BASN Bmaster vs 1MORE Quad Driver

Short answer: the BASN Bmaster, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #65 of 68 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 2.0/5, at $91.99; the 1MORE Quad Driver ranks #66, rated 1.7/5, and costs $119.69, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 68 in-ear headphones, and the Truthear x Crinacle Zero RED, ranked #3 at $64.99, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.

The BASN Bmaster is the better-sounding pick. The hybrid driver setup pairs two dynamic drivers with a balanced armature, and the wired connection means no battery or pairing to manage. Watch for: Presence from 3 to 6 kHz runs about 8.8 dB under target, with a 9.5 dB dip near 4 kHz, so vocals and guitars lose bite and sound recessed.

The case for the 1MORE Quad Driver: The hybrid design combines one dynamic driver with three balanced armatures, and the 32 ohm impedance and 99 dB sensitivity let it run easily from a phone. The catch: Treble from 6 to 10 kHz sits about 6 dB under target and a 10.5 dB dip near 8.8 kHz dulls cymbals and detail, while the air region is boosted by 4.2 dB, which makes the top end uneven.

Buy the BASN Bmaster. It is rated higher for sound quality than the 1MORE Quad Driver and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.

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The Two Headphones In Full

BASN Bmaster: $91.99 Amazon eBay

Pros: The hybrid driver setup pairs two dynamic drivers with a balanced armature, and the wired connection means no battery or pairing to manage. In HypetheSonics’ measurement bass sits about 2.6 dB above the Harman target and sub-bass is close to target, so the tuning suits listeners who want a warm, bass-forward sound. It also rates higher than the 1MORE Quad Driver at a lower price.

Cons: Presence from 3 to 6 kHz runs about 8.8 dB under target, with a 9.5 dB dip near 4 kHz, so vocals and guitars lose bite and sound recessed. Treble and air are also down by roughly 3.7 dB and 8.1 dB, which leaves cymbals dull and the overall sound closed in. The preference score of 49 is well below what most listeners prefer.

Full BASN Bmaster review and specifications →

Back	Closed
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	3.69 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Hybrid (2 dynamic + 1 balanced armature)
Drivers	2 x dynamic + 1 x balanced armature
Form Factor	In-ear
Harman Preference Score	49 (measured by HypetheSonics, via AutoEQ)
Tonal Tilt	-1.43 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -6.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

Filter	Frequency	Gain	Q
Low shelf	105 Hz	-2.6 dB	0.70
Peak	3,536 Hz	+6.0 dB	0.95
Peak	178 Hz	-4.1 dB	0.82
Peak	1,707 Hz	-5.4 dB	1.07
Peak	4,911 Hz	+1.8 dB	0.18
High shelf	10,000 Hz	+1.5 dB	0.70
Peak	7,135 Hz	-3.6 dB	5.21
Peak	9,859 Hz	+2.0 dB	2.95
Peak	5,469 Hz	+1.4 dB	4.91
Peak	62 Hz	+0.4 dB	2.03

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1MORE Quad Driver: $119.69 Amazon eBay

Pros: The hybrid design combines one dynamic driver with three balanced armatures, and the 32 ohm impedance and 99 dB sensitivity let it run easily from a phone. It includes a built-in microphone for calls. The tuning leans warm, with bass about 4.3 dB above target, which suits listeners who like a thick low end.

Cons: Treble from 6 to 10 kHz sits about 6 dB under target and a 10.5 dB dip near 8.8 kHz dulls cymbals and detail, while the air region is boosted by 4.2 dB, which makes the top end uneven. Low mids run about 3.9 dB hot, adding bloat to male vocals and bass guitar, and sub-bass is down 4.5 dB so the deepest rumble is thin. The preference score of 45 and a rating below the BASN Bmaster show the tuning is a poor match for most tastes.

Full 1MORE Quad Driver review and specifications →

Released	Mar 2017 (9 years ago)
Back	Closed
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Connection	Wired
Deviation From Target	4.49 dB standard deviation
Driver Type	Hybrid (1 dynamic + 3 balanced armature)
Drivers	1 x dynamic + 3 x balanced armature
Form Factor	In-ear
Frequency Response	20Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Harman Preference Score	45 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ)
Impedance	32 ohms
Sensitivity	99 dB
Tonal Tilt	-0.40 (negative is warmer, positive brighter)

EQ preset to match the Harman target

Set a preamp of -6.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.

Filter	Frequency	Gain	Q
Low shelf	105 Hz	+8.2 dB	0.70
Peak	105 Hz	-6.9 dB	0.37
Peak	8,263 Hz	+6.3 dB	1.29
Peak	1,031 Hz	+3.4 dB	0.57
Peak	346 Hz	-2.1 dB	0.61
High shelf	10,000 Hz	-6.4 dB	0.70
Peak	4,463 Hz	-1.7 dB	5.45
Peak	6,085 Hz	+2.5 dB	5.92
Peak	2,047 Hz	+0.7 dB	3.71
Peak	1,391 Hz	-0.3 dB	2.85

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