Empire Ears ESR and Thieaudio Hype 10 use 3BA and 2DD+10BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears ESR costs $1,000 while Thieaudio Hype 10 costs $899. Empire Ears ESR is $101 more expensive. Thieaudio Hype 10 holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 8.1).
Insights
Metric | Empire Ears ESR | Thieaudio Hype 10 |
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Bass | 5 | 8 |
Mids | 5 | 8 |
Treble | 5 | 8.2 |
Details | 5 | 7.5 |
Soundstage | 5 | 7.5 |
Imaging | 5 | 8 |
Dynamics | 5 | 7 |
Tonality | 5 | 7.8 |
Technicalities | 6 | 8.1 |
Empire Ears ESR Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5Mixed to Negative
Thieaudio Hype 10 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.1Very Positive
Reviews Comparison
Empire Ears ESR (more reviews)
Empire Ears ESR reviewed by Crin
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Thieaudio Hype 10 reviewed by Z-Reviews
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Thieaudio Hype 10 reviewed by Jaytiss
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Thieaudio Hype 10 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel
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Thieaudio Hype 10 reviewed by Tim Tuned
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Empire Ears ESR Details
Driver Configuration: 3BA
Tuning Type: Bright V-shape
Brand: Empire Ears Top Empire Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,000
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Thieaudio Hype 10 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+10BA
Tuning Type: Jm1
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $899
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Empire Ears ESR Gaming Score

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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.7Gaming Grade
CThieaudio Hype 10 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
A-Empire Ears ESR 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
B- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Thieaudio Hype 10 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+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
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