Thieaudio Origin VS FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum

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Thieaudio Origin and FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum are in-ear monitors. Thieaudio Origin costs $849 while FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum costs $770. Thieaudio Origin is $79 more expensive. Thieaudio Origin holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 6.8). Thieaudio Origin has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge and Thieaudio Origin has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

Metric	Thieaudio Origin	FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum
Bass	9	7.5
Mids	8	5
Treble	6.5	5
Details	7.8	6
Soundstage	8	6.5
Imaging	7.8	5.5
Dynamics	9	9
Tonality	8.1	6.4
Technicalities	7	6.9

Thieaudio Origin Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

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FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

Tuning Type: Bass-Heavy Balanced

Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs

Price (Msrp): $849

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Thieaudio Origin Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

Gaming Grade

A-

FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

Thieaudio Origin Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A+

Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A-

Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.

Bass S

World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.

Mids A+

Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.

Treble B+

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics S

Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.

Soundstage A+

Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.

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 x Effect Audio: Quantum Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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.

Bass A

Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.

Mids C+

Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.

Treble C+

Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.

Dynamics S

Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.

Soundstage B+

Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.

Details B

Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.

Imaging B-

Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.

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

Thieaudio Origin Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

8.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A+ Tech

Best bassy set under $1K. Bassy/thicker meta tuning. You can actually feel the reverb and vibration from the bone conduction drivers, great control and low-end texture. Mids and treble are also well extended with no major issues, although it can get sharp at times with the snares/electronic stuff ie, past 3:30 on Time by Hikaru Utada.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

C+ Tech

Great set, has a lot of positives and is amazing on bass tracks.

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

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

Mega bass additiveness Bass too much

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Super* Review

6* * score normalized

Interesting sound. It becomes it's own thing. Fit is not great.

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

8.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A+ Tech

The Thieaudio Origin delivers a bass-forward signature with a substantial 12dB sub-bass boost that provides visceral rumble and slam, particularly effective for electronic or hip-hop genres. Despite this emphasis, the neutral midrange avoids bloat, preserving vocal clarity and instrument separation, while the electrostatic drivers contribute a smooth, airy treble free from harshness or sibilance . Its technical performance is strong, offering a wide, holographic stage and precise imaging, though micro-detail retrieval falls slightly short of some competitors in its price tier.

Comfort is divisive due to the large shells, which may cause fatigue or fit issues for those with smaller ears, necessitating careful tip selection for optimal seal . The package includes a high-quality modular cable with swappable terminations (3.5mm/4.4mm) and a distinctive round Alcantara case, though the included ear tips may not suit all users .

FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.8 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

B Tech

I don't want to like, but I love.

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

S Tech

Bright and full sound, very detailed, sparkly, airy, tons of treble extenstion... but it gets fatiguing with the stock filters. Blue filter has the best balance but still doesn't scale too well. 300 mesh filter goes hard tho - check modded ranking at bottom.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

5.7 Reviewer Score

B- Tuning

B- Tech

I struggle with this, perhaps it was insertion depth but that unconventional iem shape should never have been greenlit Average bass, thin midrange, unbearably sibilant treble

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

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