ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews VS inTime Miyabi Mk2

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

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ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews and inTime Miyabi Mk2 use 1DD+4BA and 1DD+1PZE driver setups respectively. ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews costs $249 while inTime Miyabi Mk2 costs $230. ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews is $19 more expensive. ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 6.8). inTime Miyabi Mk2 has better mids with a 0.5-point edge and inTime Miyabi Mk2 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge.

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Metric ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews inTime Miyabi Mk2
Bass 7.1 7
Mids 6 6.5
Treble 4 7
Details 7.1 6.8
Soundstage 7 7
Imaging 7.1 6.5
Dynamics 7 7
Tonality 7.3 6.8
Technicalities 6.2 6.8

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel
Fresh Reviews
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable


inTime Miyabi Mk2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable


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ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews 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-

inTime Miyabi Mk2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
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.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

inTime Miyabi Mk2 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+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
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 B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews Reviews

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 7* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C- Tech
Fantastic simple tonality. Lacks in trebble extension but is a nice earphone.

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

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Great gaming IEM. Clean sound, accurate mids, clear vocals, great soundstage, precise imaging. Bass quality.

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 8.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A+ Tech

The ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews IEM delivers a meticulously balanced tuning that excels for both music and competitive gaming. Its hybrid 1DD+4BA configuration produces deep, controlled sub-bass with a 9dB shelf for impact without muddiness, while neutral mids ensure vocals and instruments remain natural and engaging. The smooth, non-fatiguing treble and cohesive crossover design create an immersive yet analytical listen across genres, making it exceptionally versatile.

Comfort is a standout, with lightweight resin shells and ergonomic shaping allowing marathon gaming sessions without fatigue, though the basic stock cable and tips benefit from aftermarket upgrades. For gaming, the Arete shines with precise imaging and a spacious soundstage, letting players pinpoint footsteps in FPS titles like Valorant or CS2, while cinematic adventures feel richly atmospheric.


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inTime Miyabi Mk2 Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
One of the best tuned bullet style IEMs, bass response and treble extension Treble can come across piercing (cymbals harmonics)

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.7 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B+

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