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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
A-
$60

Apos x Community Rock Lobster

  • Jaytiss: Has some slight colorizations, but is fun and rich.
Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B
n/a n/a
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7.1
5.3
A-
$85

ARTTII T10 Pro

  • Jaytiss: Great little set.
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+
n/a n/a ARTTII T10 Pro review by jaytiss
7
7
B+
$99

Tangzu Fudu Verse 1

  • Jaytiss: It's warm and fun, not super special, but not bad either.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a Tangzu Fudu Verse 1 review by jaytiss
6.5
5.2
B
$99

Fosi Audio IM4

  • Jaytiss: Nice impression, very audiophile tuned.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+
Neutral 1DD (10mm beryllium-coated)
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6.3
5.9
B
$79

Tripowin x HBB Olina SE

  • Jaytiss: It's a solid set for the price. Hard not to like, a little mellow.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a Tripowin x HBB Olina SE review by jaytiss
6
6
B
$76

BASN Mix-PD

  • Jaytiss: Best BASN I've tried, it's nice.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a BASN Mix-PD review by jaytiss
6
5
B
$60

KZ Zenith

  • Jaytiss: It's a middie, but a good option.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
n/a 1DD KZ Zenith review by jaytiss
6
6.3
B
$53

Intime Sora Light

  • Jaytiss: Solid little set, could work for you.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-
Warm n/a Intime Sora Light review by jaytiss
6
5
B
$72

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro

  • Jaytiss: Great bass, upper mids are good.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+
Neutral 2DD BA Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro review by jaytiss
6
5
B
$89

Kiwi Ears CANTA

Tuning: C+ Tech: A- Mids: C- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Kiwi Ears CANTA review by jaytiss
6
6.9
B-
$100

Tripowin x HBB Olina

  • Jaytiss: New HBB Xuan NV is just the way to go over this.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped 1DD Tripowin x HBB Olina review by jaytiss
5.8
5.1
B-
$80

TinHifi Dudu

  • Jaytiss: A few minor issues, but still a good value little set.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
V-Shaped 1x Planar (13mm Dual Coil, Dual Magnet)
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5.5
5.9
B-
$56

EPZ Q5 Pro V2

  • Jaytiss: Bright for me.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a EPZ Q5 Pro V2 review by jaytiss
5.5
4.9
B-
$79

Fiio FP3

  • Jaytiss: Can be a fun specialist
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Fiio FP3 review by jaytiss
5.5
5.7
C+
$70

TANCHJlM 4U

  • Jaytiss: Eh this one wasn't for me.
Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a TANCHJlM 4U review by jaytiss
5.3
4.8
C+
$50

EarAcoustics Audio STA-K

  • Jaytiss: Shouty, Muddy but competent.
Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Mids: D Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a
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5.3
4.8
C
$50

KZ Z10 Pro 2

  • Jaytiss: I can't believe that I'm saying this, but just get a KZ EDC pro.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
n/a n/a KZ Z10 Pro 2 review by jaytiss
4.8
3.5
C
$75

ARTTI R1

  • Jaytiss: I'd just save up for the T10 pro.
Tuning: C Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a ARTTI R1 review by jaytiss
4.8
4.4
C
$65

KZ ZA12

  • Jaytiss: Jumps to a B Tier with a 80 ohm adapter. Pretty wild.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a 2DD+4BA KZ ZA12 review by jaytiss
4.8
4.9
C
$80

Dunu Titan S

  • Jaytiss: It has a bit of a lean sound.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: B
Neutral 1DD
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4.8
5.1
7
C
$80

Simgot EA500

  • Jaytiss: For me it's just easier to recomend the EW200, or em6L due to this being lean in the bass.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped n/a Simgot EA500 review by jaytiss
4.8
5.7
C
$89

NF RA15

  • Jaytiss: Lacks a lot, but much better for me than the NA05.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: D Soundstage: B
n/a n/a NF RA15 review by jaytiss
4.8
4.2
C
$79

Kiwi Ears Melody

  • Jaytiss: Not a bad iem, but another planar that needs eq
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a Kiwi Ears Melody review by jaytiss
4.8
5.4
C
$89

Kinera Celest Plutus Beast

  • Jaytiss: Fun set, non linear. The bone conductor.... is nice!
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Kinera Celest Plutus Beast review by jaytiss
4.5
4.3
C
$50

CCA Rhapsody

  • Jaytiss: For 35, this is a deal. Consider it.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a CCA Rhapsody review by jaytiss
4.5
4.2
C
$50

ND x12

  • Jaytiss: Cool Design, it's a bit treble forward.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
n/a 1DD+4BA ND x12 review by jaytiss
4.5
3.5
C
$60

Kiwi Ears Foretza

  • Jaytiss: Tuning is a little wonky, but overall not terrible so far. Full review is possible.
Tuning: C Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Kiwi Ears Foretza review by jaytiss
4.5
2.8
C
$50

TRN-Medusa

  • Jaytiss: Nice overall tonal quality, with just a dash of shout.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: B
n/a 1DD TRN-Medusa review by jaytiss
4.5
4.9
C
$50

EPZ Q5

  • Jaytiss: Nice Bass response, great graph, overall clean set.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
n/a n/a
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4.5
5.2
C
$60

Celestee Pandomonon 2.0

  • Jaytiss: Solid iem for those who enjoy a light bass shelf.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Celestee Pandomonon 2.0 review by jaytiss
4.5
4.2
C-
$99

Tangzu Fudu Verse 2

  • Jaytiss: Nice set, but early.
Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Mids: E- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C-
n/a n/a
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4
4.7
C-
$80

Dunu Titan S2

  • Jaytiss: Pretty! But boring and bright, and doesn't fit.
Tuning: C- Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
Bright n/a Dunu Titan S2 review by jaytiss
4
4.5
C-
$100

7Hz Salnotes Dioko

  • Jaytiss: Timbre is weird, treble is harsh.
Tuning: C- Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B
Neutral n/a 7Hz Salnotes Dioko review by jaytiss
4
4.9
C-
$100

7hz Legato

  • Jaytiss: It does bass well, it is very solid for the price. You need to watch movies on this.
Tuning: C- Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+
n/a 2DD 7hz Legato review by jaytiss
4
3.6
C-
$100

Faaeal Tulip

  • Jaytiss: It's weird. I don't get it.
Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Mids: D Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C-
n/a n/a Faaeal Tulip review by jaytiss
4
4.7
D+
$60

Kinera QOA Gimlet

  • Jaytiss: Bass response isn't great. Sounds sweet, like a monitor.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a Kinera QOA Gimlet review by jaytiss
3.8
2.5
D+
$99

ORIVETI OD100

  • Jaytiss: A bit harsh to my ears.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a ORIVETI OD100 review by jaytiss
3.8
4.4
D+
$79

HBB x Kahiliua

  • Jaytiss: 2nd HBB product with a bad cable, unfortunate.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a HBB x Kahiliua review by jaytiss
3.8
2.5
D+
$59

TinHifi T2 MK2

  • Jaytiss: The overall tone isn't bad, but didn't take EQ well.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a TinHifi T2 MK2 review by jaytiss
3.5
2.5
D+
$55

KZ PRX

  • Jaytiss: Weird upper trebble is killing it for me, but it might be good for you.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
Warm n/a KZ PRX review by jaytiss
3.5
1.8
8.5
D+
$100

Etymotic ER2XR

  • Jaytiss: Legendary iem. But I can't even.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+
Neutral 1DD Etymotic ER2XR review by jaytiss
3.5
5.3
D+
$80

FiiO/JadeAudio JD7

  • Jaytiss: Small package, decent tip selection. Shouty.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a FiiO/JadeAudio JD7 review by jaytiss
3.5
2.5
D
$69

CCA HM20

  • Jaytiss: It has promise, but I feel it's not KZ's best
Tuning: D Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a CCA HM20 review by jaytiss
3.3
1.7
D
$99

ZiiGaat Cinno

  • Jaytiss: Budget sa6 with no technicals or forward vocals. So mid.
Tuning: D Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+
Neutral 4Custom BAs+1x Dynamic (10mm LCP) ZiiGaat Cinno review by jaytiss
3.3
4.4
D
$99

Antlion Audio Kimura Solo

  • Jaytiss: So V, just kinda blarg.
Tuning: D Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a Antlion Audio Kimura Solo review by jaytiss
3.3
1.7
D
$80

Etymotic ER2SE

  • Jaytiss: Old, Treble for days.
Tuning: D Tech: E+ Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+
Neutral 1DD Etymotic ER2SE review by jaytiss
3.3
5.1
D
$69

KBEAR 03

  • Jaytiss: Bone conductor driver ruins a nice FR
Tuning: D Tech: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D
n/a n/a KBEAR 03 review by jaytiss
3.3
4.5
D
$50

ND 001 Nano

  • Jaytiss: It's mids are a bit off for my liking.
Tuning: D Tech: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a ND 001 Nano review by jaytiss
3
2.3
D
$99

Shure SE215-CL

  • Jaytiss: Better options in the modern day.
Tuning: D Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C-
n/a n/a Shure SE215-CL review by jaytiss
3
1.6
D
$89

CVJ Shadowblade

  • Jaytiss: It's not good, I'm probably sending back. Black Nozzles
Tuning: D Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
Warm 2nd Generation CVJ Vibration Driver+1x Dynamic (10mm) CVJ Shadowblade review by jaytiss
3
1.6
D-
$50

TANGZU X SeeAudio

  • Jaytiss: Very Bland. A bit warm, but not terible.
Tuning: D- Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C-
n/a n/a TANGZU X SeeAudio review by jaytiss
2.5
1.5
E+
$100

KiiBoom Allure

  • Jaytiss: Very non-linear, extremly poor packaging. Remind me of a Meze 109 in iem form.
Tuning: E+ Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D
n/a n/a KiiBoom Allure review by jaytiss
2.3
1.4
E+
$100

SeeAudio x Z Reviews Rinko

  • Jaytiss: I like Zeos, I like waifus. I like SeeAudio. :)
Tuning: E+ Tech: E- Mids: D Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D
n/a 1DD,+1P SeeAudio x Z Reviews Rinko review by jaytiss
2
4.5
E
$90

Truthear Gate

  • Jaytiss: Yuck, at least it has a cable.
Tuning: E Tech: E- Mids: E+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D
Neutral 1x Dynamic (10mm) Truthear Gate review by jaytiss
1.8
4.1
E
$70

KZ Symphony

  • Jaytiss: Yikies, the mids are just so bad.
Tuning: E Tech: E- Mids: D Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: E+
n/a 1DD PLA KZ Symphony review by jaytiss
1.8
1.2
E
$99

Penon Free iem

  • Jaytiss: I mean it's free with the purchase of another iem, but is it really free?
Tuning: E Tech: E- Mids: D Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: E+
n/a n/a Penon Free iem review by jaytiss
1.8
1.2
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