Best IEMs under $200

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)

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...

DUNU x KOTO ITO

• Jaytiss: It's a fun tuning that I think people will like.
• IEMRanking AI: DUNU x KOTO ITO is a $199.99 hybrid IEM built with Japanese reviewer Kaji Kaji (“Koto”). It uses a 2DD+2BA array (10 mm bio-diaphragm DD + 8 mm LCP DD, plus two treble BAs), comes with DUNU’s...

Aful Explorer

• Jays Audio: High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music.
• Gizaudio Axel: Perfect for rock and metal.  Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble.  Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.
• Jaytiss: The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical.
• Super* Review: Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.
• Drew / Audionotions: Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit. Loaner

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...

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.

Raptgo Bridge

• Fresh Reviews: Borders C+

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

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.

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

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.

Myer Audio CKLVX D41

• Shuwa-T:  Balanced tuning with good clarity, well extended upper midrange and treble extension
• Drew / Audionotions: Warm and bright. Thick bass that is sufficiently tactile for the price. Decent mids. Treble elevation is a bit above neutral so cymbals and snaps and clicks can sound a bit prominent. Soundstage and...

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...

Dita Prelude

• Jaytiss: Juicy, lovely.
• IEMRanking AI: The DITA Prelude aims for a mild V-shaped presentation that stays easy on the ear: bass has a gentle lift, mids stay clean, and treble adds air without harshness. DITA itself describes the Prelude as...

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

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...

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,...

CCA HYDRO

• Jays Audio: The best KZ so far, tuning swithces allow lots of options. Good tech, all-rounder sound with bass boost, but, KZ.
• Jaytiss: When this hits it's very fun. Insane value.

Hidizs MP145

• Jays Audio: A less sharp and sizzly HeyDay. All-rounder sound with good tech. Tamer Harman/df. Solid all-rounder.
• Drew / Audionotions: One of the best IEMS under $300. Shells look large but fit is surprisingly good and very comfy. Tuning nozzles actually work - I like the balanced setting but all of them sound good. Great techs,...

ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia

• Jays Audio: Niche/high volume set. Great scaling, warm, bassy, thick, comforting listen. A mini MEGA5EST Bass. Initmate and immersive experience. Not the most technical for the price, and vocals can be a bit too...
• Jaytiss: I don't get it, very dark. Lifeless.
• Fresh Reviews: C+ Apex, B to B- COD, B Val

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)

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

Shozy P20

• Jays Audio: T10 PRO better. Unique tuning with "speical sauce", warm but also sparkly in the treble without the uppermids becoming shouty (tamer uppermids). Great for kpop/jpop/pop and even hiphop and rock....
• Jaytiss: The most non planar planar.

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...

Kinera Celest Relentless

• Jays Audio: Slight v-shape with good tech and detail, treble can be too much but has that sizzle and sparkliness some people will like.
• Gizaudio Axel: Foam tips improve the sound a lot.  V-shaped tuning, powerful bass, great technicalities.  Bright treble.

Tri i3 Mk3

• Jaytiss: Very nice neutral set, beautiful, but so many good sets.
• Shuwa-T:  Pleasant signature with no major spikes in treble, zero planar timbre  Bass quantity is on the lower side, highs are not as prominent

Padsmith IEM

• Jaytiss: Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.
• Fresh Reviews: Better in COD

Simgot EM6L

• Jays Audio: Great resolution and tech, one of the smoothest iems, but uppermids will get hot on energetic tracks at higher volumes. Slightly warm but also lively. Recent units are a lot brighter than first batch.
• Jaytiss: A solid budget choice. Hard to think of a more neutral set than this.
• Fresh Reviews: Can go to a B in some titles

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

Simgot EA1000

• Jays Audio: Bright-leaning with the best bass texture at its price point, and one of the best under $500. Incredible resolution and clarity with stunning female vocals. Timbre is as natural as you can get given...
• Jaytiss: The only Passive Radiator iem that doesn't make me want to vomit.
• Super* Review: Technical performance is pretty solid. Bright leaning V-Shaped signature, but tasteful.
• Fresh Reviews: Can go to a C+ in some titles

Kiwi Ears CANTA

• Jays Audio: Bright set with lots of treble detail. Airy, splashy, and shimmery with great extension. Isn't sharp or metallic in the timbre, but not 100% "natural" either, comes down to preference. Mid-volume...

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.

ARTTI T10 PRO

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

Tin Hifi C3

Simgot Supermix 4

• Jays Audio: Endgame Harman, one of the smoothest IEMs I've heard with Tangzu Sancai tips (regular). Some units might be hotter in the treble/pzt timbre
• Gizaudio Axel:  Harman tuning.  Soft bass, bright sound, metallic timbre.
• Jaytiss: If this works for you, it's a sonic treasure. My unit has issues.
• Tim Tuned:  Harman with more treble energy  Can be too spicy
• IEMRanking AI: The Simgot Supermix 4 packs a quadbrid driver configuration (1DD+1BA+1 Planar+1 PZT) into a comfortable resin shell. Its sound follows a U-shaped signature aligned with the Harman IE 2019 target,...

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...

Etymotic ER4XR

• Crin: A more mainstream tuning of the ER4S/SR with slightly boosted bass.
• Precogvision: So. Darn. Boring. But yes, it's the BA benchmark.
• Drew / Audionotions: Three words. Detail. Boring. Intrusive. Previously Owned

Nicehck NX8

• Jays Audio: An Explorer with better vocals but doesn't scale as well. Odyssey and Arcadia better for clean and bass sound.
• Gizaudio Axel:  Great tonality, solid bass impact.  PZT timbre.
• Jaytiss: Nice overall tuning, best thing NiceHack has ever done.
• Shuwa-T:  Balanced frequencies throughout, no standout weaknesses and relatively safe tuning with decent technicalities

Tripowin Olina SE

• Shuwa-T: Comment: An improved Olina essentially.  Balanced tuning over the OG, with generally decent tech  Upper frequencies on the relaxaed side, B-grade bass

AFUL MagicOne

• Jays Audio: Balanced and neutral with slight warmth in the mid-bass. Male vocals are great on these, weighted but still has edge and sharpness to the end notes, but can get sharp at higher volumes. Male vocals...
• Jaytiss: The resolution and clarity at this price is so lovely.
• Super* Review: Sounds quite good but not exceptional. Not a lot of depth. Nothing is sharp or aggressive. Take it for what it is
• Smirk Audio: Pleasant female vocals and decent bass. Male vocals are forward and treble has some grain.

Moondrop KXXS

• Crin: Well-tuned single DD with proper timbre and decent technicalities.
• Precogvision: Excellent timbre; not the most resolving set, but very easy on the ears.

Juzear Clear

• Jaytiss: This little dude is pretty, and hammers. Bass machine.

Tanchjim 4U

• Jays Audio: Solid IEM. Warm to neutral depending on the switch. Overall pretty smooth with good tech.
• Super* Review: It is not super special, unless you are looking for standout stereo imaging.

Moondrop Crescent

• Crin: Well-executed V-ish signature that's neither harsh nor bloated.
• IEMRanking AI: 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...

PULA Anvil

• Jays Audio: Good low-end impact and slam, but boomy/soft in the bass texture, the BCD has no effect in the low-end, more prominent in the uppermids/treble which can lead to some sharp/graininess/jaggity timbre....
• Gizaudio Axel: The BCD effect is awesome, but may not be for everyone.  Punchy bass, great mid-range texture, immersive soundstage, BCD that works, and excellent resolution.  Could use more sub-bass.
• Jaytiss: Nice set, kinda mellow.

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...

Tin Hifi P1 Max

• Jays Audio: Mid-centric, relaxing, warm, airy, comforting. Very unique listening experience. Could use better separation/resolution and bass slam.
• Precogvision: Probably the weak link out of the planar resurgence.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: A blank slate that can be EQ-ed to oblivion, even more so than timeless and s12.  The only neutral planar so far from planar wars, with much improved tonality and technicalities over its predecessors  Clarity from instrument separation lacks as a result of flatter fr

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...

Seeaudio Yume II

• Jaytiss: This could be end game for some.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: This would be the set if it came out in 2021.  Bump in clarity and very well tuned
• Nymz: Shows some signs of incoherency and lack of bass texture, but a very solid option due to its tonal balance.

TOPPING Arpegear Hane

• Gizaudio Axel:  Great tuning switches.  Hard to drive, bass quality and overall detail.

Kefine Klanar

• Jays Audio: A cheaper S12. Almost identical sound and tuning. Good value. Look for aliexpress deals.
• Jaytiss: At $120, I'd still go with the NicHCK F1 pro.
• Tim Tuned:  Cheaper S12 Pro/ Z12

Tin T3 Plus

• Tim Tuned:  well-tuned v-shape

TinHifi T7

• Jays Audio: Harman 2019
• Super* Review: Aggressive V-shape with hard-hitting bass—punchy and dynamic. Can get fatiguing, and vocals verge on sibilant at times.

Meze Alba

• Jaytiss: Aceptable, but not great value.
• Super* Review: Build Quality and Fit are stand out. Fantastic Fit. Sound-Wise very engaging. Cons: Little bit sharp and contrasty.

Unique Melody 2HT Terminator

• Crin: Tonality almost reminds me of a HYLA hybrid. Well tuned with strong technical performance.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Bright and treble-focused.  Decently tuned and clear  Treble bite is real

Moondrop Aria 2

• Jays Audio: A more engaging Aria SE with more bass, air, and reverb. Feels too smoothed out with a hit in the texture. Bump in tech over the old one, but pricing is an issue vs EW200 and EW300
• Gizaudio Axel: A solid set.  Good bass with solid impact, slightly warm but full and clear vocals, and solid detail.  Could use more sub-bass and a more refined upper treble.
• Jaytiss: Nice package for the price.

Tanchjim Hana 2021

• Jays Audio: An Oxygen with more bass and note-weight but at the cost of slightly worse imaging and detail.
• Precogvision: Essentially a cheaper Tanchjim Oxygen.
• Tim Tuned:  Cheaper Oxygen with small cut back in details
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Better tuned upper midrange compared to the original Hana.  Decent tonality, difficult to fault  Can be somewhat aggressive sounding at times
• Nymz: A warmer, bassier, slightly less technical and a bit more V-shaped Oxygen. Rec'd for those that love harman but want more bass quantity.
• Bad Guy Good Audio:  Great bass (accurate) mids. One of the best 1/DD sets  Ghetto cable. Looks like girls jewelry
• Drew / Audionotions: Best single DD in this price tier - a step down in imaging and separation from Origin but it is a more fun to listen to given the bass shelf. Better fit than Origin too but YMMV. Loaner

Letshuoer S12

• Jays Audio: The most refined S12 to date. Smoothest treble out of all the S12, and very little Planar timbre while keeping up the great tech and detail.
• Jaytiss: I think the s12 is fine, the pro and z12 don't add too much value
• Tim Tuned:  Planar with the most "wow" factor. Spacious heead stage  Treble can be too much
• Fresh Reviews: Great package and some titles arguably A-
• Drew / Audionotions: Very energetic. Very detailed. Very bright. Noticeable recession in mids - it is V-shaped after all. Planar timbre is quite noticeable and can sometimes make this sound unnatural. Previously Owned

Tangzu Zetian Wu Heyday

• Jays Audio: Clean and neutral with treble emphasis. Great technical performance. Airy and lively treble. Bass could use more impact and weight. Vocals are on the lighter side of things.
• Jaytiss: I can't really recomend this with other planars at much cheaper.
• Tim Tuned:  More detailed than original + better bass  treble can be smoother
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Imagine getting a 2 pin cable's polarity wrong, please Tangzu work on your QC.  Smooth midrange, meaty low with characteristic planar subbass extension, relatively smooth treble; detail retrieval is above average  Transition from midbass to lower mids isn't clear cut, not as clean. Doesn't sound special tbh.
• Nymz: Mid-range focused planar for those looking for a great planar set that is not V-shaped. Love it.
• Drew / Audionotions: Well-tuned, technical, does nothing wrong. Build quality is much better than OG Wu. Even the driver used is different. They should have renamed it instead of keeping the Wu Zetian name because it's...

7hz Sonus

• Jaytiss: It's like a better packaged Zero.

Tripowin Olina

• Shuwa-T: Comment: A less refined Oxygen with aggressive upper midrange.  Tuned well, about 80% similar to the Oxygen at less than half the price  B-grade bass response like the Oxygen

Tangzu Zetian Wu

• Tim Tuned:  Good mild v-shape tuning with little to fault  Not ideal soundstage for the price
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Can be disguised as a DD type of speed.  Tuned to be balanced rather than V with more vocal emphasis, bass slams hard for a planar  Mediocre soundstage and not the speediest of planar decay, overly warm

Moondrop Kato

• Jays Audio: Good detail, clarity, and imaging, but can sound thin. Similar tuning as Hana, but I found Hana to have better note-weight and bass.
• Jaytiss: For $200, I'd probably recomend other iems. But it's solid.
• Precogvision: A slight improvement over the KXXS all-round in the technical department.
• Tim Tuned:  KXXS with better vocals and details
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Moondrop's best "budget" single DD iem.  Solid tuning, backed with surprising clarity that is a step up from the kxxs bunch  Lower mids thin sounding
• Nymz: A bit thin, pillow light bass. Treble and stage could use some more refinement. A tecnical upgrade to Aria.
• Drew / Audionotions: Decent bass, decent mids, vocals presented nicely (tastefully forward), treble is non-fatiguing but a little darker but maybe a bit weird. Sounds a little blunted to my ears. Fit may be an issue for...

Thieaudio Legacy 4

• Crin: Well-tuned if technically lacking in comparison. Could use some more power in the bass.
• Precogvision: Good tonal balance, but can be fatiguing. Sounds like it's trying too hard.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: A decent iem that isn't too sterile.  Well tuned  Limited by technical performance

Moondrop Kanas Pro

• Crin: Somewhat Harman-esque in tuning, not the best in terms of resolution.
• Precogvision: A KXXS with less treble extension and slightly poorer resolution.

Pula Unicrom

• Jaytiss: Smooth, energetic, nice DD.
• Super* Review: Punchy, dynamic sound with satisfying bass and a high-res feel. Limited by edgy/sibilant treble that pushes it down the ranks.
• IEMRanking AI: The Pula Unicrom offers a distinctive visual appeal with its stabilized maple wood faceplates, ensuring no two pairs look identical, paired with lightweight resin shells that deliver exceptional...

7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle

• Jaytiss: For 25 dollars... hum... wow, maybe the one.

Juzear 41T

• Jaytiss: This is a colored sound, I don't like it but I can see how others might.

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...

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...

Final Audio ZE3000

• Shuwa-T: Comment: TWS from Final.  TWS with decent tuning and technical capabilities  Bass sounds like most TWS, very mediocre imaging

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.

Kefine Delci

• Jays Audio: A warmer/less sharp EW200, a slightly more resolving BLON Z300, price might be an issue tho
• Jaytiss: Nice tone, great overall sound with only a few issues.

Intime Sora Light

• Jaytiss: Solid little set, could work for you.

EPZ X Tipsy Star One

• Jays Audio: Vocal focused set. Female vocals are sweet and clean with subtly air and sparkle. Treble and bass is decent, does the job. Harman but with a twist.
• Jaytiss: I like this set a lot for the price. Good value and vocals.

Oriveti Dynabird

• Jays Audio: Vocal focused and clean, but 2K gain can be too much plus the uppermids/treble. Good tech.
• Jaytiss: A fun V -Shape.

CVJ Aria

• Jaytiss: Nice little set, very capable.

Nothing Ear 2

• Precogvision: Absolute cacophany of sound; comparable to blown laptop speakers. Razor sharp upper-midrange and thin lower-mids.

Moondrop Aria Snow Edition

Tanchjim Kara

• Jays Audio: Clean and natural midrange focused signature that's right up my alley. Open and airy staging with great instrument layering. Still very resolving even though it lacks the last bit of treble detail....
• Jaytiss: Has nice treble, good technicals. But it's super expensive for me.
• Tim Tuned:  Very smooth and organic midrange, great treble  Lacking some bass dynamics
• Smirk Audio: Cons: Better options for the price.

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...

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.

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...

Tangzu HBB Xuan NV

• Jays Audio: A smoother hexa, and mini-nova. Very clean and balanced all-rounder. Good vocal set. Harman 2019 with more mid-bass, less uppermids and sub-bass. Nothing crazy, but does every genre very well.
• Jaytiss: Great overall package,smooth chill tuning. Poor techs.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Why is there hype for this?.  Safe tuning, decent treble tuning for the price  Mediocre techs, overly rounded bass region

Dunu Talos

• Jaytiss: It's a fine set, but my excitement is dulled by it's price.
• Precogvision: Sounds best with the BA switch off. Somewhat thin, mid-treble oriented sound.
• Tim Tuned:  Very well tuned, well balanced  Could use more air
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Didn't buy since harmonics for cymbals too prominent.  Inoffensive tuning, one of the more balanced sounding planars  Soundstage and imaging are decent at best
• Nymz: Mid-treble heavy. Extention is great and bass has tactility to it. The BA switch is a joke - Don't use it.

Kefine Delci AE

• Jays Audio: A smoother EW200 with the silver nozzles (although vocals are better on the EW200). Bronze nozzle can be too bright and peaky, but brings up the technacilities

Sivga Que

• Jays Audio: Warm and engaging set with good energy and extension when it comes to vocals, could use more air, but overall very fun and bassy set
• Jaytiss: Nice technicalities, decent tune.

Tangzu Fudu

• Jays Audio: Fun/bassy harman without sacrificing much tech. Engaging low-end, and tips are also nice addition. BA timbre.
• Fresh Reviews: Borders C+

NiceHCK F1 Pro

• Jays Audio: A cheaper S12. Almost identical sound and tuning. Good value. Look for aliexpress deals.
• Jaytiss: I like this planar the best of all planars, normally I hate them.
• Tim Tuned:  Cheaper S12 Pro/ Z12

Letshuoer DX1

• Jays Audio: Dynamic, vibrant, and contrasty vocals with good balance and scaling. Natural, full, and immersive with scaling and not peaky.
• Gizaudio Axel:  Good bass quality, clear vocals, solid technicalities.  Unnatural tonality, nasal mids, bright treble.
• Jaytiss: Fit is odd, but great flat iem at the cost.
• Super* Review: I don't get the point of this IEM. Not offensive sounding. Sound-wise unengaging.

Ikko OH10

• Crin: Your standard "chifi V" but done fairly well. Decently technical.
• Precogvision: Great bass response and surprisingly good treble extension if you can hear the 15kHz peak.
• Tim Tuned:  Power bass with good details
• Shuwa-T: Comment: "Fun"-sounding V shape iem, also suitable for bassheads.  Narrow soundstage which occassional bass bloom

Tripowin x HBB Olina SE

• Jays Audio: Cheapest holographic staging you can get. Very smooth overall with little uneveness. Double Olina filter mod (or SE version) fixes the uppermid and treble brightness from OG while maintaining...
• Jaytiss: It's a solid set for the price. Hard not to like, a little mellow.
• Nymz: No brainer purchase with a slightly better tuning of the 100$ legend, with less agressive upper-mids/treble.

Sony WF-1000XM3

• Crin: Proper tonality, solid technicalities yet with a consumer-friendly signature.

Ikko OH1

• Crin: Well controlled sub-bass focus, high clarity and has an inherent "Asian" signature.

KBEar Aurora

Kinera Celest Wyvern Black