Thieaudio Elixir VS FATfreq x HBB Deuce

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Thieaudio Elixir and FATfreq x HBB Deuce use 1DD and 2DD driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Elixir costs $210 while FATfreq x HBB Deuce costs $239. FATfreq x HBB Deuce is $29 more expensive. FATfreq x HBB Deuce holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 7.2). FATfreq x HBB Deuce has better bass with a 0.5-point edge and FATfreq x HBB Deuce has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Thieaudio Elixir FATfreq x HBB Deuce
Bass 6.5 7
Mids 6.7 7
Treble 5.7 5.5
Details 6.3 7.2
Soundstage 6 6
Imaging 5.8 7.2
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 5.5 6.6
Technicalities 5.6 5.8

Thieaudio Elixir Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Precogvision Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Audionotions
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


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


Thieaudio Elixir User Review Score

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Thieaudio Elixir Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

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

Thieaudio Elixir 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 B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
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 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.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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.

Thieaudio Elixir Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Audionotions 6 Reviewer Score
Great natural tuning. Great dynamics and transients. Very enjoyable listen. Not much else to be said, I like this a lot! Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

- Audionotions
Precogvision 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Solid detail pickup and clean, snappy transients with a hint of Focal-inspired treble.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: C+
Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Comment: Not the typical chifi sound. Warm, smooth tuning. Balanced sounding and one of, if not, the most natural reproduction of instrumentals at this price Slower bass decay may not gel well with the fastest of tracks, treble on tame side

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: C- Soundstage: B Details: B+ Imaging: B+
Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Safe tuning, relatively balanced lacking treble

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech
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Crin original ranking

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- Crin

FATfreq x HBB Deuce Reviews

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
- Super* Review
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)

- Audionotions
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
- Bad Guy Good Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B
Z-Reviews 7 * score normalized
Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Hits Hard, and is super fun. Suprisingly great mids.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
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

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- Jays Audio

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