Fir Audio M4 VS Thieaudio Prestige LTD
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Fir Audio M4 and Thieaudio Prestige LTD use 1DD+3BA and 1DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Fir Audio M4 costs $1,900 while Thieaudio Prestige LTD costs $1,300. Fir Audio M4 is $600 more expensive. Thieaudio Prestige LTD holds a decisive 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 8.3). Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better bass with a 3.7-point edge, Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge, Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge, Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better details with a 2.3-point edge and Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Fir Audio M4 | Thieaudio Prestige LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 4 | 7.7 |
| Mids | 5.5 | 8 |
| Treble | 4.5 | 8 |
| Details | 5 | 7.3 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 8.5 |
| Imaging | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Dynamics | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Gaming capabilities | 4.6 | 7.1 |
Fir Audio M4 Aggregated Review Score
Fir Audio M4 Average Reviewer Scores
Thieaudio Prestige LTD Aggregated Review Score
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Fir Audio M4 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+3BA
Tuning Type: Warm neutral
Price (Msrp): $1,900
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Thieaudio Prestige LTD Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $1,300
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Fir Audio M4 User Review Score
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Fir Audio M4 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.6Gaming Grade
CThieaudio Prestige LTD Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.1Gaming Grade
A-Fir Audio M4 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.
Thieaudio Prestige LTD Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Fir Audio M4 Reviews
Fir Audio M4 reviewed by: Crin
6.5
Reviewer Score
Too similar to the M3 to be worth the price markup. Crin Youtube Channel
Fir Audio M4 reviewed by: Shuwa-T
5.4
Reviewer Score
Comment: Warm and lush midrange. Soundstage is surprisingly wide, midrange focused tuning Note definition is strangely subpar despite treble boost
Thieaudio Prestige LTD Reviews
Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by: Z-Reviews
10
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Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.6
Reviewer Score
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Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by: Jays Audio
9
Reviewer Score
Clean and natural signature with treble emphasis. LOTS of details with airy treble without going overboard (better treble extension vs MK2/MK3). Bass is not as impactful versus MK3 but has better separation. Overall a technical monster, but can be a bit dry due to less mid-bass. Vocals are further vs MK3 and MK2 (not as forward), giving it that open sense of space. MK2 still the best for vocals, but LTD is an endgame all-rounder. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by: Jaytiss
8
Reviewer Score
The unit I reviewed had wonky bass, expect this to change if I review a unit with proper bass. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.9
Reviewer Score
A much better implementation than the Prestige OG
Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by: Nymz
7.3
Reviewer Score
The best Thieaudio I've heard to date. Very close tonality to the Mk3, but with better technical performance, especially in the dynamics and stage departments.
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