ThieAudio Legacy 9 VS Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
ThieAudio Legacy 9 and Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch use 1DD+8BA and 1DD+2BA+2EST driver setups respectively. ThieAudio Legacy 9 costs $550 while Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch costs $450. ThieAudio Legacy 9 is $100 more expensive. Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 7.4). Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | ThieAudio Legacy 9 | Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6 | 8 |
| Mids | 5 | 6.5 |
| Treble | 6 | 7 |
| Details | 5 | 7.4 |
| Soundstage | 5.3 | 6 |
| Imaging | 4 | 7.4 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 7 |
| Tonality | 5.6 | 7.8 |
| Technicalities | 5.4 | 7.2 |
ThieAudio Legacy 9 Aggregated Review Score
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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Aggregated Review Score
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ThieAudio Legacy 9 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+8BA
Tuning Type: Bassy
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $550
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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 Legacy 9 User Review Score
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ThieAudio Legacy 9 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.9Gaming Grade
CKiwi Ears x HBB Punch Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
7.1Gaming Grade
A-ThieAudio Legacy 9 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
C+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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 Legacy 9 Reviews
5.5
Reviewer Score
Bass a little too slow and sluggish with minor quirks in the midrange-treble transition. Crin Youtube Channel
5.1
Reviewer Score
Solid bass and sparkly, well-extended treble. Could use more work in the detail and imaging department. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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
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