Ikko OH10 VS TRN Shell

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

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Ikko OH10 and TRN Shell use 1DD+1BA and 3DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Ikko OH10 costs $200 while TRN Shell costs $62. Ikko OH10 is $138 more expensive. Ikko OH10 holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 5).

Insights

Metric Ikko OH10 TRN Shell
Bass 6 5
Mids 4.8 5
Treble 5.3 5
Details 4.5 5
Soundstage 5 5
Imaging 5.5 5
Dynamics 6 5
Tonality 4.8 5
Technicalities 5.7 5.5

Ikko OH10 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Precogvision Tim Tuned Crin
Z-Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed


TRN Shell Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


Reviews Comparison

Ikko OH10 (more reviews)

Ikko OH10 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Ikko OH10 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized

Ikko OH10 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Great bass response and surprisingly good treble extension if you can hear the 15kHz peak.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Ikko OH10 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Power bass with good details

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-

Ikko OH10 reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Your standard "chifi V" but done fairly well. Decently technical.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Ikko OH10 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: "Fun"-sounding V shape iem, also suitable for bassheads. Narrow soundstage which occassional bass bloom

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C+ Mids: D+ Treble: C- Soundstage: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

TRN Shell (more reviews)

TRN Shell reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech

Ikko OH10 User Review Score

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Ikko OH10 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

TRN Shell Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Ikko OH10 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

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 C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C+
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 C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

TRN Shell Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • 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.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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