Best IEMs under $1000

Letshuoer Mystic 8

• Jays Audio: Vocal benchmark for female vocals under $2000. Clean, airy, sweet, ethereal. Better than Diva and direct upgrade to OG Oracle and OG Mangird Tea. What the Braindamage and Cantor wishes they could be....
• Gizaudio Axel: Neutral-bright tuning with natural midrange tone. Vocal-focused with realistic timbre.  Natural, lifelike mids and vocals. Refined treble with air and clarity. Good technicalities.  Light BA bass. Unvented design. Upper treble may bother those who are extra sensitive to treble.
• Jaytiss: Lack Bass Richness, but is a beautiful set.
• Super* Review: Surprising in a lot of fronts. Maybe a little bit overpriced but I like it
• Shuwa-T:  Vocal magic, midrange and upper mids are crystal clear while never being too technical  Both sub and midbass presence is less than normal which makes this more genre specific, not particularly suited for bass heavy genres
• Z-Reviews: Letshuoer Mystic 8 leans hard into “flagship” theatrics: a cat-themed shell, a fancy case with a suction-seal lid, and even bonus jewelry in the box—plus a tray of 18 silicone tips . The...
• Bad Guy Good Audio: Eight balanced armatures (4 Sonion, 4 Knowles) and a lighter, more comfortable fit give the Letshuoer Mystic 8 a strong first impression. The frequency response shows sub-bass priority over...
• Head-Fi.org: 20 community members have rated the LETSHUOER Mystic 8 at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Paul Wasabii: Neutral, precise 8-BA set with spectacular mids and natural treble; a relaxed bass shelf limits impact for rock/EDM.  Transparent, mid-centric neutrality with expressive vocals, black background, and natural treble.  Relaxed bass shelf with limited tactility and shallower stage depth reduces engagement on bass-driven genres.

Campfire Audio Alien Brain

• Jaytiss: So simple and nice it's hard to not love.
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Campfire Audio Alien Brain at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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.
• Z-Reviews: Thieaudio Monarch MK3 takes the flagship slot with swagger: a 2DD + 6BA + 2EST array and a 4-way passive crossover , centered on the Impact² isobaric push-pull dual 10 mm subwoofer . The shells...
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the THIEAUDIO MONARCH MKIII at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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...
• Web Search: 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...
• Fresh Reviews: The Softears RSV MK II is a 5BA set at $699 with a sleek, performance-driven look—carbon-fiber “V” and RS badge on the faceplate—paired to an ergonomic shell and fish-mouth nozzle ...
• Fox Told Me So: The RSV MK2 still follows Softears’ signature approach: an all-BA design, specifically, five-BA configuration. The “V” stands for both its five-driver layout and its bold carbon-fiber faceplate...
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Softears RSV-MKII at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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.
• Crin: Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 stays a top-tier pick by balancing excellent tonality with solid, price-appropriate technicalities . The tuning sits close to the current meta , with a slight dip in the ...
• 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
• Super* Review: Build & fit: Premium presentation with a handsome “lava” faceplate and a cloth-sheathed cable featuring swappable terminations —useful, but the connector is bulky enough to be unwieldy. The...
• 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.
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the THIEAUDIO Monarch MKII at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

Thieaudio Hype 10

• Jays Audio: U-shaped, nice treble extention and dynamics, solid vocals, more low-end emphasis than MK3, dynamic and great all-rounder that doesn't specialize in anything.
• Gizaudio Axel:  More detailed Hype 4.  Too similar to the Hype 4.
• Jaytiss: It leaves me lacking nothing, just a fantastic set.
• Fresh Reviews: Build & package: Both arrive with the same tips, case, and box , but the Hype 10 adds an interchangeable 3.5/2.5/4.4 mm cable . The shells differ in size— Hype 4 is smaller—while the Hype...
• Shuwa-T:  Rather similarly tuned to the Hype 4, which is regarded as a mini Monarch 3
• Z-Reviews: $900 tribrid with a naming twist: despite the “10,” it’s a 12-driver stack— 2x dynamic for the lows and 10x BA for the rest—tuned to feel like a single DD done right. It’s easy to...
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the ThieAudio Hype 10 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

BGVP DM9

• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the BGVP DM9 at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

EPZ 530

• Jays Audio: Great set for jazz/blues/soul/acoustic. Thick and lush. Warm but with nice treble extension. Solid tech. Vocals can be overly husky and buried in busier songs.
• Jaytiss: It does some things very well. Very good item.
• Z-Reviews: EPZ 530 delivers a distinctly warm , intimate presentation with forward vocals and a close, enveloping stage that can feel like a gentle heat lamp over the mix. It’s a 5BA set tuned for body...
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the EPZ 530 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Thieaudio Origin

• Jays Audio: Best bassy set under $1K. Bassy/thicker meta tuning. You can actually feel the reverb and vibration from the bone conduction drivers, great control and low-end texture. Mids and treble are also well...
• Jaytiss: Great set, has a lot of positives and is amazing on bass tracks.
• Tim Tuned:  Mega bass additiveness  Bass too much
• Super* Review: Interesting sound. It becomes it's own thing. Fit is not great.
• Web Search: The Thieaudio Origin delivers a bass-forward signature with a substantial 12dB sub-bass boost that provides visceral rumble and slam, particularly effective for electronic or hip-hop genres. Despite...
• Fresh Reviews: Thieaudio Origin steps into the high end with a hybrid array— 1DD + 4BA + 2EST + bone conduction —that pushes a richly textured, holographic presentation. The soundstage is wide and deep ,...
• Z-Reviews: Thieaudio Origin goes full mad-science: 1DD + 4BA + 2EST + bone conductor (eight drivers per side), big shells, hefty stock cable, and a tuning built around a ~12 dB sub-bass shelf . Fit can be a...
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the THIEAUDIO Origin at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

ORIVETI OH700VB

• Jays Audio: Replaced by Astral. A more engaging Supernova, cleaner, with better sub-bass, and vocals. Very big stage and fantastic separation and layering. Vocals are airy without being too sharp. Lots of...
• Jaytiss: This is like a supernova with better Bass, but slightly less technical.
• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the Oriveti OH700VB at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

7th Acoustics Supernova

• Jays Audio: Super smoooth. TOTL dynamics and treble air - dunno how they managed this airy and smooth with only BAs. Very clean, no sharpness, or sudden peaks, endgame separation and detail. Only drawback is...
• Jaytiss: Natural king. Special iem at any price.
• Precogvision: Nearly immaculate tonality, coherency, and timbre with reasonably good technicalities.
• Super* Review: Hand-built in Indonesia with customizable abalone faceplates, Supernova feels like a boutique step up in value: a handsome, slightly medium-large shell, stable fit, strong isolation , and a...
• Smirk Audio: Rich, honeyed timbre. Well-tuned with solid techs. A very smooth listen. Could use better resolution and incisiveness.
• Shuwa-T:  Lovely midrange, vocal-centric set that never sounds fatiguing  Techs are not class leading
• Nymz: Made to order - 60 days. Brilliant tonality with technical support, just lacking the last hair of detail. Transient sharpness and decay are on point. You will be hard-pressed to find better under 1k.
• Z-Reviews: 7th Acoustic Supernova brings a 6BA setup at around $850 , dressed in pretty shells but a bit bulgy for the fit. Packaging quirks and micro-print gripes aside, the included Versus Audio cable...
• Audionotions: Some of the best timbre I've heard on an IEM to date with decent technicalities to match. Tonality is really good. Bass is neither too much nor too little - just enough to add the perfect amount of...
• Head-Fi.org: 24 community members have rated the 7th Acoustics Supernova at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Hidition Viento

• Crin: Best-in-class tuning and tonal balance with near-perfect coherency. Recommended as a custom-fit.
• Precogvision: Reference-lean tuning with strong upper mids and mid-treble; superb microdynamics but average imaging and a finicky deep-fit nozzle. The CIEM version reportedly fixes some of these issues.  Excellent microdynamic contrast that makes low-level nuances pop.  Lean note weight with mid-treble ring and an uncomfortable long nozzle, plus average imaging versus its peers.

FlipEars Legion

• Jays Audio: Fun and bassy, v-shape, great low-end slam and texture, full, rumbly, solid tech imaging, and cool faceplate... but price is a bit high.
• Jaytiss: What this does well, it does very well. Fun set.
• Web Search: The FlipEars Legion makes a commanding entrance with its striking Roman legionnaire-inspired design, featuring jewelry-cast rose-plated brass faceplates hand-painted by master artisans in Bulacan,...
• Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the FlipEars Legion at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Audio Amigo: Bass-focused Bone Conduction done properly! Rumbles and Buzzes in your ears with no annoying buzz or tonal issues. Not the best technical performer, but absolutely GORGEOUS Shells.
• Paul Wasabii: Fun, bass-forward WV tuning with surgical treble control and standout 3D imaging; hard-hitting yet clean at volume. Pricey but executed with uncommon finesse.  Powerful, fast mid-bass with excellent 3D imaging/layering and controlled, non-fatiguing treble.  Lower mids can feel a bit thick and the bass-forward balance plus the premium price will not suit neutrality seekers.

SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE

• Jaytiss: Early, but very nice so far.
• Paul Wasabii: Flagship-grade build with excellent bass execution and natural midrange weight. Treble is tuned too safely, limiting air, dynamics, and spatial realism for the price.  Beautiful flagship-grade build with well-executed bass and natural vocal weight.  Upper treble is too safe for the price, limiting dynamics, detail, and spatial cues.

Intuaura Purple

• Z-Reviews: Intuaura Purple brings a polished, pricey package: lush purple shells, a comfy fit, and a cable that looks the part—even if the accessories feel recycled from cheaper siblings. The kicker is the...
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Intuaura Purple at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Oriolus Szalayi

• Jaytiss: BASS + BASS + BASS = fun? Maybe.
• Web Search: The Oriolus Szalayi is a tri-brid IEM that assigns a 10 mm dynamic driver to bass, a 14 mm planar diaphragm to the midrange, and a single balanced armature to treble—an uncommon layout aimed at...

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
• Z-Reviews: This is AFUL’s flagship science project: the Cantor packs 14 BAs per side (28 total) and a heap of buzzword tech— Dual-Channel Acoustic Maze for sub-bass, non-destructive direct-drive...
• 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...
• Head-Fi.org: 15 community members have rated the AFUL Cantor at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Audio Amigo: Achieves levels of soundstaging and detail resolution that compete with $2000 IEMs, truly top of the line acousitc performance. IF AND ONLY IF, you can achieve a deep enough fit in your ears. Metal...
• Kois Archive: Rating: S | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8  insane technicality, totl treble  bit bright. bass could be more dynamic

Softears Twilight

• Jays Audio: Slightly warm/neutral, very well balanced, good scaling, TOTL male vocals, big staging, wait for sale
• Gizaudio Axel: My top choice for timbral accuracy.  Beautiful warm sound signature with outstanding timbre and an open sound.  I wouldn’t change a thing.
• Jaytiss: It's like a tubed iem, it's really fun. Something about DDs, so good.
• Tim Tuned: Understated presentation, premium execution. Softears Twilight arrives in a minimalist box with a gorgeous leather case, a stock cable terminated in 4.4 mm plus a 4.4→3.5 mm adapter, and a...  Warm tuning done correct, one of my favorite single DD  Need more treble
• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the Softears Twilight at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Unique Melody MEST

• Jays Audio: A MEST MK2 with slightly more uppermid/bass. More v-shaped. More AGGRESSIVE than MK2. Also gets fatiguing when cranked up/long-listening sesisons.
• Crin: A smooth, relaxing listen (in custom form) backed up with good technicalities.
• Precogvision: Engaging imaging with some minor coherency issues.
• Tim Tuned:  Impressive staging and details  Aggressive signature
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Neutral yet fun due to subbass hump.  Impressive clarity, holographic soundstage

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
• Z-Reviews: Elysian x Effect Audio Pilgrim Noir takes the original Pilgrim’s 1DD + 3BA foundation and dials it up with an upgraded 4-way crossover , a stealthy all-black finish, and Effect Audio’s cable....
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the Elysian Pilgrim Noir at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

LetShuoer EJ07M

• Jays Audio: Holographic staging with an amazing midrange. Great bass texture and impact. Incredibly immersive and endgame for most. Has more sub-bass and treble air than OG doesn't scale as well.
• Jaytiss: Fit is an issue same as the Blessing 2 Dusk.
• Precogvision: Excellent tonality and dynamic bass held back only by a lack of intangible performance.
• Super* Review: Letshuoer x HBB’s Kinda Lava retunes the EJ07M toward a neutral-with-tasteful-bass-boost signature, thickening the mid-bass versus the original’s Harman-leaning sub-bass shelf. The ...
• Shuwa-T: Comment: EJ07 but more low end.  The bassier EJ07
• Audionotions: Nearly the same as the Kinda Lava with very slight differences in the bass. More subbass at the cost of a tiny bit of midbass. Same great mids and treble. Possibly a tad less thick note weight than...
• Head-Fi.org: 10 community members have rated the LETSHUOER EJ07M at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

LetShuoer EJ07

• Jays Audio: TOTL mids. Most 3D and holographic staging yet. Imaging, separation, layering, and staging are all S level - only thing that's holding it back is the darker treble which can lead to softer notes vs,...
• Shuwa-T: Comment: My favourite of the EJ lineup.  Vocal centric with great clarity and thick note weights in the midrange  Bass may be too polite
• Audionotions: Very engaging and very natural sounding. Decent technicalities. Instruments sound correct. Staging and imaging very good for an IEM. Very enjoyable. Leans dark and maybe a bit lacking in treble...
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Letshuoer EJ07 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Moondrop S8

• Gizaudio Axel: Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning.  Harman-like sound with plenty of detail.  BA bass.
• Crin: More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response.
• Jaytiss: Special set.
• Precogvision: Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval.
• Tim Tuned: The Moondrop S8 mirrors the tonal balance of the Blessing 2 Dusk —similar bass level, natural mids, solid upper-mid presence, and extended treble—but distinguishes itself in execution . Bass...  Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass  BA timbre
• Super* Review: Striking design meets smart ergonomics: a crystal-clear acrylic shell that looks glass-polished , with noticeably cleaner clarity than Blessing 2/Dusk. The fit is more contoured and effortless,...
• Smirk Audio: Very resolving with a sweet, pleasant timbre. Good mids and treble. Average bass. Upper-mids may be shouty to some.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Technically proficient.  Clarity and tuning well done  BA timbre
• Bad Guy Good Audio: Moondrop S8 makes a strong first impression: a gorgeous build , clean shells, and a presentation that feels premium without pretending to be leather-clad luxury. The design keeps it simple—no...  Great detail,relax tuning upgrade of "A8"  only a slight upgrade to the previous A8
• Audionotions: Very resolving and well tuned. Note weight leans thin. First IEM that I can say I definitely hear the BA timbre. Could use more down low. Pressure build is uncomfortable.

Softears RSV

• Jays Audio: One of the best vocals I've heard on any IEM (especially for male artists). Mids and Treble is TOTL, smooth and well extended and has great naturalness and the perfect bite. Bass has great speed and...
• Gizaudio Axel: I prefer the Studio 4.  Warmer, bassier, and slightly more resolving than the Studio 4, with great timbre.  BA Bass.
• Crin: Very well-balanced tonality with surprisingly good timbre, though slightly lacking definition.
• Jaytiss: Great upper treble, but its overall tonality isn't perfect.
• Precogvision: Well-tuned from top-to-bottom with good timbre. Safe to the point of boredom.
• Tim Tuned: Softears RSV delivers a rare combo for a full-BA set: organic timbre without the plasticky edge. The bass carries sufficient weight with a mid-bass emphasis—tight and tasteful rather than...  Timbre so beautiful you think it's not a BA set
• Super* Review: Softears RSV presents as a premium, well-finished all-BA set with five balanced armatures , a secure, slightly deeper fit and above-average isolation . The package feels thoughtful—nice case,...
• Shuwa-T:  Mid and vocal centric set, this is not reference tuning despite the name
• Nymz: A BA set that almost sounds like a DD. Needs low OI source. Bass close to U12T with more mid-bass impact. Great treble. Sub-bass and imaging can be lacking for some. My favourite vocals ever.
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the Softears RSV at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Sennheiser IE600

• Jays Audio: Tons of detail and amazing clarity. Stage is smaller than most IEMs at/below its price tag but very well defined details and imaging within that space. Bass is detailed, but amount is not as much as...
• Gizaudio Axel: Fun, V-shaped tuning.  Fantastic bass (both quality and quantity), great V-shaped tuning, excellent detail, and precise imaging.  Treble is too much, could use more vocal focus.
• Crin: Well-tuned mids, powerful yet controlled sub-bass, with highly extended (and somewhat spicy) treble.
• Jaytiss: Lots of upper trebble.
• Precogvision: Well-extended on both ends of the spectrum and adds back in the upper-midrange the IE900 lacked.
• Tim Tuned: Sennheiser IE600 hits with a confidently V-shaped signature: powerful yet tidy bass that thumps with dynamic-driver slam, a flat, clean lower midrange, and lively upper mids that make vocals and...  Very well rouned fun subbass focus sound  Treble might be too much
• Super* Review: $700 buys a compact, 3D-printed metal single-DD that looks mature and fits like a glove. The IE 600 arrives with two cables ( 3.5mm and 4.4mm ) that are thin and comfy but a bit microphonic ...
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Stock eartips are a disgrace.  Superb clarity with good tuning and bass response  Treble is on the energetic side
• Nymz: The most technical DD I've heard. Tuning is not perfect for my library - V-Shape. Get's a rec for those that really enjoy a well done V DD. Could use more stage size and bass impact. Fit is not the...
• Audionotions: Engaging sound signature with authoritative bass and very good treble. Mids are no slouch either. Can be spicy for some, but for what it's worth, I have no issues with the treble. Pretty impressive,...
• Head-Fi.org: 15 community members have rated the Sennheiser IE600 at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Hidition Viento B

• Tim Tuned:  Most speaker-like IEMs I've heard. Extremely cohesive  Timbre a bit grainy. CIEM graphs better
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Clarity takes a backseat with superb tuning.  As perfect as tuning gets  Bass quality is lacking in layering and detail

TangZu Tian Peng

• Jays Audio: A cleaner more neutral Bajie with less bass and more treble energy. Clean, slightly vocal forward with some bite. Azla tips for more bass and treble energy/bite but can get shouty - Sancai Nobles for...
• Jaytiss: Packaging is fantastic, sound isn't...
• Web Search: The Tangzu Tian Peng offers a V-shaped sound profile that leans towards reference while maintaining musicality, with bass quality being notably source-dependent - it requires amplification to achieve...

Sony IER-M9

• Crin: Neutral tonality, highly coherent and decent detail pickup. The all-rounder of the IER lineup.
• Precogvision: Boring, but you won't find anything more well-rounded for the price. Exceptional timbre for a BA IEM.
• Tim Tuned:  Just great accross the board, nothing to fault  Not very special
• Audionotions: Nice note weight, very balanced, shockingly good at imaging held back by finicky fit and vacuum seal - fit issues can be resolved by changing tips though (for me the stock silicone LL tips eliminated...

Gaudio Clariden

• Crin: Somewhat reminiscent of a more mid-y Andromeda, though with extra wonkiness.
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Gaudio Clariden at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

Symphonium Titan

• Jays Audio: Most balanced bass set I've heard so far without sacrificing the fun/texture/impact in the low-end. Open staging, full sounding, deep sub-bass, vocals aren't buried either. No big peaky treble, good...
• Z-Reviews: Symphonium Titan shows up with a big box, a blue theme, and a cable that feels too soft for a $1,000 set, plus a hefty metal case that could double as a tiny sarcophagus. The shell styling reads...

I/O Volare

• Jays Audio: Best Harman IEM under $600 (my unit is less harman), smooth and natural, great layering and tech, bass texture could be better/not as good as Oracle MK3, but overall very balanced and great...
• Jaytiss: Nice overall quality.
• Super* Review: If you are looking for the most bang for your buck in terms of the costs of materials - this is it. But not the most interesting sound.
• Shuwa-T:  Balanced subbass-focused tuning that borders the fine line between technical and boring, well extended treble that remains free of sibilance  The lower midrange does not sound the most natural despite how funny squiggly lines look
• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the I/O Volare at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

Symphonium Giant

• Jays Audio: Super warm and thick, mid-bass centric, basically the Meteor with less treble and more low-end, needs power, turns into basshead at higher volumes, very bassy.
• Jaytiss: There's warm, warmer, then a huge gap, then the Giant. Warmiest.
• Z-Reviews: Symphonium Giant comes in at $700 with a head-scratching spec sheet that vaguely says “ hybrid BA + custom-tuned DD ” while shouting about a 7Ω impedance . That ultra-low load is the story:...
• Paul Wasabii: Polished bass-first tuning with speed and control; mids stay clear and treble is relaxed. Not the most resolving at this price.  Fast, clean bass with natural lower-mid body and relaxed, non-fatiguing treble.  Resolution lags multi-BA rivals at the price and it is sensitive to source impedance.

Symphonium Audio Meteor

• Jays Audio: Meaty textured mid-bass, but can be a bit much. VVery warm sound. Library dependent. Airy treble, but vocals are a bit pushed back and buried.
• Jaytiss: I'm just not a fan of the tuning, but I can see how others might like it.
• Precogvision: A fun U-shape through and through, at the expense of some detail. Fantastic bass and upper-treble extension.
• Super* Review: Warm-tilted and unapologetically bassy , Symphonium’s 4BA Meteor aims for a thick, relaxed presentation that still feels refined up top. The bass carries notable mid-bass ...
• Nymz: U-Shaped warm tuning that is as easy to love it as it is to rec it. Despite being a full BA, the bass has great qualities to it. Great techs given the price and tuning. I had to buy one myself.
• Z-Reviews: Packaging and accessories go hard: a wild Nightjar cable that actually behaves, a tiny waterproof case, foam and silicone tips, even a burlap sack. The shells are much smaller than other...
• Audionotions: Warm U-shaped IEM. Very pleasant to listen to. Bass is pretty good for a BA set with a focus on decay which makes it rumble nicely - perhaps lacks a bit of tactility. Very solid choice for those who...
• Head-Fi.org: 14 community members have rated the Symphonium Audio Meteor at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

iBasso IT07

• Crin: More similar to its predecessor the IT04, with more bass and less treble.
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the iBasso IT07 at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Fir Audio VxV

• Shuwa-T: Comment: Rabbit cute I guess.  Mild V-shape tuning, with decent technical performance  Sounds too generic, note weight isn't well defined
• Head-Fi.org: 15 community members have rated the FiR Audio VxV at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

Yanyin Moonlight

• Jays Audio: Balanced, smooth, and clean presentation that scales beautifully with slightly forward/powerful vocals.
• Tim Tuned: Yanyin Moonlight sets up as a $649 tri-brid with a sub-bass-focused low end and notably shy mid-bass . Bass quality is smooth and competent with decent texture and dynamics, but quantity is...  Great vocal centric signature & Imaging  a bit safe bass and treble wise
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Best tribrid around $600, addictive midrange.  Good detail retrieval backed by rich mids  Midbass light for some
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Yanyin Moonlight at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

Thieaudio Clairvoyance

• Crin: Inoffensive, pleasant tuning specialising in extremely balanced tonality and bass control.
• Precogvision: A more pleasant, warmer Monarch with cutbacks in resolution.
• Tim Tuned:  Amazingly balanced tuning
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Subbass hump is real.  Balanced sounding across all frequencies

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.
• Fresh Reviews: Fiio FA19 arrives as a true kilobuck treat, pairing monumental bass impact with high-end finesse. A 10-BA array (including custom bass drivers ), a clever negative-feedback system , and an...
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the FiiO FA19 at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

Dita Mecha

• Gizaudio Axel: Cohesive sound with great detail.  Great bass, vocal-focused, cohesive sound with excellent detail.
• Jaytiss: This is the best Dita iem that I've heard, I dig it. Big and Bold Sound
• Super* Review: Warm laid back and base-forward. competes with other IEMs in it's price range.

Kumitate KL-Sirius

• Crin: Excellent technical ability, well tuned with a dash of Japanese flavour.
• Shuwa-T:  Japanese tuning done well  Japanese reference bass may be too light for some

Lime Ears Model X

• Crin: Technically capable IEM that goes from decently neutral to warm and smooth in a pinch.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Switches didn't work on my demo unit.  Clean sounding monitor  Linear bass region gets overpowered by lower mids, very strong BA timbre

Tigerism Sun Wukong

• Web Search: The Tigerism Sun Wukong features an all-metal build with a striking Monkey King illustration, feeling durable but somewhat chunky. Its short nozzle and weight can lead to inconsistent fit and...
• Shuwa-T:  Sounds nothing like the DM despite being marketed as a bassier version. Lacks any sort treble bite, with all instruments requiring higher frequencies sounding muffled.
• Z-Reviews: Tigerism Sun Wukong is the brand’s flagship single-DD: a 14.2 mm dynamic driver, 44 Ω , and a sticker shock $750 —but the tuning backs it up. The presentation wraps into a near-spherical ...
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Tigerism Sun Wukong at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

ISN Audio EBC80

• Jaytiss: This is a nice set, great implementation of drivers.
• Shuwa-T:  Typical snappy V shape set with decent clarity  Driver incoherence is extremely apparent on this set, BA timbre plasticky
• Head-Fi.org: 27 community members have rated the ISN Audio EBC80 at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Symphonium Triton

• Precogvision: Pleasing tonal balance and coherency, but not the last word in detail, especially relative to the Helios.
• Shuwa-T:  The more musical one versus the Helios  Cutbacks in clarity, a little too smooth sounding
• Z-Reviews: Symphonium’s Triton takes the Helios’ concept and makes it sing: a 3-BA set around $900 that simply works with gear the way it should. Where Helios felt picky and “flat” in system...
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Symphonium Triton at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Ice Labs Prismatica

• Jaytiss: WARM!
• Precogvision: Fairly palatable, musical sound with some tonal oddity in the midrange.
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Ice Labs Prismatica at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Thieaudio Monarch

• Jays Audio: Endgame clarity and layering. Clean, clear, and balanced all-rounder sound. Great resolution, and open staging. Rumbly sub-bass but mid-bass tuck can kill some libraries and affect vocal thinness.
• Crin: Neutral with bass boost
• Precogvision: Not particularly coherent, but an attention grabber with solid, surface-level detail.
• Tim Tuned:  Superb separation, fun clean signature
• Super* Review: The ThieAudio Monarch is an unapologetically “extra” tribrid IEM at around $720 , packing a dynamic driver for bass, six BAs for mids, and two EST tweeters. Accessories impress—especially...
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Less steep subbass hump, clearer midrange.  Balanced sounding across all frequencies  Lower mids on thinner side

FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum

• Jays Audio: Bright and full sound, very detailed, sparkly, airy, tons of treble extenstion... but it gets fatiguing with the stock filters. Blue filter has the best balance but still doesn't scale too well. 300...
• Jaytiss: I don't want to like, but I love.
• Shuwa-T:  I struggle with this, perhaps it was insertion depth but that unconventional iem shape should never have been greenlit  Average bass, thin midrange, unbearably sibilant treble
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: An interesting sort of Science Project IEM. FatFreq tried to extract as much Sub-bass power and texture while making an airy, detailed planar that isn't fatiguing. They succeeded, and with the Super...
• Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮🎮 | Comfort: 4  very technical. wide. well tuned planar  grainy treble due to the air

Letshuore EJ07M Kinda Lava

• Precogvision: Basically the EJ07M with some adjustment to the bass for more clarity.
• Tim Tuned:  Balanced, Versatile. HBB's Best  Small EST (treble) incoherency
• Shuwa-T: Comment: My favourite out of the EJ lineup.  Excellent tonal balance, engaging midrange and somewhat pronounced treble  Driver flex is annoying though
• Nymz: Less sub, a hair more mid-bass 07m but well done. Keeps the techs and the other frequencies, adding warmth and bones to the mids and better clarity/coherency. I prefer it to stock 07m by a hair, but...
• Audionotions: One of the most solid all-rounders I've tried. Great bass, great mids, good treble extension. Very natural sounding. The only con I can think of is the bright red shells (my KL has the black shells)?...

BGVP Astrum

• Web Search: The BGVP Astrum is a tribrid IEM with a 2DD+2BA+2EST array, using a coaxial dual 8 mm dynamic module for lows, Knowles BAs for mids/highs, and Sonion ESTs for the ultra-treble. This configuration,...
• Paul Wasabii: A pronounced 5 kHz rise creates "fake detail" and flattens staging; EST treble is capable but masked unless EQ reduces 5 kHz and lifts 10 kHz.  Attractive build with lively bass and a competent EST treble once EQ tames the 5 kHz emphasis.  Pronounced 5 kHz peak causes fatigue and a flat, congested stage, with bass turning boomy at higher volume; needs EQ.

Jomo Nautilus

• Jaytiss: Thick rich and juicy, fun set.
• Kois Archive: Rating: A | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 7  good techs and stage  a bit bright

DUNU Zen Pro

• Precogvision: Solid tuning with good speed. Could use more air and some minor work in the treble.
• Nymz: Great bass quality and slam, mids and detail. Stage and treble extension are not the strongest points. Great for instrumental playlists like jazz and classical. Very sensitive to source - "Amp...
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the DUNU ZEN PRO at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Fiio FD7

• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the FiiO FD7 at an average of 4.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

FatFreq Scarlet Mini

• Jays Audio: Crap ton of sub-bass but still very well-controlled (for the most part). No mud or mid-bass bloat, uppermids/treble are smoother than Maestro Mini, still somewhat balanced without having the low-end...
• Jaytiss: Ohh this set is a special love affair with BASS. Not Neutral lol.
• Web Search: The FATfreq Scarlet Mini is a hybrid IEM positioned in the brand’s “Scarlet” line with a 1DD+2BA configuration and a stated focus on sub-bass power and treble extension; retailer specs list a...
• Z-Reviews: Scarlett Mini is framed as a bass experiment first, IEM second: a ~$ 666 set (or $833 with the light-red “upgraded” cable) that pushes a 30 dB sub-bass shelf so far that every track...
• Audionotions: Holy Bass! Unabashedly colored listen with heathenistic amounts of bass elevation and physicality. Man does this thing punch. Vocals and instruments can sound subdued a little bit unless you turn the...
• Head-Fi.org: 14 community members have rated the FATFreq Scarlet Mini at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Paul Wasabii: Delivers extreme sub-bass, but tunnel-like recessed mids and unclear vocals limit long-term enjoyment.  Delivers massive sub-bass slam for bassheads.  Tunnel-like recessed mids and unclear vocals undermine balance and long-term listening.

Plunge Audio Unity

• Jaytiss: Nice build quality, but this tune aint it.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Plunge Audio Unity at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

Fiio FX15

• Jaytiss: Unique tuning, but the switch would be better in the mids or bass.
• Precogvision: Odd recessions in frequency response lead to unique imaging but uncanny tonality.
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the FIIO FX15 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

MiM Audio Dark Magician

Hidition Waltz

• Crin: Neutral-fun signature that works both as a reference monitor and a rock-out IEM.
• Precogvision: Fun tuning with Hidition's mid-treble sparkle and none of the Viento's nasty resoance.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Nothing too amazing, V-shape with recessed mids.  Energetic sounding

Yanyin x HBB Mahina

• Tim Tuned:  A more balanced Moonlight with better bass  a bit safe treble wise
• Nymz: Terriffic warm tuning only sinning by the lack of better bass dynamics. Treble is relaxed but "flat" with terrific extension. Works wonders for poorly recorded tracks.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Yanyin x HBB Mahina at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Fiio FH9

• Jaytiss: A different try on Reference.
• Precogvision: Pretty alright overall. Warm and reasonably well-balanced in the upper-midrange and lower-treble unlike some of Fiio's other IEMs.
• Head-Fi.org: 10 community members have rated the FiiO FH9 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Mangird XENNS UP

• Jays Audio: Fast and clean bass but still rumbly and punchy. Beryllium DD baby. Well-seperated mids, and vocals still pop and aren't buried like other bass sets. Can use more treble extension (fixed with AZLA...
• Jaytiss: Highs on this set are very offputting.
• Tim Tuned:  Bass focus without over coloring. Smooth listen  Low energy, just okay note definition
• Shuwa-T:  Balanced sounding with good technicalities  A warmer, fuller-sounding, bassier Mangird Tea
• Nymz: The party starter. Very very warm, but fun. Different from anything else. Treble and mids somewhat ok even after all the warmth. Mid-bass is very good.
• Bad Guy Good Audio:  Guilty pleasures..love the slam, treble still fine. Beryllium baby!!
• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the Mangird XENNS UP at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9  warm and nice bass texture  bit too much midbass

Moritz Dragon

• Gizaudio Axel:  Smooth, cohesive Harman-like tuning with a single DD.  Overall detail.
• Jaytiss: Bonkers fun DD set, love it. Very V shaped.
• Shuwa-T:  The issue is not the sound but the build is criminally bad; a $600+ iem should not feel like a Wan Er

Moondrop Illustrious

• Jays Audio: Basically the Softears Twilight with less sub-bass extension, alot more neutral and monitor like, and very pricy since Twilight goes on sale for $700 with a more musical playback. This is just...
• Gizaudio Axel: Open-back IEM with a mellow sound. Good for long listening but not for those seeking strong bass or high resolution.  Warm, full-bodied mids with natural timbre and safe treble.  Light bass with low sub-bass, lacking treble air and sparkle, and underwhelming detail.
• Jaytiss: Nice single DD, not a benchmark, but very nice.
• Precogvision: Sounds like it has metallic timbre. Percussino compression around 5kHz due to lack of treble extension and generally bad tuning.
• Super* Review: Sounds like an open-back IEM. It delivers on open design. Something to consider if you are looking for that.
• Paul Wasabii: Gorgeous shell and high end driver with a neutral bright tilt; stock upper mids and 5 kHz energy flatten the stage. With light EQ and some volume it comes very close to Twilight.  Stunning build and fit with superb vented bass shelf and rock ready mid bass.  Lower treble and 5 kHz emphasis flattens stage and needs volume or EQ; not ideal for sub bass heavy genres.

Shozy Black Hole

• Crin: Seems to go for a neutral tuning with the bass roll-off but ends up with a fatiguing and sharp presentation.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Shozy Black Hole at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Sony XBA Z5

• Crin: All-rounder. Somewhat neutral both in FR and tonality.

Yanyin Carmen

• Jays Audio: An OG EJ07 that does vocal scaling. A blast your brains out kinda set. Full, powerful, extended, VERY forward vocals, might be too much for some people. Reveals every last bit of emotion from the...
• Jaytiss: I don't get this one. It's not good.

Thieaudio Excalibur

• Crin: Probably the weakest of the ThieAudio tribrids, but still great on its own.
• Precogvision: Better clarity than the Oracle and more dynamic than most of ThieAudio's IEMs at the expense of some shoutyness.
• Shuwa-T:  Decent tuning  Narrower sounding, not as holographic soundstage as Oracle

Oriolus Isabellae

• Jaytiss: Awesome shimmer, and cool unique sound.
• Precogvision: Midrange doesn't sound very DD-like; more along the lines of etched and gritty perhaps due to 11kHz peak in treble.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Impressive sound from a single DD.  Warm and pleasing tuning, sweet coloured vocals  Treble peak may annoy some
• Audionotions: Beautifully sweet mids, good fun bass - maybe not the most resolving but sinfully enjoyable. Slight weirdness for some female vocals but other than that, it sounds great
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the Oriolus Isabellae at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Dunu SA6 EST

• Gizaudio Axel: I prefer the SA6 MK II.  QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass.  Unvented design, no bass switch, and less airy than the SA6 MK II.
• Super* Review: Not a bad IEM if you get the right tips. It's a bit disappointing compared to the original SA6.
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Dunu SA6 EST at an average of 2.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Unfavorable.

Shuoer EJ07

• Crin: Tuned almost Etymotic-like but with underwhelming treble extension bottlenecking it all.
• Precogvision: Decent tonality, but weak treble extension and technicalities.
• Nymz: The Experience. It just immerses you and takes you on a journey. Infinite holographic stage with god imaging and layering. Treble can be too dark for some. Great tuning and techs to me - My favourite...
• Bad Guy Good Audio:  Polite bass near perfect mids. relaxed tuned set  Lacks extension for some ears and genre. Personally love em

Unique Melody Macbeth Ti

• Shuwa-T: Comment: Satisfying subbass hump, only second hand units available.  Clean sounding with forward vocals  Thinner sounding midrange

Tanchjim Prism

• Precogvision: Somewhat tinny in the treble and generally anemic.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Best release so far from Tanchjim.  Well tuned with good technicalities  Offers nothing special
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Tanchjim Prism at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tansio Mirai Land

• Precogvision: 123 setting. V-shaped and a bit harsh in the lower-treble.
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the TANSIO MIRAI Land at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

GS Audio SE11

• Precogvision: Good tonal balance and fairly coherent. Bass needs work.

Empire Ears Bravado Mk2

• Crin: Very recessed and unfocused mids with poor bass control.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Empire Ears Bravado MKII at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Yanyin Mahina

• Shuwa-T: Comment: Best yanyin so far.  Same as moonlight but heavier bass response  Because of the heavier bass region, it does not sound the most balanced

ThieAudio Voyager 14

• Crin: Evokes a qdc-ish house sound, though stumbles in both tuning refinement and technicalities.
• Precogvision: Good tonal balance and technicalities. Just lacking a few legs of refinement.

AKG N5005

• Crin: Amazing bass control only let down by plastic timbre.
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the AKG N5005 at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro

• Nymz: Came out as boring to my ears, with a sub-par technical department.

Kumitate KL-Corona

• Crin: Well-tuned with somewhat disappointing technical performance.
• Shuwa-T:  Decent tuning and capabilities  Nothing noteworthy, almost boring

64 Audio Aspire 3

• Precogvision: A bit platicky overall - extends in the treble, but has some idiosyncrasies that contribute to the odd timbre/coherency.
• Super* Review: Midrange is pretty flat. Nice flat midrange. Hefty but isolated bass boost.

Kinera Nanna 2.0

• Crin: Bass is a tad uncontrolled and the mids could use more refinement. The original is arguably superior.
• Precogvision: Probably Kinera's best set. Pretty decent overall.
• Tim Tuned:  Good bass, decent v-shape tuning

Final Audio Heaven 7

• Crin: Unique "Final single BA" sound; coloured mids and one-note treble.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Perfect for orchestral and classical.  Massive soundstage, almost theatre-like  Final tuning may not be for everyone

OpenAudio Mercury

• Precogvision: Basically a poor man's Legend X without some of the technicalities.

Moondrop Dark Saber

• Jaytiss: It has it's moments, but it is a massive please demo first style iem.
• Precogvision: Basically the Moondrop S8 with a dynamic driver for the bass. Negatively affects the coherency of the presentation.

Final Audio B1

• Crin: The most V-shaped of the B-series. Fatiguing, sharp treble and slightly bloated bass.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: The best of the "B" series from Final.  Technical capabilities, lush midrange  Somewhat incoherent with the DD bass not blending well with the upper frequencies, subbass roll off is real

Kumitate KL-Meteo

• Crin: Very bassy with a lower-mid scoop. A bit of an odd tonal profile all things considered.
• Shuwa-T:  Decent tuning and capabilities, bass region has lots of texture  Steep midbass shelf overpowers both lowermids and mids, male vocals can sound lifeless compared to the midbass

Colorfly Quintet

• Precogvision: Generic V-shaped tuning and middling technicalities.

Campfire Polaris V1

• Crin: Pseudo-Japanese tuning focusing on female vocals and a very lively signature.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: For bassheads who do not care about quality.  Lovely traditional CA tuning

Moondrop Illumination

• Crin: Well-tuned with natural timbre, ultimately marred by subpar detail retrieval and definition.
• Precogvision: Mushy transients and imaging, basically par with their other single DDs for techniclaities.
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Moondrop Illumination at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

Dunu Zen

• Precogvision: Good dynamics, but poor tuning with nasty 8kHz treble peak contrasted to zero air.
• Nymz: Great bass impact (one of the best I've heard). Tunning is wonky, mild V and zero treble air. Other than dynamics, techs are nothing to write home about. Get Zen Pro instead unless you only care for...

Empire Ears Bravado MK.II

• Precogvision: Valkyrie's darker, bloated brother.

Empire Ears Zeus XIV

• Crin: Top tier detail and resolution with poor tone and timbre reproduction.
• Precogvision: Wonky tuning and plasticky timbre, but pretty detailed.

Unique Melody MEST Mini

• Crin: Bone conduction driver doesn't seem to be doing much. Just your average V-shaped BA IEM.
• Precogvision: Definitely does not sound much like the actual MEST.

Dita Project 71

• Crin: Too much of a downward tilt; clarity is lost and overall technicalities aren't up to par either.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Extremely rare.  Overly smooth midrange, wonky treble

64 Audio A2e

• Crin: A rather interesting "V-but-also-not" signature. Can get a little hot in the treble.
• Precogvision: Bloated mid-bass and extremely dark upper-midrange and treble results in hazy, uninspired listen.

Cayin Fantasy

• Precogvision: A fantasy, indeed, if the sound is supposed to be commensurate with the asking price.
• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the Cayin Fantasy at an average of 3.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Cautiously Favorable.

Shozy Black Hole Mini

• Crin: The bass roll-off issue of the original is somewhat fixed, though at the cost of everything else.
• Precogvision: Midrange, especially the upper-midrange, is literally a black hole alright.