MIM Dark Magician VS Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
MIM Dark Magician and Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch use 1DD and 1DD+2BA+2EST driver setups respectively. MIM Dark Magician costs $500 while Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch costs $450. MIM Dark Magician is $50 more expensive. Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.4). Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better bass with a 2.5-point edge, MIM Dark Magician has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and MIM Dark Magician has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | MIM Dark Magician | Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5.5 | 8 |
| Mids | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Treble | 5.7 | 7 |
| Details | 5.7 | 7.4 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 6 |
| Imaging | 6 | 7.4 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 7 |
| Tonality | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| Technicalities | 6.3 | 7.2 |
MIM Dark Magician Aggregated Review Score
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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Aggregated Review Score
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MIM Dark Magician Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Neutral
Price (Msrp): $500
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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $450
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MIM Dark Magician User Review Score
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MIM Dark Magician Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.2Gaming Grade
BKiwi Ears x HBB Punch 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-MIM Dark Magician 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.
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch 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-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
MIM Dark Magician Reviews
8
Reviewer Score
Weighted and airy vocals but with expansive staging. 3D/ball imaging. Coherency and dynamics are TOTL. Clear - details are "big"/forward, but can use better separation. Super immersive. Could use more sub-bass and resolution. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
6.9
Reviewer Score
Comment: Full-sounding note weight with proper bass layering, very coherent monitor. Warm, "balanced" tuning that prioritises more midrange musicality, beautiful vocals, generally sounds coherent at all frequencies Mediocre soundstage
6.5
Reviewer Score
5.7
Reviewer Score
Discontinued - new version isn't the same tuning. One of the best single DD sets you can buy. Micro detail level and bass texture are great for the tuning. Everything well done. Harder to get than Kate Beckinsale's number.
5.2
Reviewer Score
Pleasant and smooth tonality; however, the DD being used does not seem very technical (for the price). Precogvision Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Reviews
7.9
Reviewer Score
check links for more info:Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
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7.5
Reviewer Score
Endgame "balanced-basshead" set. Amazing low-end texutre, rumble, reverb, slam, and more bass than Origin and Titan - goes harder than those. Vocals and treble also still well extended, not congested, or cramped staging. Good balance while giving amazing fun bass. Recommend Azla Sedna light blue tips for more air, or Divinus Velvets. EQ down -3dbs at 250hz, low-shelf, 0.5 Q, and you'll get the Endgame IE target (my all-rounder target). Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
It basically a cheaper Mega5est Bass. Great basshead set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
6.8
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