NiceHCK DB2 VS EarAcoustic x zkaaai Cipher

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NiceHCK DB2 and EarAcoustic x zkaaai Cipher use 1DD+1BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. NiceHCK DB2 costs $22 while EarAcoustic x zkaaai Cipher costs $20. NiceHCK DB2 is $2 more expensive. NiceHCK DB2 holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 3.6).

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Metric NiceHCK DB2 EarAcoustic x zkaaai Cipher
Mids 4 3.6
Treble 2 3.6
Soundstage 6 3.6
Dynamics 5 3.6
Tonality 4.5 4
Technicalities 2 7
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NiceHCK DB2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed

EarAcoustic x zkaaai Cipher Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive

Average Reviewer Score:

3.6

Poor

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NiceHCK DB2 (more reviews)

NiceHCK DB2 reviewed by Jaytiss

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

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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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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EarAcoustic x zkaaai Cipher (more reviews)

EarAcoustic x zkaaai Cipher reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 3.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: F | Comfort: 10 infinite eargain

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NiceHCK DB2 User Review Score

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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 x zkaaai Cipher 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

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 x zkaaai Cipher Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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