Apple AirPods Pro VS FATfreq x HBB Deuce

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Apple AirPods Pro and FATfreq x HBB Deuce use 1DD and 2DD driver setups respectively. Apple AirPods Pro costs $250 while FATfreq x HBB Deuce costs $239. Apple AirPods Pro is $11 more expensive. FATfreq x HBB Deuce holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 7.2). FATfreq x HBB Deuce has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, FATfreq x HBB Deuce has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, FATfreq x HBB Deuce has better treble with a 0.5-point edge and FATfreq x HBB Deuce has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Apple AirPods Pro FATfreq x HBB Deuce
Bass 5 7
Mids 5 7
Treble 5 5.5
Details 4 7.2
Soundstage 5.9 6
Imaging 5 7.2
Dynamics 3 6
Tonality 5.5 6.6
Technicalities 4.8 5.8

Apple AirPods Pro Aggregated Review Score

Apple AirPods Pro Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


FATfreq x HBB Deuce Aggregated Review Score

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio
Drew / Audionotions Bad Guy Good Audio Z-Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Apple AirPods Pro User Review Score

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Apple AirPods Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Apple AirPods Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Apple AirPods Pro Reviews

Apple AirPods Pro reviewed by:

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Apple AirPods Pro reviewed by:

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Somewhat Diffuse-Field tuning with a smooth and natural midrange tonality.

Crin original ranking

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- Crin

Apple AirPods Pro reviewed by:

Precogvision 4.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Well-tuned with something of a mid-treble suckout that negatively impacts timbre.

Precogvision original ranking

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- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: C+

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Reviews

FATfreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by:

Super* Review 8.5* * score normalized
This is not my usual sound signature which I like. But it's a lot of fun in a unique way. One-trick pony.

Super* Review original ranking

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- Super* Review

FATfreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by:

Drew / Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Easy reccomendation for somoene looking for a basshead IEM that still retains some resemblence of neutrality through the mids and treble. Loaner

Drew / Audionotions original ranking

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- Drew / Audionotions

FATfreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by:

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
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- Bad Guy Good Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B

FATfreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized

FATfreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by:

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Hits Hard, and is super fun. Suprisingly great mids.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B

FATfreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by:

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech
The defacto basshead rec before the more expensive stuff. Super fun sub-bass, textured, heavy, prolonged decay for more reverb in the bass, well-balanced as well, smooth and scales great. Tech is not its strong point, and DON'T buy from FatFreq directly!!!

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- Jays Audio

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