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90The review says the Anole VX has a lively, musical tuning rather than a dry or sterile one. It emphasizes stronger low-end impact, richer mids, and very strong detail retrieval compared with qdc’s V6.
Read the full reviewQdc Anole VX
63/ 100
Good
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$2,300
typical price, USD
Discontinued
At a glance
- Brand
- Qdc
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2018
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound8.6
Value4.0
A flagship all-balanced-armature IEM with ten micro balanced-armature drivers and three tuning switches that provide eight frequency-response settings. qdc recommends it for monitoring and music enthusiasts.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The qdc Anole VX is a flagship 10-driver balanced-armature IEM that pairs a lively, musical tuning with outstanding technical detail and transparency. It offers flexible tuning options to adapt its character, all wrapped in a premium, comfortable build that justifies its high-end price for discerning listeners.
What works
- Lively, musical tuning with strong bass impact
- Exceptional detail retrieval and transparency
- Flexible tuning options for sound customization
- Premium build quality and comfortable fit
What doesn't
- Very high price point
- Requires a quality source to shine due to low impedance
- No wireless or noise-canceling features for the cost
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Impedance | 15 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | balanced armature |
|---|---|
| Driver type | balanced-armature |
| Impedance | 15 Ω |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
What the reviews said
4 source(s) feeding this product's score.
What YouTube reviewers say
Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.
The consensus
Mixedacross 4 videosReviewers agree the QDC Anole VX delivers exceptional detail, resolution, and technical performance, with most praising its balanced tonality and comfortable fit, though they consistently criticize the stock cable as subpar for the price.
Reviewers liked
- Exceptional detail and resolution
- Well-balanced tonality
- Comfortable fit
Reviewers flagged
- Subpar stock cable for price
- Can sound clinical or plasticky
- High price with mixed build quality
28:19✅QDC (q.d.c) - 🥇Anole VX earphone review
The reviewer praises the QDC Anole VX as the best-sounding 10-BA earphone they've heard, highlighting its excellent treble presentation and well-controlled bass. They note two main nitpicks: the nozzle design and the included cable, which they feel is subpar for the $2,200 price point. Overall, they find the sound quality fantastic and highly recommend it, though they acknowledge it's a matter of personal preference.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
16:25ANOLE VX FROM QDC REVIEW | An IEM from the Gods
The reviewer is extremely impressed with the Qdc Anole VX, calling it the best IEM they've ever heard and a near-perfect product. They praise its exceptional comfort, neutral and detailed sound, and realistic vocal reproduction, stating it has brought them back into the IEM hobby. The only minor criticism is the stock cable, which they consider average, but they still deem the $2,500 price worth it.
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28:40QDC Anole VX vs Aür Audio Neon PRO - Top Spot all BA Earphone has been Challenged!
The reviewer compares the QDC Anole VX to the Aür Audio Neon PRO, finding the VX to be extremely resolving and technically capable but slightly clinical, while the Neon PRO offers 95% of the performance at a third of the price with better musicality. He concludes the VX is a premium, well-built IEM but the Neon PRO is the better value for most listeners.
MixedWatch on YouTube
15:37QDC ANOLE VX REVIEW (ENGLISH) $2200 10 BA VS IER Z1R VS IER M9
The reviewer finds the QDC Anole VX to be exceptionally detailed and resolving, with a well-balanced tonality that suits many genres, but notes its build quality feels mediocre for the price and its balanced-armature timbre lacks the naturalness and dynamic engagement of competitors like the Sony IER-Z1R or 64 Audio U12t. Overall, it is praised as one of the best IEMs heard, despite some weaknesses.
MixedWatch on YouTube
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