NiceHCK DB2 VS EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai

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NiceHCK DB2 and EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai are in-ear monitors. NiceHCK DB2 costs $22 while EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai costs $20. NiceHCK DB2 is $2 more expensive. NiceHCK DB2 holds a decisive 4.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 1.5). NiceHCK DB2 has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, NiceHCK DB2 has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and NiceHCK DB2 has significantly better soundstage with a 5-point edge.

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Metric NiceHCK DB2 EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai
Mids 4 1
Treble 2 2
Soundstage 6 1
Dynamics 5 2
Tonality 4.5 1.5
Technicalities 2 2
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NiceHCK DB2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

1.5

Abysmal

Reviews Comparison

NiceHCK DB2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
E+ Tech
Remarkably energetic set. But upper treble is off.

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Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-08-28
Jaytiss 1.5 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E+ Tech
This is basically unlistenable. Requires EQ, but is fine with it.

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Mids: E- Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: E-
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NiceHCK DB2 (more reviews)

NiceHCK DB2 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
15 community members have rated the NiceHCK DB2 at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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NiceHCK DB2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.8

Gaming Grade

D-

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.9

Gaming Grade

E

NiceHCK DB2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E
  • Expect a discordant presentation where frequency clashes ruin any chance of relaxed listening. It struggles to render a cohesive musical picture.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Mids E-
Critical mid frequencies hide in the background, making lyrics hard to catch. Guitars and pianos lose their presence.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage E-
Spatial boundaries clamp shut, forcing the mix to huddle uncomfortably in the middle. Ambient cues disappear entirely.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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