CVJ TXS Earphones Review – Tuning Switches On A Budget?

First Impressions

The CVJ TXS comes in a simple white carton box that features an image of the IEMs on the front and the product specs on the back. Upon opening the box, you’ll find the IEMs neatly presented in a sort of plastic mold with the accessories underneath.

The accessories are pretty basic with the detachable cable and a few pairs of ear tips. There’s also a pin for the tuning switch.

Build Quality

The CVJ TXS, relative to its price, has a pretty average build quality. Even though its shell is made from polycarbonate resin for its shell, it doesn’t feel cheap. It actually feels durable, like it can withstand heavy use.

However, the cost-cutting was apparent with its cable and ear tips.

The cable is your typical oxygen-free copper cable that doesn’t seem durable based on my experience with this type of cable. I’d recommend swapping them out if you’re looking to heavily use the TXS longer.

Fit and Comfort

The CVJ TXS is a very comfortable set for me. Implementing fins and specific grooves on its shell makes a difference in comfort. Although they may not provide an excellent fit for others as ear sizes vary, they’re comfortable compared to my other IEMs, which cost significantly more.

The TXS has an odd triangular shape but it didn’t cause any problem regarding fit and comfort. The ear hooks also didn’t cause any discomfort.

The included silicone ear tips are stiff but they still provide a good enough seal. Plus, they came in varying sizes which helped me in getting the right fit down. I’d still recommend doing some ear tips rolling for a better wearing experience.

Tuning Modes

The CVJ TXS has three tuning modes and here’s what each mode does.

Phone Mode

The Phone Mode presents an average-sounding V-shaped tuning, and with that, you get an elevated bass, particularly on the midbass presentation.

The vocals aren’t too congested and retain some clarity, although the details aren’t too captivating. Casual listeners will still find this enjoyable but its performance is average if I’m being nitpicky.

Game Mode

The Game Mode is the worst mode, in my opinion. You won’t get any value from this mode as the mids are boosted but they sound too nasal and congested. I wouldn’t recommend using this mode.

HiFi Mode

The presentation of the tracks in the HiFi Mode takes a bit of a turn from the V-shaped sound of the Phone Mode. The HiFi Mode has a more U-shaped and balanced sound as the frequencies appear to be relatively level with each other, plus the vocals aren’t too recessed.

The presentation is lacking in some areas, like details and soundstage width and depth, but considering its price, it’s pretty decent.

Sound Quality

To assess the sound quality of the CVJ TXS, I used the HiFi Mode. 

Bass

The bass of the CVJ TXS is more mid-bass focused. The sub-bass extension has a very subtle rumble which is noticeable but not too prominent. It’s even relatively lacking scalability on certain tracks.

The midbass is impactful although it has a slower attack and decay, adding a bit of weight to the mix. Overall, I don’t find the CVJ TXS bass presentation too appealing. It’s common to see similar tuning and presentation in this price range.

Mids

The mids of the CVJ TXS are pleasing and have a good body in terms of presentation. As it’s not too thin or shabby, the midrange can present good clarity and retain essential details regarding the instruments and the vocals. 

Although, like many other budget sets, the TXS does suffer from mid-bass bleed and it’s easily noticeable depending on how prominent the bass is on the tracks you’re listening to. It’s not that much of a big deal in most cases but this can be a turn-off for those who are nitpicky. 

Overall, the TXS has a decent presentation on the mids and can keep the performance well under control. The mids are well-balanced and retain presence for most of the tracks I’ve listened to.

Treble

The highs are a lot smoother in presentation. It’s inoffensive and doesn’t showcase any treble peaks. However, they lack air and sometimes have difficulty establishing a presence in the mix.

Some may find this fitting for their taste but I like more airiness to my treble as it gives the appearance of a more expansive sound stage. Because of this, the soundstage of the CVJ TXS is more compact and positioned close to the listener.

Conclusion

The CVJ TXS is a pretty nifty pair of earphones on a budget. Even though it has a pretty average sound, it stands out in the sub-$15 market because of the tuning switch. 

While the addition of a tuning switch does sound gimmicky since it’s not a common feature for budget IEMs, it isn’t inherently useless as there are noticeable differences when switching from one mode to another.

Overall, the CVJ TXS is a decent IEM for its price and it’s hard to find any IEMs to compare it with at this price point.

This post was last updated on 2025-03-21 / Some images from Amazon Product API & some links may be affiliate links which may earn us a commission from purchases.