips now (got some in yesterday that worked great) and i am picking out a different live Grateful Dead show/album to listen to every night. While the audio quality isnt perfect of the recordings they sound so damn good on the iems. I mean shows from 50+ years ago and it feels like i am there!
Cheers!
You’re welcome! I’m happy to help. These apps might have more detailed features, but at the end of the day, EQ is EQ. If your DAC has EQ options, that’s even better as it super convenient. I just listed a few apps in case you don’t have EQ on your DAC. Enjoy your music!
Gotcha, I understand it does make it difficult sometimes if there isn’t a lot nearby to trial any or meet up with like-minded audiophiles. One thing, which you probably already have discovered, is that we have a great section on here called the Buy/Sell and Looking for Thread. Once you figure out what IEM you want to upgrade (or side-grade) to next, you’ll find many great deals (sometimes out right “steals”) from forum members who are letting some of their old gear go to fellow forum members. It’s especially helpful for those needing to save some $ and getting a pretty much mint condition product.
I ended up grabbing the hype 4 and after a lot of trial and error I settled on using the autoeq on squidlink to bad guys 2022 target and I’m very happy with it. Very impressive driver with how versatile it is. I did the same with the artti t10 and if you’re on a budget, you could go with those and be perfectly happy. At this point I don’t really have a need to buy any more
Title: Breath of fresh air
Pros:
The tuning they achieved for a fun oriented listening is very refreshing
Noise Isolation
Cable feels very premium
Cons:
Timbre
Genre Compatibility
Shout-out to HiFiGo and Gadget Generations for providing me with this IEM for this review. I will not keep it after the review. All thoughts and opinions are mine and completely true to my findings and observations. No one paid or influenced me to write anything good or bad about the products.
Introduction
This is my first experience with an IEM from JUZEAR. My initial thoughts on this IEM are quite intriguing. I haven’t had the chance to try or read about their earlier models, so my perspective comes from a fresh start. The current retail price is quite competitive, but since I haven’t tested many recent IEMs in this price range, I won’t be able to provide many comparisons in this review.
First Impressions
My initial thoughts on this IEM were quite positive. It delivers a fun and engaging experience across the entire frequency range. Everything about this IEM is designed to enhance the flavour, leaning more towards an exaggerated presentation rather than a natural or reference sound. The bass is punchy and commanding, the mids have a nice warmth, and the treble adds a delightful sparkle. However, as I explored my music collection, I realized it may not suit everyone’s taste. Some listeners will absolutely love this IEM, while others might find it lacking in certain areas, which I’ll delve into later in the review.
Let us dive into the tuning of the IEM in detail, to dissect the fundamental philosophies of the tuning and see if this will fit you or not.
Subbass (Nicely done)
• The delivery of the sub-bass is extremely clean
• Amplitude is moderately high
• The sub-bass Reaches deep and extends to 20hz beautifully
• The attack and decay are very analogue consisting of good timing
• The midbass fall-off is kinda steep which might affect a few genres
• The resolution is OK for the price, it is not under-detailed nor fairly detailed as well
• Texturing is great, micro contracts are vividly projected
• Pushing a good amount of air/thud to give the songs an added exciting element to the already fun-centric signature
Bass (Not as huge in amplitude as the sub-bass)
• Midbass is not as authoratative as subbass
• Attack is fast but decay is analogue like
• Texturing is not that great
• Aptly detailed & you can hear intricacies
• Feels pushed back into the mix a bit
• The midbass is very clean and separated from the sub-bass in terms of continuity
• Slight hint of warmth in the vocals, but if
• The thud/thump of air is a bit missing
• The combination of sub-bass and midbass is plenty for digital music but not enough to extract bass from bass-shy tracks
Upper Midrange (Very likeable to me)
• Very neutral until 7khz if not slightly safe
• Good details for the price in terms of note definition
• Good Texturing, the micro contrasts are really good
• Very good spaciousness and the air around the voice
• Zero Fatigue can be observed even the treble might seem to affect this range for long listening sessions
• No Sibillance is there
• provides the sparkle and sizzle but misses a bit in the overall fulfilling nature
• Good Timbre especially in the upper-mid range
• Separation is good too for the price
Lower midrange (Special Sauce)
• Overall neutral in the frequency spectrum
• A hint of warmth can be observed (this is heavily dependent on the canal size of your ears)
• The treble compliments the lower mids in a very good way, in terms of providing a sense of details
• Very Good in resolution, micro details are good for the price
• Texturing is well done, micro-contrasts are apt for the price
• The timber is hint exaggerated towards richness in tonality and can't be defined as natural
• No Dryness/Roughness can be found
• The space is decent and the vocalists seem upfront and uplifted from the mix
Treble (Make or Break)
• The is some lack of resolution after 10Khz
• The lower treble on the other hand is a lot more detailed due to the fact that a few peaks are implemented here and there
• The treble feels snappy enough & not overly speedy
• The air extension is somehow managed very nicely
• Overall the transient nature is there
• I EQed the 10khz range and it is giving me a better trailing edge resolving ability and micro-contrast
• The presence range felt a bit missing
• The tonality aside timbre is not that great
• There are two to three peaks that affect the organic nature of the sound
Soundstage
• Somewhat intimate
• Reverberations are not believable enough
• Not heady by any means
• Stretched Left to Right in stereo, which gives an added advantage of more snappy and clear stereo imaging but lacks a bit in the immersion factor
Imaging
• Stereo imaging is very good
• Pinpoint accuracy can be achieved in the stereo-width but not in 3D
• The depth perception is OK for the price
• Height is very average for the price
Resolution
• Very good in details and micro-contrasts but a bit inconsistent in the whole spectrum
• The overall resolution is good too for the price
Dynamics
• As Good as it can get around ~$220
• The speed is natural and yet snappy, doesn't feel very digital. (By digital I mean dynamics produced by vintage drivers)
Comparison
Aful Performer 5 - 61T is better in every aspect except bass delivery & controlled timber characteristics. The punch and slam Aful Performer 5 offers is better. Apart from that everything sounds better in this IEM.
Intuaura Splendor 2 - 61T sounds a bit more textured and the treble provides a bit of excitement here and there. Both are exceptional value propositions. 61T is a bit more energetic and more exciting.
EA1000 Fermat - I prefer 61T over simply because of the Tip and Source you have to shuffle through to get rid of that lower treble & upper mids shout. Fermat offers a more cohesive soundstage, whereas this one is more unique. Although timber is better in Fermat I would always take 61T for the special sauce it provides instead of sounding shouty in the upper mids.
Hype 2 - Soundstage and tech is better in hype 2. Else from tonality to resolution is better in 61T.
Conclusion
I enjoyed this IEM so much that I decided to buy it for my friend at full price. However, it may not suit everyone’s taste since it doesn’t deliver a very authentic timbre. Still, at this price, I think it’s a fantastic option for certain genres like Hip Hop and Digital Music. It definitely deserves some consideration and is worth testing out before purchasing this price range.
Stunning photos, brother. Thanks for sharing the write-up!
Thanks brother,
IDK why the bullets are presented like that.
Don’t tell me you clicked these pictures bruh
OK I won’t tell you
Argha, your work is next level bro. The pics and the review format has gone level up. Please keep up the good work, you are moving in the right direction
Juzear 61T - Take a chill pill
Pros
- Excellent unboxing experience and accessories package
- Excellent cable
- Looks gorgeous, faceplate design is one of the best in this class
- The tuning is very pleasing
- Very good isolation
- Good bass performance
- Good treble performance
- Good detail retrieval and technical performance
Cons
- Pressure buildup issue needs tip-rolling to alleviate
- Mids can feel slightly congested
- Cable as non-modular terminals
Specs And Driver Configuration
- 1 DD + 6 BA Driver Setup Per Side
- CCP 10mm DD + Knowles ED x 2 + 3176 Custom BAs
- Crossover Setup Undisclosed
- Weight: 6.6g
- Impedance: 7Ω@1kHz
- Sensitivity: 115dB ±1dB SPL/mW
- Cable: 6n silver plated oxygen free copper
Before Starting the review I want to thank Hifigo for arranging a review tour of this iem in my country.
Unboxing Experience and Accessories Package
The unboxing experience is very good for the price. After removing the sleeve, you get the main box.
Once the lid is removed, the 61T is presented in front of you, and below it, there’s a zipper carry case with all the accessories inside.
The accessories provided are excellent. In the box, you get:
- Cable
- Zipper carry case
- Three sets of balanced silicone eartips
- Three sets of Juzear spring tips
- Three set of foam eartips
The provided cable is one of the nicest in this segment. It feels soft and supple, yet sturdy and well-built. It has excellent flexibility and doesn’t have any kind of memory. One con is that it doesn’t have interchangeable terminals, but the cable quality more than makes up for it.
The carry case is also good—it’s very pocketable, and taking the IEM in and out of the case is easy.
The tips are also good, especially the spring tips, which resemble SpinFits and provide similar fit and comfort. The carry is also perfectly pocketable side and putting iems in after use is very easy, but it cannot fit dongle dac easily so you have to store that some where else.
Design, Fit, and Comfort
The design of the 61T is one of its highlights. It looks absolutely gorgeous, with a faceplate made from abalone with metal inserts.
The faceplate is on the blingy side—those who prefer a more understated look may not like this, but personally, I love it.
The IEM features a full resin build with a metal nozzle. The build quality is very good, with a slight heft that makes it feel robust and sturdy.
Fit and comfort are decent but not great. The medium-sized nozzle provides a good fit and comfort, and the shell shape offers good stability.
However, the main issue is pressure buildup. If you’re sensitive to this, you might not enjoy the 61T. In my experience, using Tangzu Sancai tips and Divinus Velvet tips alleviated this issue for me. The upside of the venting is excellent isolation, making the 61T ideal for traveling and commuting.
Drivability
The Juzear 61T is very easy to drive. A decent dongle DAC is sufficient. It doesn’t scale much with power and sources. I used the iBasso DC07Pro and iBasso DC07Pro with the Topping A70 Pro to test this IEM.
Frequency Response
I used Divinus Velvet and Tangzu Sancai tips for sound evaluation. The 61T has a bassy, warmish, laid-back sound signature that’s very pleasing for extended listening sessions.
Bass
The bass profile is sub-bass over mid-bass, with a smooth transition from sub-bass to mid-bass. The 61T has both good quality and quantity of bass, with solid dynamics and punch for the price. Is it class-leading bass? No, but it performs well within its price range. The sub-bass hits deep and low, with good rumble and texture. The mid-bass thump and slam are also very good. No complaints about the bass.
Mids
The mids are what give the 61T its signature laid-back feel. The lower mids have slight warmth, and the upper mids are slightly relaxed, making vocalists sound somewhat in the background. This can be good or bad depending on your preference. Those who like a laid-back presentation will love this IEM, while those who prefer more forward vocals may find it slightly congested. Personally, I find the vocals slightly congested and wish there was more energy in the 3-6k range to make the vocals stand out more. The 61T favors male vocals, which have a sense of heft and body, while female vocals lean toward the husky side and lack openness. The instruments sound natural enough.
Treble
The treble is the element that completes the overall sound signature. It’s smooth and well-extended, never harsh or overbearing, but it doesn’t lack detail. The treble extracts both micro and macro nuances very well. The BA tweeters are well-implemented, and the sense of air is excellent, preventing the IEM from sounding too closed-in or dark.
Detail Retrieval and Technical Performance
Despite its laid-back, musical sound signature, the 61T has very good detail retrieval, competing with IEMs slightly above its price class. It presents both macro and micro details well. The technical performance is solid, with very good imaging—you can easily pinpoint instruments in the mix. Instrument separation and layering are decent, but the stage is on the intimate side, feeling more closed-in. The front-to-back depth is decent but could be better.
Juzear 61T vs Binary Acoustics Dynaquattro
In terms of styling, the 61T has a more vibrant and out-there faceplate compared to the more professional look of the Dynaquattro. Personally, I’m drawn to the blingy look of the 61T.
I prefer the fit of the 61T, which is slightly more comfortable in my ear canal. However, the 61T has some pressure buildup compared to the Dynaquattro, which results in better isolation for the 61T.
When it comes to accessories, the Dynaquattro’s case has better build quality, but the 61T’s case is more pocketable. In terms of cables, the 61T’s cable is non-modular, while the Dynaquattro’s is modular. That said, I prefer the 61T’s cable—it’s supple yet feels very robust.
Now, on to sound: The Dynaquattro has a balanced sound signature, whereas the 61T leans toward a warm, laid-back signature.
The 61T has more bass quantity, but in terms of quality, I feel the Dynaquattro edges it out. The sub-bass on the Dynaquattro feels more rumbly, and the mid-bass thump and slam are slightly better.
In the mids, the 61T has warmer lower mids and more relaxed upper mids, favoring male vocals, while the Dynaquattro favors female vocals. The 61T has a thicker presentation.
When it comes to treble, I prefer the 61T—it’s smoother, with better extension and detail retrieval.
In terms of macro detail retrieval, both are on the same level, but the 61T edges out the Dynaquattro in micro detail by a slight margin. The Dynaquattro has a wider, more holographic soundstage, while the 61T’s stage feels more 2D. Instrument separation is also slightly better on the Dynaquattro. Layering and imaging performance is a toss-up between the two.
Conclusion
This is the first IEM I’ve tried from the brand Juzear, and it left quite an impression on me. I would love to test other products from the same brand. If you’re looking for an IEM with a warm, laid-back sound signature, good detail retrieval, and solid technical performance, the 61T is worth considering. If you own neutral IEMs like the Letshuoer Cadenza 4 or Harman-tuned IEMs like the Simgot Supermix 4 or Truthear Nova, the Juzear 61T will complement them very well.
I still have it in my rotation box its a great IEM
Great write-up bro ,
But why your Bokeh are square in size ?
Shot the images on 5x tele lens on s24 ultra, the front element is square plus it has a prism inside, that makes the boken square.