Thieaudio Hype 4 VS Aful Explorer
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Hype 4 and Aful Explorer use 2DD+4BA and 1DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Hype 4 costs $400 while Aful Explorer costs $120. Thieaudio Hype 4 is $280 more expensive. Thieaudio Hype 4 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 7.1). Thieaudio Hype 4 carries a user score of 8. Thieaudio Hype 4 has better bass with a 0.7-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 4 has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Aful Explorer has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 4 has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Thieaudio Hype 4 has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Hype 4 | Aful Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Mids | 7.6 | 6.2 |
| Treble | 7 | 6.8 |
| Details | 7 | 6.5 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 7 |
| Imaging | 7 | 6.5 |
| Dynamics | 6.3 | 7 |
| Tonality | 7.4 | 7 |
| Technicalities | 7.1 | 6.6 |
Thieaudio Hype 4 Aggregated Review Score
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Aful Explorer Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Hype 4 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+4BA
Tuning Type: JM1 ish
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $400
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Aful Explorer Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs
Price (Msrp): $120
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Thieaudio Hype 4 User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
8Very Positive
Aful Explorer User Review Score
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Thieaudio Hype 4 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
A-Aful Explorer Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
B+Thieaudio Hype 4 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Aful Explorer Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- 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 Hype 4 Reviews
8*
* score normalized
Great imaging and headstage. Width is outstanding. Even at 400 bucks it's outstanding in this pricerange.Super* Review original ranking
Super* Review Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Very, very solid IEM. Excellent bass response and a well done warm neutral tuning. Great techs for the price. Large stage that is deep and wide. Great separation and imaging. Treble is a bit elevated but tastefully so (those that prefer darker IEMs may want to try first). Timbre is decent - while not all instruments and vocals sound natural, they don't sound completely off. Great candidate for "one-and-done" IEM. If you only want one IEM and have $399 you should seriously consider this one. Loaner
7.5
Reviewer Score
One of the best all-rounders under $600 (v-shaped harman). Treble quality is smooth and well extended. Great low-end texture with lots of impact. Good vocals. Solid tech, and just solid in general. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Upper trebble is odd on many tracks, but is a strong set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
A fun and exciting IEM. Fun, bass-boosted sound with powerful bass, great treble extension, and clear vocals. Treble can be overly crisp at times.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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7.3
Reviewer Score
Contains some DNA of the well tuned Monarch 3
7.2
* score normalized
7
Reviewer Score
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6.7
Reviewer Score
Bass sounds somewhat 'BA-ish' for being DD, but well-tuned, decently technical, and a very solid package overall. Precogvision Youtube Channel
6.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Aful Explorer Reviews
8.5
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8*
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Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.Super* Review original ranking
Super* Review Youtube Channel
7.6
Reviewer Score
The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7
Reviewer Score
Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit. Loaner
6.8
Reviewer Score
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6.5
Reviewer Score
Perfect for rock and metal. Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble. Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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6.4
Reviewer Score
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6
Reviewer Score
High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Thieaudio Hype 4 User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewClean V-Shaped set, with good technical performance, and smooth, luscious bass that seems to float in the mix. Unfortunately has spicy air treble (tip rolling necessary), but otherwise is a very engaging and good set.
Pros
The bass quality is great. Bass texture is phenomenal. Sounds like a sub in a large room. Other than that, the set has decent tech, soundstage, and overall tuning. Very good build quality. For bassheads.Cons
Bass can bleed slightly into mids. Air frequencies can be extremely distracting, so tip rolling is a must, especially due to the strange and extremely large fit. Pinna gain at 3khz can be too forward for some users. Imaging + separation ≈ 200$ set worth.Aful Explorer User Reviews
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