Thieaudio Hype 10 VS Moondrop Illustrious
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Hype 10 and Moondrop Illustrious use 2DD+10BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Hype 10 costs $899 while Moondrop Illustrious costs $899. Thieaudio Hype 10 holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (8.1 vs 6.3). Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better treble with a 2.2-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better dynamics with a 2.5-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better details with a 2.5-point edge and Thieaudio Hype 10 has significantly better imaging with a 3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Hype 10 | Moondrop Illustrious |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8 | 5 |
| Mids | 8 | 5.5 |
| Treble | 8.2 | 6 |
| Details | 7.5 | 5 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 7 |
| Imaging | 8 | 5 |
| Dynamics | 7 | 4.5 |
| Tonality | 7.8 | 6.1 |
| Technicalities | 8.1 | 6.8 |
Thieaudio Hype 10 Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Hype 10 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+10BA
Tuning Type: Jm1
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $899
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Moondrop Illustrious Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Moondrop
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $899
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Thieaudio Hype 10 User Review Score
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Thieaudio Hype 10 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
A-Moondrop Illustrious Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.6Gaming Grade
B-Thieaudio Hype 10 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+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Moondrop Illustrious 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.
Thieaudio Hype 10 Reviews
8.5
* score normalized
8.5
Reviewer Score
U-shaped, nice treble extention and dynamics, solid vocals, more low-end emphasis than MK3, dynamic and great all-rounder that doesn't specialize in anything. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
8.5
Reviewer Score
It leaves me lacking nothing, just a fantastic set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
8
Reviewer Score
More detailed Hype 4. Too similar to the Hype 4.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
7.8
Reviewer Score
Rather similarly tuned to the Hype 4, which is regarded as a mini Monarch 3
7.5
Reviewer Score
check links for more info: Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
6*
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Moondrop Illustrious Reviews
7.5
Reviewer Score
Basically the Softears Twilight with less sub-bass extension, alot more neutral and monitor like, and very pricy since Twilight goes on sale for $700 with a more musical playback. This is just neutral. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Valhalla lands as an “endgame” all-rounder with standout resolution, micro-detail, and imaging. Layering and separation are locked in, with vocals that aren’t scooped—mids stay present and natural. Sub-bass hits rumblier than the U12t and the treble avoids that sudden, sharp peak, making the overall presentation smoother yet still airy. Versus the Cadenza 12, Valhalla is less treble-heavy, a touch bassier, and not as bright-leaning; the Cadenza 12 may edge it on micro-detail by only a few percentage points, so it’s a straight tuning preference: go Cadenza 12 for leaner/brighter sparkle, go Valhalla for the better-balanced bassy all-rounder.
On value, this isn’t twice the performance of a Monarch Mk II/Mk III—think ~10% better with clear diminishing returns. For the “chase the very best” crowd, it’s absolutely worth a listen; for most, Monarchs/LTD/Crimson are already more than enough for a so-called endgame. Final call: Top Tier for tuning and sound refinement—not a value pick, but a legit endgame-grade set.
7.5
Reviewer Score
Nice single DD, not a benchmark, but very nice. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Gizaudio Axel
2025-07-31
6
Reviewer Score
Open-back IEM with a mellow sound. Good for long listening but not for those seeking strong bass or high resolution. Warm, full-bodied mids with natural timbre and safe treble. Light bass with low sub-bass, lacking treble air and sparkle, and underwhelming detail.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
6*
* score normalized
Sounds like an open-back IEM. It delivers on open design. Something to consider if you are looking for that.Super* Review original ranking
Super* Review Youtube Channel
4.3
Reviewer Score
Sounds like it has metallic timbre. Percussino compression around 5kHz due to lack of treble extension and generally bad tuning. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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