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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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$770

FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum

  • Jaytiss: I don't want to like, but I love.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: S Soundstage: A-
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7.8
6.8
A-
$600

Fiio FH9

  • Jaytiss: A different try on Reference.
Tuning: B Tech: A- Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped 1DD+6BA Fiio FH9 review by jaytiss
7.3
5.4
A-
$240

Dunu Falcon Ultra

  • Jaytiss: Bassy boy that lacks air and detail.
Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped 1DD Dunu Falcon Ultra review by jaytiss
7.3
5.9
A-
$289

SPA Hi End Max

  • Jaytiss: Strong V, not weak, STRONG. Not for mid heads.
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
V-Shaped 3dd BA SPA Hi End Max review by jaytiss
7
7
A-
$729

Moritz Paradise

  • Jaytiss: When you get the right setting in, ohh so nice.
Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped 2DD+4BA+2BC Moritz Paradise review by jaytiss
7
4.8
A-
$159

Hidizs MP 145

  • Jaytiss: Fit is a pain, and it is a bit dark, but maybe the best planar.
Tuning: B Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a Hidizs MP 145 review by jaytiss
7
6
B+
$490

DUNU EST 112

  • Jaytiss: Has some great things. Nice technicalies. But lacks in tonality.
Tuning: B- Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A+
V-Shaped 1DD+1BA+2EST DUNU EST 112 review by jaytiss
6.8
5.8
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
$600

Oriolus Isabellae

  • Jaytiss: Awesome shimmer, and cool unique sound.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
V-Shaped 1DD Oriolus Isabellae review by jaytiss
6.3
5.2
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
$169

Tekusai Lucid

  • Jaytiss: Lacks contrast.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
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6
5
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-
V-Shaped n/a Intime Sora Light review by jaytiss
6
5
B
$170

Kinera Relentless

  • Jaytiss: A fun V -Shape. Great upper mids.
Tuning: C+ Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped 6DD BA Kinera Relentless review by jaytiss
6
3.6
B-
$119

NF Audio NM20

  • Jaytiss: This is for stage use, but exciting for music and gaming.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
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5.8
3.5
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
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5.5
5.9
B-
$160

Meze Alba

  • Jaytiss: Aceptable, but not great value.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
V-Shaped 1x Dynamic (10.8mm) Meze Alba review by jaytiss
5.5
4.2
C+
$39

Blon BL03

  • Jaytiss: Bland, but good tonal balance. Not terrible.
Tuning: C- Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
V-Shaped 1DD Blon BL03 review by jaytiss
5.3
4.4
C+
$280

Seeaudio Bravery

  • Jaytiss: Just seems like another BA only set that lacks dynamics and punch.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
V-Shaped 4BA Seeaudio Bravery review by jaytiss
5
5.5
C+
$240

Raptgo Hook-X

  • Jaytiss: Cool concept. I love the presentation and the sound, just not the price.
Tuning: C+ Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a Raptgo Hook-X review by jaytiss
5
5.7
C+
$300

Fiio FD5

Tuning: C+ Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
V-Shaped 1DD Fiio FD5 review by jaytiss
5
4.8
C+
$30

CCA Trio

  • Jaytiss: This could be higher if it weren't fatiguing.
Tuning: C+ Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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5
5.1
C
$29

7Hz x HBB Elua

  • Jaytiss: Nice little bass cannon, you can crank it and it doesn't hurt.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
V-Shaped 2DD 7Hz x HBB Elua review by jaytiss
4.8
4.6
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
$30

Ziigaat Nuo

  • Jaytiss: Probably my budget pick under 30. But just strech for 35 for EW200.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a Ziigaat Nuo review by jaytiss
4.8
4
C
$160

Tanchjim Hana

  • Jaytiss: Treble just not good, too much upper mids as energy.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: B
V-Shaped 1DD Tanchjim Hana review by jaytiss
4.8
4.5
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
$110

Dunu Kima

  • Jaytiss: Sounds good. Smooth and Fast. Definate upgrade to the Dunu Titan S.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a Dunu Kima review by jaytiss
4.5
4.9
C
$49

Rose Technics QuietSea

  • Jaytiss: It has a lot of issues, but has fantastic build quality at the price.
Tuning: C Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+
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4.5
2.8
C-
$110

Kiwi Ears Quartet

  • Jaytiss: Silly fun V shaped set, but very not neutral.
Tuning: C- Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
V-Shaped 2DD+2BA Kiwi Ears Quartet review by jaytiss
4.3
4.1
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+
V-Shaped n/a Dunu Titan S2 review by jaytiss
4
4.5
C-
$150

Sennheiser IE 200

  • Jaytiss: Just not for me. Tried multiple times, never found engaging.
Tuning: C- Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a Sennheiser IE 200 review by jaytiss
4
2.6
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+
V-Shaped n/a KZ PRX review by jaytiss
3.5
1.8
8.5
D+
$23

7Hz Salnotes Zero

  • Jaytiss: Great little set. Good Color choices.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+
V-Shaped 1DD 7Hz Salnotes Zero review by jaytiss
3.5
4.4
6.3
D
$40

Moondrop SSP

  • Jaytiss: Very tiny. Good for sleeping with at night, maybe not as a daily driver.
Tuning: D Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+
V-Shaped 1DD Moondrop SSP review by jaytiss
3.3
3.7
D
$130

Angelears X TFZ Athena

  • Jaytiss: Doesn't get a recomendation at this price.
Tuning: D Tech: E+ Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+
V-Shaped 1x Dynamic (10mm Beryllium) Angelears X TFZ Athena review by jaytiss
3
2.3
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+
V-Shaped 2nd Generation CVJ Vibration Driver+1x Dynamic (10mm) CVJ Shadowblade review by jaytiss
3
1.6
E+
$19

Truthear Hola

  • Jaytiss: Buy for the cable.
Tuning: E+ Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D
V-Shaped 1DD Truthear Hola review by jaytiss
2.3
4.3
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