FatFreq Scarlet Mini VS Intuaura Purple

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

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FatFreq Scarlet Mini and Intuaura Purple use 1DD+2BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. FatFreq Scarlet Mini costs $800 while Intuaura Purple costs $649. FatFreq Scarlet Mini is $151 more expensive. Intuaura Purple holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.7 vs 7.8).

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Metric FatFreq Scarlet Mini Intuaura Purple
Bass 7.5 7.8
Mids 5.5 7.8
Treble 6 7.8
Details 7 7.8
Soundstage 7 7.8
Imaging 6.5 7.8
Dynamics 6 7.8
Tonality 6.5 7.8
Technicalities 6.1 7.8
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FatFreq Scarlet Mini Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Smirk Audio Audionotions Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable

Intuaura Purple Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

Reviews Comparison

FatFreq Scarlet Mini reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.9 * score rescaled + normalized
14 community members have rated the FATFreq Scarlet Mini at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Intuaura Purple reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Intuaura Purple at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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FatFreq Scarlet Mini (more reviews)

FatFreq Scarlet Mini reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

FatFreq Scarlet Mini reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7 Reviewer Score
Holy Bass! Unabashedly colored listen with heathenistic amounts of bass elevation and physicality. Man does this thing punch. Vocals and instruments can sound subdued a little bit unless you turn the volume up a bit which pushes the bass into guilty pleasure territory and beyond. You have to love bass but if you do, you'll love this set. Good details. Good separation. Timbre is pretty good for most instruments. Treble can be a bit unnatural but not offensively so. It's not for everyone, but bassheads will be hardpressed to find anything better without breaking the bank (even more).

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FatFreq Scarlet Mini reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Crap ton of sub-bass but still very well-controlled (for the most part). No mud or mid-bass bloat, uppermids/treble are smoother than Maestro Mini, still somewhat balanced without having the low-end overtake. Vocals do distort sometimes as the sub-bass can bleed into it. Deuce better.

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FatFreq Scarlet Mini reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Ohh this set is a special love affair with BASS. Not Neutral lol.

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Mids: C- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Intuaura Purple (more reviews)

Intuaura Purple reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score rescaled + normalized
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Youtube Video Summary

Intuaura Purple brings a polished, pricey package: lush purple shells, a comfy fit, and a cable that looks the part—even if the accessories feel recycled from cheaper siblings. The kicker is the optional DSP dongle (~$65) that re-voices the set; without it, the Purple already sounds clean, punchy, and engaging, with strong clarity and respectable stage. Snap the DSP on and the tuning shifts toward flatter, smoother treble and tidier FR, but soundstage shrinks a notch and the presentation loses some air. It’s a dramatic EQ-by-hardware move—effective, yes, but it turns one IEM into two different takes, which raises the question: which tuning is “the” Purple?

As a pure IEM at $650, Purple holds up: comfortable, easy to enjoy across sources, and free of obvious sibilance when left stock. Compared to lower-priced models that seem to need their DSP to shine, this one doesn’t; the dongle just complicates the decision with a second signature riding shotgun. Verdict: a confident 8/10 for the IEM itself—good build, enjoyable tonality, solid technicals—tempered by the mental tax of the bolt-on DSP path. Buy for the purple “puppy”; don’t let the extra “Honda Civic” in the box talk you into second-guessing what already works.

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Intuaura Purple reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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FatFreq Scarlet Mini User Review Score

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FatFreq Scarlet Mini Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Intuaura Purple Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

FatFreq Scarlet Mini Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass A
You get robust low-end authority that remains disciplined and textured. Layering stays intact despite the weight.
Mids B-
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.
Details A-
Low-level information blossoms, presenting a rich tapestry of articulate sound. Analytical listeners will be delighted.
Imaging B+
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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