After two years of deep research and development, the latest of flagship headphones of qdc, Anole V14 is shining debut, each side carrying 10 new customized BA and 4 EST electrostatic drivers.
As the new customized low frequency driver, the ultra-low frequency performance of V14 is much better than that of the previous flagships headphone, and that is a new breakthrough achieved in the ultra-low frequency response. The new customized electrostatic drivers are adopted which expands UHF to 50 khz and greatly improves the sensitivity of the EST drivers. So this solves the hard driving problem of the electrostatic drivers after long usage.
The panel is made of 3D fluorescent material: After absorbing ultraviolet light or sunlight, it will change into green light, just like an “Anole” at the night. The shell is made of colorful flashes and laser gilt inlay technology, adding an elegant style.
I went to CanJam SoCal this year and expected to leave with a Hifiman Susvara or Focal Utopia. I was disappointed with both of them and thought I'd be leaving empty-handed. And then I tried these. They were the best IEMs I tried at the show. They fit my ears perfectly and were tuned to near perfection to my ears. They have a terrific soundstage and phenomenal detail retrieval. I can't recommend these enough.
First of all, I want to emphasize that it is the best customer service I have ever had from buying audio gear. Andrew was patient and knowledgeable in answering my initial questions before buying. Unfortunately, UPS messed up the delivery completely (P.S. I recommend avoiding UPS especially if you are buying from Canada), but Andrew and Grace helped me solve the issue.
QDC Anole V14 Review: I bought it because QDC has an excellent reputation in China for making IEMs for musicians and singers. My idol, David Tao, even made a Youtube Video to recommend the V14 when it's released (it's in Mandarin): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if0dCinQBeU&t=13s
I had the earphone with me for two days. I purchased the universal version, but the isolation is very good (it's average at 26db from the universal version, very close to a noise-cancelling headphone). I don't have a pair of VX with me, but comparing the V14 vs what I recalled from the demo experience from VX, V14 remains the same technicality (which is already one of the best, and VX wins over the 64AUDIO U12T in the technicality segment in my opinion) but has a more pleasant tonality. I will still mainly use V14 as a tool, but this time, I also want to use V14 for music enjoyment.
My preferred tuning so far is R&B and Rock, but you can try 16 different tuning modes if you want.
This one's the most detailed iems I've heard even slightly better than the EE Odins.
You will best of both worlds here. High End products with best and humble and modest customer support. Bought Anole v10 and v14, looking forward of more shopping to do with you guys. Thank you so much for your extended hospitality ;-)
This IEM, bass, mid, and high are all good.
It's a pretty powerful sound, but I'm not tired even if I listen to it for a long time.
You can also adjust the switch according to your preference.
The basic cable is pretty good, but if you find a cable that suits you better, you can get a better sound.
V14 goes well with M8 both in sound and appearance.
Power, the end of W tuning.
Mr. Andrew's service always touches my heart.
Once again, thank you very much.
First of all, the transaction and communication with Musicteck were absolutely top-notch. Constant updates, clear explanations, real help, an irresistible offer, and shipping to Europe in under five days with no suprise extra charges.
Second: the earphone. I own several full-size headphones across different price ranges, and plenty of IEMs. I even have the MEST MKII second-hand.
This one is special. It has a more mature tuning than its predecessors. It won’t give you an immediate “WOW,” but if you have good music with you, this earphone becomes wonderful when paired with a solid DAP.
Luckily, I have the DX340 with AMP16, and I’m using the Effect Audio Eros II as the cable partner.
It’s correctly incorrect—maybe sitting right in the middle thanks to that soundstage—slightly bright, holographic, and with flawless timbre.
To sum it up: the sound is super-holographic, exciting, and genuinely unique. This also means it won’t be a safe bet for everyone, so I’d recommend borrowing or demoing it before you decide.
High quality like everything from pw audio. Works great and lets me use my 2 pin cables with my Annihilator 2023.
This is an amazing IEM. The base is very powerful and clean. The treble is very detailed. The mids are just slightly laid-back, but very nice. I have been listening to music for more than 30 years and I’m hearing details and nuances in familiar songs that I never heard before. All at a great price, thank you guys for everything.
I'm from Kansas, never heard of this store and was pretty scared to drop 700$ here.
So glad I did, super fast processing and shipping they got my IEMs to me super quick and in perfect shape. <3
To put it simply, I am IN LOVE with this iem. I have never called myself a bass head while I do enjoy bass, I have always concentrated more on a neutral or slightly above bass response. Rich and textured mids and extended treble (BA density with some air over extra airy is my preference) in the iems I have enjoyed most. Fei Wan comes to mind. I love that iem. I would re-buy it in an instant if I did not have to spend another 2k+ for a solid upgrade cable for it. But we are not talking about Fei Wan here. This is all about the King of Bass, The Fulgrim! It has converted me….into a bass head! My bass desires must have been buried deep within only awaiting the fury of the Fulgrim to unleash the beast of bass lust into my heart and soul.
The Fulgrim however, is more than just Bass. It is has clear and clean mids that are very linear with texture and definition and slightly forward giving Fulgrim a true W shape ( another preference point ). Treble that is extended and sparkling with a density that surprises me coming from EST’s. It is airy but not over done, more texture than air while not dull or blunted at all! Dimensionality is quite a surprise, many moments I have been startled with sounds popping out of the dark background unexpected and out of head. It is not hugely 3D, instead it has great layering giving immense depth of stage which keeps me engaged, another one of my preferences over a super wide and tall stage. I am a sucker for layering and separation. Fulgrim does not let me down. The stage width is not small by any margin but it is not a Traillii wide. Transients are quick and defined, not too sharp or too textured. Imaging is really good as well, not Mentor BCD type of imaging but much more natural. It has a live feeling to the sound. It will not sugar coat a recording. It is an energetic tuning, not for laid back listening imo. It reminds me a lot of my desktop speakers with more bass authority.
Going back to the bass, this is what everyone loves about the Fulgrim and it is a highlight, but I would not say it is what defines it. I would not put it in that box. The bass is phenomenal with body, depth, texture and dynamics. It punches, slams and rumbles with authority. The best part is that it’s defined, it stays in its lane, Never bleeding over to the other frequencies. To me this is quite a feat! I have never heard such bass with such resolution not only in the bass but across the FR. LX was my last bass head iem and I also loved that iem but it did have a veil and it did bleed into the mids and did not have the resolution of the Fulgrim, not even close.
I bought the Fulgrim blind but I have been doing this for 5+ years so I felt comfortable in that decision and I do not regret it. Is it worth it and should you buy it? that depends on what one is willing to spend and what you are looking for, its not the highest level of technicality/detail but I am not one to chase that dragon. After having APX SE which to me is one of the most resolving iems ever, it began to fatigue me with all the information, distracting me from the music and focusing only analyzing the sound. For me, that robbed me of the passion of music. I took a long break after that. Then bought a OG Phönix, the antithesis of the APX SE but still quite resolving. As much as I loved the thick note weight of the mids and density and sparkle of the treble, the BA bass started to bore me with its mid bass hump and slow decay lacking definition, so then I took another long break only having a modest single DD iem that I was gifted. That renewed my love for DD bass and DD timbre. So then comes Yu9 Que, Asteria and now Fulgrim with Ventura incoming once its launched here in the USA. A very long winded way of saying for me its worth the buy especially if you can get it used or “like new” from MT. I am thinking of writing a full review on it but I am awaiting some Eletech Stage tips to try out first. Personally, I have no issue with the design of the shell, I actually quite like it. Also I have no issue with the stock Aura cable. I know there is a new cable from Astral on the way called Luna that is supposed to really be great synergy with Fulgrim.
