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Elysian Annihilator 2023

ATechReviews: Endgame level bass, treble and resolution make the Elysian Annihilator 2023 one of the most impressive IEMs available, with a wide stage and engaging, dynamic tuning. Its bold bass and treble forward... Explosive yet controlled bass, breathtakingly smooth and detailed treble and endgame level technical performance with wide stage and precise imaging. Very expensive, clearly not neutral and the powerful bass emphasis may be too much for listeners who prefer a more relaxed or mid focused tuning.

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

U-Shaped 1DD+4BA+2EST

9.8

S-

Softears RS10

ATechReviews: Softears RS10 is a mid centric, monitoring focused flagship with exceptional resolution and vocal clarity. Bass quantity and upper mid and treble energy may be too much for relaxed listening. Class leading resolution and imaging with clean, textured BA bass, excellent isolation and very comfortable fit. Leaner bass, energetic upper mids and emphasized treble can sound shouty or fatiguing on some tracks, with less air and sparkle than several competitors.

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

U-Shaped 10BA

8.6

A+

Juzear Butterfly 61T

ATechReviews: Juzear Butterfly 61T delivers immersive staging, textured bass and a relaxed yet detailed tuning that feels very close to endgame at its price. Exceptional comfort and isolation with highly textured, fast bass, natural mids, relaxed treble and above-average staging and imaging for the price. Slight bass bleed, only neutral treble air, large nozzles and a non-modular cable may hold it back for some listeners.

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

n/a 1DD+6BA

8.4

A+

Kiwi Ears Septet

ATechReviews: Kiwi Ears Septet is a bright neutral, detail focused open back IEM with excellent stage and technical performance, but a boosted mid treble and moderate mid bass mean it suits listeners who enjoy a... Outstanding technical performance with huge open soundstage, clean sub bass focused tuning, excellent detail separation and comfort, plus a compact metal shell and high quality modular cable. Bright mid treble can be fatiguing for treble sensitive listeners, bass quantity and mid bass weight are limited, and the open back design leaks sound and isolates less than typical closed IEMs.

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

Neutral 1DD+4BA+1Planar+1PZT

8.3

A+

Softears Cerberus

ATechReviews: Cerberus combines a neutral dark tuning and huge, holographic staging with smooth, forgiving treble, but its subdued upper mids, limited shimmer and very sparse accessories make it feel overpriced... Outstanding depth and width of soundstage with clean, cohesive tuning that works very well for busy rock, metal and EDM tracks while remaining highly forgiving. Subdued treble, slightly recessed upper mids, modest bass quantity and minimal accessories make this very expensive set feel less exciting and less detailed than rival flagships.

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

Neutral 1DD+4BA+2EST

8.2

A+

Kiwi Ears Aether

ATechReviews: Highly detailed, natural sounding planar with standout treble and expansive stage that punches above its 170 dollar price, though bass quantity stays moderate. Outstanding technical performance with natural timbre, expansive stage and some of the best, non fatiguing planar treble at this price. Moderate bass quantity and occasional S or SH emphasis at high volume plus the need for some power to fully open up mean it is not ideal for bassheads or extreme treble sensitive listeners.

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

Neutral with Bass Boost 1Planar

8.2

A+

Binary Dynaquattro

ATechReviews: Binary Acoustics DynaQuattro delivers a vocal forward, sub bass boosted tuning with excellent technical performance that competes with the best sub 300 dollar IEMs. Its main drawbacks are slightly... Visceral but controlled bass, forward natural vocals and strong detail and imaging that rival significantly more expensive IEMs. Slightly limited upper treble air, only average isolation and a need for a more powerful source to fully unlock dynamics and soundstage.

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

n/a 4DD

8.1

A+

Softears RSV

ATechReviews: Neutral, vocal focused all BA monitor with excellent midrange clarity and natural treble, but only average stage, slam and value next to strong competitors. Vocal focused tuning with clear, natural mids, realistic treble and strong separation for voices and instruments. Bass slam, overall technical performance and value are outclassed by competitors like Dunu SA6 MK II and Softears Studio 4 in the same price range.

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

U-Shaped 5BA

8

7

A

Ziigaat Horizon

ATechReviews: ZiiGaat Horizon combines a clean, neutral leaning tuning with natural vocals, textured sub bass and airy treble, backed by strong technical performance for its price. Upper treble can be bright for... Clean, detailed tuning with natural mids, textured sub bass, airy treble and excellent technical performance for the price. Boosted upper treble can sound bright for sensitive listeners and the neutral bass quantity will not please bass heads or fans of much warmer signatures.

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

Neutral 1DD+2BA+2Planar

7.9

A

Kiwi Ears KE4

ATechReviews: Warm neutral meta tuned hybrid with powerful bass slam, smooth non fatiguing treble and natural timbre that make it an easy recommendation around 200 dollars. Smooth warm neutral meta tuning with powerful bass impact, natural timbre, non fatiguing treble and very comfortable shells at an attractive 199 dollar price. Technical performance and detail are behind brighter competitors like TruthEar Nova or Dunu Da Vinci, vocals are somewhat laid back, transients are on the softer side and there is mild driver flex.

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

Neutral 2DD+2BA

7.8

6.5

A

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ATechReviews: Balanced, neutral-leaning collab with outstanding imaging and gaming performance, but lighter bass impact and only average detail keep it from being a top all-rounder for music. Outstanding imaging, separation and positional accuracy make it one of the strongest gaming-focused IEMs at its price. Average detail retrieval, modest bass slam and somewhat less natural timbre limit its appeal as an all-round music set.

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

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA

7.8

A

BGVP NS10 Pro

ATechReviews: Punchy, clean bass and natural treble with strong detail and imaging, but the forward upper mids can sound too energetic and fatiguing on some tracks. Very punchy, clean bass with strong detail, separation and precise imaging for the price. Upper midrange energy is often too strong, making female vocals and bright instruments sound edgy and limiting long term comfort.

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

Neutral with mild V-shaped tilt 2DD+8BA

7.5

A-

$79

Fiio FP3

ATechReviews: Strong technical performance and fantastic planar bass, but the bass heavy, bright leaning tuning leaves mids covered and vocals lacking clarity. Excellent technical performance for the price with fast, textured planar bass, good detail, and impressive imaging. Mid bass overwhelms the midrange, vocals sound covered, and the bright lower treble with limited upper air makes the tuning unbalanced without EQ.

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

n/a n/a

7.1

A-

n/a

HiBy Project ACE

ATechReviews: Hiby Project Ace offers clean, deep hitting bass and strong detail with excellent build and accessories, but leaner mid bass, midrange that stays in the mix and peaky treble make it a more niche, EQ... Excellent build quality, modular cable and accessories combined with clean, detailed sound and strong overall technical performance. Treble can be sharp and fatiguing, mids stay inside the mix, bass quantity is on the lighter side and the tuning often benefits from foam tips and EQ adjustments.

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

n/a n/a

7

B+

Simgot EW300

ATechReviews: Warm neutral, bassy yet controlled tuning with excellent treble clarity and imaging makes the Simgot EW300 a very safe, non fatiguing all rounder that is competitive at its price but not as detailed... Pleasing warm neutral tuning with fantastic sub bass, non fatiguing mids and treble, strong imaging and soundstage, and good comfort and accessories for the price. Lower mids and male vocals can sound slightly thick, overall detail, air and imaging precision lag behind more technical rivals like EA500 LM, Titan S2 or Supermix 4, and the mirror finish is a fingerprint magnet.

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

V-Shaped 1DD+1Planar+1PZT

6.8

B+

Sivga Que

ATechReviews: Bright, energetic single dynamic with strong mid bass slam, clean upper mids and excellent technical performance for the price. Some bass bleed and slightly softer sub bass and imaging keep it from... Excellent detail retrieval, energetic treble, holographic soundstage and satisfying mid bass impact for around 70 dollars. Mid bass focus with some bass bleed, gentler sub bass rumble and imaging that still trails benchmark sets like Moondrop Kato or Dunu Falcon Ultra.

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

Neutral 1x Dynamic (10mm, Beryllium Diaphragm)

6.8

B+

$79

Kefine Delci AE

ATechReviews: Kefine Delci AE keeps the beloved Delci tuning but adds subtle technical improvements, a better cable option and extra nozzles, making it a very compelling all-rounder at its price. Natural warm U-shaped tuning with strong note weight, wide stage, excellent comfort and build, plus a balanced cable option and flexible silver/gold tuning nozzles. Overall technical resolution is still behind more expensive models like Dunu Titan S2 or Simgot EA500 LM, and the gold nozzle can sound too energetic, shouty or bright on fast, busy tracks.

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

n/a 1DD

6.8

B+

Dunu Titan S2

ATechReviews: Mid centric, detailed single dynamic with great accessories and value, but modest bass and upper mids that can become edgy at higher volumes. Outstanding accessory bundle and modular cable with clear, detailed mid centric tuning that outperforms most sub 100 dollar rivals. Limited bass quantity, average soundstage and upper mids that can become too aggressive at higher listening volumes.

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

Bright n/a

6.8

B

INAWAKEN DAWN Ms

ATechReviews: Strong midrange clarity and sparkly treble with a meaty, powerful low end make the InAwaken Dawn engaging, but leaner vocals, highlighted highs, and bass quality behind Delci and EW300 keep it from... Excellent midrange clarity and forward vocals, meaty bass with solid slam, and crisp, sparkly treble for listeners who enjoy an energetic, detailed presentation at moderate volumes. Driver flex on both sides, a midrange that can sound lean and intense at higher volumes, more highlighted treble, and less textured bass than Delci and EW300 reduce its appeal as a relaxed, safe all rounder.

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

V-Shaped n/a

6.4

B

SIMGOT EG280

ATechReviews: Simgot EG280 is a feature packed hybrid gaming IEM with a balanced allrounder tuning, solid technical performance and a powerful USB dongle, but elevated treble and a tangle prone cable make it less... Engaging balanced allrounder tonality with strong bass, clear vocals, clean detailed treble and a powerful USB dongle with app based EQ, presets and microphone control. Elevated upper treble can sound sharp for sensitive ears, the cable tends to tangle and for owners of the Moondrop Rays the overall sound and technical performance may feel redundant.

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

U-Shaped 1DD+1Planar

6.4

B

Kiwi Ears ETUDE

ATechReviews: Kiwi Ears Etude is a very unique and fun bone conduction experiment with strong physical bass impact and smooth treble, but the hollow mids and smeared imaging stop it from being a safe all round... Unique, very noticeable bone conduction effect with fun punchy bass, smooth non fatiguing treble and strong value as an affordable way to experience this tech. Hollow echoey mids and smeared imaging reduce separation and naturalness compared to more conventional 100 dollar IEMs.

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

V-Shaped 1DD+3BA+1VT

6.4

B

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TRN White Tiger

ATechReviews: Explosive bass, forward mids and bright planar treble make the TRN White Tiger a detail focused but aggressive listen that sacrifices some balance and naturalness. Best suited to bassheads who want... Explosive bass with strong slam, very forward vocals and excellent detail for the price, plus a generous accessory pack with modular cable and tuning nozzles. Heavy bass bleed, emphasized treble and less natural tonality than alternatives like Delci or EW300 limit its appeal to only those who specifically want a bold, in your face sound.

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

n/a 2DD Planar

6.3

B

$59

Tri Draco

ATechReviews: Smooth, warm neutral tonality with a relaxed, mellow presentation but limited treble air and technical performance compared to similarly priced sets. Very smooth warm neutral tuning that is easy to listen to at high volumes with a relaxed, mellow presentation. Limited treble air and technical performance, with thick bass note weight and softer slam that make it less engaging and detailed than key competitors.

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

Warm 1DD

6.2

B-

Moondrop Quarks 2

ATechReviews: Moondrop Quark 2 offers excellent isolation, clean balanced tuning and strong value from its built in USB C DAC at around 17 USD, though bass slam and overall technical performance remain a step... Outstanding isolation, comfortable ultra light shells and durable USB C cable with integrated DAC and mic at a very low price. Bass impact and overall technical performance are clearly weaker than on the Moondrop Chu II and the fixed cable and strong seal may not suit all listeners.

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

Neutral 1x Dynamic (7.8mm)

5.9

B-

Kiwi Ears Cadenza

ATechReviews: Kiwi Ears Cadenza delivers a clean, mid forward mild V tuning with excellent vocal clarity and detail for the price. Energetic upper mids and somewhat lean male vocals may be problematic for... Comfortable compact shells with multiple color options, clean mid forward tuning with excellent vocal clarity, and strong detail and separation for the price. Forward upper mids can become fatiguing over time and male vocals sound leaner than on warmer, thicker competitors.

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

V-Shaped n/a

5.7

6.2

B-

$206

Tipsy Spica 260

ATechReviews: Very mid-bass-focused IEM with strong slam and impressive detail, but muddy mids and uneven treble make it a niche, hard-to-recommend choice outside of bassheads. Very punchy mid-bass with strong slam, warm overall tonality and surprisingly good detail and separation for the discounted street price. Boomy mid-bass bleeds into a muddy, veiled midrange, treble lacks air and smoothness, and the QDC connectors limit cable-rolling flexibility.

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

n/a 2DD BA

5.5

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