See Audio Kaguya VS ThieAudio Prestige LTD

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See Audio Kaguya and ThieAudio Prestige LTD use 4BA+4EST and 1DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. See Audio Kaguya costs $1,399 while ThieAudio Prestige LTD costs $1,300. See Audio Kaguya is $99 more expensive. ThieAudio Prestige LTD holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 8.3). ThieAudio Prestige LTD has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, ThieAudio Prestige LTD has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, ThieAudio Prestige LTD has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, See Audio Kaguya has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, See Audio Kaguya has better details with a 0.7-point edge and See Audio Kaguya has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric See Audio Kaguya ThieAudio Prestige LTD
Bass 7 7.5
Mids 7 7.8
Treble 7.5 7.8
Details 8 7.3
Soundstage 8.5 8
Imaging 8 7.5
Dynamics 7.4 6.3
Tonality 7.2 7.8
Technicalities 7.9 7.8

See Audio Kaguya Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Shuwa-T
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


ThieAudio Prestige LTD Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio Nymz
Bad Guy Good Audio Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

8.3

Very Positive


Reviews Comparison

See Audio Kaguya reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Retuning fixed the wonky midrange. Clean sounding with massive soundstage Thinner lower-midrange

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

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See Audio Kaguya reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Somewhat mid-scooped, decent bass and treble extension though with underwhelming resolving ability.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

See Audio Kaguya reviewed by IEMRanking AI

2025-08-30
IEMRanking AI 8.6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech

The See Audio Kaguya is a flagship hybrid built around 4BA+4EST per side in a three-way division, using Sonion drivers and a 6N OCC silver-plated Litz cable. The package targets a premium audience with a listed MSRP of $1,399.

Tonally, Kaguya leans neutral-bright: bass is tight and contained rather than heavy, mids are clean with a slight upper-mid lift for presence, and treble is extended yet smooth. Detail retrieval and micro-texture are emphasized, making cymbals, strings, and vocal air stand out without harshness.

Technical performance is a clear strength: imaging feels lifelike and layered, and the stage spreads wider than many IEMs while keeping an intimate, “in-room” feel. Listeners who prefer clarity and treble air over heavy slam will likely appreciate the balance; bass-heads may want more punch. Build, fit, and accessories align with the price tier.


ThieAudio Prestige LTD (more reviews)

ThieAudio Prestige LTD reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 10 * score normalized

ThieAudio Prestige LTD reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Clean and natural signature with treble emphasis. LOTS of details with airy treble without going overboard (better treble extension vs MK2/MK3). Bass is not as impactful versus MK3 but has better separation. Overall a technical monster, but can be a bit dry due to less mid-bass. Vocals are further vs MK3 and MK2 (not as forward), giving it that open sense of space. MK2 still the best for vocals, but LTD is an endgame all-rounder.

Jays Audio original ranking

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ThieAudio Prestige LTD reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

ThieAudio Prestige LTD reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
The unit I reviewed had wonky bass, expect this to change if I review a unit with proper bass.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

ThieAudio Prestige LTD reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A Details: A Imaging: A

ThieAudio Prestige LTD reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 7.3 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
The best Thieaudio I've heard to date. Very close tonality to the Mk3, but with better technical performance, especially in the dynamics and stage departments.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

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See Audio Kaguya Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

ThieAudio Prestige LTD Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

See Audio Kaguya 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

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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 A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Soundstage S-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

ThieAudio Prestige LTD 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
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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 A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
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+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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