Ziigaat Odyssey VS Simgot ET142

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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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The Simgot ET142 is a $220 planar–piezo hybrid that arrives like a mini system: full-metal shells, the chunky but well-behaved LC7 modular cable (3.5/4.4 included), a sturdy magnetic case, and four tuning nozzles (titanium stock, gold, short black foam, short red foam). Build is solid and venting prevents pressure issues; finish is a fingerprint magnet and the shell+cable combo is heavy, comfortable for average ears but failing the “tiny ears” test in stock form. Accessory spread is excellent at the price, with multiple tip sets and spare O-rings/foams rounding out a thoughtful package.

Sonically, this is textbook planar bass: clean sub-bass rumble with punchy, textured mid-bass that doesn’t bleed. The midrange stays clear and unmasked, presenting busy mixes with ease, while vocal presence shifts with nozzle choice (short nozzles push fundamentals slightly forward). Treble is where the nozzles matter most: short red = relaxed and smooth; short black = balanced sparkle; titanium/gold = vivid, edging toward “hot” for treble-sensitive listeners. Technical chops impress—crisp microdetail from the PZT without harshness, precise imaging, strong separation, and a notably 3D soundstage. It’s also very easy to drive, playing happily from modest sources.

Think of ET142 as a three-in-one planar: titanium delivers a bright, energetic V-shape (S12/“classic planar” territory), short black dials it to a balanced, less aggressive profile (S12 Pro/2024 vibe), and short red shifts into the modern warm planar lane (akin to S15/S08). Compared with other nozzle-swap sets (e.g., Timeless 2), ET142 offers a wider tuning range up top, trading fine micro-timbre tweaks for genuinely distinct signatures. Caveats: none of the nozzles are truly neutral and the low end stays boosted, so lean-bass seekers should look elsewhere; the weight may be a deal-breaker for small ears. For anyone wanting a versatile planar that can swing from sparkly and fun to warm and relaxing with a quick nozzle swap, this earns a confident “you should buy this” recommendation on value and flexibility alone.

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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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SIMGOT’s ET142 pairs a planar driver with a PZT, delivering a bright-leaning, lively all-rounder that feels like a more mature, slightly more detailed take on the original S12 tonality. Treble is the surprise: it carries bite and air without the usual planar “sizzle”, landing closer to a well-implemented PZT sheen. Micro-nuance on cymbal work is improved, vocals are open, and technical performance is among the best heard from planars in this bracket. The 2 kHz region can read a touch shy, while overall treble sits above Harman, so expect sparkle and energy rather than warmth.

Volume and fit matter. At mid levels (~60–65 dB) the ET142 sounds engaging and airy; push past ~70–75 dB and the upper energy can turn fatiguing, with forward vocals and sharper highs on busy tracks. Tip choice is critical: treble-boosting tips can be too much, whereas wide-bore, smoother tips (e.g., “Senai Wide”) keep the top end in check. Both included nozzles measure and sound essentially the same—an opportunity missed for a second, tamer tuning. Genre-wise, rock, indie and slower pop benefit from the speed and air; dense electronic can edge bright, while K-/J-pop stays bouncy at moderate volume.

Bass is quick, punchy and clean with tight decay and excellent separation—don’t expect DD-level rumble or lingering reverb, but do expect balance and definition. Versus safer, more relaxed tunings (S8/S15/S12 2024), the ET142 is the more exciting pick; against neutral all-rounders (e.g., “Pilgrim”), it trades smoothness for air and sparkle; compared to sets like “Dusk,” it’s livelier with less treble fizzle but a more forward top end. At around $200, build is excellent (metal shells, braided cable) and the value strong—competing with some $300–$400 options. In short: choose ET142 for a bright, technical, energetic listen; skip it if a laid-back or dark tilt is the goal.

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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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Build & accessories: ET142 arrives with an all-metal chassis, a tidy two-pin cable with interchangeable termination, and swappable nozzles (blue default vs. gold). The blue nozzle proves smoother, as the gold adds extra 2–3 kHz energy that can edge into shout. Ergonomics are compact, vented, and well-finished, though not as feather-light as some resin competitors.

Tuning & technicals: The hybrid architecture (planar plus bone-conduction) projects an expansive, airy stage with clean separation and layering. However, that upper-mid peak can make gunfire and busy mixes feel a bit spicy, leading to a “deer-in-headlights” sensation during chaotic moments. Tonally it’s clear and detailed, but the extra air sometimes pushes nearfield cues slightly forward in the stage instead of delivering immediate urgency.

Gaming performance: Imaging and verticality are solid and footstep cues are intelligible, placing ET142 in a B+ to B range for competitive play. Against a warmer rival with stronger low-end presence, ET142 is less fatiguing than the gold-nozzle setup but still brighter than ideal for Apex/Valorant chaos; the rival’s bass weighting keeps gunfire tamed and localization snappier. Overall, ET142 is good for gaming with strong separation and stage, best for players who value clarity and air over maximum urgency.

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Single-DD + 3BA hybrid with a clean, confident look: thick shell, metal nozzle that grips tips well, visible rear vent, and the preferable flat 2-pin connector. The standard Ziigaat case feels premium if a bit unexciting. Sonically, Odyssey lands a balanced, tastefully energetic tuning—ample bass for most listeners, elevated upper mids for presence, and a smooth, clean upper-treble. Out of the box it sounds immediately right and counts among the better-tuned sub-$300 IEMs. The catch: macro/micro detail and imaging are good, not mind-blowing, keeping overall technical performance at “appropriate for the price.”

Within Ziigaat’s lineup, Arcadia skews darker with less treble reach, Xeno/Ceno feels a bit treble-shy, and Dinko is the more V-shaped, poppier pick with extra sub-bass. Explorer overlaps in tonality but Odyssey adds more upper-mids energy and refinement—albeit at a higher price. Among peers, AFUL’s P7 brings the stronger technicals and a slightly more neutral sheen, K4 trades blows, and “Quattro” may edge tuning purity. As an all-rounder, though, Odyssey hits a sweet spot: rich mids, fun but controlled bass, convincing note weight, and a natural stage, even if the far-upper air can temper ultimate sparkle.

Verdict: a fantastic mid-tier set with high price-to-performance, gorgeous faceplates, and a crowd-pleasing tonality; accessories are a bit underwhelming, and the top-end “air” won’t wow technicality chasers. Scored around 8.8/10 and easily recommended as a safe, musical choice—especially when discounts bring the sticker down.

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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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SIMGOT ET142 comes across as a sleek, chrome-heavy hybrid with a planar + PZT setup, dressed in CNC’d stainless shells and a surprisingly thick premium cable, plus a magnetic case and swappable 4.4/3.5 plug. Two tuning nozzles are included; differences are subtle, but the gold nozzles give a warmer, more relaxed balance versus the blued “airier” set. At a listed ~$220, the build and accessories feel upscale, though that cable is borderline overkill for an IEM.

On power, the ET142’s 14 Ω load behaves better with a more linear solid-state source (e.g., JDS Labs Element) than with tubes; an impedance adapter can tame noise. The tuning reads smooth, non-aggressive, with bass present but not the star; sub-bass “slam” isn’t the focus, yet vocals and staging are clean and pleasing. Treble with the gold nozzles stays polite, while the blued set adds some sparkle without turning harsh.

The special sauce is the imaging: sound feels “inside” and slightly behind the head, creating a quirky but engaging sense of placement that should be excellent for gaming. Overall it fits neatly among planar hybrids at this price—refined, smooth, and easy to enjoy rather than a fireworks show—earning a straightforward recommendation, especially for SIMGOT fans who value comfort, build, and that distinctive spatial presentation over brute-force bass.