First impression of the DIVOIX DV99
The DV99 was also delivered in the metal box typical of DIVOIX In-Ears. This compact box is not only visually appealing, it is also ideal for transporting the in-ear. Included were the DIVOIX DV99, two pairs of additional silicone ear cushions in red, which means that a total of three different sizes are available (small, medium, large), and an instruction manual in English.
Externally, the DV99 In-Ear leaves a decent impression. The sound body is made of plastic, but thanks to the soft-touch coating and the red DIVOIX logo, the DV99 offers an interesting design. The lettering "L" and "R" is easy to see despite the black plastic. The in-ear cable is 1.2 meters long. This is a ribbon cable that is covered with a silicone jacket. There is also a small remote control with one-button operation and a microphone on the left inlet. The four-pole, 3.5mm jack plug is gold-plated.
The workmanship is clean and the price. What I did not like so much is the supply of the ribbon cable to the jack plug, as well as to the orchestra. These points are very sensitive, which makes it impossible to rule out a cable break, especially with a thin ribbon cable.
Sound of the DIVOIX DV99
I would describe the sound of the DIVOIX DV99 as unspectacular. With a market price below € 10, not much was to be expected. The in-ear clearly lacks dynamics, which means that it sounds mostly flat. The mids and highs are also slightly lost with this in-ear, whereas the lows slightly dominate. Unfortunately, the spatial image is also too spacious, which makes the playback source appear too far away.
In view of the low price no HiFi sound was to be expected, so the sound is still the price.
Remote control and microphone
The one-button operation works as described by the manufacturer. The music playback can be paused and continued by pressing the button once. Calls can also be accepted and rejected. If you press the button for approx. 2 seconds, calls can be suppressed. You can switch to the next song by pressing the button twice; you can switch back by pressing the button three times.
The recording quality of the microphone is good. During the test, the person I was talking to was able to understand me clearly. Only the recording volume was a bit low.
comfort
Due to the special shape of the DIVOIX DV99 also the wearing comfort is correspondingly "special". Personally, the DV99 sits too loose. Although the in-ear can be placed correctly with a little instinct, but in the long run I had the feeling that the in-ear falls out at any moment.
DIVOIX DV99 amplitude X180
Good workmanship
Attractive design
Features
Sounded unspectacular
comfort
With an in-ear under 10 € no HiFi sound and no perfect wearing comfort was to be expected. Nevertheless, the DIVOIX DV99 does justice to its price. The design is overall appealing and the functionality including one-button operation and microphone is remarkable at this price. If you are looking for a sporty in-ear with just these features, you will certainly be satisfied with the DV99.
