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65/ 100
Good
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$180
typical price, USD
Discontinued
At a glance
- Brand
- Audiosense
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2022
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound7.6
A wired four-driver hybrid IEM combining one dynamic driver with three Knowles balanced-armature drivers. It is marketed by AUDIOSENSE as an audiophile earphone.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The AudioSense AQ4 is a wired hybrid in-ear monitor that pairs a single dynamic driver with three balanced-armature drivers for a four-driver setup. Designed for audiophiles, it offers a detachable MMCX cable and a compact, low-impedance build that works easily with portable sources. Its sound signature aims for detailed, multi-layered reproduction across the frequency range.
What works
- Four-driver hybrid design for rich detail
- Detachable MMCX cable for easy upgrades
- Low impedance (10Ω) pairs well with most devices
- Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening
What doesn't
- No noise cancellation, so isolation relies on fit
- High sensitivity may reveal hiss from noisy sources
- Requires a quality source to avoid harshness in treble
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 1DD + 3BA hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Driver configuration | 1DD + 3BA |
| Drivers per side | 4 |
| Impedance | 10 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 1DD + 3BA hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Driver configuration | 1DD + 3BA |
| Drivers per side | 4 |
| Impedance | 10 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
Design
| Detachable cable | Yes |
|---|---|
| Connector | MMCX |
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
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The consensus
Mixedacross 3 videosReviewers are split on the AudioSense AQ4, with most praising its balanced, engaging hybrid tuning, easy-to-drive low impedance, and clean mids with good bass extension, though one found the bass excessively bloated and muddy, masking detail and vocals.
Reviewers liked
- Well-balanced and coherent tuning
- Good bass extension and texture
- Clean and detailed mids with excellent female vocals
- Low impedance, easy to drive
- Plenty of ear tips included
Reviewers flagged
- Bloated and muddy bass (per one reviewer)
- Recessed vocals (per one reviewer)
- Poor instrument separation and imaging (per one reviewer)
- Basic packaging compared to usual
- Less treble energy above 8-10kHz
16:45AUDIOSENSE AQ4 - Softears VOLUME and Yume MIDNIGHT are not alone!!!
The reviewer finds the AudioSense AQ4 to be a well-balanced and engaging hybrid IEM that sits between the relaxed Yume Midnight and the more detailed Softears Volume. It offers good bass extension, clean mids, and impressive detail for its price, making it a safe and enjoyable choice in a competitive segment. The reviewer praises its coherent tuning and considers it a positive improvement over the AQ3.
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3:21AUDIOSENSE AQ4 - Dynamite comes in small packages!!
The reviewer gives a positive first impression of the AudioSense AQ4, noting its hybrid design with three balanced armatures and a 10mm dynamic driver. They praise its low impedance for easy driving and compare its sound to the Softears Volume, though with less treble energy. The packaging is more basic than usual but includes plenty of tips and a plush leather case.
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24:36Audiosense AQ4 - Boomy Bloat
The reviewer re-evaluates the AudioSense AQ4 after initially being harsh, but concludes that even with premium accessories and source gear, the IEM's tuning is fundamentally flawed. The bass is excessively bloated and muddy, masking mids, highs, and detail across a wide range of test tracks, making it unenjoyable for most music. The reviewer ultimately dismisses it as poorly tuned, with no redeeming sonic qualities.
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