MIM Dark Magician VS Night Oblivion Butastur
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
MIM Dark Magician and Night Oblivion Butastur use 1DD and 10BA driver setups respectively. MIM Dark Magician costs $500 while Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599. Night Oblivion Butastur is $99 more expensive. Night Oblivion Butastur holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.6). Night Oblivion Butastur carries a user score of 9.3. Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.
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| Metric | MIM Dark Magician | Night Oblivion Butastur |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Mids | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Treble | 5.7 | 7 |
| Details | 5.7 | 7.5 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 7.5 |
| Imaging | 6 | 8 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| Technicalities | 6.3 | 7.5 |
MIM Dark Magician Aggregated Review Score
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Night Oblivion Butastur Aggregated Review Score
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MIM Dark Magician Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Neutral
Price (Msrp): $500
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Night Oblivion Butastur Details
Driver Configuration: 10BA
Tuning Type: Warm Neutral with bass boost
Price (Msrp): $599
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MIM Dark Magician User Review Score
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Night Oblivion Butastur User Review Score
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9.3Exceptional
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
BNight 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
7Gaming 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.
Night Oblivion Butastur 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
Night Oblivion Butastur Reviews
7.8
Reviewer Score
Similar tonality to the Supernova, please stronger female vocal extension at the cost of less refined treble, lovely midrange
7.5
Reviewer Score
I'd be careful buying it due to QC issues of others. But I enjoyed my time with it. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7
Reviewer Score
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. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
8
Reviewer Score
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.
MIM Dark Magician User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewFantastic set for someone who loves organic sound and Mid centric tuning, incredibly underrated especially for an All BA IEM.