Apple Airpods Pro 2 VS FATfreq x HBB Deuce

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 and FATfreq x HBB Deuce use 1DD and 2DD driver setups respectively. Apple Airpods Pro 2 costs $250 while FATfreq x HBB Deuce costs $239. Apple Airpods Pro 2 is $11 more expensive. FATfreq x HBB Deuce holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 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 1-point edge.

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Metric Apple Airpods Pro 2 FATfreq x HBB Deuce
Bass 5 7
Mids 5 7
Treble 5 5.5
Details 5 7.2
Soundstage 5.7 6
Imaging 5 7.2
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 6.7 6.6
Technicalities 5.8 5.8

Apple Airpods Pro 2 Aggregated Review Score

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Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

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FATfreq x HBB Deuce Aggregated Review Score

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

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Mild V-shape

Price (Msrp): $250

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FATfreq x HBB Deuce Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $239

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Apple Airpods Pro 2 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 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 C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. 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 2 Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B Tech
A more exciting sound signature in comparison to its predecessor, with little in terms of drawbacks.

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Great sense of depth with improvement in soundstage over OG. More precise imaging, and improvement in seperation and overall clarity. Treble is better exteded. Sub-bass is around the same with more mid-bass. Vocals are more pushed back vs OG. Overall welcomed improvements.

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
A more exciting version of the OG Airpods Pro with boosted sub-bass and mid-treble.

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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.

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Reviewed by: Audionotions

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

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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

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

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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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