Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda VS Kiwi Ears Aether

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Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda and Kiwi Ears Aether are in-ear monitors. Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda costs $169 while Kiwi Ears Aether costs $170. Kiwi Ears Aether is $1 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Aether holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 6.8). Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda Kiwi Ears Aether
Mids 5 6
Treble 5 8
Soundstage 6 7.5
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 4.5 7
Technicalities 5 7.5

Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda Aggregated Review Score

Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Kiwi Ears Aether Aggregated Review Score

Kiwi Ears Aether Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews Gizaudio Axel Fresh Reviews Super* Review
Jaytiss Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable


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Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Kiwi Ears Aether Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

7.5

Gaming Grade

A

Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Kiwi Ears Aether 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

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
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.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion.

Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda Reviews

Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda reviewed by:

Jaytiss 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Shouty, expensive, but not without merrit.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Kiwi Ears Aether Reviews

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.9 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Not for bassheads, but one of the best planars I've ever heard.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A
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Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Clean, balanced, with slight air boost in the treble. Bass sounds like a DD with great texture. Cheaper better tuned P5+2. Not as smooth as Timeless 2 with more dynamic contrast with a slight sizzle from the treble boost. Good value for a planar.

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Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

2025-07-25
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
One of the best planar IEMs out there. The treble is smoother and easier on the ears than most planars. Balanced sound with clean bass, smooth mids, and detailed treble. Great clarity, wide soundstage, and natural timbre for a planar. Bass might be a bit light, and treble can be a little forward for some.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

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

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
A little bit spicy in the treble (like the other planars). Relaxed upper mid-range. Warmer tuning than S12. It's a decent IEM

Super* Review original ranking

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