Thieaudio Hype 4 VS Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Hype 4 and Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch use 2DD+4BA and 1DD+2BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Hype 4 costs $400 while Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch costs $450. Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch is $50 more expensive. Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 7.4). Thieaudio Hype 4 carries a user score of 8. Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 4 has significantly better mids with a 1.1-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge and Thieaudio Hype 4 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Hype 4 | Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.2 | 8 |
| Mids | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Treble | 7 | 7 |
| Details | 7 | 7.4 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 6 |
| Imaging | 7 | 7.4 |
| Dynamics | 6.3 | 7 |
| Tonality | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Technicalities | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Thieaudio Hype 4 Aggregated Review Score
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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch 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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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $450
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Thieaudio Hype 4 User Review Score
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Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
8Very Positive
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch 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-Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.1Gaming Grade
A-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.
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
7.3
Reviewer Score
Contains some DNA of the well tuned Monarch 3
7.2
* score normalized
7
Reviewer Score
check links for more info: Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
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
Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Reviews
7.9
Reviewer Score
check links for more info:Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Endgame "balanced-basshead" set. Amazing low-end texutre, rumble, reverb, slam, and more bass than Origin and Titan - goes harder than those. Vocals and treble also still well extended, not congested, or cramped staging. Good balance while giving amazing fun bass. Recommend Azla Sedna light blue tips for more air, or Divinus Velvets. EQ down -3dbs at 250hz, low-shelf, 0.5 Q, and you'll get the Endgame IE target (my all-rounder target). Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7.5
Reviewer Score
It basically a cheaper Mega5est Bass. Great basshead set. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
6.8
* score normalized
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.Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch User Reviews
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