Intro
TRN is no stranger to the audiophile community. They are churning out new IEMs at a rapid pace and I gotta admit some of their products are miss rather than hit. What about the VX Pro that I will review today? Safe to say, the VX Pro is a hit rather than miss. Sporting a 8BA+1DD configuration, the DD is responsible for the low, and 4 of the 30095 BAs are responsible for the high frequency reproduction and 4 50060 BAs for the mid frequency reproduction.
Packaging
The packaging for VX Pro is above average as it came with 2 types of eartips, bass tips and balanced tips and a pair of memory foam, also with steel carrying case and also a quarter inch adapter. Rather straightforward packaging
8/10 for packaging
Build and Comfort
The shell of VX Pro is made out of aerospace grade magnesium alloy according to TRN. On my hand, they do look very sturdy and premium-ish. Heck they even share some resemblance to Meze’s Rai Penta. The whole housing is very smooth and has no rough edges.
They’re very comfortable on the ear as well. Wearing them for several hours without any discomfort. Though, your mileage may vary as everyone has different ear structures.
9/10 for build and comfort
*not stock cable
Source
Foobar2k -> Audioquest DragonFly Red -> TRN VX Pro (Stock cable and Spinfit CP145)
Foobar2k -> RHA DACAMP L1 ->TRN VX Pro (Stock cable and Spinfit CP145)
Sound
On first listen, TRN VX Pro is very easy to listen to and fun sounding at the same time. Overall they are quite balanced and despite the BAs being positioned right at the nozzle, it doesn’t sound harsh at all. The tonality is quite pleasant and I believe it’s tonality is one that most people won’t fault. Tuning wise I would say it is leaning towards V-shaped.
Bass
Bass quantity is adequate to my ears, not too much that it causes muddiness nor make the bass sound bloated. Not too little that it diminishes the “fun” factor
Bass is tight and punchy with the Spinfit CP145 eartips, with stock tips it sounded a little loose and less controlled
Bass extension is fairly good
8/10
Mids
Vocal placement is forward and does feel intimate
Decent details in the midrange
Very good mid range overall
There is a peak from the upper mids which causes some instruments to sound a little splashy
Vocal does lack a little body to my taste as it sounded a little lean for both female and male
8/10
Treble
Energetic treble
Doesn’t sound harsh nor sibilant
Good amount of details
Extension can be better
Not a detail monster for sure despite having high driver count
8/10
Soundstage/Imaging
Soundstage is average in my opinion. Lacking in depth, but the width is alright, lacking a little air that makes it sound open
Imaging is good as the instruments can be pinpointed easily
Instrument separation is average,at certain track it can get a little congested
Overall average, nothing to shout out about
Driveability/Source Pairing
easy to drive and you will get acceptable volume level even off smartphone
Benefit from better source/dac/amp
Tried pairing it with warm source like Cayin N3 Pro, it sounded a little too boomy
Good synergy with Dragonfly Red and RHA Dacamp L1 (Both sporting ESS Dac)
Final Thoughts
I have been listening to TRN’s VX Pro throughout the week at several hours a day, they are very easy to like and I believe it will please the general listeners.
At 88 USD, it does hold its ground pretty well. It will not trump any top tier IEM nor it will claim the title of best budget offering of the year, it is good in its own way.
I don’t have anything against TRN, most of their recent releases are kinda like a miss more of a hit to me. However, VX PRO is definitely a hit to my ears. Very easy to listen to without feeling fatiguing.
Having said that, that doesn’t mean that VX Pro doesn’t have its weaknesses. Having a forward presentation, that causes it to be lacking in terms of depth and that directly translates into a poor instrument separation. However, if sounds pretty alright on most of the tracks unless you are all about metals or hardcore stuffs. You will be okay
Overall, a 4.5/5 from me for VX Pro.
Very easy to like this IEM
*Big thanks to JieRu From TRN for sending me this in exchange for my honest opinion.
If you are interested in purchasing this unit, please head over to the following link to purchase. TRN VX PRO