Thieaudio Origin VS Yanyin Carmen

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Thieaudio Origin and Yanyin Carmen use 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC and 10BA driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Origin costs $849 while Yanyin Carmen costs $799. Thieaudio Origin is $50 more expensive. Thieaudio Origin holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 6.5). Thieaudio Origin has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Thieaudio Origin has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Metric	Thieaudio Origin	Yanyin Carmen
Bass	9	6.5
Mids	8	5
Treble	6.5	3
Soundstage	8	7
Dynamics	9	4
Tonality	8.1	7
Technicalities	7	5.3

Thieaudio Origin Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

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Yanyin Carmen Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

Tuning Type: Bass-Heavy Balanced

Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs

Price (Msrp): $849

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Driver Configuration: 10BA

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: Yanyin Top Yanyin IEMs

Price (Msrp): $799

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Thieaudio Origin Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

Gaming Grade

A-

Yanyin Carmen Gaming Score

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Gaming Grade

Thieaudio Origin Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A+

Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A-

Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.

Bass S

World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.

Mids A+

Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.

Treble B+

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics S

Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.

Soundstage A+

Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.

Gaming A-

Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Yanyin Carmen Scorings

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

Thieaudio Origin Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

8.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A+ Tech

Best bassy set under $1K. Bassy/thicker meta tuning. You can actually feel the reverb and vibration from the bone conduction drivers, great control and low-end texture. Mids and treble are also well extended with no major issues, although it can get sharp at times with the snares/electronic stuff ie, past 3:30 on Time by Hikaru Utada.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

C+ Tech

Great set, has a lot of positives and is amazing on bass tracks.

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Mids: A+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: A+

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

Mega bass additiveness Bass too much

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Interesting sound. It becomes it's own thing. Fit is not great.

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

8.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A+ Tech

The Thieaudio Origin delivers a bass-forward signature with a substantial 12dB sub-bass boost that provides visceral rumble and slam, particularly effective for electronic or hip-hop genres. Despite this emphasis, the neutral midrange avoids bloat, preserving vocal clarity and instrument separation, while the electrostatic drivers contribute a smooth, airy treble free from harshness or sibilance . Its technical performance is strong, offering a wide, holographic stage and precise imaging, though micro-detail retrieval falls slightly short of some competitors in its price tier.

Comfort is divisive due to the large shells, which may cause fatigue or fit issues for those with smaller ears, necessitating careful tip selection for optimal seal . The package includes a high-quality modular cable with swappable terminations (3.5mm/4.4mm) and a distinctive round Alcantara case, though the included ear tips may not suit all users .