Best IEMs under $50

7Hz Elua Ultra

• Jaytiss: Nice smooth set. Easy, and clean.
• Web Search: 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...
• Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the 7Hz Elua Ultra at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

LETSHUOER D02

• Jaytiss: Trebble and air is pretty great at this price. But Shouty, and colored.
• Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the LETSHUOER D02 at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tin Hifi C3

KZ Saga Balanced

• Audio Amigo: KZs more mature next gen V-shaped tuning in a great all-metal shell. Fun all-rounder type of sound. Super premium feeling shells let down by KZs typical awful stock cable and woeful acessories...
• Kois Archive: Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 8  good well rounder. banger for the price  filter could cause imbalance

Juzear Clear

• Jaytiss: This little dude is pretty, and hammers. Bass machine.
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the JUZEAR CLEAR at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Moondrop Crescent

• Crin: Well-executed V-ish signature that's neither harsh nor bloated.
• Web Search: The Moondrop Crescent features a distinctive brass housing that gives it premium heft but also makes it notably heavy, potentially affecting comfort during extended wear. Its non-detachable cable and...

Kbear KB02

• Jaytiss: Nice little banger of a set. Bone Conductor iem.
• Head-Fi.org: 11 community members have rated the KBear KB02 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: Bone conduction on the cheap. Buzzy, springy tonalty that makes for fun bass, but carries a little too much tonal affectation. Like a baby Kinera Plutus Beast
• Kois Archive: Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9  fun bone conduction for bass  mids and treble not the best

EPZ Q1 PRO

• Jays Audio: Literally OG 7hz Zero with a better driver, better clarity and resolution. Clean balanced sound. Vocal/mid focused. Treble can get peaky at times. Overall solid value.
• Head-Fi.org: 37 community members have rated the EPZ Q1 Pro at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: Essentially a slightly upgraded 7Hz Zero. Slightly better driver, more comforable shells, better cable, comes with a carry pouch. Good Value
• Kois Archive: Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9  nice bass and treble extension  could be little shouty

INAWAKEN DAWN Ms

• Jays Audio: An OG Delci with more sub-bass rumble, and vocals pop a little more. Nice warm bassy set.
• Jaytiss: A great pick at this price.
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the INAWAKEN DAWN MS at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Beautiful looking V-Shaped IEM. Sounds like a more resolving Moondrop Chu. Excellent Entry-point IEM for complete beginners

HZSound Heart Mirror Zero

• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the HZSOUND Heart Mirror Zero at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

7HZ G1

• Jays Audio: V-shape sound, fun bass with good extension elsewhere
• Jaytiss: It's not a bad iem, but didn't work for me. It has a lot of driver flex.
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the 7Hz G1 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.
• Audio Amigo: Essentially a baby Simgot EM6L with more sub-bass. Bright leaning V-Shaped sound with surprisingly wide soundstage. Full Metal build, nice acessories for the price

Kinera Celest IgniteX Beast

• Jays Audio: All-rounder with good tech and imaging. Dynamic and engaging bass and treble. A less in your face EW200.
• Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the Kinera Celest IgniteX Beast at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Gorgeous Hybrid with great resolution and detail. Can be a bit bright and fatiguing, Similar to EW200. Poor Acessories
• Kois Archive: Rating: B- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9  balanced sound. okay for the price.  lacks air. extremely boring. a bit shouty

TINHIFI C5

• Jays Audio: A harman/df or waner with a better driver, and more vocal emphasis.
• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the Tinhifi C5 at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Tanchjim Bunny

• Jaytiss: Cheesy name, good iem. You can buy on Amazon.
• Web Search: 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...
• Z-Reviews: Tanchjim Bunny lands as a tiny, cute, ultra-cheap $20 brawler that punches way up. It’s a single dynamic with a clever acoustic maze back-chamber that keeps reflections in check, yielding...
• Head-Fi.org: 10 community members have rated the TANCHJIM Bunny at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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-
• Head-Fi.org: 40 community members have rated the Simgot EW200 at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Audio Amigo: The "Gatekeeper" of the $40 price range. Bracket defining technical performance and driver quality. A little bright and fatiguing for some. All metal shells and carry pouch are nice for $40. DSP...

Tripowin x 0diBi Vivace

• Jays Audio: A mini EW300 and a KLEAN with less treble air and detail. Rec if you can get it for $20, but otherwise save up for the KLEAN or EW300.
• Audio Amigo: Essentially a 7Hz Zero, but with less sub-bass and more mid-bass. Nice cable, very lightweight and comfortable

ARTTI R2

• Jays Audio: Clean, balanced sound for the most part, slightly warm but no bleed or bloat. Very smooth. A budget Tanchjim Origin, and better Galileo sound wise IMO (more air)
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Artti R2 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle

• Jays Audio: Woohoo another harman/df! More bass than OG Zero, but doesn't feel as clean and open. Clarity is similar as OG Zero because of the boosted bass and decreaed treble. Z300 is a better version of this...
• Jaytiss: For 25 dollars... hum... wow, maybe the one.
• Head-Fi.org: 20 community members have rated the 7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: Great all-rounder with excellent Bass presentation. No recessed mids or shouty/reduced treble. Cable is bad. Comes in 4 colors.

Tangzu Waner 2

• Jays Audio: Balanced All-rounder. Basically the same as OG Waner but with a little more treble air, helps boost resolution and imaging by a tiny tiny bit. Accesories are great for the price, sancai tips + nice...
• Jaytiss: The stock USB C cable came jacked up.... lame.
• Head-Fi.org: 15 community members have rated the Tangzu Waner 2 at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: The original Wan'Er. But with a better cable, better build, a full set of Tang Sancai Tips, and a nicer, more premium feeling build. Same great vocal focused sound.
• Kois Archive: Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 10  green and a pouch. same tuning as waner 2  comes with sancai wide bore

CCA Rhapsody

• Jaytiss: For 35, this is a deal. Consider it.
• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the CCA Rhapsody at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Kefine Klean

• Jays Audio: Same as Delci, graph and sounds the same, but cheaper with extra tuning filter
• Jaytiss: Solid set, very enjoyable.
• Web Search: 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)
• Z-Reviews: Kefine Klean keeps the K-jokes going, but the hardware is serious: a DLC diaphragm single-dynamic in a full metal shell with a bit of girth yet a surprisingly comfy fit . The knurled nozzle...
• 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...
• Head-Fi.org: 36 community members have rated the KEFINE Klean at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Very similar to the Inawaken Dawn, but with less forward vocals and less sub-bass rumble. Good Starter set.

Ziigaat Nuo

• Jays Audio: Woohoo another harman/df! Very similar to the G10, but cheaper with heftier note-weight. Clean budget Harman, highlights vocals very nicely. Can be sharp.
• Jaytiss: Probably my budget pick under 30. But just strech for 35 for EW200.
• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Nuo at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: A sort of middle-ground tuning compared to the other budget single DD sets. Not as warm or bassy as the Zero:2. Not as bright as the Gate, not as vocal forward as the Wan'Er 2. Right in the middle....

NiceHCK DB2

• Jaytiss: Remarkably energetic set. But upper treble is off.
• Head-Fi.org: 15 community members have rated the NiceHCK DB2 at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

KZ Taurus

• Jaytiss: Sizzly!
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the KZ Taurus at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.
• Kois Archive: Rating: C- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9  sound nice with impedance adapter  spicy mid and treble. not vented?

Kinera Celest Wyvern Black

• Audio Amigo: Milder version of the EW200. Available with a boom mic. Gorgeous Shells

Moondrop Chu II

• Jays Audio: Another harman-ish tuning. Similar to Tanchjim One but not as smooth.
• Head-Fi.org: 11 community members have rated the Moondrop Chu II at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: All metal build, fantastic all rounder. Watch out for Corrosion in humid environments.

Tanchjim One

• Jays Audio: Warm/airy all-rounder. Nice mid-bass and air for rock. Very smooth for price.
• Head-Fi.org: 11 community members have rated the Tanchjim One at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

ROSESELSA Aurora Ultra

• Jaytiss: Great details and bass, so fun.

Kinera Celest Wyvern Qing

• Jaytiss: It's a more analytical Abyss, Great fitting like the Abyss.
• Head-Fi.org: 14 community members have rated the Kinera Celest Wyvern Qing at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

CCA Trio

• Jays Audio: Well-balanced to endgame ie with bassy option as well, good tech for the price, soild all-rounder beginner set, $20 on sale, but kz
• Jaytiss: This could be higher if it weren't fatiguing.
• Head-Fi.org: 11 community members have rated the CCA TRIO at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

EPZ Q5

• Jays Audio: Can be a bit bright on pop/edm, but very good for jazz/blues/soul and warm instrumentals.
• Jaytiss: Nice Bass response, great graph, overall clean set.
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the EPZ Q5 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

KZ D-Fi

CCA Polaris

• Jays Audio: Overall clean and balanced sound, but pinna gain is too much at higher volumes making vocals sound shrill and thin. Mid volume is nice, but KZ, so.
• Jaytiss: Has some massive issues in the air.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the CCA Polaris at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Kois Archive: Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9  shouty mids. new unit variation

Kiwi Ears Dolce

• Jays Audio: Well done V-shape. Very similar to CRA CCA+.
• Jaytiss: Makes you wonder why you pay more for other iems.
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Dolce at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Moondrop Jiu

• Jays Audio: Another one
• Tim Tuned:  Expansive stage + Great tuning overall  Can use more transient incisiveness, USB-C
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Moondrop JIU at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

TRN MT1

• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the TRN MT1 at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Nicehck DB1

• Shuwa-T:  Wonky midrange, sounds much better on warm sources
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the NiceHCK DB1 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

TinHifi C3

• Jays Audio: Another one
• Audionotions: Nicely balanced with slightly forward upper mids. Surprising that I liked this given what I felt for the T3+. This is better for me by a ton. Makes me wonder if I received a bad T3+. Bass extends...
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the Tinhifi C3 at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Tanchjim Zero Ultima

• Web Search: The Tanchjim Zero Ultima uses a single dynamic driver with a dual-chamber design (DMT 4 Ultra), rated at 30 Ω, 123 dB/Vrms sensitivity and a 10–48 kHz claimed response; build is very light and the...
• Z-Reviews: Tanchjim Zero Ultima comes in dirt-cheap and unapologetically simple: an attached 3.5 mm cable with inline mic, featherweight shells (~2.3 g), and hilariously oversized nozzles for such tiny...
• Head-Fi.org: 15 community members have rated the TANCHJIM Zero Ultima at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Moondrop Quarks DSP

• Jays Audio: Super clean with great clarity. A better tuned Variations without the tech. Pinnacle of harman tuning. Although mid-bass scoop can affect some libraries.
• Tim Tuned:  Very well-tuned, natural timbre  mushy details, noise floor, USB-C
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Moondrop Quarks DSP at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

QKZ HBB

• Jays Audio: Very well tuned warm/bassy set. Not basshead like the Rosefinch, but still has good bass impact as well as upholding enough treble extension.
• Fresh Reviews: good for $ - can border on C+
• Audio Amigo: Best true "Warm" Set under $25. Super relaxing. Don't expect tons of treble detail

Truthear x Crinacle Zero

• Jays Audio: Variations-ish tuning with sub-bass focused. Low-end is rumbly but lacks mid-bass impact/warmness in general. Fatiguing above mid-volume. Can sound light and thin. Mid-bass tuck affects libraries.
• Gizaudio Axel:  Harman tuning with nice punchy bass.
• Jaytiss: Sounds good, and fun..
• Precogvision: Close ringer for the Harman IEM target with great bass and slightly harsh upper-mids and lower-treble.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Very well tuned, clean bass. Cons: treble can use more eveness.
• Nymz: Spot on harman. Good bass impact for the bracket but the mid-bass is a bit scooped for my library. Treble needs some refinement but still a solid rec for the price bracket. Cheapest way to try this...
• Head-Fi.org: 13 community members have rated the Truthear x Crinacle Zero at an average of 3.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

Tangzu Yu Xuan Ji

• Jays Audio: Airy treble/staging. Clean balanced sound. Good tech. 8-10K Peak isn't as big as graph suggests.
• Jaytiss: interesting iem, but bad and forgetable.
• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the Tangzu Yu Xuan Ji at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Final Audio E500

• Crin: Very well-balanced though plagued by the usual E-series QC problems.
• Jaytiss: For users who like ear buds, it's a great little set.
• Precogvision: The most well-tuned Final Audio IEM with a balanced, fairly neutral sound.
• Audionotions: Well tuned. Techs are middling. But for the price they are solid. The fact that they include Final E eartips makes this a must buy. QC is a crap shoot.

EPZ G10

• Jays Audio: Clean budget Harman, highlights vocals very nicely.
• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the EPZ G10 at an average of 3.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

BLON BL-Max

• Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the BLON BL-Max at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Cautiously Favorable.

Kiwi Ears Cadenza

• Jays Audio: Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass. Best note-weight out of the $20 sets. Berrylium bass baby.
• Jaytiss: Fantastic tonality, is end game for many.
• Tim Tuned:  Well tuned, energetic signature  Slightly heady, can be fatiquing
• Shuwa-T: Comment: It was almost good.  Generally good tuning with some bass exture  Somewhat grainy treble which is pronounced but not well defined
• Audionotions: Good tuning, great bass, excellent build quality, cheap price - what's not to love? Well - the treble is not to love. Treble sounds weird, metallic, and a bit zingy - if you like that, then this is...
• Head-Fi.org: 23 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Cadenza at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

BQEYZ BQ-10

• Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the BQEYZ BQ-10 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss

• Jaytiss: Great fit, I like it a lot.
• Audionotions: Decent V-shaped IEM that is reminiscent of an Aria or TinHifi IEM. Very punchy bass with decent clarity. The molded shell feels like it belongs on a more expensive IEM and the faceplate is among the...

KZ EDC PRO

• Jays Audio: Nicely tuned v shape, smooth treble for the price/single DD, also very cheap on sale... but KZ.
• Jaytiss: 12 Dollars, moderate your expectations, but it's ok.
• Shuwa-T:  How this was recommended ever befuddles me, nothing about this set works unless you listen to only the two extremes
• Bad Guy Good Audio:  Tonality, inoffensive tuning  BA bass
• Audio Amigo: Great driver with great tuning for the price. Try to get for under $10
• Kois Archive: Rating: D- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 10  can buy it for $1!  muddy bass

Moondrop Lan

• Jays Audio: Another one
• Jaytiss: It's a 40 dollar Chu.
• Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the Moondrop LAN at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

QKZ ZXN

• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the QKZ ZXN at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

Fiio JD10

• Jaytiss: Not a neutral set, but fun.
• Kois Archive: Rating: D | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 10  kinda fun for the price  muddy bass

KZ EDX Pro

• Precogvision: Surprisingly extended treble and good bass dynamics for the price. Just crappy tuning per usual.
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the KZ EDX Pro at an average of 3.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

7hz Aero

• Jays Audio: A more v-shaped zero2 with more bass. Feels cheap.
• Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the 7Hz Aero at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Moondrop Droplet

• Jays Audio: Another one
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the Moondrop Droplet at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

TangZu Wan'er S.G

• Jays Audio: Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass. Most vocal forward out of the $20 sets.
• Jaytiss: I just bought and reevaluated, such a bad experience.
• Tim Tuned:  Can't believe this is $20....  Details is only okay
• Shuwa-T: Comment: It's literally $20, recommended to buy when starting out or as a beater set.  Probably the most balanced sounding at its price  Average tech like its other counterparts, bass is less controlled
• Nymz: Solid tuning that could use more extension in the upper region, but a very solid pick for its price.
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the TangZu Wan'er S.G at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Budget pick for J-Pop and Female Vocals. Good Bass. Lacking some detail
• Kois Archive: Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 10  solid tuning  driver quality could be better

KZ EDX Ultra

• Precogvision: Far too bright in the upper-treble, but reasonably decent otherwise.
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the KZ EDX Ultra at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Final Audio E2000

• Crin: Not too dissimiliar to a GR07, though lacking in that last octave of bass extension.

Blon BL05

• Crin: A more technical but far less pleasing BL03.

Tripowin TC-01

• Crin: Generic V-shape tuning with middling technicalities.
• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the Tripowin TC-01 at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

ooopusX Op.24

• Web Search: The ooopusX Op.24 is a budget hybrid with a 2DD+4BA array and a physical two-position tuning dial that switches electrical load between roughly 15Ω and 27Ω, indicating distinct filter networks for...
• Fresh Reviews: Op.24 goes in with a quirky two-tuning “turntable,” but both positions behave almost the same where it matters. A big 3–4 kHz elevation shoves door kicks, gunfire, and certain effects to the...

Tanchjim Zero

• Precogvision: Too shouty and lacks the bass emphasis to balance it out.
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the Tanchjim Zero at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

TRN-Medusa

• Jaytiss: Nice overall tonal quality, with just a dash of shout.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the TRN Medusa at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Kois Archive: Rating: C | Value: ⭐ | Comfort: 9  very fun single dd  little shouty

Tanchjim Tanya DSP

• Jays Audio: A more exciting Quarks DSP with more bass. Diffuse-field done right, great all-rounder, very smooth for price.
• Tim Tuned:  Very fun bass, fun tuning  Too much bass hides treble details
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Tanchjim Tanya DSP at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

ND Planet

• Jays Audio: Slight vshape all-rounder with punchy bass. KZ EDC PRO better treble extension/smoother, and cheaper.
• Jaytiss: Build quality is extremely poor.

Simgot EW100 DSP

• Jays Audio: Basically the EW100 but with more bass and DSP timbre (lighter).
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Simgot EW100 DSP at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tin HiFi T1 Plus

• Crin: Generic V-shape tuning with middling technicalities.
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the Tin HiFi T1 Plus at an average of 3.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Cautiously Favorable.

Intime Sora

• Crin: Well controlled bass boost with slightly skewed tonality. Potential is there.
• Precogvision: Decent tonality, perhaps a tad strident.

Venture Electronics Bonus In-Ears "BIE"

• Crin: Generic V-shaped DD with alright midrange tonality and technicalities.

BLON x HBB Z300

• Jays Audio: Nicely done warm tuning. Slight upgrade to QKZ HBB.
• Nymz: Great bass elevation with some bleed into the midrange. Treble has some zing around the 8k and 10k area to compensate for the warmth. Solid warm pick, great cable.

Moondrop Chu

• Crin: An extremely well-tuned neutral IEM with a slightly bright and metallic tilt.
• Precogvision: A bit uninspired at this point, but no less a solid listen.
• Tim Tuned:  Very well tuned and natural  Treble uneveness
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Moondrop's best budget IEM.  Neutral bright tuning, decent clarity at this price  Technical performance in the absolute sense without price considered, gritty treble
• Nymz: Beaten by Salnotes Zero for my library. Good tuning, medriocre techs, but throwing punches up to 100$. Hard to fault. Cable is bad but workable.
• Head-Fi.org: 18 community members have rated the Moondrop Chu at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Kois Archive: Rating: D | Comfort: 6  intro to moondrop sound  sharp timbre

QKZ AK6

• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the QKZ Ak6 at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

SIMGOT EW100P

• Jays Audio: Clean and neutral. Another Harman/df. Nothing wrong with it. Great starter set.
• Nymz: A great budget somewhere between Salnotes Zero and QKZ HBB in terms of tuning. Great tonal balance and treble extrension. Technical chops are what you would expect for a $20 set.
• Audio Amigo: Simgot House Sound with less bass. Tons of detail for the money.

QKZ HBB HADES

• Jays Audio: Slams even harder than the Rosefinch. If you want the most bass these are it. No vocals no treble, only bass. High-volume listening recommeded.
• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the QKZ HBB HADES at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

TKZK Wave

• Nymz: Worse techs and timbre heart mirror, but with better treble tuning (less fatiguing). Bass has dynamics for its price. At this price, can't fault it that much tbh.
• Head-Fi.org: 16 community members have rated the TKZK Wave at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

TinHifi T2 Evo

• Precogvision: Tinny and way too much head-voice from singers. See you all next month for the next iteration of this dying IEM.
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the TinHifi T2 Evo at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Tripowin x HBB Mele

• Precogvision: Very easy on the ears with characteristically blunted DD transients. Well-tuned, but could use with more air.
• Nymz: Discontinued. Great warm pick under 50$. Mids are good. Lacks treble extension. Great shell (almost the same as Olina).
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the Tripowin x HBB Mele at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Kinera Celest Gumiho

• Head-Fi.org: 19 community members have rated the Kinera Celest Gumiho at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Moondrop Quarks

• Precogvision: Sounds fairly open. Pinna compensation and transition to treble region needs work.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Costs next to nothing.  Everything else
• Head-Fi.org: 19 community members have rated the Moondrop Quarks at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Tripowin Lea

• Precogvision: Solid set overall, just a hair tizzy in the upper-treble at times.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: A budget Aria.  Tuned somewhere between the Aria and Kato  Technical performance is less than the Aria

Truthear Hola

• Jays Audio: Basically the modded Zero with slight more bass, airy and least shouty $20 sets.
• Jaytiss: Buy for the cable.
• Precogvision: Pleasant tonality but somewhat slow, blunted sounding with not much else going for it.
• Tim Tuned:  Satisfying bass, inoffensive tonality  vocal feels cramped
• Nymz: Probably the best thing you can buy under $20. Or maybe even $50.
• Audionotions: Tonality is pleasant, but it's mushy sounding and low res. Gets a very strong recommendation from me because of the cable. The cable would be a good value even at a higher pricepoint than the IEM.
• Head-Fi.org: 13 community members have rated the TRUTHEAR Hola at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

HBB KZ PR2

• Jays Audio: New batch needs 300-500 mesh filters
• Audionotions: Solid technical performance. Imaging and resolution much better than the price would suggest. Stage is average to intimate. Well-tuned planar - decently balanced. Treble can be very spicy and zingy -...
• Head-Fi.org: 15 community members have rated the HBB KZ PR2 at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: Highly resolving planar. Wonky harmonics, too much treble energy, fatiguing tuning. You don't know what you'll get when you order.

7Hz Salnotes Zero

• Jays Audio: A stock Chu with a little more bass, and smoother uppdermids/treble.
• Jaytiss: Great little set. Good Color choices.
• Precogvision: Pleasant tonal balance with some minor treble oddity.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Can't believe this is $20..... Cons: Details is only okay.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: A sidegrade from Wan Er, but a more correct sounding Chu.  Well tuned like the Chu, without the metallic treble  B-grade bass, general technicalities
• Nymz: Best 20$ IEM. Just buy it. Great tuning, average budget technicalities. Mindblowing. 2-pin sockets.

7Hz x HBB Elua

• Jays Audio: A fun bassy v-shape. Mini HBB Punch. Use deep fitting tips.
• Jaytiss: Nice little bass cannon, you can crank it and it doesn't hurt.
• Shuwa-T:  V shape signature without the benefits of v shape signatures; muddy bass and sharp treble
• Head-Fi.org: 11 community members have rated the 7Hz x HBB ELUA at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.
• Audio Amigo: Deep, warm, bassy sound with suprisingly energetic treble. Fun Set. Build quality is a little sub-par at this price point.

Tin Hifi T2

• Crin: Well-balanced tuning and an all-rounder signature that works for most.
• Kois Archive: Rating: F | Comfort: 6  no resolution

Moondrop Spaceship

• Crin: Shouty with a slight warm tilt as a counterbalance. Not the worst DF-ish IEM out there.
• Precogvision: Slightly more balanced than the Quarks in the midrange, but not by much.

KBear Neon

• Precogvision: Extremely limited resolution despite OK tuning.
• Head-Fi.org: 15 community members have rated the KBEAR Neon at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

TinHifi C2 Mech Warrior

• Tim Tuned:  Relatively well tuned slight V-shape signature  Distracting cymbals
• Audionotions: Surprisingly decent technicalities for the price. Pretty well tuned throughout harsh in the upper registers. However, they are fatiguing to me and even caused a headache, but if you're okay with that...

CCA CSN

• Precogvision: A little sharp in the tuning, but decent overall. Respectable value for $20.
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the CCA CSN at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tanchjim Cora

• Crin: Well-controlled bass boost, though coupled with a slightly odd midrange tonality.
• Shuwa-T:  Just no  Feels very much llike the Quarks in terms of detail and build quality

Blon BL03

• Crin: Very pleasing and safe tuning with subpar technical detailing.
• Jaytiss: Bland, but good tonal balance. Not terrible.
• Precogvision: Pleasant, bassy, warm tonality marred by subpar resolution.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: The only saving grace is the bearable tonality and bass for bassheads.  Bass bloat with recessed, messy midrange
• Nymz: Timbre benchmark. Fit is awful. Sounds a bit veiled and mids are below average for the price. Dethroned by Mele, even tho it has better timbre and treble extension. Remove the grill for better sound.
• Audionotions: Abysmal fit and I couldn't actually listen to them without having to press them into my ears to seal. I'm sure they sound fine. YMMV.
• Kois Archive: Rating: C+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9  og budget benchmark  a little muddy

TRN IM1

• Web Search: The TRN IM1 is a budget 1DD+1BA hybrid with detachable 0.75 mm 2-pin connectors and a lightweight, custom-style shell. Specs list a single 8 mm dynamic driver plus a balanced armature per side,...

KZ ZSN Pro

• Shuwa-T: Comment: Well at least it fits pretty nicely.  Just no  Tonally off, technically limited

CCA CRA

• Precogvision: High-clarity, potentially fatiguing sound with surprisingly good bass and treble extension.
• Tim Tuned:  Fun, well tuned v-shape signature  Details & Stage
• Nymz: Insane value. Still a bassy KZ, but for 15$, hard not to rec. Punches at higher price bracket, but still has 4.5k and 8k peaks for my library. I recomend EQing it - turns it into a beast for the...
• Audionotions: Big bass, big treble. A bit too spicy for my tastes
• Head-Fi.org: 29 community members have rated the CCA CRA at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.
• Kois Archive: Rating: F | Comfort: 8  bass bass  muddy bass

Tanchjim Ola

• Jays Audio: Heavily library dependent. Amazing clarity, but lacks low-end. Smooth uppermids/treble with decent extension. Brighter Mini-DM.
• Precogvision: Leaner reference sound that sounds a bit too flat for dyanmics. Well-balanced otherwise.
• Fresh Reviews: falls to a C compared to other things on this list
• Shuwa-T: Comment: IEF neutral tuning.  Mid centric tuning with surprising clarity  Bass response is flat and not textured
• Head-Fi.org: 16 community members have rated the Tanchjim Ola at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tanchjim Ola Bass

• Jays Audio: A Quarks DSP without the mid-bass scoop and more air. Smooth dynamics. More "V" vs OG Ola and exciting. A less technical Olina SE.
• Tim Tuned:  Smooth, energetic signature  slightly uncontrolled lower mids

ND x12

• Jaytiss: Cool Design, it's a bit treble forward.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the ND X12 at an average of 2.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Negative.

Tanchjim Tanya

• Precogvision: Remarkably well-balanced tuning and slightly out of head imaging.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Bass-boosted, warmer sounding Quarks with similar resolution.  Harman-tuned inoffensive sound  Can sound muddy on crowded tracks
• Nymz: Bad fit (bullet style). Ok for the price but I can't really rec it. Needs a lot of power, which is a non-sense. Great acessories. Stage presentation is good but depth isn't. Bloated tuning.
• Audionotions: Bought for the filters. It's not a bad set to throw in the backpack. Nothing special but also not offensive.
• Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the Tanchjim Tanya at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Moondrop SSR

• Crin: Probably as close as one can get to "true DF", though it's extremely shouty as a result.
• Precogvision: Shouty thanks to 13dB of pinna compensation, but excellent note definition and imaging for the price.
• Shuwa-T:  Overly spicy upper midrange and treble
• Nymz: Shoutfest and too much energy uptop for my likes, but good bass and technicalities for the price.