Thieaudio Hype 10 VS Ice Labs Prismatica

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Thieaudio Hype 10 and Ice Labs Prismatica use 2DD+10BA and 5BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Hype 10 costs $899 while Ice Labs Prismatica costs $900. Ice Labs Prismatica is $1 more expensive. Thieaudio Hype 10 holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.1 vs 6.6). Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Thieaudio Hype 10 Ice Labs Prismatica
Bass 8 6.8
Mids 8 5.5
Treble 8.2 7.2
Details 7.5 6.5
Soundstage 7.5 6
Imaging 8 7
Dynamics 7 6.2
Tonality 7.8 6.3
Technicalities 8.1 6.8

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


Ice Labs Prismatica Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Precogvision
Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Thieaudio Hype 10 User Review Score

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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-

Ice Labs Prismatica 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-

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

Ice Labs Prismatica 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 B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
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.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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

Thieaudio Hype 10 Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
It leaves me lacking nothing, just a fantastic set.

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

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
More detailed Hype 4. Too similar to the Hype 4.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

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

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Ice Labs Prismatica Reviews

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.3 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A Details: A- Imaging: A-

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

2025-09-03
Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
WARM!

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Fairly palatable, musical sound with some tonal oddity in the midrange.

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Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: A-

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