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5/25/2015 HOME Aurisonics ASG2.5 Review | Basshead.Club HEADPHONES EARPHONES AUDIO GEAR Search Basshead.Club Headphone, IEM, and Audio Gear Reviews HOME HEADPHONES EARPHONES AUDIO GEAR TOP 10 EARPAD SIZES CONTACT Aurisonics ASG-2.5 Review May 25, 2015 Luckbad 3 Bring on the thunder and lightning. Aurisonics’ flagship triple driver hybrid combines the incredible subbass of the ASGB’s 14.2mm dynamic driver (plus a tuneable bass port) with two balanced armature tweeters for a unique earphone experience. Aurisonics ASG-2.5 Features Triple Driver: Hybrid combination of 14.2mm Precision Dynamic Driver with custom tuned next generation tweeters. Tuneable Bass Port: Tune the bass for precise, mechanical tuning of lowmid bass frequencies. 3D printed, Digital Hybrid Technology (DHT)™ shell: Fits 95% of ears like a custom (Hybrid custom/universal fit derived from thousands of ears scanned…). Born in Music City: Handcrafted with pride in the heart of Music City, Nashville, TN. Color Options: Available in Polished Black, Polished Red, Brushed Nickel, and 24k Gold. Custom: The AS2.5 is the custom version of the ASG2.5, adds an Ambient Port option for passthrough sound, and has additional color options. Aurisonics ASG-2.5 In the Box ASG2.5 earpieces Detachable silverplated low oxygen copper cable (92 Pin Style connector) http://www.basshead.club/aurisonicsasg25review/ 1/4 5/25/2015 Aurisonics ASG2.5 Review | Basshead.Club Shock/Dust/Waterproof hard case SureSeal™ tips Cleaning brush Valve adjustment tool Aurisonics ASG-2.5 Impressions If I were to have one complaint about the Aurisonics ASGB I reviewed a couple weeks ago, it’s that they lacked clarity and no amount of EQ would be able to get you perfect, sparkling highs. The ASG2.5, however, includes two balanced armature tweeters in addition to the 14.2mm dynamic driver it uses to produce its incredible bass response. Clarity and detail are excellent, and the tuneable bass port (which, being a basshead, I have fully open) is a welcome addition for those of you who aren’t as into bass as I am. The ASG2.5 floats effortlessly between rap, EDM, classical, rock, blues, and every other genre I’ve thrown at them. These are some of the most versatile IEMs I’ve used– as well as some of the most expensive. With their versatility, however, these approach real affordability since I have half a dozen other earphones that serve a more specific genre well (e.g. I use the JVC HAFXZ200 almost exclusively for bassheavy but subued electronic music and Pioneer SECX8s for hardhitting rap and EDM). The ASG2.5 can do virtually anything you want them to. I rarely talk about audiophile terminology like soundstage, but I have to betray my standard for simplicity by commenting on it with these earphones. The soundstage is out of this world. Listening to a track like Chesky Records’ Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is almost transcendental in its delivery and staging. While I usually drop some of the midbass and lowmids to lay the sound back a bit, I actually like to remove my equalizer from the equation entirely listening to the Chesky tracks. To speak only of the basshead potential of this earphone, it is second to none in its bass depth and ability to cause your chest to rumble and breath to catch. It is only equaled by its bassplayercentric sibling, the ASGB. Coupled with the ASG2.5’s ability to shine with nearly all music genres, this could be the endgame basshead IEM for many. It lacks only in bass punch and impact when compared to the Pioneer SECX8/SECX9, and those only achieve their mindblowing levels of impact with a proprietary Bass Exciter, so it really isn’t a flaw of the ASG2.5 to have less raw impact. If any other company boasts that it has the endgame IEM for bassheads that can challenge the ASG2.5, I welcome the opportunity to review them (Lear, 1964 Ears, AAW, Tracluent, Sony, JVC, errybody else, I’m lookin’ at you). No earphone is perfect, so let’s talk about a few of the things I’d criticize. The midbass is a bit bloated and clouds the mids with the bass port fully open. I prefer to have it cut off by ~150Hz for the ultimate basshead experience, so I use EQ to drop the midbass and lowmids a bit (see the frequency response graph to see where it’s a bit high). CAUTION: Don’t use the case they send you. The case that comes with this flagship IEM is inexcusably small. If used, it can actually damage the casing of the earphones. They sent me an extra clamshell case, and I expect Aurisonics to replace the included case in the future (they’ve commented as such, which is great that they’ve listened to customer feedback). If you are looking at IEMs in this price category, you definitely have a good amp to complement them, right? If you don’t, you shouldn’t consider an earphone at this level until you have a good DAC and Amp to drive them. The ASG2.5 needs a good amp to sound great, so don’t try driving them directly from your phone or you’re doing these beauties an injustice. Others often criticize the SureSeal tips as being hard to find a proper seal. I liked them for the ASGB, but curiously agreed with others for the ASG2.5 and used double flange tips instead. Conclusion: The Aurisonics ASG2.5 is my current top pick overall for a basshead IEM. It has matchless subbass depth, solid impact, and manages to give you the best of both worlds with its dynamic driver providing deep bass and 2x balanced armature tweeters delivering crystal clarity. Aurisonics ASG-2.5 Frequency Response Graph This curve was generated using a Dayton Audio EMM6 Electret Measurement Microphone, Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 audio interface, and Room EQ Wizard. The mic calibration file was provided by Dayton Audio and the output calibration file was generated using the program itself (3.5mm out on PC to 1/4″ input on Scarlett 2i4). Frequency Response Graph for ASG2.5 (Bass Fully Open and Bass Fully Closed) and ASGB ASG2.5 Bass Port Fully Open = Red ASG2.5 Bass Port Fully Closed = Green ASGB = Blue Quick Notes ASG2.5 Bass Port Fully Open (Red) and ASGB (Blue) are virtually identical up to ~700Hz. ASG2.5 Bass Port Fully Open (Red0 and ASG2.5 Bass Port Fully Closed (Green) become identical after ~1500Hz. http://www.basshead.club/aurisonicsasg25review/ 2/4 5/25/2015 Aurisonics ASG2.5 Review | Basshead.Club Aurisonics ASG-2.5 Specifications Driver: Precision Dynamic 14.2mm + 2 customtuned, next generation tweeters Frequency response: 8Hz – 25kHz Impedance: 41 ohm +/ 10% @ 1kHz Sensitivity: 123dB @1mW Passive noise attenuation: NRR 22db Construction: 3D printed, Digital Hybrid Technology (DHT)™ shell fits 95% of ears like a custom (Hybrid custom/universal fit). Cable: Detachable silverplated low oxygen copper cable Colors: Polished Red, Polished Black, Brushed Nickel, 24k Gold Warranty: 1year Aurisonics ASG-2.5 $699.00–$1,099.00 PROS Thunderous bass depth Bass complemented by clarity of 2 BA tweeters Doesn't need EQ to provide satisfying bass Adjustable bass port Comfortable, fits like a custom 8.8 BASS IMPACT 8/10 BASS DEPTH 9.5/10 OVERALL SOUND 8.5/10 BUILD QUALITY 9/10 REVIEWER BIAS 9/10 CONS Expensive Small case may damage earphones Needs an amp to shine Some dislike the stock tips Midbass overemphasized w/ bass port open Share this: 1 Related Aurisonics ASGB Review May 15, 2015 In "Reviews" http://www.basshead.club/aurisonicsasg25review/ Pioneer SECX9 Review April 11, 2015 In "Reviews" MEElectronics MDuo Review (Non Basshead) May 3, 2015 In "Reviews" 3/4 5/25/2015 Aurisonics ASG2.5 Review | Basshead.Club Categories: Reviews Tags: Aurisonics, Balanced Armature, Basshead, Dynamic Driver, IEM Aurisonics ASGB Review 3 thoughts on “Aurisonics ASG-2.5 Review” Richard says: May 25, 2015 at 10:09 pm (Edit) Would the amp in a Fiio X3ii do these justice? Reply Luckbad says: May 25, 2015 at 11:48 pm (Edit) It can likely do them some justice from the specs. I think HawaiiBadBoy runs his Fiio X5 into a Cayin C5 before the Aurisonics ASG2.5, and the X3ii has the same amp as the X5. It’s possible that it’s completely unnecessary, though. Reply hawaiibadboy says: May 26, 2015 at 2:26 am (Edit) Awesome review! Looking forward to the one on HF. Reply Drop the Bass Enter your comment here... Recent Posts Tag Cloud Aurisonics ASG2.5 Review Aurisonics Pioneer SECX8 Review MDuo Balanced Armature Basshead Dynamic Aurisonics ASGB Review MEElectronics Pages Review Driver IEM MEElectronics NonBasshead Pioneer (NonBasshead) MEElectronics M6 Pro Review (NonBasshead) Home Headphones Earphones Audio Gear Top 10 Top 10 Basshead Cans Top 10 Basshead IEMs Pioneer SECX9 Review Earpad Sizes Welcome to Basshead.Club! Contact Copyright © 2015 Basshead.Club http://www.basshead.club/aurisonicsasg25review/ Search Theme created by PWT. Powered by WordPress.org 4/4
