IEMs Reviewed by Jays Audio

ThieAudio Monarch MK4

ThieAudio Monarch MK4

Jays Audio: Smooth, clean, balanced, and slightly airy in the balance switch. Goes from a clean all-rounder to a warm/bassy all-rounder. Great tech. Basically a cheaper Prestige LTD with more tuning options....

Tuning: S Tech: S

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+6BA+2EST

9

S

$1,299

ThieAudio Prestige LTD

ThieAudio Prestige LTD

Jays Audio: Clean and natural signature with treble emphasis. LOTS of details with airy treble without going overboard (better treble extension vs MK2/MK3). Bass is not as impactful versus MK3 but has better...

Tuning: S Tech: S

n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST

9

S

$1,500

Symphonium Crimson

Jays Audio: U-shaped/Slight V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun signature.

Tuning: S Tech: S

U-Shaped 4BA

9

S

$1,700

Sony IER Z1R

Jays Audio: Best of the best in most areas, but vocals and mids can be thin due to fit issues. Insane bass texture/detail and HUGE soundstage. One of the best trebles I've heard.

Tuning: S Tech: S

V-Shaped 2DD+1BA

9

S

$3,600

Empire Ears Raven

Jays Audio: V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?

Tuning: S Tech: S

n/a 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC

9

S

$3,099

Kinera Loki

Jays Audio: Super clean and clear sound. Beautiful vocals. Everyhting is extremely well balanced. No special sauce tho.

Tuning: S Tech: S

n/a 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC

9

S

Kinera Imperial Loki

Jays Audio: Super clean and clear sound. Beautiful vocals. Everyhting is extremely well balanced. No special sauce tho.

Tuning: S Tech: S

W-Shaped 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC

Kinera Imperial Loki review by jays-audio

9

S

$1,200

Thieaudio Prestige

Jays Audio: Sub-bass boost + treble boost. Similar to Crimson, lots of treble energy, great tech, more aggresive LTD.

Tuning: S Tech: S

n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST

9

S-

$900

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,...

Tuning: S+ Tech: A+

n/a n/a

8.5

S-

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...

Tuning: S Tech: A+

U-Shaped 5BA

8.5

7

S-

$999

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

Jays Audio: Neutral tuning with one of the clearest mid-ranges. Natural and clean vocals. Great resolution, separation, and detail. Can be a little dry with its analytical presentation. Bass is well-seperated...

Tuning: S Tech: S-

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+6BA+2EST

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by jays-audio

8.5

S-

$999

Thieaudio Monarch MK3

Thieaudio Monarch MK3

Jays Audio: Better low-end texture and overall more engaging than MK2, but lacks the mid-range/vocal magic, so depending on your preference either is great. Still TOTL tech like MK2. Great all-rounder.

Tuning: S Tech: S-

U-Shaped 2DD+6BA+2EST

8.5

6.8

S-

Elysian Apostle

Jays Audio: Clean, neutral, and clear vocals. Reminds me of a cleaner Volume S or slightly better OG Oracle, but very expensive, maybe if you can find one around $1000 since it's more of a sidegrade to RSV,...

Tuning: S Tech: S-

V-Shaped 1DD+2BA+2EST

8.5

S-

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...

Tuning: S Tech: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

8.5

S-

Dunu Glacier

Jays Audio: Clean, balanced but engaging sound, clear vocals, great midrange and tech. Vocals can be a bit too forward/sharp. The most recent unit I got sounds different than the earlier ones which was...

Tuning: S- Tech: S

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA+4EST

8.5

9

S-

$1,499

Unique Melody MEST mkII

Unique Melody MEST mkII

Jays Audio: TOTL imaging chops/layering. Tons of micro-details. Great bass texture. Wide and 3D staging. Can be aggressive, and get fatiguing when cranked up/long-listening sessions.

Tuning: S- Tech: S

Warm 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

8.5

7.5

S-

$1,900

Unique Melody MEST MK3

Jays Audio: A more neutral/slightly warm MEST MK2, less aggresive, easier to the ears, same technicalities. A little overpriced ngl.

Tuning: S- Tech: S

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA+4EST+1BC

Unique Melody MEST MK3 review by jays-audio

8.5

S-

$1,000

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.

Tuning: S- Tech: S

Warm 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

8.5

S-

$1,150

Symphonium Helios SE

Jays Audio: Best Treble around it's price. Super airy but still smooth. Bass-scoop isn't as bad as I thought, but those who want mid-bass - avoid it.

Tuning: S- Tech: S-

n/a 4BA

Symphonium Helios SE review by jays-audio

8.5

S-

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.

Tuning: S- Tech: S-

Neutral 2DD+10BA

8.5

S-

Xenns Top Pro

Jays Audio: Very technical, amazing resolution and detail for the price, treble is slightly crispy and sparkly, clean but dynamic all-rounder. Mid-volume set for the most part as treble can get hot at higher...

Tuning: S- Tech: S-

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+8BA

8.5

8.4

S-

Nicehck Rockies

Jays Audio: Balanced, clean, airy, with a slight treble emphasis, good EST implementation, great overall package and accesories at the price. Similar to TOP PRO but with ESTs and not as vocal centric. Easy rec...

Tuning: S- Tech: S-

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+2BA+2EST

8.5

9

S-

AFUL Dawn-X

Jays Audio: Smooth treble, natural timbre, good sub-bass focused set, but transients can be a bit soft, and vocals are pulled back lacking final extension - non-fatiguing but not very engaging and "dynamic". A...

Tuning: S- Tech: S-

U-Shaped 1DD+8BA+4EST+1BC

8.5

S-

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...

Tuning: S- Tech: S-

n/a 1DD+4BA+2EST

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate review by jays-audio

8.5

S-

64 Audio U12T

Jays Audio: TOTL tech. Mid-scoop can affect mids/vocal texture and placement, recessed midrange, treble is harsh at high volumes. Great bass detail, but could have more impact.

Tuning: A+ Tech: S

Neutral with Bass Boost 12BA

8.5

8.2

S-

$3,100

Empire Ears EVO

Jays Audio: Great bass texture. BC driver actually works. Very well controlled but still impactful. Great resolution. Doesn't scale well because of spicy uppermids. Vocals often gets shouty on certain tracks,...

Tuning: A+ Tech: S

n/a 2DD+5BA+1BC

8.5

A+

Ziigaat Arcanis

Jays Audio: My favourite vocals under $500 (best imo). A more refined OG Mangird Tea with better resolution and tech. Recommend listening at higher volumes on slower vocal centric tracks. Don't rec hiphop or...

Tuning: S Tech: A+

Neutral 2DD+5BA

8

8.5

A+

Softears RSV MK II

Jays Audio: Bassy dynamic all-rounder with great low-end texture that slams hard with good note-weight/body. Slight Hype 4 upgrade. Treble is smooth, and vocals are well-tuned. Overall unboxing/accesories are...

Tuning: S Tech: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 5BA

8

A+

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...

Tuning: S Tech: A

n/a 10BA

8

A+

$500

MIM Dark Magician

Jays Audio: Weighted and airy vocals but with expansive staging. 3D/ball imaging. Coherency and dynamics are TOTL. Clear - details are "big"/forward, but can use better separation. Super immersive. Could use...

Tuning: S Tech: A

Neutral 1DD

8

A+

Softears Twilight

Jays Audio: Slightly warm/neutral, very well balanced, good scaling, TOTL male vocals, big staging, wait for sale

Tuning: S Tech: A

Warm 1DD

8

A+

$300

Xenns Mangird Tea

Jays Audio: Discontinued, but one of the best female vocals I've heard on any IEMs at higher volume. Top tier mids under $500. Spring Tips improves vocals and treble clarity. Great around the head imaging, but...

Tuning: S Tech: A

Neutral 1DD+6BA

8

A

ZiiGaat Luna

Jays Audio: Airy, smooth, warm, laid-back, balanced, lush and dreamy vibes. Great for rock/metal, scales decently high. Mid-bass over sub. Not as vocal forward as Arcanis and other vocal sets. My Luna graphs...

Tuning: S Tech: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 6BA

7.5

8.2

A

Thieaudio Oracle

Jays Audio: Amazing airy and relaxing vocals. Sweet and gentle presentation. Clean, clear vocals - could be too balanced tho. Great separation, but stage size could be better.

Tuning: S Tech: A+

Neutral 1DD+2BA+2EST

7.5

A

Ziigaat Odyssey

Jays Audio: A warm/mini Subtonic Storm that scales better and fuller with less tech. A musical odyssey. High volume set, great scaling, a cleaner/midrange focused Explorer with better layering and detail. Takes...

Tuning: S Tech: A

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+3BA

7.5

7.4

A

Softears Volume S

Jays Audio: Amazing vocals under $500 with the stock switch/clear tips or tangzu sancai regular (no impedance boost) with amazing vocal scaling. Recommended for higher volume listening like ballads, slower...

Tuning: S Tech: A

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+2BA

7.5

8.2

A

$600

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...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST

7.5

A

Hisenior Mega5-EST

Jays Audio: New unit is better tuned/balanced, smooth, good all-rounder, and sounds like adjusted diffusefield.

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+2BA+2EST

7.5

A

$850

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...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 6BA

7.5

A

$589

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII

Jays Audio: Great bass texture, much better than predecessors, smooth and slightly airy giving it a sizzly timbre, great layering/separation, vocals are slightly laid back but not gone, very balanced across...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+2BA+2EST

7.5

A

$699

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...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA+2EST

7.5

A

Ziigaat Horizon

Jays Audio: "Meta" inspired tuning, basically a slightly more detailed Astral with smoother treble and less sub-bass. Less aggressive/in your face vs Astrals. Great details and tech for the price, bright-leaning.

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

Neutral 1DD+2BA+2Planar

7.5

A

$670

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.

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

U-Shaped 1DD+2BA+4EST

7.5

A

Thieaudio Hype 4

Jays Audio: One of the best all-rounders under $600 (v-shaped harman). Treble quality is smooth and well extended. Great low-end texture with lots of impact. Good vocals. Solid tech, and just solid in general.

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

Neutral 2DD+4BA

7.5

8

A

Xenns Tea Pro

Jays Audio: A more resolving Davinci, literally. The Tea magic is gone :( but it's now the most refined and well-balanced. It's the most bassy one with better low-end texture, heavier notes, more details, better...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

Neutral 2DD+6BA

7.5

8

A

$729

Softears RSV 2025 Version

Softears RSV 2025 Version

Jays Audio: Clean, balanced, full, natural, uppermids/vocal emphasis. Still a mid-range set, but vocals don't pop as much as the RSV I originally got, aka not as saucy. Recent unit is still a good balanced vocal...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

n/a n/a

Softears RSV 2025 Version review by jays-audio

7.5

A

Elysian Pilgrim Noir

Jays Audio: Good but expensive. Recommended if you can find it for around $500. Direct upgrade to the AFUL Explorer. Scales great. Reminds me of the EJ07M but a bit smoother and less dynamic. Prefer it more than...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

n/a 1DD+3BA

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by jays-audio

7.5

A

$1,000

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...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

Basshead 1DD+2BA

7.5

A

Kiwi Ears Astral

Jays Audio: Great all-rounder. Slighty airy with good sub-bass extenion. Balanced but still fun. A cleaner, airier, and less sharp/sparkly version of the Meta/Crescent - vocals pop out more. Tip rec Sancai...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

U-Shaped 1DD+6BA

7.5

8.3

A

Softears Studio 4

Jays Audio: "Correct" and neutral tuning. Natural vocals, not as forward like RSV but zero faults. Slight Improvement over RSV in-terms of seapration and stage size/treble is same/not as warm.

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

Neutral 4BA

7.5

A

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...

Tuning: S- Tech: A+

Neutral 6DD BA

7.5

A

ZiiGaat Crescent

Jays Audio: Slightly warm, full, and sparkly/crispy treble. A warmer TOP PRO with a step down in technical performance. Treble can get much on kpop/jpop/energetic tracks. Mid-volume set, doesn't scale as well as...

Tuning: S- Tech: A

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+2BA

7.5

7.4

A

$409

Yu9 Que

Jays Audio: Smooth listen, non-fatiguing, balanced and leans towards neutral, scales good, full, natural, but lacks dynamics/transients and vocal extension. Reminds me of the OG SA6 with a little more treble and...

Tuning: S- Tech: A

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+3BA

7.5

A

$449

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

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

Tuning: S- Tech: A

Basshead 1DD+2BA+2EST

7.5

A

Punch Audio Martilo

Jays Audio: Cheaper, and slightly more energetic HBB Punch with slightly less mid-bass and slam. Endgame "balanced" basshead. Imaging feels sharper than Punch, but treble is not as smooth, aside from that very...

Tuning: S- Tech: A

Basshead 2DD+2BA+1Planar

Punch Audio Martilo review by jays-audio

7.5

A

Epz K9

Jays Audio: All-rounder with slight v-shape tonality. EW300 upgrade. Natural and sweet vocals, nice mid-bass slam, treble is nicely extended, well-balanced with a mix of smoothness and contrast, and great...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

Warm 1DD+8BA

7.5

A

$1,100

Dunu Mirai

Jays Audio: Bright leaning set with great tech. Clean mid-range, sharp imaging, sparkly female vocals with decent amount of air. Does get fatiguing and sharp on more energetic tracks and genres like...

Tuning: A+ Tech: S-

U-Shaped 1DD+6BA

7.5

A

$730

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.

Tuning: A+ Tech: S-

U-Shaped 1DD+6BA+2EST

7.5

A

Yanyin Moonlight

Jays Audio: Balanced, smooth, and clean presentation that scales beautifully with slightly forward/powerful vocals.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA+2EST

7.5

A

Simgot EM10

Jays Audio: A more immersive version of the Pilgrim with better mid-bass kick. More airy and slightly more detailed in the treble. Harman vocal gain might be too much for some. Bass might be boomy depending on...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

n/a 1DD+8BA+1PZT

7.5

A

$530

Mangird Xenns Top

Jays Audio: What the Variations should've been. Fantastic tehcnincalities. Neutral-bright leaning. Nothing wrong with it at mid-volume, but I can see treble can be too much at highet volumes.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+8BA

7.5

A

$599

TangZu Bajie

Jays Audio: Clean/balanced meta tuning with sharp imaging and transients - an edgier take on the meta tuning, more dynamic. Has great potential for EQ due to its bigger 14.2MM bass. Low-end is more prominent...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

n/a n/a

7.5

A

$550

Dunu SA6 Ultra

Jays Audio: An SA6 with improvement in treble extension, and stage air; better tuned Oracle2 with wider stage. Relaxing tonality but also very resolving. Airy stage with great depth and height. Smooth dynamics...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

Neutral 6BA

7.5

A

Yanyin Canon Pro

Jays Audio: Clean, neutral, balanced. Airy treble but smooth, great tech. Recommend UP UP switch with bass boost. A smoother pilgrim basically.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

Neutral 1DD+6BA

7.5

A

$250

Crinear Meta

Jays Audio: Bright-leaning all-rounder with sparkly treble sauce. Great tech for price and great accessories. Good coloration that's not vanilla and safe as other crin collabs. Can be fatiguing at higher...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

n/a 1DD+2BA

7.5

A

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.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

n/a 5BA

7.5

A

Elysian Pilgrim

Jays Audio: Clean, clear, all-rounder, similar tuning as the Dusk but with better vocals, bass quality is great as well, aethestically pleasing too. If you want a clean all-rounder, or sensitive in the 3-8K,...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

U-Shaped 1DD+3BA

7.5

A

$550

Dunu SA6

Jays Audio: Gorgeous mid range and great dynamics. Good timbre makes me forget it's a full BA set. Good bass texture, but wish it had more rumble. Wish stage and imaging was more 3D. Could use more treble air...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

Neutral 6BA

7.5

A

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...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

Neutral 1DD

7.5

A

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...

Tuning: A Tech: S-

V-Shaped 1DD+6BA+1BC

7.5

A

$1,300

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea

Jays Audio: Super aggresive, exciting, v-shape, treblehead. Low-end is also very punchy and rumbly. TOTL technical performance with tons of details and OCD, but gets fatiguing. Shouty.

Tuning: A Tech: S

U-Shaped 1DD+4BA

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by jays-audio

7.5

A

$720

Aur Neon Pro

Jays Audio: Slightly edgier Supernova with punchier low-end. Not as smooth and refined, but more engaging.

Tuning: A Tech: A+

n/a n/a

7.5

A

Moondrop Variations

Jays Audio: Very clear with lots of detail. Sub-bass has a nice rumble and texture. Amazing treble extension and stage air. Female vocals are vibrant and shines. Mid-bass cut is real, affecting some genres and...

Tuning: A Tech: A+

U-Shaped 1DD+2BA+2EST

7.5

A

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...

Tuning: A Tech: A+

V-Shaped 1DD

7.5

A

Dunu SA6 mkII

Jays Audio: V-shaped SA6 Ultra with more recessed mids and vocals. Sharper and more bass than SA6U but mids are buried in busier tracks.

Tuning: A Tech: A+

Neutral 6BA

7.5

A-

$245

MYER CKLVX D62 Sancai Wides

Jays Audio: Very good all-rounder set with great dynamics on top. Stage is wide with great technical performance. Vocals pop out just enough, bass is tactile with good slam, overall a solid set if you want a...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A

n/a n/a

MYER CKLVX D62 Sancai Wides review by jays-audio

7

A-

n/a

HIDIZS2 RED NOZZLE

Jays Audio: HIGH VOLUME SET 75dbs+. Insane scaling, better than DX1 scaling wise, amazing musicality, non-fatiguing, warm, but also has powerful/extended vocals. Great for male vocals, husky, but not congested...

Tuning: S Tech: A-

n/a n/a

7

A-

Letshuoer DX1

Jays Audio: Dynamic, vibrant, and contrasty vocals with good balance and scaling. Natural, full, and immersive with scaling and not peaky.

Tuning: S- Tech: A-

Neutral n/a

7

A-

$350

Xenns Mangird Tea 2

Jays Audio: Slightly more technical version of the OG TEAs. Thumpier low end, and treble is more extended. Less forward presentation. Stage has more depth. Can't scale as well as OG. Vocals are not as "magical"...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A

Neutral 1DD+6BA

Xenns Mangird Tea 2 review by jays-audio

7

A-

Ziigaat Odyssey 2

Jays Audio: Balanced all-rounder with a slight vocal/mid-centric presentation. Vocal scaler. Snappy/punchy/tight bass. A cleaner, smoother, and more mid-centric Odyssey aka no more bass sauce and bite. Rec with...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+3BA

7

8.2

A-

$600

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.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A-

U-Shaped 4BA

7

A-

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...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A-

Neutral 1DD+4BA

7

A-

Ziigaat Doscinco

Jays Audio: Benchmark bass set before the UP. Low-end is impactful, rumbly, heavy, and slams hard with reverb detail. Ideal for hiphop/rap/r&b/rock. Separation & resolution not the best around its price, but...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A-

Warm n/a

7

A-

$199

ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia

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...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A-

Warm 2DD BA

7

A-

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...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A

Bright n/a

7

A-

$649

Yanyin HBB Mahina

Jays Audio: Warm and intimate signature. Vocals are very forward but lacks treble air. Needs scaling.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A

n/a n/a

7

A-

ThieAudio Hype 2

Jays Audio: Mini-Monarch MK3 with less bass and details. 80% there. Harmanish tuning, and best all-rounder before Studio 4.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A

n/a 2DD+2BA

7

A-

Ziigaat Cincotres

Jays Audio: Great bass texture, vocals, treble, solid all-rounder. Similar to Variations but with a smaller/delayed scoop, more mid-bass, but not as much treble/air. A fun bassy sound but still well-balanced....

Tuning: A+ Tech: A

Warm 2DD+3BA

7

A-

$149.99

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin

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