Before I dive into my formal assessment, I’d like to thank my friend for giving me the chance to try a Final Audio product. He encouraged me to review it—if it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to experience a unit from Final Audio.
Sound
I've been experimenting with different sound sources in my collection, particularly my dongles, which include the Tangzu Dongle, Tempotec E44, and Apple Dongle. Based on my observations and experience, the Final VR3000 requires a decent amount of power to fully reveal its sound profile. While a typical smartphone can drive it, the volume tends to be underwhelming, as most modern smartphones lack the necessary power to bring out the best in earphones like these. A dedicated dongle is definitely recommended.
As a daily driver for music enjoyment, the Final VR3000 Gaming offers a relatively flat sound signature, with a slight elevation in the mid-bass that adds body and detail to vocals. In the higher frequencies, it leans toward a safer tuning, resulting in reduced treble energy. Nevertheless, despite this conservative top end, the VR3000 still delivers impressively solid technical performance.
Gaming Performance
The main focus of this in-ear is its built-in microphone, which is embedded in the cable. Unfortunately, it's not detachable, which I consider a downside. That said, the microphone’s quality is surprisingly good—it captures my voice clearly, with clean and natural feedback. Its responsiveness is also impressive, even during intense gaming sessions. Latency is minimal and precise, with virtually no noticeable delay, making communication feel accurate and real-time.
Design and build Quality
The Final VR3000 Gaming feels well-built, made from high-quality plastic with a matte black finish. It does pick up smudges a bit easily, probably because of its slightly glossy texture—so if you're particular about keeping things clean, you might notice that. This is actually my first time trying a unit from Final Audio, so I can’t speak for their other designs, but this one has a unique, geometric look with sharp, angular lines across the body that give it a modern, almost futuristic vibe.
Review Proper
First of all, let’s talk about the bass—or in other words, the lows. It brings plenty of energy and excitement, enough to satisfy anyone looking for a little party in their ears. Despite its lively character, the bass remains controlled, striking a nice balance between impact and precision. The rumble and punch are definitely there—it feels alive, yet tight and well-managed, never spilling over into the rest of the mix.
The mid-bass is relatively controlled, though there are instances where it bleeds into other frequencies. Honestly, that often depends on the track’s mastering. Still, the mid-bass carries great detail, adding warmth to vocals and making them feel more alive.
Secondly, the mid frequencies—where vocals and instruments typically sit—are somewhat recessed, but not to an extreme. Vocals still remain present in the mix, ensuring they’re audible and clear within the track. Female vocals, in particular, tend to shine more on anime tracks, Vocaloid, and smooth, relaxing genres. Instruments, on the other hand, have a harder time standing out due to the recessed tuning in this range.
The treble has a decent amount of sparkle and shine, with a pleasant shimmer that adds character to the overall sound. Snares come through smoothly and aren’t piercing to the ears, which makes for an enjoyable, fatigue-free listening experience.
Finally, let's talk about the technicalities. This is the part I enjoyed the most compared to the other frequencies. The staging is quite impressive, offering plenty of space and height. However, in terms of layering, it still needs some EQ adjustments to sound fuller and more detailed. There are some decent details that add shine and sparkle to the overall higher frequencies. Sibilance and peaks only occur at higher power and volume levels.
In conclusion, the Final VR3000 G is a casual gaming set that caters to a wide range of music genres. If it's your first set from Final Audio it's not a bad choice for its price, as it offers plenty of details and well-emphasized lows that are clearly present in tracks.
Advantages and Disadvantages
[Pros]- Enjoyable bass with great punch and rumble
- Scales well with great audio sources
- Very comfortable and lightweight
- Versatile sounding set
- Enjoyable technicalities
- has included ear hooks
- comfortable ear tips
[Cons]
- Higher treble frequency might be aggressive in higher volumes and too much power can make it more worst.
- Slight recession to the middle frequency
- metallic timbre
- Stock cable is somewhat average (Nitpick)
- Not detachable cable
- average mic performance
- it may sound flat for some
