Sony EX800ST VS Pula PA02

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Sony EX800ST and Pula PA02 use 1DD and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Sony EX800ST costs $200 while Pula PA02 costs $170. Sony EX800ST is $30 more expensive. Pula PA02 holds a decisive 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (4.6 vs 7). Pula PA02 has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Pula PA02 has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge and Pula PA02 has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge.

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Metric Sony EX800ST Pula PA02
Bass 6 7
Mids 4 7
Treble 3 6.5
Details 4 7
Soundstage 4.6 7
Imaging 6 7
Dynamics 4.6 5
Gaming capabilities 4.8 6.6

Sony EX800ST Aggregated Review Score

Sony EX800ST Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable


Pula PA02 Aggregated Review Score

Pula PA02 Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable


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Sony EX800ST Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Pula PA02 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Sony EX800ST Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Pula PA02 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+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Sony EX800ST Reviews

Sony EX800ST reviewed by:

Nymz 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
Terrible fit and needs an adaptor if you wanna replace its cable. Great driver tho. Needs EQ to shine or tape vent mod it for a basshead tuning. Great stage and bass texture.

Nymz original ranking

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- Nymz
Bass: B Mids: C- Treble: D Details: C- Imaging: B

Pula PA02 Reviews

Pula PA02 reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Pula PA02 reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Just get Odyssey it's better. Dreamy/airy treble presentation with genres like indie, slow-rock, ballads, singer-songwriter. Immersive/forward vocals that scales nicely. Bass is ok, a little boomy. 10K can be jarring with energetic genres like kpop/jpop/edm.

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Pula PA02 reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Great across the board Bass decay slightly too short

Tim Tuned original ranking

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- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+

Pula PA02 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Great tone, lacks dynamic treble, but overall solid for the price and very enjoyable.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Pula PA02 reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Great tuning, fantastic vocals.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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- Gizaudio Axel
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