Soranik Bastille VS Thieaudio Prestige LTD

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Soranik Bastille and Thieaudio Prestige LTD are in-ear monitors. Soranik Bastille costs $1,299 while Thieaudio Prestige LTD costs $1,300. Thieaudio Prestige LTD is $1 more expensive. Thieaudio Prestige LTD holds a decisive 3.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.1 vs 8.3). Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better bass with a 2.2-point edge, Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better mids with a 4.3-point edge, Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better treble with a 3.3-point edge, Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge, Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Thieaudio Prestige LTD has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Soranik Bastille Thieaudio Prestige LTD
Bass 5.5 7.7
Mids 3.5 7.8
Treble 4.5 7.8
Details 5.5 7.3
Soundstage 5.5 8
Imaging 6 7.5
Dynamics 5.1 6.3
Gaming capabilities 4.3 6.9

Soranik Bastille Aggregated Review Score

Soranik Bastille Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative


Thieaudio Prestige LTD Aggregated Review Score

Thieaudio Prestige LTD Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Shuwa-T Nymz
Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

8.3

Very Positive


Soranik Bastille User Review Score

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Soranik Bastille Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

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

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Soranik Bastille 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

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids D+
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
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. 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

Soranik Bastille Reviews

Soranik Bastille reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.1 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
Strange midrange, with subpar technicalities at this price

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B- Mids: D+ Treble: C Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: B

Thieaudio Prestige LTD Reviews

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Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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- Smirk Audio
Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A Details: A Imaging: A

Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by:

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.

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Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by:

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

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

Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 7.9 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
A much better implementation than the Prestige OG

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Thieaudio Prestige LTD reviewed by:

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

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

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