ThieAudio Hype 2 VS Final Audio A4000

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

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ThieAudio Hype 2 and Final Audio A4000 use 2DD+2BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. ThieAudio Hype 2 costs $299 while Final Audio A4000 costs $160. ThieAudio Hype 2 is $139 more expensive. ThieAudio Hype 2 holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.2 vs 4.2). ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better treble with a 3.8-point edge, ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge, ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric ThieAudio Hype 2 Final Audio A4000
Bass 6 3
Mids 6.5 3.5
Treble 6.3 2.5
Details 6 4
Soundstage 7 4.2
Imaging 5.5 4.5
Dynamics 5.5 4
Tonality 6.3 3
Technicalities 6.4 4

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 Audio A4000 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.2

Unfavorable


Reviews Comparison

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

Final Audio A4000 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
C- Tech
The usual Final Audio house-sound.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

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

Nymz Website

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

Final Audio A4000 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
C- Tech
Nice techs for the price with some holographic presentation, but tuning and dynamics bottlenecked.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: E+ Details: C- Imaging: C+

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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 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

ThieAudio Hype 2 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 4 * score normalized

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 Audio A4000 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.7

Gaming Grade

D+

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 Audio A4000 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D+
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D-
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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