The BGVP Series. As for today, BGVP produces five IEMs, including the DMG we are reviewing today, here is a brief presentation. The BGVP DMG was reviewed previously, so you can check our review here. It’s a hybrid IEM with 2DD+4BA in a metallic shell.

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Oct 22, 2018 Amazon.com: BGVP DM6 5 Drivers Balanced Armature Customized HiFi in-Ear Earphone for Audiophiles, MMCX Detachable Cable (Clear): Home Audio & Theater.
BGVP DMG ($139) vs Advanced Sound Group GT3 ($199): The Advanced Sound Group GT3 is a very competent IEM. Carrying on the latest trend of changeable filters, the GT3 comes with a reference, treble and bass filter. After trying all three, I stick with the bass filter. As my review stated, clarity and detail retrieval are very good.

(Last Updated On: October 26, 2019)

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Have I met you before?

2018 was certainly a great year in the personal audio industry, with so many great hits across the board regardless of price range. The most competitive price bracket is in the entry-level range, with several enticing options available from various brands that would have made top tier selections from several years ago looked like underdeveloped pieces of tech. Yet, when I was first approached for this review, this question immediately popped in my head:

BGVP? What are they?

While I’m been a self-pronounced audiophile for almost the past decade (realizing that I’m getting old quick), I honestly had no idea that this company existed, nor were I aware of their products. A quick internet search and browse section on the company told me two things, that being:

I still have no idea what BGVP stands for. Best Grade and Value Products? Belgium Goods for Voice Production? I tried my best.
BGVP has for recent years produce and sell a stellar range of products, ranging from the lower end to the highest of tiers, with most if not all products getting good reviews from both consumer and media.

Editor’s note: We checked in with the manufacturer and apparently it stands for “Budget Gear for Various Personalities”

The level of excitement increased exponentially upon my short research, and while I did not do any research save the specification sheet (to allow for, as much as I could, an unbiased review), reading the sheet made me even more excited, and that’s before I even opened the box.

Does the BGVP DMG’s live up to the generated excitement? Read on and find out!

BGVP DMG

“The BGVP DMG, at its attractive price point, gives all the usual hitters a run for their money and at the same time allows more consumers to get a taste of hybrid designs that were typically only accessible at more expensive ranges in the past”

Pros:

»Sturdy build in a light case.
»Does not isolate well.
»Comprehensive accessory set.
»No carrying case provided.
»Flexible sound with filter system.

Cons:

»Pleasing sound signature for most modern genres.
»Recessed mids leading to unconvincing vocal performance.
»Plenty of bass quantity and impact.
»Too much bass for some.

Specifications

How many did you say?

For a relative small IEM, the DMG definitely surprises with what’s inside it, with a combination of 4 Knowles balanced armature drivers and 2 dynamic drivers on each side. Deeper investigation shows an exact breakdown of the configuration: 2 SWFK 31736 drivers for the ultra-high frequencies, 2 SWFK 10006 for the medium to high frequencies and the other 2 dynamic drivers for the low end, that is wrung together with a 4 way passive crossover, or what BGVP describe as an excellent 4 way frequency divider system, achieving a frequency range of 15 Hz – 25 kHz.

(If the model numbers for the Knowles drivers confused you, don’t worry. Basically, they are well-built drivers made by a highly reputable company, though just having a good driver is not the end of the story)

With an impedance rating of 18 ohms and a sensitivity rating of 110 dB, I found the DMGs to be fairly easy to drive them to ear bleeding loudness even on my least powerful source – my mobile phone. Hence these IEMs do not need a dedicated music source but will benefit from it in other ways, just not loudness.

The BGVP DMGs retails at USD$139, though you can occasionally find them sold at a cheaper price in the market for $119 or less. Even at full retail, I think it is a fair price considering the overall package and the internals included for a hybrid IEM.

For those who prefer not to buy off Amazon, you can get your hands on the BGVP DMG here from linsoul.

Packaging and Accessories

(Almost) Everything in a brown box

The BGVP DMG comes in a small-to-medium sized brown box that was emblazoned with the BGVP logo, sleeved in a piece of white cardboard which has a picture of your IEMs (in your chosen) color at the front along with a simple diagram illustrating the filter system utilized by the IEMS. More on that later.

Opening the brown box reveals two separate smaller black boxes, one holding the IEMs (pre-installed with a set of filters that match its casing color) themselves while the other carries all the included accessories. Accessories that are provided include:

An MMCX cable
A set of black (wide bore) silicone tips (S/M/L)
A set of grey (medium bore) silicone tips (S/M/L)
A set of blue (narrow bore) silicone tips (S/M/L)
A pair of black, medium sized foam tips
A pair of silicone ear hooks
A shirt clip
2 extra pairs of tuning filters (Silver/Gold)

It was great to see that such a large variety of tips were readily available (and nicely sorted in small ziplock bags) to facilitate better tip pairing, allowing the end user to have more control over the fit and comfort of the DMG plus the added capability of making minor sound adjustments based on the tip material and bore size.

The filters were also well kept in a mini plastic case that should help in storing, with the silicone ear hooks and shirt clip providing wearability customization.

For my usage, I would have loved to see BGVP include a well-built case or even a small pouch to store the IEMs for on the go use. That was a missed opportunity to me and frankly surprised me as many options at an equivalent or lower prices have the case provided to serve as protection when placed with several other items in your backpack or other forms of carrying case.

Sure I may lose out on a few tip options but I see that as a “good to have” option whereas I see the case as a necessity.

Design and Build Quality

Build, Fit and Isolation

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Its shell is well built and fits comfortably. Just don’t expect it to isolate much.

The DMG is built with what feels like an aluminum based alloy material, allowing for a solid touch but not the least weighty at all. In fact, when held in hand it felt more like the weight of a mainly plastic made body – very light and thus does not feel like someone or something is pulling on your ear when wearing them.

Its lightness is also heavily (ironic) contributed by the size and shape of the IEM. The size leans towards the medium-small end of the scale, where its just large enough that with the right tip size it’ll not fall off my ear. The contours consist of mainly rounded edges, which lends to a less obtrusive fit on the ear while allowing the IEM to have a nice, firm grip on the ear.

The body was finished in a matte textured color scheme of your choice between black, blue or red, hence it’s easy to blend in with your ear in black or subtly stand out in the blue or red color scheme. From the looks and immediate feel of it, the quality of the paint is adequate/high so I will not be worried about it scraping off unless excessive force is utilized. The shell, with its nice smooth finish and fairly ergonomic shape that has no sharp edges found on any side of the piece, is pretty comfortable to wear even for longer listening sessions.

Noise isolation was a let down for me, potentially stemming from a mix of design factors such as its more shallow insertion and the vent hole on the shell. Using the DMG frequently on the subway, I noticed that the background noise while muffled is still more prominent compared to most of my other non-custom IEMs, and I could clearly hear chatter and footsteps from my surroundings during