Nicehck NX8 VS FatFreq x HBB Deuce

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Nicehck NX8 and FatFreq x HBB Deuce use 1DD+6BA+1PZT and 2DD driver setups respectively. Nicehck NX8 costs $199 while FatFreq x HBB Deuce costs $239. FatFreq x HBB Deuce is $40 more expensive. FatFreq x HBB Deuce holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.2). FatFreq x HBB Deuce has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Nicehck NX8 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Nicehck NX8 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Nicehck NX8 FatFreq x HBB Deuce
Bass 7 7
Mids 6.5 7
Treble 5.5 5.5
Details 7 7.2
Soundstage 7 6
Imaging 7 7.2
Dynamics 7 6
Tonality 7.1 6.6
Technicalities 6 5.8

Nicehck NX8 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Mixed to Positive

FatFreq x HBB Deuce Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio
Audionotions Bad Guy Good Audio Z-Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Nicehck NX8 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C- Tech
Nice overall tuning, best thing NiceHack has ever done.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
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FatFreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Hits Hard, and is super fun. Suprisingly great mids.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
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Nicehck NX8 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
An Explorer with better vocals but doesn't scale as well. Odyssey and Arcadia better for clean and bass sound.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

FatFreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech
The defacto basshead rec before the more expensive stuff. Super fun sub-bass, textured, heavy, prolonged decay for more reverb in the bass, well-balanced as well, smooth and scales great. Tech is not its strong point, and DON'T buy from FatFreq directly!!!

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
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Nicehck NX8 (more reviews)

Nicehck NX8 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Balanced frequencies throughout, no standout weaknesses and relatively safe tuning with decent technicalities

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Nicehck NX8 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Great tonality, solid bass impact. PZT timbre.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

FatFreq x HBB Deuce (more reviews)

FatFreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8.5* * score normalized
This is not my usual sound signature which I like. But it's a lot of fun in a unique way. One-trick pony.

Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
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FatFreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Easy reccomendation for somoene looking for a basshead IEM that still retains some resemblence of neutrality through the mids and treble. Loaner

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

FatFreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B
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FatFreq x HBB Deuce reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
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Z-Reviews original ranking

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Nicehck NX8 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

FatFreq x HBB Deuce Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Nicehck NX8 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

FatFreq x HBB Deuce 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.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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