Fatfreq 20.6 VS Thieaudio Hype 10

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Fatfreq 20.6 and Thieaudio Hype 10 use 6BA and 2DD+10BA driver setups respectively. Fatfreq 20.6 costs $810 while Thieaudio Hype 10 costs $899. Thieaudio Hype 10 is $89 more expensive. Thieaudio Hype 10 holds a decisive 3.6-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 8.1).

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Metric Fatfreq 20.6 Thieaudio Hype 10
Bass 4.5 8
Mids 4.5 8
Treble 4.5 8.2
Details 4.5 7.5
Soundstage 4.5 7.5
Imaging 4.5 8
Dynamics 4.5 7
Tonality 4.5 7.8
Technicalities 5.5 8.1

Fatfreq 20.6 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Generally Unfavorable


Thieaudio Hype 10 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews Jays Audio Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive


Fatfreq 20.6 User Review Score

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Fatfreq 20.6 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

Thieaudio Hype 10 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-

Fatfreq 20.6 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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

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.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
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+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

Fatfreq 20.6 Reviews

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
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Thieaudio Hype 10 Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
U-shaped, nice treble extention and dynamics, solid vocals, more low-end emphasis than MK3, dynamic and great all-rounder that doesn't specialize in anything.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
It leaves me lacking nothing, just a fantastic set.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
More detailed Hype 4. Too similar to the Hype 4.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
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Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Rather similarly tuned to the Hype 4, which is regarded as a mini Monarch 3

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A+
Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S
Fresh Reviews 6* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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