Ziigaat Odyssey VS NF Acous NM25

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The ZiiGaat Odyssey combines a familiar but comfortable shell with a genuinely fantastic sound signature for its price. The resin body is a bit on the thick side, but the metal nozzle grips tips securely, isolation is good, and the flat 2-pin connector makes cable swapping easy. Its silver-and-magenta faceplate looks premium and eye-catching, while the standard ZiiGaat case is practical and protective, if not particularly exciting. Accessories overall feel a bit sparse, so the focus here is clearly on the IEM itself rather than the extras.

Sonically, the Odyssey delivers a very balanced and engaging presentation: ample bass for most listeners, nicely elevated upper mids, and a smooth, clean treble that avoids harshness. It stands out as one of the better tuned IEMs under $300, with a flat, even tonality that feels cohesive and versatile across genres. The mids are a real strength, with good note weight and a natural sense of body, and the bass is fun without becoming bloated. Technical performance is good but not groundbreaking – soundstage and imaging feel appropriate for the price rather than jaw-dropping, and the upper treble can lack a bit of the “pristineness” some might want.

Within ZiiGaat’s own lineup and its price bracket, Odyssey sits as a strong all-rounder. It is more open and extended than sets like the Arcadia or Ceno, more neutral and controlled than the more energetic Dinko, and trades blows well with alternatives such as Jay’s Australa, AFUL P7, K4 and Dunu Quattro. Among those, Quattro feels like the best pure tuning, P7 the most technically capable, while Odyssey arguably offers the most balanced mix of everyday usability and enjoyment. With a score of 8.8/10 and very competitive price-to-performance—especially when discounts are in play—the ZiiGaat Odyssey comes across as a genuinely impressive mid-tier option with only minor caveats in its treble refinement and accessory package.

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Ziigaat Odyssey comes in at $230 with a four-driver hybrid (1DD + 3 BAs) that’s very easy to drive. Build is the usual Ziigaat: full 3D-printed resin shells with metal nozzles and filters; sturdy and comfortable for average-to-larger ears, while tiny ears get a technical pass. The weak spot is the accessories: a basic cable (3.5mm or 4.4 option), one set of soft silicone tips plus foams, and a leatherette case that feels flimsy—underwhelming at this price. Aesthetics score well with a sparkly faceplate that the “Council of Ladies” mostly favors, even if it doesn’t always trigger compliments.

Sonically, Odyssey aims for warm-neutral with a tasteful bass boost. Sub-bass texture can run a touch soft, but mid-bass punch is addicting, giving kick drums and bass guitars real drive without boom. Lower mids are warm and slightly veiled in a pleasant, retro-leaning way; female vocals sit a bit back yet remain clean. Treble is safe but present—enough sparkle and clarity to balance the bass without sting, though true treble-heads may want more air. Technicals are solid for the bracket: good resolution, excellent separation, precise imaging, and an average-sized but convincing stage. With a 15–30Ω adapter, the FR tilts more V-shaped (more bass/upper-mids/treble), a fun twist for occasional variety.

Against peers, Odyssey is the relaxed, safer listen: warmer and less contrasty than EPZ P50 (brighter, more vocal-forward) and Kiwi Ears K4 (more V-shaped excitement), and a middle ground between AFUL Explorer (darker, bassier) and AFUL Performer 5+2 (airier, more resolving with stronger female vocals). Not the pick for bass-heads, treble-heads, or libraries packed with K-/J-pop divas, but a killer one-and-done all-rounder for mixed libraries that value warmth, balance, and zero fatigue. Despite the skimpy pack-ins, the tuning and performance earn a spot in “this is brilliant.”

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ZiiGaat Odyssey is a hybrid with one dynamic driver and three balanced armatures at 299 USD, dressed in a pink and silver glitter faceplate that feels both playful and luxurious against the black shell. The faceplate design stands out in the ear and fits the fun theme, while the case and cable follow the familiar ZiiGaat template that feels decent for the price even if it could be a bit more creative. The focus of this set is clearly on tuning and sound quality, and that is where most of the value is delivered.

On first listen Odyssey gives an unexpected and pure eargasm, being easy to drive and immediately showing a strong sense of presence and air. The bass is very clean, with great separation, solid depth and quick decay that keeps everything tight and controlled, never bleeding into the mids and supporting a wide soundstage that feels spacious and organized. Vocals sit in a studio like space, full bodied, smooth and polished with good dimensionality, so both male and female voices stand out clearly without harshness, while midrange instruments gain natural reverb and a high fidelity character that feels refined rather than showy.

The treble is crisp and balanced with enough detail, but it is relatively restrained, giving a natural and fatigue free presentation that can feel a bit short on sparkle and atmosphere compared to brighter sets. Across the range the separation is strong and the stage feels deep and spacious, with technical performance that can even hold up against some higher priced in ear monitors. Versus ZiiGaat Estrella at the same price, Odyssey trades some sub bass weight and extra upper treble bite for cleaner bass, more solid midrange body, greater vertical dimensionality and a more relaxed top end, making it a great choice for listeners who want a controlled low end, studio like vocals and a spacious yet easygoing tuning rather than maximum treble excitement.

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Ziigaat Odyssey lands as a mid-range focused set with a slight treble lift that really scales with volume. At relaxed levels it’s clean, calm, and easygoing; turn it up and the presentation becomes wide, airy, and immersive with a surprisingly punchy, rumbly low end for its graph. The new topology DD hits a sweet balance—neither sluggish nor hyper-snappy—delivering well-balanced bass that serves the tuning, even if ultimate slam/texture trails sets like Hype 4 or Xenns Tea Pros. Tip rolling toward slightly brighter tips adds a touch of treble energy and liveliness without pushing fatigue.

The star here is the midrange: instruments layer neatly with comfortable separation, and vocals sit clean and natural—not shouty, not veiled—though they can feel a bit too relaxed at mid volume. Treble is smooth yet detailed, revealing cymbal micro-info and air without harshness, and it’s noticeably cleaner than Explorer while avoiding metallic timbre. Technicals are solid for the price—a step up from Explorer and just behind “contet” in raw resolving power—yet more natural in timbre and notably more musical when driven louder. The tuning flatters slow rock, acoustic, indie, alternative, and ballads, where the Odyssey’s “turn-it-up” character shines.

For alternatives: those wanting warmer, bassier impact for hip-hop, rock, or metal may prefer Kiwi Ears K4, HBB Arcadia, or the Deuce for true bass-head needs. For mid-volume all-rounders with more instant engagement and technical pop, consider Supermix 4, Nova, Quintet, or Chopin; for airier, brighter takes with sweeter female vocals, look at Cadenza 4 or CKLVX. As a package, Odyssey feels like a future classic—gorgeous plating, a cable that could use an upgrade, and a uniquely immersive, high-volume experience that invites shutting out the world and sinking into the music.

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Ziigaat Odyssey takes the new Meta tuning and gives it a more V-shaped, exciting twist. It keeps the beautiful mid-range intact while adding extra energy to both bass and treble, landing closer in spirit to Moondrop x Crinacle Dust (DSP) and Kiwi Ears K4—but with more swagger. It’s not as strictly on-target as those sets, yet the result is more engaging and solves the “too safe, sometimes boring” side effect of many Meta-tuned IEMs.

Beyond tuning, Odyssey brings real upgrades in technical performance for the price. Bass dynamics are punchier and more well-defined than K4, and treble nuances come through with greater clarity while preserving that natural vocal center. At $229, it undercuts many competitors and still feels like a step up—an easy pick for listeners who want Meta’s mid clarity with extra excitement and better slam without sacrificing coherence or comfort.

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Ziigaat’s 2024 lineup lands three distinct flavors: the R (1DD+4BA), Arcadia (1DD+2BA), and Odyssey (1DD+3BA)—all sharing the same case, tips, and cable, but with very different tunings and striking faceplates. Pricing lives in the approachable range (roughly $200–$250), and the shells are well-built 3D-printed resin. The Odyssey’s nozzle appears slightly wider than the R’s, and its cloudy pink/silver faceplate looks clean and premium without the flashiness of Arcadia’s green/yellow sparkle.

For competitive play, title-by-title differences matter. In Valorant, Arcadia’s extra warmth and bass impact feel immersive but a touch boomy/bloomy under heavy ability spam—solid, around a B. The R and Odyssey perform on par with high marks; the R’s 1–3 kHz lift sharpens clarity and verticality, while Odyssey is more neutral and less bright. In Apex Legends, Arcadia struggles as bass bloom masks micro-cues (B–/C+). Odyssey delivers great separation/layering with slightly softer overhead cues (B+/B), and handles gunfire more comfortably than the R. In CS2, Odyssey takes the lead for its imaging, depth perception, and non-fatiguing balance; in Warzone, the order shifts to R > Arcadia > Odyssey, with Arcadia’s warmth helping vertical reads and impact.

As a music set, the Odyssey is a standout: potent, tight bass with clean transients, balanced mids that aren’t smothered, and a clean, non-sibilant treble that avoids fatigue while letting micro-detail through. It lands as a favorite in its price bracket—an easy recommendation for listeners who want a neutral-leaning all-rounder that still punches hard, splits cues well, and won’t scorch ears with gunfire or treble glare.