Best Elysian IEMs

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$2,999

Elysian Annihilator 2023

Gizaudio Axel: Hands down, my favorite IEM. Powerful, impactful bass, the best treble I’ve experienced in an IEM, endgame-level detail. The bass might be too much for some people.
Jaytiss: Treble extension is insane, I always think I'm over it, but I may never be over it.
Precogvision: More of an all-rounder with better bass compared to the 2021 version, sacrifices some soundstage.
Tim Tuned: More defined bass than 2021 version 2021 is cleaner and more open sounding
Smirk Audio: Top-tier resolution with world-class treble. Great dynamics. Could use better bass texturing. An exciting listen.
IEMRanking AI: The Elysian Annihilator 2023 delivers a distinctive U-shaped signature, prioritizing an ethereal, hyper-detailed treble that remains its crown jewel. The dual electrostatic drivers produce a...

Tuning: S- Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S Details: S Imaging: A

U-Shaped 1DD+4BA+2EST

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7.3

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Elysian Apostle

Jays Audio: Clean, neutral, and clear vocals. Reminds me of a cleaner Volume S or slightly better OG Oracle, but very expensive, maybe if you can find one around $1000 since it's more of a sidegrade to RSV,...
Gizaudio Axel: Exceptional in every way. Incredibly textured bass, forward vocals, top-tier EST treble, and insane detail.
Jaytiss: Instrument separation is good, and is a nice darkness, but can be silbilant.
IEMRanking AI: The Elysian Apostle delivers a V-shaped signature with a powerful, sub-bass-focused low end that offers substantial rumble and physicality, though some listeners might find it occasionally...

Tuning: S- Tech: S- Mids: S Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-

V-Shaped 1DD+2BA+2EST

8.9

7.3

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$3,500

Elysian Annihilator 2021

Precogvision: Agressive listen with excellent resolution and, currently, the only true implementation of the EST drivers.
Tim Tuned: Speediest Treble, well extended, high details Midbass a bit too much for me
Shuwa-T: Comment: Perfect for treble heads. Extremely well tuned set with incredible technical performance and extension Treble may be a little too spicy
Nymz: Usual agressive and saturated Elysian house sound with the best treble ever.

Tuning: S- Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: S- Details: S Imaging: A+

U-Shaped 1DD+4BA+2EST

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8.8

7.4

A+

$1,600

Elysian Diva

Gizaudio Axel: One of the best IEMs for vocals. Dynamic driver-like bass, natural vocal reproduction, and an incredibly smooth tonality. Could use a bit more mid-bass for my taste.
Precogvision: Excellent BA bass and aggressive listen that maintains Elysian's house sound.
Tim Tuned: Addictive smooth, natural treble....top tier tuning overall mid bass shy
Smirk Audio: Forward, hyperpigmented vocals. Great tuning and solid techs. 3-way bass switch adds tuning versatility. An exciting listen. Cons: Build quality concerns.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Balanced sounding with bass volume switches, only gripe is MMCX connector. Near perfect tuning, amazing bass response for BA and superb treble extension It got outsourced for production and now the QC is looking shoddier
Nymz: Did nothing to my soul, but did nothing wrong as well.
Audionotions: Fantastic, vocal foward signature. Excellent bass that has the speed of a BA with the impact of a DD. Incredibly clean mids and well extended treble. Imaging is fantastic on this set. Incredibly...

Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: A Mids: S- Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S- Details: A Imaging: A

neutral, bass-boosted neutral 6BA

8.1

6.4

A+

$4,500

Elysian X

Precogvision: Basically a more sub-bass focused Annihilator 2021 with some trade-offs in technicalities.
Tim Tuned: Near excellent timbre, fantastic bass Slight uppermids uneverness
Nymz: A more sub-bass focused Annihilator without the same level of technicalities and treble.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: S- Mids: A+ Treble: S- Dynamics: A- Details: S Imaging: A

V-Shaped 1DD+4BA+4EST

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6.8

A+

$1,300

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea

Jays Audio: Super aggresive, exciting, v-shape, treblehead. Low-end is also very punchy and rumbly. TOTL technical performance with tons of details and OCD, but gets fatiguing. Shouty.
Precogvision: Fantastic clarity at the expense of sounding somewhat dry.
Tim Tuned: Versatile DNA that's also unique. #1 Jack of all trades
Shuwa-T: Easy to like tuning that isn't considered too safe with convincing vocal presentation, bass slams hard Not entirely coherent especially in the upper frequencies, subbass hits a little too hard relative to the rest of the frequencies
Nymz: Clarity king with great sense of detail. An agressive listen but never sibilant. Great tight and fast bass, at the expense of sounding dry in the lower mids. Not recommended if you are sensitive to...
Audionotions: Gaea is bright, and at first, it might seem to be dry, but not in a bad way. I initially thought it could use more meat on the bones, but this tuning works very well after listening. Sinfully...

Tuning: A Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: A

Harman Neutral 1DD+4BA

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7.2

A-

Elysian Pilgrim Noir

Jays Audio: Good but expensive. Recommended if you can find it for around $500. Direct upgrade to the AFUL Explorer. Scales great. Reminds me of the EJ07M but a bit smoother and less dynamic. Prefer it more than...
Gizaudio Axel: Sound is similar to the original Pilgrim. Bassier than the original Pilgrim with similar resolution.
Jaytiss: Way different than Pilgrim OG, less bright. Smoothe.
Super* Review: Relaxed at the vocal region compared to orignial Pilgrim. Too expensive. Texturing is a little bit better than original Pilgrim
Smirk Audio: Cons: Similar to Pilgrim OG at twice the price.
Fresh Reviews: link is for the less expensive one

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: A-

n/a 1DD+3BA

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7.4

6.8

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Elysian Pilgrim

Jays Audio: Clean, clear, all-rounder, similar tuning as the Dusk but with better vocals, bass quality is great as well, aethestically pleasing too. If you want a clean all-rounder, or sensitive in the 3-8K,...
Gizaudio Axel: One of the most resolving IEMs under $1000. Elysian house sound with a balanced tuning, textured sub-bass, smooth mid-range, well extended treble, and excellent resolution. I prefer more bass.
Jaytiss: Great little set to consider for those after an Elysian Product.
Tim Tuned: Most technical sounding IEM under $1000
Super* Review: Not a bad IEM. Very solid but in this price range it's really competetive. Very safe tuning.
Shuwa-T: The most chaotic and in your face of the triple threat, more focus to subbass and treble
Audionotions: Elysian signature for the masses in terms of price and intensity. Compared to the rest of the Elysian lineup, the Pilgrim loses a bit of dynamics, techs, and separation and imaging, but it does share...