Yanyin Carmen VS Intuaura Purple

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Yanyin Carmen and Intuaura Purple use 10BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Yanyin Carmen costs $799 while Intuaura Purple costs $649. Yanyin Carmen is $150 more expensive. Intuaura Purple holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.8).

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Metric Yanyin Carmen Intuaura Purple
Mids 5 7.8
Treble 3 7.8
Soundstage 7 7.8
Dynamics 4 7.8
Tonality 7 7.8
Technicalities 5.3 7.8
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Yanyin Carmen Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Fresh Reviews
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Intuaura Purple Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Yanyin Carmen reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 7* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Intuaura Purple reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Yanyin Carmen 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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Yanyin Carmen 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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Intuaura Purple (more reviews)

Intuaura Purple reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score rescaled + normalized
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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.

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Intuaura Purple reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Intuaura Purple at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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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

Intuaura Purple 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-

Yanyin Carmen Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Dynamics C-
Dynamics are average—competent yet lacking real excitement. It keeps music listenable but uninspiring.
Soundstage A-
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.
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

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