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Fiio FX17

Fiio FX17

Gizaudio Axel: Warm, non-fatiguing listen. Punchy mid-bass, warm, lush mids, smooth, detailed treble, wide soundstage. Warm sound signature may not suit everyone.
Super* Review: This is the best IEM Fiio has ever made. Very powerfull sound.
IEMRanking AI: The FiiO FX17 presents a complex tribrid driver configuration with 1 dynamic, 4 balanced armature, and 8 electrostatic drivers per side, housed in polished titanium shells that feel substantial yet...

Tuning: A Tech: S-

Warm-Natural 1DD+4BA+8EST

8.9

7.5

9.1

S-

Thieaudio Valhalla

Jays Audio: TOTL all-rounder with "endgame" tech across the board, a better tuned U12T with better bass texture
Jaytiss: Big fan, but lack fantastic air like some other sets.
Super* Review: I'm really tempted to go out and buy one of this things for myself - if it fit me even better, I probably would.
Fresh Reviews: S tier for COD, borders A- for other titles
Shuwa-T: Deep bass despite all BA set, techs carry this set more than the overall tone Treble is mushy for something with so many BAs, not for high frequency enjoyers

Tuning: S- Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S- Details: S- Imaging: S-

V-Shaped 19BA

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8.9

7.9

S-

Dunu Glacier

Jays Audio: Clean, balanced sound, clear vocals, great midrange and tech, would rec if not for the unit variance in the tuning, the unit I got sounds different than the earlier ones which was bass-boosted...
Gizaudio Axel: Reveals every detail in your music, both the good and the bad. Exceptional bass, ethereal treble, remarkable clarity, and outstanding detail. The upper mid-range might be a bit too much for some people.
Jaytiss: Upper mids kill it for me, but it's a fun set.
Precogvision: Quite exciting and dynamic, possibly a bit bright in the treble.
Tim Tuned: Less thin harman with amazing tech Not very natural timbre
Super* Review: Convinces me that the harman target can sound excellent.
IEMRanking AI: The Dunu Glacier delivers a technically impressive listening experience with its nine-driver tribrid setup (1DD+4BA+4EST). The stainless steel shells feel substantial yet remain comfortable for...

Tuning: A+ Tech: S- Bass: S- Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: S Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Harman with bass boost 1DD+4BA+4EST

8.7

7.4

9

S-

$1,149

ThieAudio Monarch MK4

ThieAudio Monarch MK4

Jays Audio: Smooth, clean, balanced, and slightly airy in the balance switch. Goes from a clean all-rounder to a warm/bassy all-rounder. Great tech. Basically a cheaper Prestige LTD with more tuning options....
Jaytiss: Detailed fun, rich bass. It's hard to fault.
Super* Review: Kind of an impressive sound signature. A little bit dry in its bass presentation. Sounds a little bit clinical with its stock tuning. Maybe a bit too much bass in rumble mode. But it's kind of nice...
IEMRanking AI: The Thieaudio Monarch MK4 introduces a practical tuning switch, letting users flip between Standard for a neutral, detailed profile and Rumble for a pronounced 3dB sub-bass boost. This flexibility...
Fresh Reviews: Great All Rounder

Tuning: S- Tech: S- Bass: S- Mids: A+ Treble: S- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S

Harman with bass switch 2DD+6BA+2EST

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8.6

8.8

9

S-

NiceHCK Rockies

Jays Audio: Balanced, clean, airy, with a slight treble emphasis, good EST implementation, great overall package and accesories at the price. Similar to TOP PRO but with ESTs and not as vocal centric. Easy rec...
Jaytiss: Trebble so nice. Feels faultless and amazing.
Tim Tuned: The Mega5EST but a slight bit more technical and bright
IEMRanking AI: The NiceHCK Rockies is a five-driver tribrid using 1DD + 2 Knowles BA + 2 Sonion EST in a resin shell with Pietersite stone faceplates. Specs list a detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable with swappable...
Drew / Audionotions: My favorite take on the JM1 meta so far. Bass tuning is well done with adequate weight and punch - it's not standout but it will do the job. Silky smoooooth and rich mids with very good clarity....

Tuning: S- Tech: S- Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A

Neutral with sub-bass boost 1DD+2BA+2EST

8.5

8.4

A+

Softears RSV MK II

Jays Audio: Bassy dynamic all-rounder with great low-end texture that slams hard with good note-weight/body. Slight Hype 4 upgrade. Treble is smooth, and vocals are well-tuned. Overall unboxing/accesories are...
Jaytiss: So Softears didn't forget how to tune. Tactful Basshead
Super* Review: A 5-BA successor that lands at $700, claims “re-engineered” BA bass, and feels like a welcome throwback to when high-end Chi-Fi wasn’t four figures. Build and fit are excellent with a...
IEMRanking AI: The Softears RSV MK II refines the original RSV with an all-5BA design and a 4-way crossover, targeting a stable “reference sound” while improving driver control and airflow management. It’s...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A+

Neutral with bass boost 5BA

Softears RSV MK II review by super-review

8.4

7.7

A+

$999

Thieaudio Monarch MK3

Thieaudio Monarch MK3

Jays Audio: Better low-end texture and overall more engaging than MK2, but lacks the mid-range/vocal magic, so depending on your preference either is great. Still TOTL tech like MK2. Great all-rounder.
Gizaudio Axel: I prefer the Monarch MK II for its tonality, vocals, and timbre, but I get why some prefer the MK III. More bass, treble, and detail than the Monarch MK II. The vocal magic of the Monarch MK II is gone.
Jaytiss: Fatiging at times for me, too fun at times.
Precogvision: Still perplexingly poor bass performance, but improves upon the Monarch MKII's treble extension noticeably.
Tim Tuned: MK2 but more fun and more V-shape Not as natural in timbre
Smirk Audio: Elevated, well-textured mid-bass. Pleasant mids. Elevated upper-treble may be pesky to some.
Fresh Reviews: Borders A for some titles
Shuwa-T: Better bass response compared to the mk2 Trades off the lush midrange in place of a cleaner sounding, almost boring midrange
Nymz: An improvement in the bass and treble department over the Mk2, but without the same special sauce in the mid-range and with some imaging problems still.

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A-

U-Shaped 2DD+6BA+2EST

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8.1

7.5

6.8

A+

$999

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

Jays Audio: Neutral tuning with one of the clearest mid-ranges. Natural and clean vocals. Great resolution, separation, and detail. Can be a little dry with its analytical presentation. Bass is well-seperated...
Gizaudio Axel: Outstanding tuning. Smooth, balanced tuning with natural vocals, beautiful timbre, and excellent tonality. Detail and could use more bass. Treble depends on ear tips.
Jaytiss: Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly.
Precogvision: A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor.
Tim Tuned: Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical slight treble wispiness
Smirk Audio: Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with tons of microdetails. Lackluster mid-bass.
Shuwa-T: Organic midrange Wooly bass response and less prominent treble may not work best for certain genres
Nymz: 11/10 mid-range. Mid-bass could use more texture and stage depth could be better. Yap, that's all. Oh and the fit - I'm blessed, but you may not be.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: B+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A-

bass-boosted neutral 1DD+6BA+2EST

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by jays-audio

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8

6.9

A

Hisenior Mega5-EST

Jays Audio: New unit is better tuned/balanced, smooth, good all-rounder, and sounds like adjusted diffusefield.
Gizaudio Axel: A "plain water" type sound signature with a bass boost. Great tuning, neutral with bass boost, smooth, safe, and balanced. Could use more detail, incisiveness, and excitement.
Jaytiss: If you get the good tuning, this is way higher.
Precogvision: Very bouncy bass but midrange sounds sucked out and has some oddity. Original sounds more coherent even if less exciting/detailed.
Tim Tuned: Exceptionally tuned across the board Could use more "wow" and details
Super* Review: Fantastic tuning.. it really does not get better. Technical performance could be better.
Smirk Audio: Well-tuned and great techs at this price point. Lacks dynamics and the mids are a little lean. Otherwise a great all-rounder.
IEMRanking AI: The Hisenior Mega5-EST is a tribrid with a 5-driver array—1DD+2BA+2EST—using a four-way network and triple bores; published specs list ~25 Ω impedance and ~105 dB sensitivity, making it easy to...
Fresh Reviews: Great for music
Shuwa-T: Bass layering, treble detail are excellent; midrange leans neutral and focuses on clarity over musicality It is not for people who seek addictive midrange or musical presentation
Drew / Audionotions: Incredibly well tuned IEM that sounds very natural across all frequencies. Nothing inoffensive with good technical chops. Stage is not vast - but it is natural and has depth. Bass is full but it is...

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A+ Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A- Imaging: A

Neutral with bass boost 1DD+2BA+2EST

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by gizaudio-axel

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7.9

7.2

A

Xenns Top Pro

Jays Audio: Very technical, amazing resolution and detail for the price, treble is slightly crispy and sparkly, clean but dynamic all-rounder. Mid-volume set for the most part as treble can get hot at higher...
Gizaudio Axel: A refined, genre-versatile all-rounder. One of the best in its price range. Balanced tuning with clean bass, smooth vocal-forward mids, refined airy treble, and excellent detail and separation.
Jaytiss: Has some odd warmth for me, but is great.
Tim Tuned: New meta tuning with boosted bass and upper treble BA timbre
Super* Review: A little bit unengaging to listen to. Bass kinda lacks definition. Kinda reminds me of the Mega5 EST. Not a bad IEM but not my favorite at 500 bucks.
IEMRanking AI: The XENNS Mangird Top Pro is a 10-driver hybrid (2DD + 8BA) using a 4-way crossover and launches at an MSRP of $499. Headfonics details the allocation—dual dynamics for lows, Knowles BAs for mids,...
Fresh Reviews: Best in Valorant out of the games tested
Drew / Audionotions: Excellent tuning. Jack of all trades. One of my favorite IEM releases of 2025. Great vocals, bright leaning treble that adds a bit more sparkle. Bass that extends deep and doesn't bleed. Could use a...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: A+

Neutral with bass boost 2DD+8BA

7.9

8

8.4

A

ZiiGaat Luna

Jays Audio: Airy, smooth, warm, laid-back, balanced, lush and dreamy vibes. Great for rock/metal, scales decently high. Mid-bass over sub. Not as vocal forward as Arcanis and other vocal sets. My Luna graphs...
Gizaudio Axel: Chill, relaxed, and detailed all-rounder. Smooth, warm, and balanced with forward vocals and airy treble. Relaxed but still engaging. BA Bass. Upper treble might be too much for some.
Jaytiss: Great Midrange, Sense of realism that is very nice.
IEMRanking AI: The ZiiGaat Luna delivers a studio-focused sound with its six balanced armature drivers per ear, combining dual Sonion 39AY008 subwoofers, dual Knowles 32873 midrange units, and dual Knowles 33518...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+

Neutral with bass boost 6BA

7.9

7.8

8.2

A

Dunu Vulkan 2

Jays Audio: Neutral/vocal centric set with very little sub-bass. A very "unique" tuning for a neutral sound. Very genre dependent. Clean and clear vocals with a slight bite. Lower-mids are just enough to bring...
Jaytiss: Fantastic Mids and Treble!
IEMRanking AI: The Dunu Vulkan 2 employs a dual dynamic driver setup—10mm for sub-bass and 8mm for mid-bass—each in isolated chambers to reduce interference and enhance low-end articulation. Its four-way hybrid...

Tuning: A Tech: A Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

Natural with vocal focus 2DD+6BA

7.8

7.6

A

Aful Cantor

Jays Audio: LOW VOLUME SET. Clean, airy, and highly resolving at its price with endgame separation and detail. Low-end is quick, but lacks impact and a bit of texture. Notes are on the lighter side, not very...
Gizaudio Axel: One of the most resolving IEMs. It reveals details you’ve never noticed before. Exceptional detail, neutral tuning, and great bass quality. Very revealing. Could use more bass for my taste.
Jaytiss: Maybe best detailed set, fit is extremely difficult.
Super* Review: It's super impressive but also really difficult to edge on comfort. It's not my favorite sound but good sounding. Competing well at it's price point
Shuwa-T: Comment: A massive improvement over the prototype at canjam, a killer set for techs under US$1000, nothing else really comes close. Finally a true u12t competitor with better fit, cable, and... Crystal clear across all frequencies, extremely revealing set that slices apart the layers in the music; treble so nuanced yet pleasant that you cannot believe an all BA set is doing this Less midbass presence, overall tonality can come across as a little too lean especially with treble focus
Drew / Audionotions: Very well balanced with very good details and separation. Bass is punchy and fast, mids are clean with excellent instrument separation, treble is well extended and airy. Nothing stands out as...

Tuning: A Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: S- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S Imaging: S-

Vocal 14BA

7.8

8

8.5

A

SIVGA Nightingale

Jays Audio: LESS-TREBLE UNIT. VERY GENRE SPECIFIC. Listen at HIGH VOLUME with slower tracks (slow rock, ballads, indie, jazz, blues, acoustics, instrumentals etc). TOTL stage (airy+reverb), layering, treble...

Tuning: A Tech: A+

n/a n/a

7.8

7.9

A

Nice HCK Himalaya

IEMRanking AI: The NiceHCK Himalaya is a single 10 mm CNT dynamic driver (1DD) IEM housed in a titanium-alloy shell, paired with a modular cable offering 3.5/4.4/2.5 mm plugs and replaceable tuning nozzles...

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A

Neutral with mild V-shape 1DD

7.8

7

A

$399

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

Jays Audio: Inoffensive safe tuning, less fatiguing uppermids good for jpop/kpop. Vocals lack the last bit of extension, detail, and power. DSP APP is a shit show. Heavy competition from Nova, Cincotres, Hype 4.
Gizaudio Axel: Excellent tuning and a highly detailed, all-around performer. Great bass quality, rich vocals, balanced tonality, sparkly treble, and excellent resolution. I prefer more bass.
Jaytiss: Just a tad on the bland side.
Tim Tuned: Pros: Balanced tuning with world class timbre decay.
Super* Review: Overall high engagement factor.
Fresh Reviews: Borders C+
Shuwa-T: The most neutral of the triple threat, caters to the safest of tunings
Drew / Audionotions: I came close to writing this off because it relies on DSP to achieve the target tuning. Thankfully my curiosity got the best of me. Putting aside any issues pertaining to the DSP cable, this is a...

Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A

n/a 2DD+2BA+2PLA

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by jays-audio

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7.7

7.4

A

Softears Volume S

Jays Audio: Amazing vocals under $500 with the stock switch/clear tips or tangzu sancai regular (no impedance boost) with amazing vocal scaling. Recommended for higher volume listening like ballads, slower...
Gizaudio Axel: A benchmark for tonality and timbre. Studio 4 with DD bass, great bass texture, tonal accuracy, forward vocals, and natural timbre. High impedance mode sounds bright.
Jaytiss: Great midrange at the price, hard to beat.
Tim Tuned: Bass surprisingly addicting and tactile midrange could be more natural
Super* Review: Fantastic IEM for the price. Super sharp and standout bass physicality. Tonality is more universal than the Dusk. It's well defined but not super wide or spacious
Fresh Reviews: Great allrounder
Drew / Audionotions: Natural, rich sounding. Substantial low end that doesn't muddy up the mix and a bass shelf that isn't completely isolated to the subbass (when an IEM has a lot of subbass but no midbass, this can...

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: B+ Imaging: B+

n/a 2DD+2BA

Softears Volume S review by gizaudio-axel

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7.7

8.4

8.2

A

Aful Performer 5+2

Jays Audio: Clean, balanced, neutral sound with good layering and tech. Relaxing vocals, but lacks power and last bit of vocal extension. Bass has good controll, but lacks impact. Has sizzly planar timbre in the...
Gizaudio Axel: A detailed, engaging all-rounder that's exciting without being shouty or harsh. Smooth, neutral tuning with a bass boost, excellent bass quality, clean mids, forward vocals, and sparkly, incisive treble. Great detail. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Jaytiss: My kind of neutral, improves a lot on my favorites.
Super* Review: Overall it is sounding more visceral and incisive than the Performer 5.
IEMRanking AI: The AFUL Performer 5+2 (also listed as “Performer 7”) uses a 2DD+4BA+1 micro planar driver array and AFUL’s LC-network crossover plus a 3D-printed acoustic tube system, aiming for clean band...

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A

Neutral with bass boost 2DD+4BA+1Planar

Aful Performer 5+2 review by gizaudio-axel

Aful Performer 5+2 review by super-review

7.7

7.5

A

Kiwi Ears Astral

Jays Audio: Great all-rounder. Slighty airy with good sub-bass extenion. Balanced but still fun. A cleaner, airier, and less sharp & sparkly version of the Meta - vocals pop out more than Meta. Tip rec Sancai...
Gizaudio Axel: Great all-rounder with a bright, airy top end. Deep, textured sub-bass, clean and forward mids, airy treble, and great detail. Upper treble can be a bit much, and the bass tuck isn’t for everyone.
Jaytiss: Tonality is fantastic.
Tim Tuned: Clean, techinical v-shape signature with great midrange upper treble too much
IEMRanking AI: The Kiwi Ears Astral is a mid-priced hybrid with 1DD+6BA and an MSRP around $299, positioning it in the competitive $250–$350 class. Official specs list a 10 mm bioceramic dynamic driver, 23 Ω...
Drew / Audionotions: "Meta" tuned with subbass and air boost. Neutral/balanced with a bit of fun factor added back in. Phenomenally tuned mids. Bass can be a smidge too much on certain tracks for me but it's generally...

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

U-Shaped 1DD+6BA

Kiwi Ears Astral review by gizaudio-axel

Kiwi Ears Astral review by fresh-reviews

7.6

8.6

8.3

A

Ziigaat Odyssey

Jays Audio: A warm/mini Subtonic Storm that scales better and fuller with less tech. A musical odyssey. High volume set, great scaling, a cleaner/midrange focused Explorer with better layering and detail. Takes...
Gizaudio Axel: Fun and engaging tuning. It's like a more exciting version of the KE4. Great bass, natural vocals that aren't shouty, and excellent treble extension. The lower treble can be too much.
Jaytiss: Great tune, upper trebble is kinda funky, but basically perfectly tuned.
Tim Tuned: Fantastic V-shape Meta Tuned Could use a bit less mid-treble spiciness
IEMRanking AI: The Ziigaat Odyssey offers a balanced take on the popular Meta tuning, emphasizing sub-bass rumble while maintaining a clean midrange. Its bass provides satisfying depth without bleeding into the...
Fresh Reviews: Some titles B

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

Balanced (Meta) with Sub-Bass Focus 1DD+3BA

7.6

7.5

7.4

A

$200

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin

Jays Audio: If Harman wasn't boring and had a few drinks
Gizaudio Axel: Harman tuning with excellent bass, clean mids, extended treble, and balanced tonality with great detail.
Jaytiss: Solid set, thin mids. Slightly bright at times.
Super* Review: Best Collab IEM in years. It's a nice clean tonality. Fantastic vocal presentation. Added low end warmth.
IEMRanking AI: The Gizaudio x Binary Chopin is a hybrid 1DD+3BA design built around an 8 mm ceramic-diaphragm dynamic driver for lows, a midrange BA, and a dual-BA tweeter assembly, targeting a lively, modern...
Shuwa-T: Overall clean sounding, works well with quicker pop genres (Jpop/Kpop) Male vocals recessed, does not work well with the other half of Jpop/Kpop. Lower midrange suffers from thinner note weight (tuning)

Tuning: A- Tech: B+ Bass: A Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: A Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A-

V-Shaped 1DD+3BA

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by jays-audio

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7.6

6.9

8.8

A

Moondrop Variations

Jays Audio: Very clear with lots of detail. Sub-bass has a nice rumble and texture. Amazing treble extension and stage air. Female vocals are vibrant and shines. Mid-bass cut is real, affecting some genres and...
Gizaudio Axel: A solid benchmark. Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail. Can sound thin.
Crin: Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids.
Jaytiss: The more I listen the more perfect I find it.
Precogvision: A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension.
Tim Tuned: Great separation and details Thin lower midrange
Smirk Audio: Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids. Clarity Clarity Subbass overpowers lower mids
Nymz: Resolution king for the price point with a fun tuning. Great sub-bass and treble. Lack of mid-bass bass and somewhat thin mids murdered it for my library. Can see the appeal for others tho.
Drew / Audionotions: Very resolving with good sub-bass and good treble. A bit thin and clinical sounding and lacks a bit of note weight. Could use a bit more mid-bass. Otherwise, the resolution is top-notch. Treble...

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B Soundstage: A Details: A- Imaging: A-

harman 1DD+2BA+2EST

Moondrop Variations review by jays-audio

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Moondrop Variations review by smirk-audio

7.5

7

7.8

A

$399

HiSenior Cano Cristales

HiSenior Cano Cristales

Jays Audio: Exciting v-shape, graphs and sounds like a more aggressive/sharper Estrella that's less smooth/refined and more peaky. Uppermids can get shouty and fatiguing. Needs some sonions to smooth things out....
Gizaudio Axel: Bass quality is top-tier Deep, clean, and textured bass with great control. Clear, forward vocals and excellent detail. A bit bright and can get a bit intense at times.
Jaytiss: This is an exciting fun Bass heavy iem that gets a recomendation.
Super* Review: Impressive and aggressive bass presentation.
IEMRanking AI: The Cano Cristales stands out with its ergonomic shells that are surprisingly comfortable for extended listening sessions, housing a complex 2DD+8BA driver array. The nature-inspired design, blending...

Tuning: A- Tech: A Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A

V-Shaped 2DD+8BA

HiSenior Cano Cristales review by jays-audio

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HiSenior Cano Cristales review by iemranking

7.5

7.3

A

Ziigaat Arcanis

Jays Audio: My favourite vocals under $500 (best imo). A more refined OG Mangird Tea with better resolution and tech. Recommend listening at higher volumes on slower vocal centric tracks. Don't rec hiphop or...
Jaytiss: Lots of good neutral energy here. Interesting set up.
Super* Review: Not really stand out at the price range. Lack a bit of definition. Decent IEM
IEMRanking AI: The Ziigaat Arcanis offers a bright-neutral sound profile, leaning heavily on technical prowess over bass impact. Its dual dynamic drivers in an isobaric configuration deliver tight, textured...
Fresh Reviews: Scores lower in Apex B+
Drew / Audionotions: Vocal centric with good bass performance and smooth but well extended treble. Excellent techs. I think they mixed up the names for their recent releases - this is less "neutral" and more "lush" than...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A

Bright neutral 2DD+5BA

7.5

8.4

8.5

A

Xenns Tea Pro

Jays Audio: A more resolving Davinci, literally. The Tea magic is gone :( but it's now the most refined and well-balanced. It's the most bassy one with better low-end texture, heavier notes, more details, better...
Gizaudio Axel: Powerful bass with great slam, open sound, excellent imaging, and detail. Treble is a bit bright.
Jaytiss: Great set, but lacks slam for it's bass level at times.
Tim Tuned: Good warm-neutral tuning with enough details Could use a bit more treble refinement
IEMRanking AI: The Xenns Mangird Tea Pro offers a bass response that emphasizes sub-bass depth with a noticeable +3dB lift at 20Hz, providing substantial rumble without overwhelming the mid-bass. This allows bass...
Fresh Reviews: Really nice for the price - Premium Package
Drew / Audionotions: U-shaped tuned IEM with a lot of energy at both ends. Very visceral bass punch and very exciting treble/upper mids. I can see why this IEM is liked so much. But the bass and treble can both be very...

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Warm neutral 2DD+6BA

7.5

8

A

Moondrop Psyche

Jaytiss: Well at leas the faceplate is pretty.
IEMRanking AI: The Moondrop Psyche impresses with a remarkably detailed and smooth treble response, thanks to its four miniature planar-magnetic drivers, which deliver lower distortion and a sense of **airiness**...

Tuning: A- Tech: A Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Neutral with smooth treble emphasis 2DD+4BA+4Planar

7.5

6

A

ZiiGaat Crescent

Jays Audio: Slightly warm, full, and sparkly/crispy treble. A warmer TOP PRO with a step down in technical performance. Treble can get much on kpop/jpop/energetic tracks. Mid-volume set, doesn't scale as well as...
Gizaudio Axel: Lively V-shape sound signature. Clean and controlled bass. Clear, forward vocals. Airy treble with good separation. Upper treble can be too much for some.
Jaytiss: Smoothe and clean set, one of the better Ziggatts.
Tim Tuned: Kind of an Odyssey but spicer. Treble is surprisingly not grating Treble is a lot and takes priority over mid & bass
IEMRanking AI: The ZiiGaat Crescent combines a dual dynamic driver setup—using PET and LCP diaphragms in an isobaric configuration—with Knowles balanced armatures for mids and treble. This hybrid approach...

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A-

Neutral with bass boost 2DD+2BA

ZiiGaat Crescent review by gizaudio-axel

7.5

7.4

A

Yanyin Canon II

Super* Review: Warm, relaxed IEM - technical enough. Has a bass boost. Pretty decent option.
IEMRanking AI: The Yanyin Canon II delivers a bass performance that stands out in its price range, offering deep extension and textured rumble without overwhelming the mix. Its bio-diaphragm dynamic driver, housed...
Fresh Reviews: I would note - great for R6

Tuning: A- Tech: A-

Warm Neutral with bass boost 1DD+4BA

7.5

7.6

A

Punch Audio Martilo

Jays Audio: Cheaper, and slightly more energetic HBB Punch with slightly less mid-bass and slam. Endgame "balanced" basshead. Imaging feels sharper than Punch, but treble is not as smooth, aside from that very...
Gizaudio Axel: Great basshead set with strong technical chops. Great value, fun, and engaging without sacrificing clarity. Boosted, clean, and textured bass. Mids are surprisingly clear for a bassy set. Treble’s smooth and non-fatiguing. The bass might be too much for some.
Jaytiss: BASS
Tim Tuned: Strong bass, fun overall mids need improvement for the price
IEMRanking AI: The Punch Audio Martilo delivers a powerful bass experience that dominates its signature, featuring a substantial 14dB sub-bass boost. This emphasis creates visceral, physical rumble, especially in...

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: S Soundstage: A

Bassy with midrange clarity 2DD+2BA+1Planar

Punch Audio Martilo review by jays-audio

Punch Audio Martilo review by gizaudio-axel

Punch Audio Martilo review by iemranking

7.5

7

A-

$449

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

Jays Audio: Endgame "balanced-basshead" set. Amazing low-end texutre, rumble, reverb, slam, and more bass than Origin and Titan - goes harder than those. Vocals and treble also still well extended, not...
Jaytiss: It basically a cheaper Mega5est Bass. Great basshead set.

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: B+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B

n/a 1DD+2BA+2EST

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by jays-audio

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by z-reviews

7.4

7.1

A-

Elysian Pilgrim Noir

Jays Audio: Good but expensive. Recommended if you can find it for around $500. Direct upgrade to the AFUL Explorer. Scales great. Reminds me of the EJ07M but a bit smoother and less dynamic. Prefer it more than...
Gizaudio Axel: Sound is similar to the original Pilgrim. Bassier than the original Pilgrim with similar resolution.
Jaytiss: Way different than Pilgrim OG, less bright. Smoothe.
Super* Review: Relaxed at the vocal region compared to orignial Pilgrim. Too expensive. Texturing is a little bit better than original Pilgrim
Smirk Audio: Cons: Similar to Pilgrim OG at twice the price.
Fresh Reviews: link is for the less expensive one

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: A-

n/a 1DD+3BA

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by jays-audio

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by gizaudio-axel

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by super-review

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by smirk-audio

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by fresh-reviews

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by z-reviews

7.4

6.8

A-

INTUAURA Balance

Jaytiss: Magistical balance, and sense of Space. Realy easy to love.
IEMRanking AI: The INTUAURA Balance delivers a cohesive sound with well-controlled bass that avoids overwhelming the mids, while maintaining clarity in vocal reproduction. Its treble presentation is smooth and...

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+

Neutral with bass boost 1DD+4BA

7.4

7

A-

Yanyin Canon Pro

Jays Audio: Clean, neutral, balanced. Airy treble but smooth, great tech. Recommend UP UP switch with bass boost. A smoother pilgrim basically.
Jaytiss: Great treble, really sweet.
Super* Review: Not really stand out at the price range. Lack a bit of definition. Decent IEM
IEMRanking AI: The Yanyin Canon Pro offers a versatile listening experience through its dual tuning switches, which provide three distinct bass profiles without affecting midrange or treble integrity. With both...
Fresh Reviews: Border B

Tuning: A Tech: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Neutral with bass boost switch 1DD+6BA

Yanyin Canon Pro review by fresh-reviews

7.3

7.9

A-

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate

Jays Audio: Clean, neutral, balanced, technical, laid back, very detailed. Neutral tuning done right while being a little dynamic/engaging. Tip wise Azla spinfits for more detail, tangzu sancai regular for...
Gizaudio Axel: Solid mid-bass, natural vocals, and detailed treble. Treble is a bit elevated, and upper mids feel a bit relaxed.
Tim Tuned: Great relaxed tuning. Satisfying subbass and treble Female vocal lack a bit of life

Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

n/a 1DD+4BA+2EST

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate review by jays-audio

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate review by gizaudio-axel

7.3

7.2

A-

CrinEar Daybreak

Jays Audio: Here we go again. Very similar tuning as P50 and SL224. Less vocal centric vs P50s, but more bassy and all-rounded. Slightly slightly less technical than SL224.
Jaytiss: Lacks silky treble, but it's fine. But fine isn't good enough.
Super* Review: Spot-on tonality. Everything sounds very natural and not contrasty. Vocal texturing is above average. Low-contrast sound signature. Bass is not that tight.
IEMRanking AI: The CrinEar Daybreak is a tri-brid IEM built around a 5-driver array—1DD + 2BA + 2 micro-planar tweeters—with a moderate 20 Ω load and 105 dB/mW sensitivity, making it easy to drive from...
Drew / Audionotions: Slightly V-Shaped take on the JM-1 Meta. Some may find it a bit intense - especially in the upper treble, and perhaps the upper mids - it can sometimes border on being a tad shouty. Clean sounding...

Tuning: A Tech: B+ Bass: A Mids: A Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B+ Details: A+ Imaging: A

Neutral with bass boost 1DD+2BA+2mPT

7.3

6.9

7.4

A-

$699

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass

Jays Audio: The Mega5est 7th but with more sub-bass. That's it. Does sound better now, more "musical" and less vanilla and boring. A good comforting and smooth listen that scales well. Bass texture isn't as good...
Gizaudio Axel: Great for bassheads or sub-bass lovers. Hisenior Mega5est with added sub-bass. The bass might be too much for some people.
Jaytiss: Smooth dark, and enjoyable.
Super* Review: Good sounding IEM. Nice fitting. New Meta tuning with much more bass. But I didn't need that

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B

Bass 1DD+2BA+2EST

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by jays-audio

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by gizaudio-axel

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by jaytiss

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by tim-tuned

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by super-review

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by z-reviews

7.2

6.6

A-

Fiio FH19

Jaytiss: A very pleasing Colorization, but not exactly what I love.

Tuning: B Tech: A+ Mids: C+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

n/a 2DD+6BA

7.2

6.9

A-

$214

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews

Gizaudio Axel: Great gaming IEM. Clean sound, accurate mids, clear vocals, great soundstage, precise imaging. Bass quality.
Jaytiss: Fantastic simple tonality. Lacks in trebble extension but is a nice earphone.
IEMRanking AI: The ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews IEM delivers a meticulously balanced tuning that excels for both music and competitive gaming. Its hybrid 1DD+4BA configuration produces deep, controlled sub-bass...
Fresh Reviews: Collab IEM

Tuning: A- Tech: B Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

Neutral with bass boost 1DD+4BA

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews review by gizaudio-axel

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews review by jaytiss

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews review by iemranking

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews review by fresh-reviews

7.1

7.2

A-

Ziigaat Odyssey 2

Jays Audio: Balanced all-rounder with a slight vocal/mid-centric presentation. Vocal scaler. Snappy/punchy/tight bass. A cleaner, smoother, and more mid-centric Odyssey aka no more bass sauce and bite. Rec with...
Super* Review: The tonal balance is fantastic. Treble is sounding quite right. Default bass boost on a diffuse field / meta sound signature. I personally would save up for the Volume S
IEMRanking AI: The Ziigaat Odyssey 2 is a hybrid 1DD+3BA IEM using a 10 mm bio-cellulose dynamic driver for lows and three Knowles armatures for mids/treble, housed in lightweight aluminum shells with a detachable...
Fresh Reviews: Some titles B
Drew / Audionotions: Top notch build quality - I love the metal shell. Linsoul should adopt this shell across the board. U-Shaped take on JM1 with bass lift contained to subbass region and some lower treble spice. Very,...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A

Neutral with sub-bass boost 1DD+3BA

Ziigaat Odyssey 2 review by super-review

Ziigaat Odyssey 2 review by fresh-reviews

7.1

8

8.2

A-

Moondrop Blessing 3

Jays Audio: Bright-neutral. Slight resolution bump over the B2 Dusk, but at the cost of weak bass and sharp 6K.
Gizaudio Axel: Excellent resolution. Neutral, vocal-focused sound with great treble extension and detail. Light bass, can sound lean, thin and technical.
Jaytiss: A little lean, but if you eq it's one of the best sets out there for the price.
Precogvision: Detail-oriented signature at the expense of sounding quite anemic.
Tim Tuned: Brighter, slightly more detailed version of B2 Dusk Bass a little light
Fresh Reviews: Borders C+
Shuwa-T: Overall clarity, lower treble detail with smooth extension Thin lower midrange and note weight in general
Nymz: Fantastic detail and clarity. Bass is quite an upgrade from its predecessors, but still lacking some salt to its lower mid-range. Not the easiest to love, but also hard to fault. Tiring after a...

Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: B+

Neutral 2DD+4BA

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by jays-audio

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by gizaudio-axel

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by precogvision

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by super-review

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by fresh-reviews

7.1

6.7

A-

$279

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

Gizaudio Axel: Mid-forward, neutral-bass sound signature. Not very versatile across genres. Clean mids and forward vocals. Light bass impact, upper mids can get intense, and average detail.
Jaytiss: The open back nature of this iem is compelling!
IEMRanking AI: The TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force employs a dual dynamic driver configuration, pairing a 10mm titanium-coated bass driver with an 8.2mm beryllium-coated mid-high driver. This setup, managed through...

Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A+

Balanced with bass boost 2DD

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by gizaudio-axel

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by jaytiss

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by iemranking

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by z-reviews

7.1

7.3

A-

Aful Performer 8

Jays Audio: Good neutral set. Airy and open staging but with forward vocals although lacking in extension. Great layering and details but not 3D and more flat. Vocals could also be more open, and feels "stuck".
Jaytiss: One of the most technical and best air and details iem out there for the price.
Super* Review: Quite solid technical performance. Good imaging/separation. Good sense of positioning.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Slight retuning could bump this up. Technicalities are solid, better staging and imaging compared to P5 The tuning has slight honkiness in the midrange
Nymz: Great tonal balance with technicalities to back it up. Probably the best treble balance you find up to its price point. Mid-bass won't be for everyone.
Drew / Audionotions: Smooth and balanced with really great detail retrieval. Jack-of-all-trades. If you can swing $370 for this and aren't willing to go up to $530+ for something marginally better, then just buy this and...

Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B

Sweet,neutral 1DD+7BA

Aful Performer 8 review by gizaudio-axel

Aful Performer 8 review by fresh-reviews

7.1

6.9

A-

Tanchjim Fission

Jays Audio: Exact same driver and tuning as the Origin (with middle dial on S-SILVER NOZZLE) but with less premium build/design/cable/case - a welcomed hit for better value. Clean, neutral, balanced, full, and...
Jaytiss: Such a Fantastic little set.
Super* Review: Fairly unoffensive with a slightly bright/forward tone. Pillowy bass attack and overall presentation aren’t very engaging; the bass dial doesn’t meaningfully change that.
IEMRanking AI: The Tanchjim Fission delivers a notably neutral with vocal-forward presentation in its default configuration, emphasizing clarity and articulation in the midrange without excessive coloration. Bass...

Tuning: A Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Neutral, vocal-focused (customizable) 1DD

7.1

7.4

A-

$299

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella

Jaytiss: Great soundstage,very V shapped, to those sensitive to those regions.
Super* Review: A little bit overcooked. It is certainly not a bad IEM. It does a good job in give you a lot of bass and a lot of physicality in the bass and not compromising in separation and imaging.
IEMRanking AI: The Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella delivers a thrilling V-shaped signature that prioritizes fun and engagement. Its standout feature is the commanding sub-bass, powered by dual dynamic drivers, which...
Fresh Reviews: B in Valorant, B- to C+ in Apex, C+ in COD
Shuwa-T: Solid pickup all rounder, tonality works for most genres with decent techs

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: B+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A-

V-Shaped 2DD+4BA

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by jaytiss

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by super-review

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by iemranking

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by fresh-reviews

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by shuwa-t

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by z-reviews

7

7.4

A-

EPZ P50

Jays Audio: Clean balanced tuning done right. A better tuned MEGA5EST & MOONDROP Meteor with fuller low-end, and more treble extension, same tech, but more dynamic - also half the price. A Mega5EST with better...
Jaytiss: For me this has some oddities. It would be higher if those weren't there.
Tim Tuned: Beautifully done tuning all around Nitpick: Bass dynamic could be better
Super* Review: Bass can be a little bit on the distracting side if you are looking for a neutral sound signature. Contrasty meta-tuning.

Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

n/a 1DD+2BA+2Planar

7

9.5

A-

Pula PA02

Jays Audio: Just get Odyssey it's better. Dreamy/airy treble presentation with genres like indie, slow-rock, ballads, singer-songwriter. Immersive/forward vocals that scales nicely. Bass is ok, a little boomy....
Gizaudio Axel: Great tuning, fantastic vocals.
Jaytiss: Great tone, lacks dynamic treble, but overall solid for the price and very enjoyable.
Tim Tuned: Great across the board Bass decay slightly too short

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Neutral 1DD+3BA

7

6.6

A-

Dunu Kima 2

Jays Audio: Warm-neutral, relaxing set, great cable, build, and accessories. Vocals are a bit soft, not fully extended, could use more air, but overall decent if you want a comfortable listen
Jaytiss: Just fantastic dynamic driver. Hard not to love it.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

n/a n/a

7

6.4

B+

Kiwi Ears KE4

Jays Audio: Just get Odyssey it's better. Warm/bassy with solid vocal and treble extension (not buried) that scales really well with good treble air to not sound too intimate. Has a fuller noteweight with one of...
Gizaudio Axel: Solid reference. Great Meta tuning. Could use more detail, not very engaging.
Jaytiss: It's boring. So boring, like mega boring to the max.
Tim Tuned: Almost dead neutral tuning in the best of ways Lacks excitement, bass is alright
Super* Review: New Meta tuned IEM. This gives you a bass boost and it's not the best bass. If you want the Hexa + Bass this is what you want.
Fresh Reviews: A B for Valorant

Tuning: A- Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Jm1 2DD+2BA

6.9

6.4

6.5

B+

Ziigaat Doscinco

Jays Audio: Benchmark bass set before the UP. Low-end is impactful, rumbly, heavy, and slams hard with reverb detail. Ideal for hiphop/rap/r&b/rock. Separation & resolution not the best around its price, but...
Jaytiss: This is a mini Monarch MK 3, U shaped.
Fresh Reviews: Can border B-

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

n/a n/a

Ziigaat Doscinco review by fresh-reviews

6.9

6.7

B+

TWISTURA WoodNote

Jaytiss: Great overall sound and packing, easy recomendation.
Super* Review: Lively V-shape with a bit of lower-treble presence, plus good imaging and a decent sense of space. Forward but not sharp; engaging and easy to listen to.

Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

n/a n/a

TWISTURA WoodNote review by super-review

6.9

5.3

B+

Kiwi Ears Airoso

Jays Audio: A sightly more airy/detailed EW300 with better timbre. Warm leaning all rounder with good dynamic contrast.
Jaytiss: Rich thick, enjoyable. Benchmark for me. Just epic.
IEMRanking AI: The Kiwi Ears Airoso offers a warm, smooth sound signature characterized by a full-bodied bass with satisfying sub-bass rumble and quick decay, though mid-bass impact remains reserved. Its midrange...

Tuning: A- Tech: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B

Warm neutral 1DD+4BA

6.9

6.4

B+

Kiwi Ears Aether

Jays Audio: Clean, balanced, with slight air boost in the treble. Bass sounds like a DD with great texture. Cheaper better tuned P5+2. Not as smooth as Timeless 2 with more dynamic contrast with a slight sizzle...
Gizaudio Axel: One of the best planar IEMs out there. The treble is smoother and easier on the ears than most planars. Balanced sound with clean bass, smooth mids, and detailed treble. Great clarity, wide soundstage, and natural timbre for a planar. Bass might be a bit light, and treble can be a little forward for some.
Jaytiss: Not for bassheads, but one of the best planars I've ever heard.
Super* Review: A little bit spicy in the treble (like the other planars). Relaxed upper mid-range. Warmer tuning than S12. It's a decent IEM

Tuning: A- Tech: A Mids: B Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A

n/a n/a

Kiwi Ears Aether review by gizaudio-axel

Kiwi Ears Aether review by fresh-reviews

6.8

7.5

B+

Fiio FH7S

Jaytiss: Warm done well, but not good enough.
Precogvision: Warm and gooey with some sparkle. Relatively pleasant overall.

Tuning: B- Tech: B Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Bassy V 1DD+4BA

6.8

5.6

B+

Kinera Celest Yaksha

Jaytiss: Great sonic Value, but has a few issues I'll talk of in the review.
IEMRanking AI: The Kinera Celest Yaksha combines a 2DD+1BA+1 micro-planar driver setup with a four-way crossover, resulting in a coherent yet distinctly V-shaped sound. Bass emphasis leans toward the mid-bass,...

Tuning: B Tech: B- Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

V-Shaped 2DD+1BA+1Micro-Planar

Kinera Celest Yaksha review by iemranking

6.8

5.8

B+

Ziigaat Lush

Jays Audio: A cleaner more technical AFUL Explorer with a more open sense of space and airier treble. High volume set. Very smooth and balanced at higher scaling - has a "Lush" and full sound. Mid-volume sounds...
Jaytiss: Mid mid focused set, I dig it.
Tim Tuned: Very niche relaxed tuning Too compressed sounding for me
Super* Review: Nice take on new-meta tuning. A little bit more relaxed but nice.
Drew / Audionotions: As of 4/21/25, these are my pick for best value in IEMs and also one of the best implementations of the JM21 meta. Everything sounds right. Bass quantity is just right with decent quality - there is...

Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

n/a 1DD+4BA

6.8

7.1

B+

Truthear Nova

Jays Audio: NEED FOAM TIPS makes the treble smooth and clear. Very clean harman sound with smooth but well extended treble/one of the best treble under $200, no roll-off. The pinnacle of trying not to offend...
Gizaudio Axel: A solid reference. Harman-style sound signature with solid sub-bass, clean forward vocals, smooth treble extension, and great detail. Could use more bass, vocals can feel lean and a bit intense at times.
Jaytiss: Nice set, great bass. Too much upper mids.
Super* Review: A little bit thin and shrill sounding. Hexa costs half as much and it's the better IEM.
Fresh Reviews: Borders C+
Shuwa-T: Overall clean sounding, works well with quicker pop genres (Jpop/Kpop) Male vocals recessed, does not work well with the other half of Jpop/Kpop. Lower midrange suffers from thinner note weight (tuning)

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

harman 1DD+4BA

6.7

6.8

B+

Kefine Quatio

Jays Audio: A bassy all-rounder, and cleaner Doscinco for $100 less. Very versatile with the different nozzles - goes from bassy to clean all-rounder. Solid packaging and accesories. Competitive tech, but not as...
Gizaudio Axel: An engaging sound signature with good bass and natural mids. Deep bass with strong impact, natural mids with good timbre, and smooth treble with great detail. Lower treble can get a bit energetic, and upper treble lacks some air.
Jaytiss: Mids are slightly cooked, but it's nice overall.
Tim Tuned: Mostly inoffensive bassy V-shape tuning Lacking details
IEMRanking AI: The KEFINE Quatio impresses with its premium build quality and versatile tuning options. Its lightweight aluminum alloy shells offer both durability and comfort, while the included modular cable with...

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

Adjustable (Nozzle Swap) 2DD+2BA

6.7

6.6

8

B+

$394

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend

Jays Audio: Treblehead set with lots of treble detail, great tech, but may be too spicy/overboosted for most people. Feels unnatural and fatiguing on lots of tracks unless at lower volumes. OG WU & HEYDAY are...
Jaytiss: Beautiful packaging, can be bright,like the sun.

Tuning: B Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Neutral-bright 2PLA

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend review by jays-audio

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend review by jaytiss

6.7

6.8

8.5

B+

$99

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant

Jays Audio: Another all-rounder with good balance. Doesn't do anything right or wrong, but has qc issues with channel imbalance (and also my case ziper broke within a few weeks), it's ok but there are better...
Gizaudio Axel: Balanced, detailed, and versatile. It sets the bar for its price point. Punchy, textured bass, natural and forward vocals, balanced sound, with great detail and imaging. A great all-rounder.
Jaytiss: Fun engaging set!
Precogvision: Pleasant, neutral warm tuning with good treble extension that wholly belies its price point.
Tim Tuned: Great balanced tuning with a vocal emphasis
Super* Review: Exciting and contrasty. Very well tuned. Sub-bass focused. Vocal area pretty well tuned. Treble surprisingly well tuned. Tasteful V-Shaped sound signature.
Drew / Audionotions: Nicely balanced IEM with a tough of warmth. Very pleasantly tuned throughout. Relaxed and lush sounding. Good job Zeos! Personal Unit

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B Details: B Imaging: B

n/a 1DD+3BA

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by jays-audio

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by gizaudio-axel

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by jaytiss

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by precogvision

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by tim-tuned

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by super-review

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by drew

6.6

6.5

8.4

B+

Fiio FA19

Gizaudio Axel: Great resolution and micro-details. Warm V-shaped sound with bassy lows, sparkly treble, and excellent resolution. Bass quality could be better and treble is bright.
Jaytiss: Nice All BA set!
Super* Review: I can't recommend this IEM. Even if it would be 1/10 of it's price.

Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A

n/a 10BA

6.6

8.1

B+

Kiwi Ears ETUDE

Jays Audio: Reverby, bouncy, and extended decay in the sub-bass. Unique bass play back and adds more texture to the low-end. Although reverb can bleed into the vocals - maybe the drivers work too well lol. A...
Jaytiss: This is a unique sound, for neutral I prefere Airoso.
IEMRanking AI: The Kiwi Ears Étude offers a distinctive listening experience centered around its Kiwi Vibration Transducer (KVT), which adds a subtle tactile sensation to bass frequencies. This isn’t a...

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B

V-shaped with tactile bass 1DD+3BA+1VT

6.6

B+

Moondrop Kadenz

Jays Audio: Literally a more fancy Tangzu Xuan NV. Sounds basically the same but just with better packaging, cable/case, and build... but for $100 more?? Nah
Jaytiss: Great Cohessiveness and tonality. Upper air is very nice.
Super* Review: Nice physicality and punch. Better bass as most basy IEMs. Okay technicalities. Image Separation is not the widest but decent.

Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: A Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Crin n/a

6.6

B+

Tanchjim NORA

IEMRanking AI: Tanchjim NORA aims for a monitor-leaning, balanced presentation using a single dynamic driver (1DD) built on the brand’s fifth-gen DMT5 dual-magnetic, dual-cavity architecture. Official materials...

Tuning: A+ Tech: B+

Neutral 1DD

6.6

7

B+

Letshuoer S08

Jays Audio: More uniquely tuned than other planars. Tamer uppermids, not as energetic, but still with great bass separation and tech. Timbre is good.
Jaytiss: Fantastic value product, really strong.
Super* Review: A little bit thick and poofy in the bass. Aful Explorer is better option.
Shuwa-T: Warm tuning, really easy to listen to Treble isn't really well defined, separation between midrange and lower midrange isn't great either

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B

n/a n/a

6.5

6.3

B+

ARTTI T10 PRO

Jays Audio: A mini symphonium Meteor. Bassy, warm, and airy/smooth.
Jaytiss: Great little set.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

n/a n/a

6.5

6.4

B+

Letshuoer DZ4

Jays Audio: Recommended at high volumes. A better Galileo with more treble/air. Vocal centric. Powerful and extended vocals. Could use better separation and tech, and lacks bass.

Tuning: A+ Tech: B+

Neutral n/a

6.5

7

B+

Moondrop May

Jaytiss: A very enjoyable listen, hard to fault at this price and design. Could be a winner for you.
Super* Review: The May is the way to go if you have 80 bucks. Standard EQ sounds great. Nice low contrast neutral sound
IEMRanking AI: The Moondrop May offers a convenient USB-C DSP cable with multiple EQ presets accessible via the Moondrop Link app, though the app suffers from connectivity issues and requires invasive permissions...

Tuning: B- Tech: B- Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Neutral 1DD+1Planar

6.5

5.6

B

7Hz Elua Ultra

Jaytiss: Nice smooth set. Easy, and clean.
IEMRanking AI: The 7Hz Elua Ultra delivers a powerful and well-defined bass that extends deep without overwhelming the mids, making it stand out in its price range. Vocals are clear and detailed, with a natural...

Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B

Harman Target 2DD

6.4

5.4

B

Simgot EW300

Jays Audio: A smoother and more refined version of the EW200 with better layering and resolution bump. Pink nozzle is warmer and better for rock/hiphop/metal. Very good piezo implementation.
IEMRanking AI: The Simgot EW300 offers a compelling tribrid driver configuration combining a 10mm dynamic driver, 6mm planar magnetic driver, and piezoelectric ceramic driver in a durable all-metal shell. Fit can...

Tuning: A- Tech: B+

Mild V-shaped 1DD+1Planar+1PZT

6.3

B

Simgot EA500LM

Jays Audio: Very resolving for its price, great value. A warmer EA1000 with a slight decrease in separation and resolution, but warmer with more bass (same bass quality). Not as sparkly and resolving as the...
Jaytiss: It's a good u shaped with nice bass, but be weiry of uppper mids.
IEMRanking AI: The Simgot EA500LM offers a versatile listening experience primarily through its three interchangeable nozzles, which significantly alter the sound signature. With the gold nozzles (red ring), the...

Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B Details: B Imaging: B

U-Shaped 1DD

6.3

6.1

B

I/O Sogno

Jays Audio: Literally Harman 2019. Inoffensive and good all-rounder. A little sharp in the timbre vs Volare (I'd just save up for the Volare if you want Harman), more low-end than Volare, better bass and timbre...
Super* Review: It's a fine IEM if you look for something which is Harman compliant. It's a bit narrow sounding but pleasant.
Fresh Reviews: Very Tip Dependent

Tuning: A Tech: A

n/a 2DD+6BA

6.3

7.5

B

Truthear Pure

Jays Audio: Warm/dark, laid-back, smooth, scales great like the Explorer but more vocal centric (great for male vocals). Immersive with scaling, but not the best value - Less technical than HEXA & Cinno. A...
Gizaudio Axel: Warmer mids and less treble compared to the Hexa. Warm, smooth, and laid-back with safe, easy treble. Might feel a bit too warm for some.
Jaytiss: Blunted, kinda mid, but very Listeneresk.
Super* Review: One of the best IEMs you can buy under 100 bucks. One of the best treble in this price range. Hexa is brighter and sounds more lively and more open. But both are very much neutral sets. It's a little...
IEMRanking AI: The Truthear Pure builds on the foundation of its predecessor, the Hexa, refining the 1DD+3BA driver configuration for a more cohesive sound. It offers punchier bass and a more solid midrange...
Drew / Audionotions: The new warm neutral benchmark. Masterclass in a slightly warm tilted neutral. I always thought the Hexa would be an amazing IEM if the bass wasn't so bloomy and uncontrolled. The Pure fixes that and...

Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+

Light V-shaped 1DD+3BA

6.1

6.3

8.5

B

Truthear Hexa

Jays Audio: Foam helps tame uppermids/treble. Amazing detail for price and new benchmark below $100. Better tuned "softer" Dusk with slighlty less accurate imaging. Note-weight can be light.
Gizaudio Axel: Unique neutral-bright sound signature, but overall feels a little unengaging. Clean, clear vocals with decent detail. Bass quality and impact, mids can feel lean, and treble can get a bit bright.
Jaytiss: KING. Special. Inoffensive. But honestly where bass?
Precogvision: Sounds like a warmer, lo-res Moondrop B2, emphasis on lo-res in the bass.
Tim Tuned: Well done, clean midrange focus tuning Can be fatiguing in the treble
Fresh Reviews: Borders C+
Shuwa-T: Comment: A mini B2 minus the good stuff. Tuning done well, similar to B2 but less in everything Somewhat crammed soundstage
Drew / Audionotions: Like the B2 but a step down in resolution and separation - very well-tuned - could use a tad more bass quantity and tighter bass (it sounds a bit fuzzy and loose - I guess they aren't using a very...

Tuning: B Tech: B- Bass: B- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Neutral 1DD+3BA

6.1

5.9

7

B

Tanchjim Bunny

Jaytiss: Cheesy name, good iem. You can buy on Amazon.
IEMRanking AI: The Tanchjim Bunny offers a balanced, warm sound signature that works well across genres. Its bass is full and extends decently, though texture lacks refinement, while the midrange presents vocals...

Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Neutral with bass boost 1DD

6

5.5

B-

$51

Kiwi Ears x Crinacle: Singolo

Kiwi Ears x Crinacle: Singolo

Jays Audio: Why. If you like Crin just buy the RED, OG Zero, or Khan. Hype and marketing bait. Not actually "revolutionary". Avoid unless you can get these for under $40.
Jaytiss: Sound is fine, packaging and fit are not.

Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+

n/a 1DD

Kiwi Ears x Crinacle: Singolo review by jays-audio

Kiwi Ears x Crinacle: Singolo review by jaytiss

Kiwi Ears x Crinacle: Singolo review by z-reviews

5.9

5.1

B-

$52

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red

Jays Audio: Great all-rounder, IEF-harman. Bass is a bit pillowy.
Gizaudio Axel: Great balanced, smooth tuning. Needs more bass for my taste, can be a bit soft at times.
Jaytiss: I think this is massivly overhyped, but it's not terrible and a great value with impedance adapters
Tim Tuned: Pros: Balanced tuning, smooth and natural timbre, good stage. Cons: Can use more micro details.
Nymz: Brilliant tonal balance with the option to for extra bass. A bargain at its price point.
Drew / Audionotions: IMHO no one really needs anything more than this. Impecable tuning. Techs are competitive with anything under $100. Only true knock I have against this is that the nozzle is pretty bad - long and...

Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Bass: B Mids: B- Treble: B- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B- Details: C Imaging: C

Neutral 2DD

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red review by jays-audio

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red review by gizaudio-axel

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red review by jaytiss

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red review by tim-tuned

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red review by super-review

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red review by shuwa-t

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red review by nymz

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red review by z-reviews

TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Red review by drew

5.9

5.5

B-

Kefine Klean

Jays Audio: Same as Delci, graph and sounds the same, but cheaper with extra tuning filter
Jaytiss: Solid set, very enjoyable.
IEMRanking AI: The Kefine Klean offers a versatile listening experience through its interchangeable nozzle system, with the silver filter providing a warmer, smoother profile while the black filter delivers...
Fresh Reviews: borders b- (not as good as Delci AE)
Drew / Audionotions: Decent tuning that is perhaps slightly thin leaning. Average details but decent imaging. Bass has some punch but upper mids are a bit much and it can be a bit too bright. Interchangeable nozzles that...

Tuning: B+ Tech: B- Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Neutral 1DD

5.7

6

B-

$56

Truthear Zero: Blue 2

Truthear Zero: Blue 2

Jays Audio: Fun sub-woofer sound in the low-end, nice bouncy textue, but uppermids/treble can be too bright, especially with 15K treble peak. Basically a more v-shaped version of the OG TE Zeros. Vocals can be a...
Gizaudio Axel: Harman tuning with clean, punchy bass and great resolution. Bright treble.
Jaytiss: BASS With the adapter this goes up a bit, but it is difficult to recomend.
Tim Tuned: Pros: Slightly more balanced and pleasing Harman tuned. Cons: Treble with silicone tips is piercing.
Super* Review: Harman target tuned. Sounds pretty V and contrasty. Not a whole lot of mids. Fairly tasteful. Good sense of separation. Sterile/Lifeless mids and annoying treble. Needs foam eartips.

Tuning: B- Tech: B- Bass: A+ Mids: B+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Harmon? 2DD

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 review by jays-audio

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 review by gizaudio-axel

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 review by tim-tuned

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 review by super-review

Truthear Zero: Blue 2 review by fresh-reviews

5.7

5.1

B-

Simgot EW200

Jays Audio: A cheaper Aria 2 with less mid-bass, basically same driver and technical performance - depends on qc and unit variance between the two.
Jaytiss: This never disapoints. You need one.
Fresh Reviews: Borders B-

Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Bass: B- Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+ Details: B- Imaging: B-

n/a n/a

5.5

5

C+

$49

Truthear x Crinacle Zero