Horizon Doom Basic has a well-balanced W-shaped sound signature with a bit more emphasis on the lows. Horizon Doom Basic has a wonderful bass response and the presence of low-ends is significant throughout the music. The bass quantity is abundant to have it full-bodied and thick, yet very well controlled with the resonance. The bass quantity is strong to a basshead level but without the bloated boominess. I also like the tone of the bass as it’s gently dark and has a mature, lush nuance.

For a single dynamic driver, especially when the bass is tuned strongly, the vocals would often sound questionable – in timbre, texture, or just overall feeling. Let’s first talk about the timbre of the vocals. What I appreciate from Horizon Doom Basic is that the mid-range doesn’t get subdued either in position or tone. Mid-range takes a slight step forward from the lows and keeps a cool, airy tone. Vocals are more linear in presentation but still full enough in body to harmonize with the thick bass.

One of the strengths of using a dynamic driver is the natural flow of the sound. It’s relatively easy to produce strong treble strikes, and the way trebles decay is what truly determines the quality of the sound. Horizon Doom Basic has its strength in producing a treble that is lively and breathable. I can feel the natural movements of trebles being drawn out, from the strike to gradual decay. Don’t get me wrong, this doesn’t mean the trebles sound loosened or slow in speed.

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