Thieaudio Hype 4 VS Thieaudio Origin

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Thieaudio Hype 4 and Thieaudio Origin use 2DD+4BA and 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Hype 4 costs $400 while Thieaudio Origin costs $849. Thieaudio Origin is $449 more expensive. Thieaudio Origin holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 7.8). Thieaudio Hype 4 carries a user score of 8. Thieaudio Origin has significantly better bass with a 1.8-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, Thieaudio Hype 4 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has significantly better dynamics with a 2.8-point edge and Thieaudio Origin has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Thieaudio Hype 4 Thieaudio Origin
Bass 7.2 9
Mids 7.6 8
Treble 7 6.5
Details 7 7.8
Soundstage 7 8
Imaging 7 7.8
Dynamics 6.3 9
Tonality 7.4 8.1
Technicalities 7.1 7

Thieaudio Hype 4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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Audionotions Jays Audio Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T Z-Reviews Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


Thieaudio Origin Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews Jays Audio Jaytiss IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable


Thieaudio Hype 4 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

8

Very Positive

Thieaudio Origin 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

7.2

Gaming Grade

A-

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

7

Gaming 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.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
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 A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

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.
Bass S
World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics S
Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Thieaudio Hype 4 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Great imaging and headstage. Width is outstanding. Even at 400 bucks it's outstanding in this pricerange.

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Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 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

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
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.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
Upper trebble is odd on many tracks, but is a strong set.

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
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.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.3 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Contains some DNA of the well tuned Monarch 3

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Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Bass sounds somewhat 'BA-ish' for being DD, but well-tuned, decently technical, and a very solid package overall.

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Thieaudio Origin Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A+ Tech
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.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
C+ Tech
Great set, has a lot of positives and is amazing on bass tracks.

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Mids: A+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: A+

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 7* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Mega bass additiveness Bass too much

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Interesting sound. It becomes it's own thing. Fit is not great.

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 8.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A+ Tech

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.


Thieaudio Hype 4 User Reviews

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Clean 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.

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: S- Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: S- Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A-
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.

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