Thieaudio Excalibur VS Thieaudio Origin
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Excalibur and Thieaudio Origin use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Excalibur costs $720 while Thieaudio Origin costs $849. Thieaudio Origin is $129 more expensive. Thieaudio Origin holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 7.8). Thieaudio Origin has significantly better bass with a 2.8-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Thieaudio Origin has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Excalibur | Thieaudio Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.3 | 9 |
| Mids | 6 | 8 |
| Treble | 6 | 6.5 |
| Details | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Soundstage | 6 | 8 |
| Imaging | 5.8 | 7.8 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 9 |
| Tonality | 6.4 | 8.1 |
| Technicalities | 6.3 | 7 |
Thieaudio Excalibur Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Excalibur Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $720
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Thieaudio Origin Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC
Tuning Type: Bass-Heavy Balanced
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $849
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Thieaudio Excalibur User Review Score
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Thieaudio Excalibur Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5.9Gaming Grade
B-Thieaudio Origin Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Thieaudio Excalibur 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.
Thieaudio Origin Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Thieaudio Excalibur Reviews
7
Reviewer Score
Probably the weakest of the ThieAudio tribrids, but still great on its own. Crin Youtube Channel
6.3
Reviewer Score
Decent tuning Narrower sounding, not as holographic soundstage as Oracle
5.9
Reviewer Score
Better clarity than the Oracle and more dynamic than most of ThieAudio's IEMs at the expense of some shoutyness. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Origin Reviews
8.5
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8.5
Reviewer Score
Best bassy set under $1K. Bassy/thicker meta tuning. You can actually feel the reverb and vibration from the bone conduction drivers, great control and low-end texture. Mids and treble are also well extended with no major issues, although it can get sharp at times with the snares/electronic stuff ie, past 3:30 on Time by Hikaru Utada. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
8.5
Reviewer Score
Great set, has a lot of positives and is amazing on bass tracks. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7*
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7
Reviewer Score
Mega bass additiveness Bass too much Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
6*
* score normalized
Interesting sound. It becomes it's own thing. Fit is not great.Super* Review original ranking
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8.5
Reviewer Score
The Thieaudio Origin delivers a bass-forward signature with a substantial 12dB sub-bass boost that provides visceral rumble and slam, particularly effective for electronic or hip-hop genres. Despite this emphasis, the neutral midrange avoids bloat, preserving vocal clarity and instrument separation, while the electrostatic drivers contribute a smooth, airy treble free from harshness or sibilance. Its technical performance is strong, offering a wide, holographic stage and precise imaging, though micro-detail retrieval falls slightly short of some competitors in its price tier.
Comfort is divisive due to the large shells, which may cause fatigue or fit issues for those with smaller ears, necessitating careful tip selection for optimal seal. The package includes a high-quality modular cable with swappable terminations (3.5mm/4.4mm) and a distinctive round Alcantara case, though the included ear tips may not suit all users.
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