ThieAudio Hype 2 VS Final A5000

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ThieAudio Hype 2 and Final A5000 use 2DD+2BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. ThieAudio Hype 2 costs $299 while Final A5000 costs $279. ThieAudio Hype 2 is $20 more expensive. Final A5000 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.2 vs 6.4). ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Final A5000 has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Final A5000 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Final A5000 has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Final A5000 has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric ThieAudio Hype 2 Final A5000
Bass 6 6
Mids 6.5 4
Treble 6.3 6.5
Details 6 7.5
Soundstage 7 7.5
Imaging 5.5 6.5
Dynamics 5.5 6.4
Tonality 6.3 5.5
Technicalities 6.4 7.2

ThieAudio Hype 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Nymz
Jaytiss Precogvision Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel
Jays Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive

Final A5000 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audionotions Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

ThieAudio Hype 2 (more reviews)

ThieAudio Hype 2 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Imagin is fantastic and stands out. Hype 2 is a pretty good place to start in the hobby

Super* Review original ranking

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ThieAudio Hype 2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Mini-Monarch MK3 with less bass and details. 80% there. Harmanish tuning, and best all-rounder before Studio 4.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

ThieAudio Hype 2 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Just not right for me, but solid.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

ThieAudio Hype 2 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Poor bass performance and sounds like surface-level detailing due to mid-treble recession despite great frequency response.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B

ThieAudio Hype 2 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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

ThieAudio Hype 2 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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ThieAudio Hype 2 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 5.7 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B- Tech
Good sub-bass but lackluster impact in the mid-bass. Mid-range is fine, but could use more separation/layering. Good techs for the price.

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: B Details: B Imaging: C+

ThieAudio Hype 2 reviewed by Z-Reviews

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Final A5000 (more reviews)

Final A5000 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 6.5 Reviewer Score
Much improved over the A4000, which actually gave me a headache. Bass is fun and decently textured. Good punch and slam with good tactility. Mids are decent - the delayed pinna gain or recessed mids (however you want to call it) detracts from timbre a bit but there is a good amount of clarity. Treble is decent - while it can sometimes teeter on being a bit shouty, it's never too much - could use a bit more extension. I don't hear the "immense stage and amazing imaging" that some folks say they hear in the Final A series of IEMs but stage and imaging are slightly above average for IEMs. I think these would actually be pretty competitive if they were priced better - it's not a bad IEM. Unfortunately, at $280 these are a hard sell given the state of the market these days. If you can find a set for closer to $200, they become much more compelling. Great alternative to the Harman/neutral with bass boost bandwagons. Previously Owned

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Final A5000 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.3 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: B Mids: C- Treble: B+ Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: B+

ThieAudio Hype 2 User Review Score

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ThieAudio Hype 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Final A5000 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 Hype 2 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
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B-
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.
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
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Final A5000 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

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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 B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

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