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Jaytiss Info
IEMs Reviewed: 428
Average score given: 6.1

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Jaytiss is a well-regarded IEM reviewer known for an engaging and personal approach that blends technical insights with relatable listening experiences. His reviews often feature vivid descriptions of how music feels through different IEMs, using specific song tests and everyday scenarios to convey sound characteristics in an accessible way. While knowledgeable about measurements and driver configurations, Jaytiss prioritizes real-world usability factors like comfort, fit, and long-term listening enjoyment, openly sharing subjective preferences without dismissing alternative perspectives. This combination of enthusiasm, practical advice, and conversational tone has established Jaytiss as a trusted voice across audio communities, particularly for those seeking honest impressions on both budget and premium IEMs.
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Grade Price Name Tuning Drivers Reviews Scores
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$2,999

Elysian Annihilator 2023

  • Jaytiss: Treble extension is insane, I always think I'm over it, but I may never be over it.
Tuning: S- Tech: S Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S
U-Shaped 1DD+4BA+2EST
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9.7
7.3
S
$3,334

FATFreq Grand Maestro

  • Jaytiss: Is one of those sets that can do it all. Very impressive.
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: S
Neutral 1DD+8BA+4EST FATFreq Grand Maestro review by jaytiss
9.3
6.6
S-
$2,999

Craft Ears x Elise Audio Omnium Ti

  • Jaytiss: Really excellent, really fun.
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
Basshead 1DD+5BA+1Planar
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8.8
6.8
S-
$3,000

Rhapsodio Tranquil

  • Jaytiss: This is like the only one in the world.
Tuning: A Tech: S Mids: A- Treble: S Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: S
n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST
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8.5
7.1
S-
$3,000

Nightjar Duality

  • Jaytiss: Bass thunder, with impedance adapter fun and switches. The 11 is for Z.
Tuning: A Tech: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: S+ Soundstage: A-
Basshead 2DD
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8.5
6.2
S-
$2,200

Campfire Astrolith

  • Jaytiss: One of the most engaging sets I've ever heard.
Tuning: A Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: S Soundstage: A+
n/a 2PLA Campfire Astrolith review by jaytiss
8.5
5.7
S-
$2,700

Lime Ears Maris

  • Jaytiss: Great all arounder, fantastic drivers and inoffensive.
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: S
n/a 6BA,+2BC+2DD,+2EST,
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8.5
7.3
A+
$2,000

Ice Lab Spectrumica

  • Jaytiss: Kinda overly bassy, but good treble, and well done.
Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Mids: B Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S-
Warm n/a Ice Lab Spectrumica review by jaytiss
8.4
6.3
A+
$3,500

Canpur CP622B

  • Jaytiss: A good set, but lacks magic for me to justify keeping.
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A
Neutral with Bass Boost 6BA+2EST+2BC
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8.4
7
A+
$2,050

Craft Ears Omnium

  • Jaytiss: Dark Rich, fun beautiful.
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: S Soundstage: A
W-Shaped 1DD+5BA+1PL Craft Ears Omnium review by jaytiss
8.4
6
A
$3,300

FiR Audio Radon 6

  • Jaytiss: Solid set, enjoyable, fun.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: B
Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA+1EST FiR Audio Radon 6 review by jaytiss
7.8
6.1
A
$3,300

Campfire Audio Trifecta

  • Jaytiss: It's a tubed iem, very unique. Very hit or miss on music, love it or hate it.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: S Soundstage: A+
U-Shaped 3DD
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7.8
4.7
A
$3,000

Vision Ears VE10

  • Jaytiss: Very safe tuning, but safe is great.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+9BA
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7.8
6.3
A
$2,000

Unique Melody MEST Jet Black

  • Jaytiss: Safe, clean iem.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
W-Shaped n/a
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7.8
6.1
A
$2,000

Fat Freq MAESTRO SE

  • Jaytiss: It might be the channel imbalance, but not a fan.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
Basshead 1DD+7BA+1EST Fat Freq MAESTRO SE review by jaytiss
7.5
4.7
A-
$2,499

Plussound Volta

  • Jaytiss: V shapped, semi typical Harmon, unextrodinary, but fine.
Tuning: B Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+
U-Shaped n/a Plussound Volta review by jaytiss
7.3
4.6
A-
$3,300

AME Raven KR

  • Jaytiss: Great sound stage, but has some spikey treble.
Tuning: B Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Bright 8BA+4EST AME Raven KR review by jaytiss
7.3
5.3
B+
$3,099

Kinera Loki

  • Jaytiss: Packaged well but feels like an Alien is in your ear.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC Kinera Loki review by jaytiss
6.8
5.9
B+
$2,599

SWEEAR SR-11

  • Jaytiss: It's ok, but expensive.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
n/a n/a SWEEAR SR-11 review by jaytiss
6.8
3.7
B+
$2,300

Eminent Ears Ruby

  • Jaytiss: SPARKLIE! super early
Tuning: B- Tech: A+ Mids: C+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
V-Shaped 1DD+4BA+4EST Eminent Ears Ruby review by jaytiss
6.5
6
B+
$3,999

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE

  • Jaytiss: Hard to EQ, weird tonality. Extremly poor value. King Weird.
Tuning: B- Tech: B Mids: C- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST MGT VOLK AUDIO ETOILE review by jaytiss
6.5
4.4
B-
$2,100

AME Radioso

  • Jaytiss: Decent, I wish I had more time with this one.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a AME Radioso review by jaytiss
5.8
3.4
C+
$3,000

AME Aura

  • Jaytiss: I didn't get it.
Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a AME Aura review by jaytiss
5.3
3.3
C+
$2,999

Plussound Sonora

  • Jaytiss: BRIGHT. So bright.
Tuning: C+ Tech: D Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
Neutral n/a Plussound Sonora review by jaytiss
5
2.1
C+
$3,240

AME Gaia

Tuning: C+ Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a AME Gaia review by jaytiss
5
2.1
C
$2,000

Oriolus Monachaa

  • Jaytiss: Poor Value, I can't recomend it.
Tuning: C Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
U-Shaped 4DD Oriolus Monachaa review by jaytiss
4.8
3.6
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