Linsoul x HBB Jupiter VS Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea

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Linsoul x HBB Jupiter and Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea use 1DD+6BA+4EST and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Linsoul x HBB Jupiter costs $1,599 while Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea costs $1,300. Linsoul x HBB Jupiter is $299 more expensive. Linsoul x HBB Jupiter holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.2 vs 7.9). Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea has better mids with a 0.7-point edge, Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Linsoul x HBB Jupiter has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge and Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea has significantly better details with a 1.3-point edge.

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Metric Linsoul x HBB Jupiter Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea
Bass 8 8.1
Mids 6.8 7.5
Treble 7 7.5
Details 7.5 8.8
Soundstage 7.8 8
Imaging 7.5 7.5
Dynamics 9 8
Tonality 7.9 7.6
Technicalities 7.8 8.5

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Jaytiss Bad Guy Good Audio IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

8.2

Very Positive


Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jays Audio Tim Tuned Precogvision
Nymz
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable


Linsoul x HBB Jupiter User Review Score

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Linsoul x HBB Jupiter Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.2

Gaming Grade

A-

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter 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
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics S
Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.
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

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea 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

S-
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Great BASS, blarg trebble.

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Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: S Soundstage: S-
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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.4 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Bass go boom boom Because bass go boom boom so the highs go doom doom sometimes

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Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech

The Linsoul x HBB Jupiter delivers a powerful bass-forward signature with an 11dB sub-bass shelf that avoids bleeding into the mids, resulting in a warm yet articulate low end. Its hybrid driver setup combines a 10mm dynamic driver with Sonion BAs for texture and speed, while four modified EST drivers provide extended, non-fatiguing treble with excellent air and detail retrieval. Vocals and instruments retain clarity despite the bass emphasis, making it versatile across genres like rock and electronic.

Technical performance stands out with precise imaging and a spacious soundstage that feels both wide and deep. The 5-way crossover ensures strong coherence across the tribrid array, though the upper mids occasionally present vocals as overly forward. Comfort is solid despite the 11-driver shells, but the sparse accessories and forgettable packaging feel mismatched for the price.

While positioned above competitors like the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII, the Jupiter justifies its cost with superior resolution and a more engaging bass response. However, its limited marketing and awkward pricing may hinder broader adoption. The included premium cable and ergonomic design are highlights, though tip selection could be more comprehensive.


Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 9* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 8.2 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Clarity king with great sense of detail. An agressive listen but never sibilant. Great tight and fast bass, at the expense of sounding dry in the lower mids. Not recommended if you are sensitive to higher frequencies.

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Details: S Imaging: A-

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Easy to like tuning that isn't considered too safe with convincing vocal presentation, bass slams hard Not entirely coherent especially in the upper frequencies, subbass hits a little too hard relative to the rest of the frequencies

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
Super aggresive, exciting, v-shape, treblehead. Low-end is also very punchy and rumbly. TOTL technical performance with tons of details and OCD, but gets fatiguing. Shouty.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
Versatile DNA that's also unique. #1 Jack of all trades

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 7.4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Fantastic clarity at the expense of sounding somewhat dry.

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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Details: S Imaging: A-

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