Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro VS FlipEars Legion

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Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro and FlipEars Legion use 2DD+1Planar and 1DD+1EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro costs $770 while FlipEars Legion costs $849. FlipEars Legion is $79 more expensive. FlipEars Legion holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 7.5). FlipEars Legion has significantly better bass with a 2.5-point edge, FlipEars Legion has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, FlipEars Legion has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge, FlipEars Legion has significantly better details with a 2.5-point edge and FlipEars Legion has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

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Metric Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro FlipEars Legion
Bass 5 7.5
Mids 5 7
Treble 5 6.8
Details 5 7.5
Soundstage 5 7
Imaging 5 7.5
Dynamics 5 7
Gaming capabilities 4.5 6.4

Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


FlipEars Legion Aggregated Review Score

FlipEars Legion Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Smirk Audio Jaytiss
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Strongly Favorable


Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro User Review Score

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Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

FlipEars Legion Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • 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.
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 C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

FlipEars Legion Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro Reviews

Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro reviewed by:

Nymz 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Came out as boring to my ears, with a sub-par technical department.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

FlipEars Legion Reviews

FlipEars Legion reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Fun and bassy, v-shape, great low-end slam and texture, full, rumbly, solid tech imaging, and cool faceplate... but price is a bit high.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio

FlipEars Legion reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A- Details: A Imaging: A

FlipEars Legion reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
What this does well, it does very well. Fun set.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

FlipEars Legion reviewed by:

IEMRanking AI 8 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech

The FlipEars Legion makes a commanding entrance with its striking Roman legionnaire-inspired design, featuring jewelry-cast rose-plated brass faceplates hand-painted by master artisans in Bulacan, Philippines, ensuring each unit is a unique masterpiece. While the substantial resin housings may challenge smaller ears, the included Eletech Baroque tips and pliable cable contribute to a surprisingly secure and comfortable fit over time. Unboxing feels luxurious, with a premium leather case and meticulous packaging underscoring FlipEars' commitment to craftsmanship.

Sonically, the Legion leverages its innovative tribrid driver system to deliver thunderous, tactile bass via a custom dynamic driver and EarQuake bone conduction unit, creating visceral sub-bass rumble without muddying the midrange. The midrange remains lush and articulate, presenting vocals with natural warmth and instruments with rich texturing, while the SPARK electret tweeter adds refined, fatigue-free sparkle to the highs. This synergy results in a cohesive, immersive sound signature that prioritizes musical engagement over analytical sharpness, making complex tracks feel both powerful and nuanced.

Technically, the Legion punches above its price point, boasting a holographic soundstage with precise instrument placement and exceptional layering that rivals models costing twice as much. Its imaging is pinpoint accurate, rendering subtle ambient cues and dynamic shifts with effortless clarity, while the bone conduction driver enhances physicality and depth without sacrificing control. Though its bass-forward tuning might not suit treble purists, the Legion excels as a reference-grade all-rounder for those seeking technical prowess paired with relentless musicality.

- IEMRanking AI

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