BGVP Astrum - Reviews & Ratings
2 Reviews (B Tier | 7/10)
Summary
Based on 2 reviews, the BGVP Astrum is a positive pick among reviewers, who feel it delivers a well-rounded experience.
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6.3Gaming Grade
BBGVP Astrum Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: Balanced W-Shaped
Brand: BGVP Top BGVP IEMs
Price (Msrp): $699
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Reviews
Reviewed by: Paul Wasabii
5.6
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A 2DD + 2BA + 2EST hybrid around $700, Astrum follows a low 2 kHz dip to avoid shout then a pronounced 5 kHz rise to restore energy, which for sensitive listeners reads as "fake detail". The result is a bright spot in the wrong place: presentation turns flat, 2D, and congested, with female vocals pushed forward while nuance is missing. Bass from the dual 8 mm drivers is lively yet grows boomy as volume increases, masking the contribution of the EST drivers.
Midrange texture and resolution feel compressed and digital, failing to convey natural timbre; the upper end fares better once the 5 kHz emphasis is reduced, revealing a competent EST implementation. Without EQ to lower roughly 5 kHz and add some 10 kHz, the treble transition lacks smoothness and stage perception stays small and 2D. For listeners not bothered by 5 kHz it can sound present and fun, but for those who are, this tuning choice undermines technicalities and realism.
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8.3
Reviewer Score
The BGVP Astrum is a tribrid IEM with a 2DD+2BA+2EST array, using a coaxial dual 8 mm dynamic module for lows, Knowles BAs for mids/highs, and Sonion ESTs for the ultra-treble. This configuration, along with a four-way crossover, targets a balanced, resolving presentation rather than sheer bass quantity.
Early coverage characterizes the tuning as smooth, coherent, and broadly versatile—more “balanced W-shaped” than aggressively V-shaped—delivering clarity and air without pronounced sibilance. It is also repeatedly noted as not for bassheads: bass is controlled and musical rather than maximal.
Build and accessories are a clear focus: the shells are lightweight with preserved-flower resin aesthetics, and the unboxing is unusually elaborate; the stock cable is a braided 0.78 mm 2-pin with 4.4 mm termination. At an MSRP of \$699, the Astrum competes in an increasingly crowded mid/upper-tier where its strengths are tonal refinement, treble openness, and overall technical polish rather than visceral slam.
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newAverage Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.
Average Technical Grade
B+- The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
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