"The Vision Ears EXT MK II is still the company's most bombastic and 'fun-sounding' high-end in-ear monitor in their lineup."

"Overall, the EXT MK II is a top-notch ‘bass king’ with better audiophile sensibilities than the original. It should satisfy a wider audience of high-rollers this time around. "

"The EXT MK II has a life-like and organic tuning. I am sure this will become yet another winner from Vision Ears."

"Vision Ears has created an excellent monitor with convincing emotions, powerful bass and beautiful treble. It excels at acoustics and quieter genres, but also exhibits a strong performance in electronic genres where body, texture, and nuanced detail matter most."

"The Vision Ears VE10 offers an incredible blend of technical capability, excitement, and tonal refinement in a high-end universal IEM."

"At a high level, the VE10 is an exquisite yet exciting presentation, influenced by a mix of elements from two of Vision Ears’ current TOTL Premium Line monitors: the Phonix and the EXT."

"In VE10, Vision Ears has created something very special. [...] VE10 must surely be one of the most complete products they’ve ever made."

"VE10 is a versatile, musical, technically-competent all-round performer, with the sweetest-sounding IEM midrange I’ve been privileged enough to experience."

"The new VE10 presents a very detailed, cohesive, and smooth sound, combining the best possible performance VE has to offer."

"It combines the classic VE qualities but adds to them with a better bass performance in terms of quality and texture, smooth mid-range and exceptionally articulated, extended treble response."

"Seine ausgewogene Abstimmung [...] begeistert vielmehr direkt mit kraftvollen Bässen, reichhaltigen, präzisen Mitten (typisch VE!) und natürlichen Höhen mit toller Detailauflösung und Klarheit."

"Das Ganze wird eingebunden in eine beeindruckend realistische und dreidimensionale Klangbühne mit exzellenter Instrumentenseparation."

"I found all 10 drivers to work together in a perfect unison of a smooth organic harmony."

"Unlike some other smoother tuned IEMs, VE was able to achieve the organic tuning with plenty of natural resolution without muddying the sound or compromising the retrieval of details."

"For those expecting the EXT to be more of a tweaked Elysium, you might be in for a surprise"

"The EXT is a cracking update on the Elysium but importantly, it is an energetic and engaging tuning that should create a clear distinction between these two world-class performers"

"I think the Phönix is one of the nicest to look at IEMs that I ever came across."

"The room Phönix creates has impressive dimensions, it stretches deep and wide, where you’re placed in a front row seat watching the performance."

"Perfection. That’s what you’re getting with the EXT"

*"It will always be musical and fun without having to give up on precision and detail.

An engaging, natural and very musical monitor with a really good technical level. What’s not to like?"*

"Beim VE7 trifft punktgenaue Präzision auf emotionale Begeisterung"

"[…]Der VE7 kann einfach alles – und das mit absoluter klanglicher Faszination.[…]"

"their most balanced tuning to date […] reference-like quality"

"Overall, the VE7 sound is what I would call a mature and confident high-end audiophile tuning where the subtlety and detail matter much more than just “phat bass” and shouty vocals."

"A firecracker with finesse"

"[…] a rockstar of an in-ear monitor; packed full of contrast, distinct, concentrated textures and fistfuls of impact […]"
Reviewed by DEEZEL

generally less orthodox presentation

"[…]portrays substantial notes and does so with great maturity, upholding admirable tri-frequency balance, natural vocals and plenty of clarity to remain defined and focused.[…]"

Review by Ryan Soo

Head-fi.org review thread

In the review thread, you will find reviews from different customers of the head-fi community.

Our first review in Greek

Η τονική ισορροπία είναι αριστοτεχνικά υλοποιημένη με ιδιαίτερα φυσικό και αληθινό ήχο που θυμίζει μάλλον απόκριση καλού ηχείου παρά ακουστικού.

Reviewed by Petros Laskis / Λάσκης Πέτρος

"clarity, dynamics and mids"

"[…]Next to all that you will be impressed by the overall dynamics and speed in combination with the clarity and cleanness, and this from top to bottom.[…]"
Reviewed by LIEVEN

"[…]dead-easy to love[…]"

"[…]limiting them to a mere sense of opulence would be a criminal simplification. Vision Ears’ IEMs also happen to be some of the best-sounding ever made. […]"
Reviewed by DEEZEL

"perfect balance […] between smoothness, naturality and musicality"

"[…] an exceptionally good monitor with all the qualities and the top-level performance to be named a candidate for the Best CIEM of the year award […]"

"One of the best electrostatic custom monitors I have heard to date."

"[…]possibly the best “have” I have heard to date is how it delivers on timbral richness and texture, especially in the vocals. The use of a dynamic driver for the mids is a complete masterstroke for me. It sounds pure, a shade to the euphonic side even but oh so incredibly refined and an absolute joy to listen to. […]"

Es lebe der König!

"[…]Der Erlkönig, dynamisch bereits mit hohem Koffeingehalt versehen, bekommt mit dem Hugo 2 noch einmal einen zusätzlichen Kick. Die mit dieser Kombi gebotene Dynamik würde ich als sensationell bezeichnen. […]"

grande technicité et musicalité

"[…]Le carré magique séparation, transparence, définition et résolution est très homogène et complètement au niveau de ce que l’on attend d’un flagship à ce tarif.[…]"

le raffinement et l’intensité de la restitution

"[…] le carré magique résolution - séparation - définition - transparence est au top niveau.[…]"

FIRST VIEW / IMPRESSIONS

"[…]Right now, I am stoked with what I am hearing. Quite apart from the stunning packaging and design.[…] I think I am going to enjoy writing up the full review.[…]Stay Tuned![…]"

Was that a tear in my eye? Probably.

"[…] captures your heart with the most breathtaking, true-to-life mids rendition, where instrument timbre and vocal expression are second to none. Lower mids are pleasantly elevated to lend gravitas to male vocals, while a tilt at the upper mids lends air to soaring, sensuous female voices.[…]"

"Taming the harmony"

"[…]An exact massive impact in the sub bass area, harmonious, thick collected bass, even, singing and detailed middle, and also graceful, amazingly net high-frequency range.[…]"

"speed, resolution and a neutral to analytical sound"

"[…] What I’m really liking about the VE 3.2 is, that it doesn’t colour the sound or fatten up particular areas. It presents tones with accuracy and precision.[…]"

Безупречность в восьмой степени!

[…] Потрясающие наушники. Думаю, никогда не устану повторять при каждом удобном случае, что я от них в восторге. Здесь все совершенно: сервис, комплект, замечательный дизайн, безупречное изготовление, ну а перед звучанием этих «немцев» блекнут все возможные эпитеты! Вне всякого сомнения, это одна из лучших моделей CIEM, и она достойна самых наивысших наград. […]"

"Perfection in the eighth degree!"

"[…] Stunning CIEM. I think I'll never get tired of repeating at every opportunity that I'm delighted with them. Here everything is perfect: service, kit, wonderful design, and solid build, well in comparison with the sound of these "Germans" all possible epithets fade! Without a doubt, this is one of the best models of CIEM, and it deserves the highest awards. […]"

"the definition of an engaging signature"

Review by Flinkenick

"Quality over quantity"

"[…] the VE8 is detailed and clean, with great extension especially on the upper end. Bass goes deep when needed but it’s not for bass heads as its quality over quantity. The lovely textured mids have great body with an airy yet natural delivery […]"

"as musical and engaging as you can get"

[…] With the VE8 the instrumental timbre is their most natural sounding yet with a slight bias to even harmonics and great upper harmonics control.[…]"

"technically exceptional"

"[…] the mix of incredible separation, unparalleled bass quality and detailed yet non aggressive sound make this monitor a true pleasure to listen to. All my music sounds great with it, and I can listen for extended periods of time. None of my monitors bring this kind of pleasure while remaining so good technically. […]"

"Exceedingly natural in tone"

" This is the strongest all-arounder I’ve found, and you simply must hear it to understand."

Review by PINKY POWERS

"Mittel- und Hochton auf Spitzen-Niveau"

"[…]Ergänzend zu der harmonischen Abstimmung präsentiert der Vision Ears VE8 eine harmonische, in alle Richtungen gleichmäßig ausgedehnte virtuelle Bühne. Instrumente sind sauber trennbar und werden rund um den Zuhörer angeordnet, während sich die Phantommitte in leichter Distanz nahtlos integriert.[…]"

VE8 Review (Japanese)

貫禄のスピーディーサウンド

"VOCALS VOCALS VOCALS" (PLUS tour in the VE-laboratories)

"[…] exceptionally good (upper) mids and treble it is extremely good with vocally strong music. That also means it isn’t the best all-round monitor on the market but Vision Ears voiced the VE5 like this on purpose and they did an excellent job at that […]"

"special breed with an unusual signature"

[…]the VE5s took me by surprise with its honesty, interpretation and stunning craftsmanship. While a special model in their collection, the VE5s are very much deserving of the “Vision Ears” brand-name because of their stunning sound.[…]

"totally unique and for now one of a kind."

"[…]Vocal harmonies can be positively euphoric on the VE5, benefitting from a very spacious and tall soundstage.[…]"

VE5 in Japan

a review of the VE5 in Japanese

"most detailed, sharpest and three-dimensional art"

"[…] CIEM enthusiasts who feel certain that they have already heard all there is to hear will be surprised. There aren't many performers like the VE5 to market. In fact, I can't name a single one with better treble and vocals.[…]"

"if you're a vocals-lover, it couldn't get any better for you"

"[…] In addition to being mids-focused, the VE5 is also musical and quite neutral, with great clarity across all of the frequencies.[…]"

"Cirque de Soul’eil"

"[…]The VE6XC’s vast, voluminous soundstage offers an outside-in perspective of the track. […]"

Review by DEEZEL

"Excellent customisation."

[…]the VE6 sounds both lively and wide. Wide, as in wide soundstage (or whatever the right term is). Extremely wide. Larger than life.[…]

"One custom monitor to rule them all”

"[…]The sweet combination of massive staging, detailed vocal presence and switchability between a slight bass bias (X1) and a relatively linear audiophile presentation (X2) is the icing on the cake. The shell artistry and first rate and the finish are very smooth and comfortable with a fantastic seal.[…]"

"German precision audio"

"[…]That being said with no other CIEM I have ever owned, be it one that sounds great for the price, or is just down right awful, that offers this level of a premium experience. It is very German from the superbly executed shells, the great presentation and the sound is up with the best of the best.[…]"

"I have everything"

"I have not found nothing to criticize to VE6 Xcontrol, if something inside the portable audio world can represent in a better way the “perfect sound” is definitely this model, wide soundstage, timbre, punch, precision, dynamics, naturalness, tonal balance, frequency extension."

VE6 X-Control review in Turkish

A review of the VE6 X-Control in Japanese

"The king of custom in-ears"

"[…]Premium? Hell yes! Not just in quality and looks, but most premium in performance! A spine tingling excitement and satisfaction! If you want the best in portable sound quality without regard for a budget, this will be my greatest recommendation.[…]"

The Vision Ears Extravaganza

"[…] Adopting several distinct signatures for a variety of audiences, the VE2, VE3, VE4 and VE5 are hallmarks of product inclusivity.[…]"
Review by DEEZEL