Ziigaat Odyssey VS Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella

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The ZiiGaat Odyssey combines a familiar but comfortable shell with a genuinely fantastic sound signature for its price. The resin body is a bit on the thick side, but the metal nozzle grips tips securely, isolation is good, and the flat 2-pin connector makes cable swapping easy. Its silver-and-magenta faceplate looks premium and eye-catching, while the standard ZiiGaat case is practical and protective, if not particularly exciting. Accessories overall feel a bit sparse, so the focus here is clearly on the IEM itself rather than the extras.

Sonically, the Odyssey delivers a very balanced and engaging presentation: ample bass for most listeners, nicely elevated upper mids, and a smooth, clean treble that avoids harshness. It stands out as one of the better tuned IEMs under $300, with a flat, even tonality that feels cohesive and versatile across genres. The mids are a real strength, with good note weight and a natural sense of body, and the bass is fun without becoming bloated. Technical performance is good but not groundbreaking – soundstage and imaging feel appropriate for the price rather than jaw-dropping, and the upper treble can lack a bit of the “pristineness” some might want.

Within ZiiGaat’s own lineup and its price bracket, Odyssey sits as a strong all-rounder. It is more open and extended than sets like the Arcadia or Ceno, more neutral and controlled than the more energetic Dinko, and trades blows well with alternatives such as Jay’s Australa, AFUL P7, K4 and Dunu Quattro. Among those, Quattro feels like the best pure tuning, P7 the most technically capable, while Odyssey arguably offers the most balanced mix of everyday usability and enjoyment. With a score of 8.8/10 and very competitive price-to-performance—especially when discounts are in play—the ZiiGaat Odyssey comes across as a genuinely impressive mid-tier option with only minor caveats in its treble refinement and accessory package.

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Ziigaat Odyssey comes in at $230 with a four-driver hybrid (1DD + 3 BAs) that’s very easy to drive. Build is the usual Ziigaat: full 3D-printed resin shells with metal nozzles and filters; sturdy and comfortable for average-to-larger ears, while tiny ears get a technical pass. The weak spot is the accessories: a basic cable (3.5mm or 4.4 option), one set of soft silicone tips plus foams, and a leatherette case that feels flimsy—underwhelming at this price. Aesthetics score well with a sparkly faceplate that the “Council of Ladies” mostly favors, even if it doesn’t always trigger compliments.

Sonically, Odyssey aims for warm-neutral with a tasteful bass boost. Sub-bass texture can run a touch soft, but mid-bass punch is addicting, giving kick drums and bass guitars real drive without boom. Lower mids are warm and slightly veiled in a pleasant, retro-leaning way; female vocals sit a bit back yet remain clean. Treble is safe but present—enough sparkle and clarity to balance the bass without sting, though true treble-heads may want more air. Technicals are solid for the bracket: good resolution, excellent separation, precise imaging, and an average-sized but convincing stage. With a 15–30Ω adapter, the FR tilts more V-shaped (more bass/upper-mids/treble), a fun twist for occasional variety.

Against peers, Odyssey is the relaxed, safer listen: warmer and less contrasty than EPZ P50 (brighter, more vocal-forward) and Kiwi Ears K4 (more V-shaped excitement), and a middle ground between AFUL Explorer (darker, bassier) and AFUL Performer 5+2 (airier, more resolving with stronger female vocals). Not the pick for bass-heads, treble-heads, or libraries packed with K-/J-pop divas, but a killer one-and-done all-rounder for mixed libraries that value warmth, balance, and zero fatigue. Despite the skimpy pack-ins, the tuning and performance earn a spot in “this is brilliant.”

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A slow-burn hybrid (1DD + 3BA) around $200 that has grown by word of mouth. Tuning is Goldilocks—smoother/warm lower end with a tidier, slightly lifted upper end—making it broadly natural and low-fatigue across libraries. Impedance interaction matters: low-impedance sources keep a fuller mid-bass and flatter ~5 kHz, while added impedance nudges sub-bass and a little 5 kHz bite for a more U-shaped tilt. It doesn’t chase max technicalities, instead prioritizing musicality and tone.

Bass leans mid-bass over pure sub-bass, bringing welcome physicality and punch without boom; the custom DD feels lively. Mids are clean yet set a hair behind bass/treble, so transparency and headline resolution trail leaner micoplanar-leaning rivals, but timbre stays convincing and unfussy. Treble rides the line—polished and slightly elevated to balance the low end, with potential ~5 kHz energy on higher-impedance chains—still more smooth than sharp. Stage, depth and air are as expected for the class, yielding a coherent, well-balanced presentation that explains its long-tail appeal.

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Estrella is a ZiiGaat x Jays Audio collaboration that combines a dual dynamic driver with four balanced armatures in a sleek glittered resin shell, and the whole concept revolves around getting the most out of those drivers rather than burning budget on fancy accessories. The stock cable and case are simple but functional, while the real focus is on the Sonion and Knowles armature mix that gives Estrella a distinctly expensive sounding hybrid character at its price point.

In stock form Estrella pushes a lot of sub bass, with a shelf that makes the set fun and physical but also off balance, burying the midrange clarity and much of the treble nuance that the armatures can deliver. Using the clear tape or micropore mod on the vent to lower that sub bass transforms the signature into a quicker, tighter, more mid bass focused and slightly brighter presentation that reveals a natural midrange with no shout, smooth upper mids and vocals that sound more relaxed and organic rather than forced forward. The micropore variant in particular sits between the stock and full tape mod, keeping enough rumble and warmth for bass genres while giving a cleaner middle and more obviously extended treble.

With the bass brought into the sweet spot, Estrella starts to show why the driver selection matters so much: the Sonion and Knowles armatures combine into a refined technical profile with strong resolution, layered separation and convincing spatial imaging that really do feel like a step above the usual hybrids at this price. There is still a noticeable 5 kHz to 7 kHz rise and extra air above 10 kHz once the bass masking is removed, so listeners who are sensitive in that region may hear a slightly bright edge, some added sibilance and a flatter stage at higher volumes, but a touch of EQ around those bands lets the set open up into a more enveloping, speaker like stage. Treated as a mod friendly platform and tuned around the micropore or tape options, Estrella becomes a highly engaging, technically strong hybrid for those willing to dial in the final 10 percent to match personal HRTF and treble tolerance.

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Ziigaat’s 2024 lineup lands three distinct flavors: the R (1DD+4BA), Arcadia (1DD+2BA), and Odyssey (1DD+3BA)—all sharing the same case, tips, and cable, but with very different tunings and striking faceplates. Pricing lives in the approachable range (roughly $200–$250), and the shells are well-built 3D-printed resin. The Odyssey’s nozzle appears slightly wider than the R’s, and its cloudy pink/silver faceplate looks clean and premium without the flashiness of Arcadia’s green/yellow sparkle.

For competitive play, title-by-title differences matter. In Valorant, Arcadia’s extra warmth and bass impact feel immersive but a touch boomy/bloomy under heavy ability spam—solid, around a B. The R and Odyssey perform on par with high marks; the R’s 1–3 kHz lift sharpens clarity and verticality, while Odyssey is more neutral and less bright. In Apex Legends, Arcadia struggles as bass bloom masks micro-cues (B–/C+). Odyssey delivers great separation/layering with slightly softer overhead cues (B+/B), and handles gunfire more comfortably than the R. In CS2, Odyssey takes the lead for its imaging, depth perception, and non-fatiguing balance; in Warzone, the order shifts to R > Arcadia > Odyssey, with Arcadia’s warmth helping vertical reads and impact.

As a music set, the Odyssey is a standout: potent, tight bass with clean transients, balanced mids that aren’t smothered, and a clean, non-sibilant treble that avoids fatigue while letting micro-detail through. It lands as a favorite in its price bracket—an easy recommendation for listeners who want a neutral-leaning all-rounder that still punches hard, splits cues well, and won’t scorch ears with gunfire or treble glare.

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Ziigaat Odyssey lands as a mid-range focused set with a slight treble lift that really scales with volume. At relaxed levels it’s clean, calm, and easygoing; turn it up and the presentation becomes wide, airy, and immersive with a surprisingly punchy, rumbly low end for its graph. The new topology DD hits a sweet balance—neither sluggish nor hyper-snappy—delivering well-balanced bass that serves the tuning, even if ultimate slam/texture trails sets like Hype 4 or Xenns Tea Pros. Tip rolling toward slightly brighter tips adds a touch of treble energy and liveliness without pushing fatigue.

The star here is the midrange: instruments layer neatly with comfortable separation, and vocals sit clean and natural—not shouty, not veiled—though they can feel a bit too relaxed at mid volume. Treble is smooth yet detailed, revealing cymbal micro-info and air without harshness, and it’s noticeably cleaner than Explorer while avoiding metallic timbre. Technicals are solid for the price—a step up from Explorer and just behind “contet” in raw resolving power—yet more natural in timbre and notably more musical when driven louder. The tuning flatters slow rock, acoustic, indie, alternative, and ballads, where the Odyssey’s “turn-it-up” character shines.

For alternatives: those wanting warmer, bassier impact for hip-hop, rock, or metal may prefer Kiwi Ears K4, HBB Arcadia, or the Deuce for true bass-head needs. For mid-volume all-rounders with more instant engagement and technical pop, consider Supermix 4, Nova, Quintet, or Chopin; for airier, brighter takes with sweeter female vocals, look at Cadenza 4 or CKLVX. As a package, Odyssey feels like a future classic—gorgeous plating, a cable that could use an upgrade, and a uniquely immersive, high-volume experience that invites shutting out the world and sinking into the music.

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Ziigaat Odyssey takes the new Meta tuning and gives it a more V-shaped, exciting twist. It keeps the beautiful mid-range intact while adding extra energy to both bass and treble, landing closer in spirit to Moondrop x Crinacle Dust (DSP) and Kiwi Ears K4—but with more swagger. It’s not as strictly on-target as those sets, yet the result is more engaging and solves the “too safe, sometimes boring” side effect of many Meta-tuned IEMs.

Beyond tuning, Odyssey brings real upgrades in technical performance for the price. Bass dynamics are punchier and more well-defined than K4, and treble nuances come through with greater clarity while preserving that natural vocal center. At $229, it undercuts many competitors and still feels like a step up—an easy pick for listeners who want Meta’s mid clarity with extra excitement and better slam without sacrificing coherence or comfort.

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Ziigaat x Jays Audio Estrella is a 2DD + 4BA hybrid that dresses up nicely—sparkly shells, thick build to house those dual 10 mm PT “coaxial” dynamics, and clean two-pin sockets. The case is comically large, accessories are sparse, and the stock cable feels budget with a fixed 3.5 mm plug—hard to justify at $300. Left/right color cues (red/blue) are a welcome touch, but the whole unboxing screams “big box, small bundle.”

Sonically, the brief is crystal clear: sub-bass for days. Not the usual bass bump—this digs into the teens and thumps when a track calls for it. Outside those hits, the tuning is ultra-smooth, almost sedated, with restrained upper-mids/treble and minimal mid-bass carry, so grooves that should move feet can feel oddly polite. Imaging and stage behave fine, but the energy meter stays low; then a bass drop arrives and punts the chest—fun in bursts, distracting in practice.

If the wish list reads “calm presentation + earthquake rumble,” this is that unicorn, and it’s genuinely unique in a crowded market. Value is the sticking point: the signature would make sense as a quirky $100–$150 side-grade, but at $300 the sparse pack-ins and sleepy mids/treble make it a hard sell unless sub-bass maximalism is the whole mission. For collectors chasing that specific low-end party under a warm blanket—Estrella delivers; everyone else may crave more spark and drive.

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Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella arrives at $300 with a hybrid build (2DD + 4BA) and a straightforward kit: silicone tips that run long and a bit large, one set of foams, and a compact semi-hard case that’s actually useful. The stock cable is thin and light with tidy hardware, though the chin slider is loose and needs constant readjustment. Shells look generic (glitter aside), fit is a secure medium with a slightly long nozzle, and there’s noticeable driver flex during insertion—harmless once seated, but not pleasant.

Tuning is Harman-inspired but pushed: an earlier, heavier bass shelf meets elevated lower and upper treble, yielding a clean-centered, V-shaped presentation. The upside is punchy, controlled low end with real physicality and standout separation/imaging; electronic genres can feel lively and spacious. The downside is a “deep-fried” tonality—hot treble that grows fatiguing, timbre that reads artificial on vocals and acoustic instruments, and bass that can sound a touch rubbery in context.

In a crowded $300 bracket, competitors like Dunu x Gizaudio’s Da Vinci and even cheaper options—e.g., the $200 “Chopin” mentioned as a more mature take on this flavor—set a tough bar. Estrella suits listeners chasing an exciting, bombastic V-shape without sacrificing perceived clarity, but those prioritizing naturalness may find it overcooked. Overall, it earns a cautious 3/5.