263 viewsNov 8, 2018, 05:45amRevoNext Reveals New IEMs At A Price We Can All AffordMark Sparrow ContributorConsumer Tech Technology journalist specializing in audio and photographyAlthough they don't offer a remote control or a microphone, the RX8 IEMs from RevoNext deliver exceptional sound quality.REVONEXTThere are three things you ideally want from a good pair of earphones; the first is sound quality, the second is a comfortable fit, and the third is value for money. Very rarely do all three of those parameters come together in one pair of earphones. However, as unlikely as it may sound, I’ve discovered a pair of earphones that deliver amazing sound quality, exceptional comfort… and at a bargain price.A month or two ago I reviewed a pair of quad-driver earbuds from Swedish company RevoNext. The earphones were superb and really well made with aluminum ear-shells. They included removable cables and used balanced armature drivers as well as regular dynamic drivers for a really big sound that could still deliver delicate music. A few weeks later RevoNext asked if I’d be interested in reviewing the RX8 earphones, a dual-driver model which sells for just $27. They sounded too good to be true.A few days later the RX8s turned up and very impressive they looked too. I should probably call these earphones IEMs (In-Ear Monitors) because they look like the very expensive IEMs that musicians use on stage and they use a balanced armature driver that you find powering expensive hearing aids and IEMs. There are quite a few earphones coming out of China now that use this once-expensive technology. I can only assume production has been ramped up sufficiently that the price can be brought down to a level where we can all afford to use earphones incorporating balanced-armature drivers.The RevoNext RX8 use a hybrid design incorporating a conventional dynamic driver in each earpiece that takes care of the bass, while a balanced armature driver provides a really high-quality treble signal. By using two separate drivers and a crossover filter, these IEMs can deliver a sound quality that really would cost a lot more if produced by a traditional single driver design.The RX8 drivers are housed in a streamlined sound chamber made from a shell of translucent polycarbonate imported from Germany and they’re designed to sit naturally in the bowl of the ear while the detachable cable hooks up over the ears to keep the shells in place. The RX8 are available in blue, black, grey and red, and the shells are coated in a UV-cured, high-gloss varnish, which is extremely hard wearing and looks really cool.The earphone’s cable attaches to the earpieces via 2-pin plugs. A detachable cable means that the wire can be replaced should it get damaged, or it can be substituted for a cable with an inline remote control and a noise-canceling microphone for making phone calls. The cable itself is made from oxygen-free copper wire, coated in silver, and then platted like expensive IEMs so that microphonics (those horrible vibration noises that can travel up the cable to your ears when wires rub together or chafe on your clothes) are kept to a minimum. This is particularly useful for when you’re walking, jogging or simply exercising in the gym. The end of the cable is terminated in a regular 3.5mm stereo jack plug which is suitable for use with smartphones and digital music players.Before using the RX8 earphones I had to choose a suitable pair of silicone ear tips to attach to each earpiece. There are three sizes of ear tips provided and they feel well made enough to withstand plenty of use. As mentioned, the cables hook over the ear and the ear tips slip into the ear canal while the shell housing the drivers sits snugly in the bowl of the ear. The plastic shell feels comfortable, more comfortable than the more expensive RevoNext quad-driver earphones I reviewed earlier; I’d say they are every bit as comfortable as many of the really expensive In-Ear Monitors that I’ve tested before.The sound from the RX8 is simply awesome considering their price. The dual driver design, using a dynamic driver for the bass and mid-range, while leaving the treble to the balanced armature driver, works like a charm. The separation of the two signals creates a wide and dynamic soundstage that really brings the music to life. Bass lines come out a sounding almost like a sub-woofer; it’s as much something you feel as hear, and it really brings out kick drums and bass lines in a way you rarely hear with conventional dynamic earphone designs.Cutting through the rich and plummy bass and midrange is the sweet and precise treble from the balanced armature driver that makes cymbals and other percussive instruments assert themselves with the same insistence as the bass. And yet, with all these dynamics going on, I never found my ears tiring from such a big and engaging sound. The music is presented delicately when required and yet bold and brassy when the occasion demands.Verdict: The more I listened to the RevoNext RX8 earphones; the more I really liked them. I think these could easily be my ‘go-to’ everyday earphones as they work brilliantly with such a wide range of music and they’re inexpensive enough that you don’t need to worry about losing them on a train. To get anything better you’d need to be using a pair of IEMs costing considerably more. The combination of warm and beautifully articulated bass alongside the steely precision of the treble from the balanced-armature driver makes these earphones probably the best value IEMs on the market. Highly recommended.Pricing: £24 / $36 / €27More info: www.revonext.comRevoNext is offering some special deals from November 10 – 30 so it may be worth checking that out on the company's website.Specifications:· Type: In-Ear· Connectivity: Wired· Cable Length: 125cm±2cm· Sensitivity: 105dB· Impedance: 25Ω· Frequency Range: 7Hz-40KHz· Plug Type: 3.5mm L Plug· Pin Type: 0.78mm· Weight: 20gMark Sparrow ContributorI've been a print and online journalist covering technology and industry for around 35 years. In that time I've written for both Mac and PC titles as well as spending many years writing about audio, digital imaging and camera technology. I enjoy all aspects of technology, especially the pleasure of using gadgets that make life more enjoyable, creative and productive. A large part of my career has been spent reviewing and testing the latest technology and that’s when I’m at my happiest.

Welcome the RevoNext QT3 earphonesBy Chris Hare - Aug 23, 2018 Audio specialist RevoNext are today pleased to announce the availability of its QT3 quad driver in-ear earphones. Inspired and created in Stockholm, the QT3 earphones feature double balanced armatures and double dynamic drivers to deliver a superior sound quality. The QT3 are available from Amazon and RevoNext website for just £59.99/$70. The QT3 earphones are ergonomically designed with a streamlined aluminium sound chamber and come complete with three sets of silicon ear tips to fit naturally into the ear canal, ensuring exceptional comfort and noise isolation. Available in matte black, grey space and red, the QT3 earphones offer a changeable line design, using the 3.5mm anti-oxidation gold plated connector and 0.78mm 2-pin plug detachable high-quality cable audio cable, further enhancing the sound quality and personalisation options. Inside, the QT3 has two dynamic drivers and two balanced armatures, delivering a better balance of three frequencies with crisp high notes and deep low notes. Together, this technology allows listeners to enjoy a new kind of auditory sense. The QT3 audiophile grade earphones are available with or without an in-line microphone should people wish to take calls on the go and for those devices without a 3.5mm connection, RevoNext will be selling a Bluetooth cable in September. This will simply slot in where the 2 pin detachable audio cable would fit to ensure the QT3’s are futureproof. RevoNext audio products were conceived by its passionate, music-loving founders in both Stockholm and Los Angeles after failing to find a good quality earphone or headphone for an affordable price. RevoNext are challenging the industry by doing things differently, with new and unconventional ideas and by focusing on engineering solutions to provide young music fans with beautifully designed and affordable Hi-Fi headphones/earphones. Link：https://moviesgamesandtech.com/2018/08/23/welcome-the-revonext-qt3-earphones/

Triple- & Quad-Driver IEMs That Impress A new player in the world of value IEMs, RevoNext is looking to make a big mark—and with its QT2 and QT3 models, the company doesn’t disappoint. Both feature high-quality CNC-machined aluminum housings and two-pin 0.75-millimeter connectors, which are ideal for easy cable replacement. The QT2 has two dynamic drivers and one balanced armature per ear, while the QT3 has two dynamic drivers and two balanced armatures. The silicone-coated cable measures 4 feet long and ends in a ⅛-inch plug. Note: At checkout, choose the QT2 (base price) or the QT3 (+ $15) in black or dark gray. For an additional $2, get the version with a single-button mic/remote. The Reviews Are In AudioBudget gave the QT2 a perfect five out of five stars, praising the IEM’s “superb build quality, almost identical to KZ ZS6, along with some of the most natural-sounding audio quality I've yet to experience, and even such a bass that won't leave you bored. Excellent performance on every one of my sources. Every music genre I've tested these on sounded amazingly accurate and crisp, be it electronic dance or vocal-oriented music." Of the quad-driver model, Phonograph says, “The RevoNext QT3 are highly recommended to anybody looking for a great-sounding headphone and specially to owners of the RevoNext QT2 who want a brighter and more open-sounding highs”-From Massdrop Link：https://www.massdrop.com/buy/revonext-qt2-qt3-iems