Oriolus Isabellae VS Intuaura Purple

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Oriolus Isabellae and Intuaura Purple are 1DD in-ear monitors. Oriolus Isabellae costs $600 while Intuaura Purple costs $649. Intuaura Purple is $49 more expensive. Intuaura Purple holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 7.8).

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Metric Oriolus Isabellae Intuaura Purple
Bass 5 7.8
Mids 5.7 7.8
Treble 5 7.8
Details 6 7.8
Soundstage 7.5 7.8
Imaging 6 7.8
Dynamics 4.5 7.8
Tonality 5.6 7.8
Technicalities 5.7 7.8
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Oriolus Isabellae Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T Jaytiss Crin
Audionotions
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Intuaura Purple Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Oriolus Isabellae reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8 * score rescaled + normalized
8 community members have rated the Oriolus Isabellae at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Intuaura Purple reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Intuaura Purple at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Oriolus Isabellae (more reviews)

Oriolus Isabellae reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7 Reviewer Score
Beautifully sweet mids, good fun bass - maybe not the most resolving but sinfully enjoyable. Slight weirdness for some female vocals but other than that, it sounds great

Audionotions original ranking

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Oriolus Isabellae reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Comment: Impressive sound from a single DD. Warm and pleasing tuning, sweet coloured vocals Treble peak may annoy some

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Oriolus Isabellae reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Awesome shimmer, and cool unique sound.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Oriolus Isabellae reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
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Oriolus Isabellae reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C Tech
Midrange doesn't sound very DD-like; more along the lines of etched and gritty perhaps due to 11kHz peak in treble.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Intuaura Purple (more reviews)

Intuaura Purple reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score rescaled + normalized
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Youtube Video Summary

Intuaura Purple brings a polished, pricey package: lush purple shells, a comfy fit, and a cable that looks the part—even if the accessories feel recycled from cheaper siblings. The kicker is the optional DSP dongle (~$65) that re-voices the set; without it, the Purple already sounds clean, punchy, and engaging, with strong clarity and respectable stage. Snap the DSP on and the tuning shifts toward flatter, smoother treble and tidier FR, but soundstage shrinks a notch and the presentation loses some air. It’s a dramatic EQ-by-hardware move—effective, yes, but it turns one IEM into two different takes, which raises the question: which tuning is “the” Purple?

As a pure IEM at $650, Purple holds up: comfortable, easy to enjoy across sources, and free of obvious sibilance when left stock. Compared to lower-priced models that seem to need their DSP to shine, this one doesn’t; the dongle just complicates the decision with a second signature riding shotgun. Verdict: a confident 8/10 for the IEM itself—good build, enjoyable tonality, solid technicals—tempered by the mental tax of the bolt-on DSP path. Buy for the purple “puppy”; don’t let the extra “Honda Civic” in the box talk you into second-guessing what already works.

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Intuaura Purple reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Oriolus Isabellae Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

Intuaura Purple Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Oriolus Isabellae Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass C+
Expect a balanced but ordinary low end that avoids both extremes. Slam remains moderate and controlled.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C+
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Dynamics C
Expect modest dynamics that keep music listenable without thrill. Micro-contrast is serviceable.
Soundstage A
All dimensions bloom together, producing an expansive venue that feels carefully rendered. You can map the ensemble easily.
Details B
Nuance retrieval becomes reliable, highlighting expressive touches in every instrument. It rewards attentive listening.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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