ThieAudio Oracle mkII VS Intuaura Purple
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
ThieAudio Oracle mkII and Intuaura Purple use 1DD+2BA+2EST and 1DD driver setups respectively. ThieAudio Oracle mkII costs $590 while Intuaura Purple costs $649. Intuaura Purple is $59 more expensive. Intuaura Purple holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 7.8).
Insights
| Metric | ThieAudio Oracle mkII | Intuaura Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Mids | 5.8 | 7.8 |
| Treble | 5.8 | 7.8 |
| Details | 6 | 7.8 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 7.8 |
| Imaging | 6 | 7.8 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 7.8 |
| Tonality | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Technicalities | 7.2 | 7.8 |
ThieAudio Oracle mkII Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.3Mixed to Positive
Intuaura Purple Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.8Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
ThieAudio Oracle mkII reviewed by
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6*
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Intuaura Purple reviewed by
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6.5*
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ThieAudio Oracle mkII (more reviews)
ThieAudio Oracle mkII reviewed by Jaytiss
7.3
Reviewer Score
ThieAudio Oracle mkII reviewed by Kois Archive
7
Reviewer Score
ThieAudio Oracle mkII reviewed by Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
ThieAudio Oracle mkII reviewed by Nymz
6.2
Reviewer Score
ThieAudio Oracle mkII reviewed by Super* Review
6*
* score rescaled + normalized
ThieAudio Oracle mkII reviewed by Tim Tuned
5.5
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
ThieAudio Oracle mkII reviewed by Precogvision
5.2
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Intuaura Purple (more reviews)
Intuaura Purple reviewed by Z-Reviews
8
* score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary
Intuaura Purple brings a polished, pricey package: lush purple shells, a comfy fit, and a cable that looks the part—even if the accessories feel recycled from cheaper siblings. The kicker is the optional DSP dongle (~$65) that re-voices the set; without it, the Purple already sounds clean, punchy, and engaging, with strong clarity and respectable stage. Snap the DSP on and the tuning shifts toward flatter, smoother treble and tidier FR, but soundstage shrinks a notch and the presentation loses some air. It’s a dramatic EQ-by-hardware move—effective, yes, but it turns one IEM into two different takes, which raises the question: which tuning is “the” Purple?
As a pure IEM at $650, Purple holds up: comfortable, easy to enjoy across sources, and free of obvious sibilance when left stock. Compared to lower-priced models that seem to need their DSP to shine, this one doesn’t; the dongle just complicates the decision with a second signature riding shotgun. Verdict: a confident 8/10 for the IEM itself—good build, enjoyable tonality, solid technicals—tempered by the mental tax of the bolt-on DSP path. Buy for the purple “puppy”; don’t let the extra “Honda Civic” in the box talk you into second-guessing what already works.
Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
Intuaura Purple reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7.5
* score rescaled + normalized
ThieAudio Oracle mkII Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $590
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Intuaura Purple Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $649
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ThieAudio Oracle mkII Gaming Score
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6.6Gaming Grade
B+Intuaura Purple Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-ThieAudio Oracle mkII Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B- Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Technical chops are reliable, pairing tidy separation with a soundstage that stays conservative. Micro-detail is decent, though never spotlighted.
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