FlipEars Legion VS Yanyin Carmen

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FlipEars Legion and Yanyin Carmen use 1DD+1EST+1BC and 10BA driver setups respectively. FlipEars Legion costs $849 while Yanyin Carmen costs $799. FlipEars Legion is $50 more expensive. FlipEars Legion holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.5 vs 6.5). FlipEars Legion has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, FlipEars Legion has significantly better treble with a 3.8-point edge and FlipEars Legion has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

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Metric FlipEars Legion Yanyin Carmen
Bass 7.5 6.5
Mids 7 5
Treble 6.8 3
Details 7.5 6.5
Soundstage 7 7
Imaging 7.5 6.5
Dynamics 7 4
Tonality 7.7 7
Technicalities 7.3 5.3

FlipEars Legion Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Strongly Favorable


Yanyin Carmen Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
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Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


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FlipEars Legion Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Yanyin Carmen Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

FlipEars Legion 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.
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 B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
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 B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Yanyin Carmen 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

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 D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

FlipEars Legion Reviews

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A- Details: A Imaging: A
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
What this does well, it does very well. Fun set.

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Fun and bassy, v-shape, great low-end slam and texture, full, rumbly, solid tech imaging, and cool faceplate... but price is a bit high.

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 8 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech

The FlipEars Legion makes a commanding entrance with its striking Roman legionnaire-inspired design, featuring jewelry-cast rose-plated brass faceplates hand-painted by master artisans in Bulacan, Philippines, ensuring each unit is a unique masterpiece. While the substantial resin housings may challenge smaller ears, the included Eletech Baroque tips and pliable cable contribute to a surprisingly secure and comfortable fit over time. Unboxing feels luxurious, with a premium leather case and meticulous packaging underscoring FlipEars' commitment to craftsmanship.

Sonically, the Legion leverages its innovative tribrid driver system to deliver thunderous, tactile bass via a custom dynamic driver and EarQuake bone conduction unit, creating visceral sub-bass rumble without muddying the midrange. The midrange remains lush and articulate, presenting vocals with natural warmth and instruments with rich texturing, while the SPARK electret tweeter adds refined, fatigue-free sparkle to the highs. This synergy results in a cohesive, immersive sound signature that prioritizes musical engagement over analytical sharpness, making complex tracks feel both powerful and nuanced.

Technically, the Legion punches above its price point, boasting a holographic soundstage with precise instrument placement and exceptional layering that rivals models costing twice as much. Its imaging is pinpoint accurate, rendering subtle ambient cues and dynamic shifts with effortless clarity, while the bone conduction driver enhances physicality and depth without sacrificing control. Though its bass-forward tuning might not suit treble purists, the Legion excels as a reference-grade all-rounder for those seeking technical prowess paired with relentless musicality.


Yanyin Carmen Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A Tech
An OG EJ07 that does vocal scaling. A blast your brains out kinda set. Full, powerful, extended, VERY forward vocals, might be too much for some people. Reveals every last bit of emotion from the artist's voice. Makes the song very intimate and vulnerable. VERY genre depedent, check playlist in the video description. It's basically an RSV that scales at high volume. Super immersive, great centre-imaging (or as good as it gets in an IEM), and mid-bass quality competes with the MMK3 and others. Treble is dark, not for trebleheads or people who like air. Detail takes a hit, and stage is very close, like the artist is singing right infront of you. A truly unique experience, but again, it's gonna be a hit or miss for many people depending on their library and how loud they listen - NOT a mid-lower volume set... and it comes with a $2 pouch at $850 LOL, but hey, I mean they actually get away with it because when it hits, it HITS.

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Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
I don't get this one. It's not good.

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-

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