The sound signature of the Brainwavz XF-200 is unlike other Brainwavz IEMs we’ve tested so far. This one is very shrill with the vocals sound recessed and overly subdued bass. You get fairly decent detail in the upper ranges but without the fullness of the mid and lower mid frequencies the audio isn’t wholesome or enjoyable. If you are a bass head you should look elsewhere. Thankfully you won’t have to look far because the Evidson W6 is a good substitute.
Available in both frosted white and black color options, the Brainwavz Xfit XF-200 looks fairly nice. The white one which we got had a transparent housing which show the inner circuitry. This is reminiscent of the pro in-ears on stage musicians use. The three button remote works fine with iPhone as well as iOS. It even comes with the familiar high-quality Brainwavz hardcase as well as a barrage of different sized tips including one pair of Comply tips. What about the performance? Let’s just say the XF-200 has a lot going for it but pure audio performance isn’t one of them.
Evidson AudioSport W6 (L) Brainwavz XFit XF-200 (R)
The sound signature is unlike other Brainwavz IEMs I’ve tested so far. The XF-200 is very shrill, perhaps even more than the Klipsch S4i which I’ve long regarded as the benchmark for treble enhanced headphones. The vocals sound recessed and the bass is overly subdued. You get fairly decent detail in the upper ranges but without the fullness of the mid and lower mid frequencies the audio isn’t wholesome or enjoyable.
If you are a bass head you should look elsewhere. Thankfully you won’t have to look far because the Evidson W6 is a good substitute.
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