FATfreq x HBB Deuce VS FATFreq Scarlet Mini

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

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FATfreq x HBB Deuce and FATFreq Scarlet Mini use 2DD and 1DD+2BA driver setups respectively. FATfreq x HBB Deuce costs $239 while FATFreq Scarlet Mini costs $800. FATFreq Scarlet Mini is $561 more expensive. FATfreq x HBB Deuce holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 6.5). FATFreq Scarlet Mini has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, FATfreq x HBB Deuce has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, FATFreq Scarlet Mini has better treble with a 0.5-point edge and FATFreq Scarlet Mini has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric FATfreq x HBB Deuce FATFreq Scarlet Mini
Bass 7 7.5
Mids 7 5.5
Treble 5.5 6
Details 7.2 7
Soundstage 6 7
Imaging 7.2 6.5
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 6.6 6.5
Technicalities 5.8 6.1

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio
Audionotions Bad Guy Good Audio Z-Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


FATFreq Scarlet Mini Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Smirk Audio Audionotions

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Mixed to Positive


FATfreq x HBB Deuce User Review Score

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FATFreq Scarlet Mini User Review Score

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FATfreq x HBB Deuce Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

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-

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • 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 A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

FATFreq Scarlet Mini Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • 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 B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
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 B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
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

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Reviews

Super* Review 8.5* * score normalized
This is not my usual sound signature which I like. But it's a lot of fun in a unique way. One-trick pony.

Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
- Super* Review
Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Easy reccomendation for somoene looking for a basshead IEM that still retains some resemblence of neutrality through the mids and treble. Loaner

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

- Audionotions
Bad Guy Good Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

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- Bad Guy Good Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B
Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Hits Hard, and is super fun. Suprisingly great mids.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech
The defacto basshead rec before the more expensive stuff. Super fun sub-bass, textured, heavy, prolonged decay for more reverb in the bass, well-balanced as well, smooth and scales great. Tech is not its strong point, and DON'T buy from FatFreq directly!!!

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FATFreq Scarlet Mini Reviews

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

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Details: A- Imaging: B+
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). Tour Unit

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

- Audionotions
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.

Jays Audio original ranking

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

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

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