Night Oblivion Butastur VS Mangird Xenns Top

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Night Oblivion Butastur and Mangird Xenns Top use 10BA and 1DD+8BA driver setups respectively. Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599 while Mangird Xenns Top costs $530. Night Oblivion Butastur is $69 more expensive. Night Oblivion Butastur holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 7.4). Night Oblivion Butastur carries a user score of 9.3. Night Oblivion Butastur has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Mangird Xenns Top has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has better details with a 0.8-point edge and Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better imaging with a 1.2-point edge.

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Metric Night Oblivion Butastur Mangird Xenns Top
Bass 7.5 7
Mids 7.5 7.2
Treble 7 7.3
Details 7.5 6.7
Soundstage 7.5 7.5
Imaging 8 6.8
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 7.6 7.4
Technicalities 7.5 7.4

Night Oblivion Butastur Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jaytiss Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org Web Search

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

Mangird Xenns Top Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz Precogvision
Bad Guy Good Audio Fresh Reviews Audionotions Jays Audio Tim Tuned Shuwa-T
Kois Archive Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Similar tonality to the Supernova, please stronger female vocal extension at the cost of less refined treble, lovely midrange

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

Mangird Xenns Top reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Comment: What Variations aspired to be. Layered bass slam, full midrange Lower treble gets a little hot, cymbal strikes too prominent

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

Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Overpriced as hell - I don't get the hype. Vocals are way too shouty with masking. Treble peaks around 10K with a dip in the air afterwards. Low-end is "good", but nothing amazing for the price. Detail retrieval and separation is competitive, but that's pretty much it. If you want a clean sound there are ALOT of other options for better like even the Blessing 3.

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Mangird Xenns Top reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
What the Variations should've been. Fantastic tehcnincalities. Neutral-bright leaning. Nothing wrong with it at mid-volume, but I can see treble can be too much at highet volumes.

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Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
I'd be careful buying it due to QC issues of others. But I enjoyed my time with it.

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

Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.6 * score rescaled + normalized
7 community members have rated the Night Oblivion Butastur at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Web Search

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Web Search 8 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech

The NIGHT OBLIVION BUTASTUR delivers a natural timbre and cohesive sound, with its standout feature being a lush, dense midrange that excels in vocal and acoustic instrument reproduction. Vocals sound present and textured without shoutiness, while the bass offers weighty density over sharp slam, leaning slightly warm and creamy in texture. Treble remains smooth and fatigue-free, avoiding harshness even with extended listening, though it lacks sparkle for those seeking heightened brilliance.

Technically, it impresses with holographic imaging and strong layering, creating an intimate yet spatially convincing stage. The included modular cable is exceptionally high quality for the price, and the dual DIP switches allow subtle tuning adjustments—adding bass warmth or treble sharpness—though the changes are nuanced and require a tool to toggle. While isolation is good, the nozzle design risks internal debris accumulation, and the bass lacks definition in sub-bass decay.

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Mangird Xenns Top reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9 good bass and technicality for the price BA timbre, treble could be smoother

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Mangird Xenns Top reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
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Mangird Xenns Top reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-

Mangird Xenns Top reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 7.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Mangird Xenns Top takes over the #1 slot for competitive gaming and music, edging out the Vulcan and Hook-X. Expect a massive, expansive stage, pinpoint imaging, and outstanding depth perception that translate cleanly from Apex to CS:GO and Valorant. Tonally it’s a breath of fresh air—airy treble, natural mids with lifelike vocals, and textured sub/mid-bass that stays energetic without smearing cues. Comfort is dialed: a well-shaped resin shell that disappears in long sessions, and aesthetics that look premium without being gaudy.

Among the rivals, Raptgo Hook-X brings the most atmospheric immersion and a fun, bass-elevated tilt—great for entertainment while keeping separation tidy—yet it’s not as resolving as Xenns Top. Dunu Vulcan keeps its place for chaotic Apex lobbies thanks to strong separation, though highs can verge on shouty. Budget picks still slap: Truthear Zero is the more analytical option with razor-sharp positional info, while Dunu Kima offers warm-neutral tuning and standout comfort. Differences in the top three are narrow, but Xenns Top’s blend of stage, imaging, and natural timbre makes it the set to beat for both sweaty matches and laid-back listening.

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Mangird Xenns Top reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Variation's more fun, twin sibling. Similar technical capabilities to Vari - resolution, instrument separation and imaging are great. Thicker, meatier note weight than Variations and better vocal quality. Less shouty than Vari but also has a better treble extension. The Bass shelf is Harman-ish but with a delayed slope compared to the Variations, which not only helps with male vocals, kick drums, and bass guitars but also adds a lushness to the sound that the Vari was lacking. This sounds more alive than Variations! The one thing that is holding this set back is the slightly pillowy bass. Bass lacks a bit in tactility and punch.

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Mangird Xenns Top reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Exceptionally tuned, full range and detailed Treble might be too much for some

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S

Mangird Xenns Top reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 6.6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
Best Mangird has ever done - a slightly more fun Variations. Very clean and technical with a boomier bass. Lower mid-range is still somewhat dry.

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

Mangird Xenns Top reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Very inofffensive tonality with a soft treble response, sounds like lower and mid-treble are too recessed.

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

Night Oblivion Butastur User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

9.3

Exceptional

Mangird Xenns Top User Review Score

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Night Oblivion Butastur Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Mangird Xenns Top Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.9

Gaming Grade

A

Night Oblivion Butastur Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Technical chops are reliable, pairing tidy separation with a soundstage that stays conservative. Micro-detail is decent, though never spotlighted.
Bass A
It serves up confident rumble and texture while keeping the spectrum balanced. You can enjoy bass-heavy music without fatigue.
Mids A
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
Expect effortless extension and clarity that keep the top end sparkling yet smooth. Layering in upper registers is impressive.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage A
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Details A
Micro-details glide to the forefront effortlessly while timbre remains natural. Ambient cues are vivid and lifelike.
Imaging A+
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
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

Mangird Xenns Top Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Bass A-
Bass is strong and well-defined, delivering slam with admirable control. Electronic drops hit with authority.
Mids A-
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble A-
The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.
Dynamics B
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Soundstage A
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances that keeps complex passages intelligible. Micro-details pop without sounding forced.
Imaging B+
Positions lock in with confidence, sketching a believable stage map. There's a tangible sense of stage geometry.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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9.3

Fantastic set for someone who loves organic sound and Mid centric tuning, incredibly underrated especially for an All BA IEM.

Pros
the Timbre and Mids on this are phenomenal, incredibly natural and lovely. the High end doesnt fatigue you after long listening session, and the venting is one of the best I've experienced, zero pressure build up. Pinpointing instrument is a breeze.
Cons
Treble lacks sparke, very subjective but quite a plain and boring faceplate (I find aesthethics important), and I wish the low end had a bit more oomph to it.

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