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S+

$2,000

64 Audio U12t

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

U-Shaped 12BA

10

S+

$1,499

Buy

Unique Melody MEST mkII

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Unique Melody MEST mkII

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

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

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by jays-audio

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by precogvision

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by tim-tuned

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by super-review

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by fresh-reviews

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by shuwa-t

10

S+

$2,300

64 Audio Tia Trio

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

Bassy Neutral 1DD+2BA

10

S+

$2,999

Elysian Annihilator 2023

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

U-Shaped 1DD+4BA+2EST

Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by gizaudio-axel

Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by jaytiss

Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by precogvision

Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by tim-tuned

Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by super-review

Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by smirk-audio

Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by iemranking

10

S

$2,499

64 Audio Volur

Super* Review: If you are a lover of bass, this is a good option. Does not sacrify the rest of the sound signature

Tuning: A Tech: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Cameleon 2DD+8BA

9

S

$1,100

Dunu Mirai

Super* Review: Lot of fun IEM. Is it perfect? No. Treble could use a little work. Harmanish take on low end with relaxed top end.

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

U-Shaped 1DD+6BA

9

S

Dunu Glacier

Super* Review: Convinces me that the harman target can sound excellent.

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

Harman with bass boost 1DD+4BA+4EST

9

S

$1,199

Campfire Moon Rover

Super* Review: Not cheap and you can get stuff which sounds better for less to be honest. I like the build quality and form factor. Sound-wise not for everybody, but for me.

Tuning: S- Tech: A+ Mids: S+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

chill n/a

9

S

Letshuoer Mystic 8

Super* Review: Surprising in a lot of fronts. Maybe a little bit overpriced but I like it

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

Neutral 8BA

9

S

$850

7th Acoustics Supernova

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

bass-boosted neutral 6BA

9

S

$700

Moondrop S8

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

harman 8BA

9

S

Sennheiser IE600

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

V-shape 1DD

9

S

$999

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

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Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

Super* Review: Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with

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

bass-boosted neutral 1DD+6BA+2EST

9

S

$1,000

Unique Melody MEST

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

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

Unique Melody MEST review by precogvision

Unique Melody MEST review by super-review

9

S

$1,700

64 Audio Nio

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

Bassy Neutral 1DD+8BA

9

S

$1,100

64 Audio U4s

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

neutral, bass-boosted neutral 1DD+3BA

9

S

$1,300

64 Audio U6t

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

Bassy Neutral 6BA

9

S

$1,100

Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020

Warm neutral n/a

9

S

$1,300

Campfire Audio Ara

Bright neutral n/a

9

S

$1,500

Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited

Warm neutral n/a

9

S

$1,300

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea

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

Harman Neutral 1DD+4BA

9

S

$1,500

Sennheiser IE900

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

Warm V 1DD

9

S

$1,700

Sony IER Z1R

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

V-Shaped 2DD+1BA

9

S

$1,200

Symphonium Audio Helios SE

Lean Neutral n/a

9

S

$6,000

Oriolus Traillii

Super* Review: Very natural and balanced-sounding set. Exquisite voicing and tuning. Soundstage is somewhat intimate. Bass is plasticky and lacks slam/texture. Cons: Price.

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

bass-boosted neutral 8BA+4EST

9

S

$2,500

qdc Anole VX

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

Neutral 10BA

9

S-

$149.99

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Gizaudio x Binary Chopin

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Gizaudio x Binary Chopin

Super* Review: Best Collab IEM in years. It's a nice clean tonality. Fantastic vocal presentation. Added low end warmth.

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

Harman-inspired with bass boost 1DD+3BA

8.5

8.8

S-

$352

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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

Super* Review: Overall high engagement factor.

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

n/a 2DD+2BA+2PLA

8.5

S-

Dunu DK-3001 BD

Super* Review: My second 5 star IEM in 2024. The Braindance is a very satisfying IEM to listen to.

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

Treble slight v 1DD+4BA+4P

8.5

S-

Softears Volume S

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

n/a 2DD+2BA

8.5

7.2

S-

$239

FATfreq x HBB Deuce

Super* Review: This is not my usual sound signature which I like. But it's a lot of fun in a unique way. One-trick pony.

Tuning: A- Tech: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

n/a 2DD

8.5

S-

$130

Fiio FH3

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

Bassy Neutral 1DD+2BA

8.5

S-

Moondrop Kato

Super* Review: A bit thin, pillow light bass. Treble and stage could use some more refinement. A tecnical upgrade to Aria.

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

Mild V 1DD

8.5

S-

$160

Tanchjim Hana

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

Bright V 1DD

8.5

S-

$180

Tanchjim Hana 2021

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

V-shape 1DD

8.5

S-

$250

JVC x Drop FDX1

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

Neutral n/a

8.5

S-

$320

Moondrop Blessing 2

Super* Review: Strengths: Extremely well tuned. Weaknesses: Treble extension. Comment: Less bass than expected for DD bass.

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

Neutral 1DD+4BA

8.5

S-

$320

Moondrop Blessing 3

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

Neutral 2DD+4BA

8.5

A+

$240

Raptgo Hook

Mild V n/a

8

A+

$299

ThieAudio Hype 2

Super* Review: Good sub-bass but lackluster impact in the mid-bass. Mid-range is fine, but could use more separation/layering. Good techs for the price.

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

n/a 2DD+2BA

8

A+

$25

Final Audio E500

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

Warm neutral 1DD

8

A+

Yanyin Canon II

Super* Review: Warm, relaxed IEM - technical enough. Has a bass boost. Pretty decent option.

Tuning: A- Tech: A-

Warm Neutral with bass boost 1DD+4BA

8

A+

$369

Aful Performer 8

Super* Review: Strengths: Technicalities are solid, better staging and imaging compared to P5. Weaknesses: The tuning has slight honkiness in the midrange. Comment: Slight retuning could bump this up.

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

Sweet,neutral 1DD+7BA

8

A+

Thieaudio Hype 4

Super* Review: Great imaging and headstage. Width is outstanding. Even at 400 bucks it's outstanding in this pricerange.

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

JM1 ish 2DD+4BA

8

A+

Simgot EA1000

Super* Review: Can go to a C+ in some titles

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

n/a n/a

8

A+

Hisenior Mega5-EST

Super* Review: Fantastic tuning.. it really does not get better. Technical performance could be better.

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

bass-boosted neutral 1DD+2BA+2EST

8

A+

Aful Explorer

Super* Review: Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.

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

bass-boosted neutral 1DD+2BA

8

A+

$589

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Thieaudio Oracle MKIII

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Thieaudio Oracle MKIII

Super* Review: A step in the right direction compared to mk2. I like this as much as the mk1. Solid all-rounder, good sense of separation.

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

Neutral with bass boost 2DD+2BA+2EST

8

A+

$30

Moondrop Crescent

Tuning: A- Tech: B-

harman 1DD

8

A+

Kiwi Ears KE4

Super* Review: New Meta tuned IEM. This gives you a bass boost and it's not the best bass. If you want the Hexa + Bass this is what you want.

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

Jm1 2DD+2BA

8

6.5

A+

Moondrop Lan

Tuning: C Tech: D+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C-

Neutral n/a

8

A+

$30

Tin Hifi C2 Mech Warrior

Mild V n/a

8

A+

Moondrop Kadenz

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

Crin n/a

8

A+

Aful Performer 5+2

Super* Review: Overall it is sounding more visceral and incisive than the Performer 5.

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

Neutral 2DD+4BA+1PLA

8

A+

EPZ P50

Super* Review: Bass can be a little bit on the distracting side if you are looking for a neutral sound signature. Contrasty meta-tuning.

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

n/a 1DD+2BA+2Planar

8

9.5

A+

$250

CrinEar Meta

Super* Review: Versus similar priced IEMs this is probably the IEM I would be buying. Very nice IEM and a little bit on the contrasty side.

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

n/a 1DD+2BA

8

A+

Truthear Pure

Super* Review: One of the best IEMs you can buy under 100 bucks. One of the best treble in this price range. Hexa is brighter and sounds more lively and more open. But both are very much neutral sets. It's a little...

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

Light V-shaped 1DD+3BA

8

8.5

A+

$399

Buy

HiSenior Cano Cristales

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HiSenior Cano Cristales

Super* Review: Impressive and aggressive bass presentation.

Tuning: A- Tech: A+

V-Shaped 2DD+8BA

8

A+

CrinEar Daybreak

Super* Review: Spot-on tonality. Everything sounds very natural and not contrasty. Vocal texturing is above average. Low-contrast sound signature. Bass is not that tight.

Tuning: A Tech: A- Mids: A+ Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A

IEF Neutral with bass boost 1DD+2BA+2micro-planar

8

A+

$80

Moondrop Stardust

Bright neutral n/a

8

A+

Truthear Hexa

Super* Review: Borders C+

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

Neutral 1DD+3BA

8

7

A+

Letshuoer S12

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

V-shape 1Planar

8

A+

$110

Moondrop Starfield

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

Mild V 1DD

8

A+

$150

Nothing Ear 2

Tuning: E- Tech: D

Harman Neutral 1DD

8

A+

$120

Phonak Audeo PFE 112

Neutral n/a

8

A+

Simgot EM6L

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

Neutral 4DD BA

8

A+

$200

Etymotic ER4XR

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

Neutral 1BA

8

A+

$200

Ikko OH10

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

V-shape 1DD+1BA

8

A+

Juzear 41T

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

Neutral 1DD+4BA

8

A+

$180

Magaosi K5

Bright neutral n/a

8

A+

$180

Moondrop Kanas Pro

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

Mild V 1DD

Moondrop Kanas Pro review by precogvision

Moondrop Kanas Pro review by super-review

8

A+

$190

Moondrop KXXS

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

Mild V 1DD

8

A+

$195

Thieaudio Legacy 4

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

Mild V 1DD+3BA

8

A+

$170

Tin Hifi P1

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

Warm neutral n/a

8

A+

$180

Tin Hifi P1 Max

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

Warm V n/a

8

A+

$170

Tin Hifi P1 Plus

Super* Review: Needs EQ. After EQ is fine but other planars exist. Great choice if you love to play around with EQ and fit it to your target. Falls short to the newly arrived planar offers.

Tuning: C Tech: C Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Warm neutral n/a

8

A+

$220

Aful Acoustics Performer 5

Harman Neutral n/a

8

A+

$250

Apple AirPods Pro

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

Neutral 1DD

8

A+

$300

Audio Hekili

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

V-shape 1DD+7BA

8

A+

$350

BGVP DM8

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

Neutral 8BA

8

A+

$220

Dunu Falcon Pro

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

Warm V 1DD

8

A+

$240

Dunu Falcon Ultra

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

V-shape 1DD

Dunu Falcon Ultra review by gizaudio-axel

Dunu Falcon Ultra review by super-review

8

A+

$300

Etymotic ER4S

Lean Neutral n/a

8

A+

$250

Fiio FH5

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

Bassy Neutral 1DD+3BA

8

A+

$250

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite

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

Warm neutral 8BA

8

A+

Kiwi Ears Quintet

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

Bassy Neutral 1DD+2BA+1P+1PST

8

A+

$330

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk

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

bass-boosted neutral 1DD+4BA

8

A+

$300

Prisma Audio Azul

Tuning: C+ Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: A-

Neutral n/a

8

A+

$240

Raptgo Hook-X

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

Mild V n/a

8

A+

$280

Sony WF-1000XM4

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

Warm neutral 1DD

8

A+

$300

Sony XBA-N3

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

Warm V 1DD+1BA

8

A+

$270

Tanchjim Oxygen

Super* Review: Strengths: Solid tuning, a more mature sounding Hana. Weaknesses: Forward upper midrange may not be for everyone.

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

V-shape 1DD

8

A+

$210

Thieaudio Elixir

Super* Review: Strengths: Warm, smooth tuning. Balanced sounding and one of, if not, the most natural reproduction of instrumentals at this price. Weaknesses: Slower bass decay may not gel well with the fastest of...

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

Neutral 1DD

8

A+

$350

Xenns Mangird Tea 2

Super* Review: Strengths: Easy-to-like tuning, with good technical performance to boot. Weaknesses: Treble rolls off prematurely. Comment: A bass boosted Tea with improved clarity.