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$3,500

Elysian Annihilator 2021

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Speediest Treble, well extended, high details. Cons: Midbass a bit too much for me.
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 2021 review by crin Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by precogvision Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by tim-tuned Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by shuwa-t Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by nymz Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by z-reviews
9
S
$5,200

Subtonic Storm

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: The most extraodinary normal sounding IEM ever. Amazing all-around. Cons: big and heavy shell.
Tuning: S Tech: S Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: S- Dynamics: S Soundstage: S Details: S Imaging: S
Neutral with bass boost 5BA+2EST+2SLAM
9
S-
$2,999

Elysian Annihilator 2023

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: More defined bass than 2021 version. Cons: 2021 is cleaner and more open sounding.
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
8.5
A+
$1,400

Fearless X Crinacle Dawn

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Clean midrange + excellent resolution. Cons: Not as dynamic bass.
Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A- Imaging: A-
n/a 6BA+2EST Fearless X Crinacle Dawn review by precogvision Fearless X Crinacle Dawn review by tim-tuned Fearless X Crinacle Dawn review by shuwa-t
8
A+
$1,600

Elysian Diva

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Addictive smooth, natural treble....top tier tuning overall. Cons: mid bass shy.
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: A Mids: S- Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S- Details: A Imaging: A
neutral, bass-boosted neutral 6BA Elysian Diva review by gizaudio-axel Elysian Diva review by crin Elysian Diva review by precogvision Elysian Diva review by tim-tuned Elysian Diva review by smirk-audio Elysian Diva review by shuwa-t Elysian Diva review by nymz
8
A+
$4,500

Elysian X

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Near excellent timbre, fantastic bass. Cons: Slight uppermids uneverness.
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: S- Mids: A+ Treble: S- Dynamics: A- Details: S Imaging: A
V-Shaped 1DD+4BA+4EST Elysian X review by crin Elysian X review by precogvision Elysian X review by tim-tuned Elysian X review by nymz
8
A+
$730

Thieaudio Monarch

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Superb separation, fun clean signature.
Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: B+
Harman Neutral 1DD+6BA+2EST Thieaudio Monarch review by jays-audio Thieaudio Monarch review by crin Thieaudio Monarch review by precogvision Thieaudio Monarch review by tim-tuned Thieaudio Monarch review by super-review Thieaudio Monarch review by shuwa-t
8
A
$2,000

64 Audio U12t

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Extremely versatile signature, great bass and details. Cons: Potentially too safe tuning wise.
Tuning: A Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S
U-Shaped 12BA 64 Audio U12t review by jays-audio 64 Audio U12t review by crin 64 Audio U12t review by jaytiss 64 Audio U12t review by precogvision 64 Audio U12t review by tim-tuned 64 Audio U12t review by super-review 64 Audio U12t review by smirk-audio 64 Audio U12t review by shuwa-t 64 Audio U12t review by nymz
7.5
A
$550

Dunu SA6 Ultra

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Anole VX-ish tuning with less treble and details. Cons: Could use a little more upper mids.
Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A Details: B+ Imaging: B+
Warm neutral 6BA
7.5
A
$1,300

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Versatile DNA that's also unique. #1 Jack of all trades.
Tuning: A Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: A
Harman Neutral 1DD+4BA Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by jays-audio Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by precogvision Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by tim-tuned Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by super-review Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by shuwa-t Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by nymz
7.5
A
$530

Mangird Xenns Top

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Exceptionally tuned, full range and detailed. Cons: Treble might be too much for some.
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A Details: B+ Imaging: B+
Bassy Neutral 1DD+8BA Mangird Xenns Top review by jays-audio Mangird Xenns Top review by precogvision Mangird Xenns Top review by tim-tuned Mangird Xenns Top review by super-review Mangird Xenns Top review by fresh-reviews Mangird Xenns Top review by shuwa-t Mangird Xenns Top review by nymz
7.5
A
$320

Moondrop Blessing 3

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Brighter, slightly more detailed version of B2 Dusk. Cons: Bass a little light.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A Details: A- Imaging: B+
Neutral 2DD+4BA Moondrop Blessing 3 review by jays-audio Moondrop Blessing 3 review by gizaudio-axel Moondrop Blessing 3 review by jaytiss Moondrop Blessing 3 review by precogvision Moondrop Blessing 3 review by tim-tuned Moondrop Blessing 3 review by super-review Moondrop Blessing 3 review by fresh-reviews Moondrop Blessing 3 review by shuwa-t Moondrop Blessing 3 review by nymz Moondrop Blessing 3 review by z-reviews
7.5
A
$2,500

qdc Anole VX

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Unrivaled Resolution. Cons: Can be fatiguing.
Tuning: A Tech: S- Bass: B+ Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S Imaging: A
Neutral 10BA qdc Anole VX review by gizaudio-axel qdc Anole VX review by precogvision qdc Anole VX review by tim-tuned qdc Anole VX review by super-review qdc Anole VX review by shuwa-t qdc Anole VX review by nymz
7.5
A
$2,100

Softears RS10

  • Tim Tuned: Cons: BA timbre.
Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: A-
U-Shaped 10BA
7.5
A
$1,700

Sony IER Z1R

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Incredible extensions on both ends. Cons: Lower midrange.
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: S Mids: B+ Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: A- Imaging: S-
V-Shaped 2DD+1BA Sony IER Z1R review by jays-audio Sony IER Z1R review by crin Sony IER Z1R review by precogvision Sony IER Z1R review by tim-tuned Sony IER Z1R review by super-review Sony IER Z1R review by smirk-audio Sony IER Z1R review by shuwa-t Sony IER Z1R review by nymz
7.5
A
$700

Thieaudio Clairvoyance

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Amazingly balanced tuning.
Tuning: A Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B
Warm neutral 1DD+5BA+2EST Thieaudio Clairvoyance review by crin Thieaudio Clairvoyance review by precogvision Thieaudio Clairvoyance review by tim-tuned Thieaudio Clairvoyance review by super-review Thieaudio Clairvoyance review by shuwa-t
7.5
A

EPZ P50

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Beautifully done tuning all around. Cons: Nitpick: Bass dynamic could be better.
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+
n/a 1DD+2BA+2Planar EPZ P50 review by jays-audio EPZ P50 review by gizaudio-axel EPZ P50 review by jaytiss EPZ P50 review by tim-tuned EPZ P50 review by super-review
7.5
9.5
A-
$330

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Very well tuned with great bass responsse.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B+
bass-boosted neutral 1DD+4BA Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by jays-audio Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by tim-tuned Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by super-review Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by smirk-audio Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by shuwa-t Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by nymz
7
A-
$1,100

Dunu Mirai

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Refrence, beautiful timbre, open stage. Cons: Tuning may be boring for some.
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A
U-Shaped 1DD+6BA Dunu Mirai review by jays-audio Dunu Mirai review by jaytiss Dunu Mirai review by tim-tuned Dunu Mirai review by super-review Dunu Mirai review by smirk-audio Dunu Mirai review by z-reviews
7
A-

Dunu SA6 mkII

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Slightly more V-shape than the Ultra with small detail boost. Cons: Could use a little more upper mids.
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: B Imaging: B
Warm neutral 6BA Dunu SA6 mkII review by jays-audio Dunu SA6 mkII review by gizaudio-axel Dunu SA6 mkII review by jaytiss Dunu SA6 mkII review by precogvision Dunu SA6 mkII review by tim-tuned Dunu SA6 mkII review by super-review Dunu SA6 mkII review by fresh-reviews Dunu SA6 mkII review by nymz
7
A-
$3,400

Empire Ears Odin

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Well textured bass, good control, pleasing tones.
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A- Details: S Imaging: A
bass-boosted neutral 2DD+5BA+4EST Empire Ears Odin review by crin Empire Ears Odin review by precogvision Empire Ears Odin review by tim-tuned Empire Ears Odin review by smirk-audio
7
A-
$950

Hidition Viento B

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Most speaker-like IEMs I've heard. Extremely cohesive. Cons: Timbre a bit grainy. CIEM graphs better.
Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: S- Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A+
n/a n/a Hidition Viento B review by tim-tuned Hidition Viento B review by shuwa-t
7
A-
$669

Letshuore EJ07M Kinda Lava

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Balanced, Versatile. HBB's Best. Cons: Small EST (treble) incoherency.
Tuning: A- Tech: B+ Bass: A Mids: A Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A Details: B+ Imaging: B+
Mild V-shape n/a Letshuore EJ07M Kinda Lava review by crin Letshuore EJ07M Kinda Lava review by precogvision Letshuore EJ07M Kinda Lava review by tim-tuned Letshuore EJ07M Kinda Lava review by shuwa-t Letshuore EJ07M Kinda Lava review by nymz
7
A-
$700

Moondrop S8

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass. Cons: BA timbre.
Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A
harman 8BA
7
A-
$2,100

QDC Gemini

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: A more natural feeling VX.
Tuning: A- Tech: S Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
n/a n/a QDC Gemini review by tim-tuned
7
A-
$1,000

Sony IER-M9

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Just great accross the board, nothing to fault. Cons: Not very special.
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: C+ Details: A+ Imaging: A-
Warm neutral 5BA Sony IER-M9 review by crin Sony IER-M9 review by precogvision Sony IER-M9 review by tim-tuned
7
7.5
A-
$1,000

Unique Melody MEST

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Impressive staging and details. Cons: Aggressive signature.
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 jays-audio Unique Melody MEST review by crin Unique Melody MEST review by precogvision Unique Melody MEST review by tim-tuned Unique Melody MEST review by super-review Unique Melody MEST review by shuwa-t
7
B+
$220

Aful Performer 5

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Balanced tuning with fantastic treble extension. Cons: imaging could be better.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A- Details: B- Imaging: C+
V-Shaped 1DD+4BA Aful Performer 5 review by jays-audio Aful Performer 5 review by gizaudio-axel Aful Performer 5 review by jaytiss Aful Performer 5 review by precogvision Aful Performer 5 review by tim-tuned Aful Performer 5 review by fresh-reviews Aful Performer 5 review by shuwa-t Aful Performer 5 review by nymz
6.5
B+
$369

Aful Performer 8

  • Tim Tuned: Quite solid technical performance. Good imaging/separation. Good sense of positioning.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A Details: B+ Imaging: B
Sweet,neutral 1DD+7BA Aful Performer 8 review by jays-audio Aful Performer 8 review by gizaudio-axel Aful Performer 8 review by jaytiss Aful Performer 8 review by tim-tuned Aful Performer 8 review by super-review Aful Performer 8 review by fresh-reviews Aful Performer 8 review by shuwa-t Aful Performer 8 review by nymz Aful Performer 8 review by z-reviews
6.5
B+
$550

Dunu SA6

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Engaging signature with great vocals.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B-
Neutral 6BA Dunu SA6 review by jays-audio Dunu SA6 review by crin Dunu SA6 review by precogvision Dunu SA6 review by tim-tuned Dunu SA6 review by super-review Dunu SA6 review by fresh-reviews Dunu SA6 review by nymz
6.5
B+
$230

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Lively vocals and balanced tuning.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
n/a n/a Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review by tim-tuned
6.5
B+
$1,200

Thieaudio Prestige

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: High micro details, clean bass. Cons: Treble damage timbre.
Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Details: A- Imaging: B
n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST Thieaudio Prestige review by jays-audio Thieaudio Prestige review by gizaudio-axel Thieaudio Prestige review by precogvision Thieaudio Prestige review by tim-tuned
6.5
B+
$650

Yanyin x HBB Mahina

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: A more balanced Moonlight with better bass. Cons: a bit safe treble wise.
Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: B+ Details: C+ Imaging: B
Neutral with bass boost 1DD+4BA+2EST Yanyin x HBB Mahina review by crin Yanyin x HBB Mahina review by tim-tuned Yanyin x HBB Mahina review by nymz
6.5
B+
$269

Ziigaat Doscinco

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
n/a n/a Ziigaat Doscinco review by jays-audio Ziigaat Doscinco review by tim-tuned Ziigaat Doscinco review by fresh-reviews
6.5
B
$1,100

Campfire Andromeda 2020

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Extremely airy soundstage. Cons: Slightly bright, not very natural mids.
Tuning: B Tech: A+ Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: C+ Details: A- Imaging: S
n/a 5BA Campfire Andromeda 2020 review by precogvision Campfire Andromeda 2020 review by tim-tuned
6
B
$240

Dunu Falcon Ultra

  • Tim Tuned: A better tuned FP, with less mid-bass bloat, but still warm. Good at what it does, especially the bass dynamics, but not an all-rounder.
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 jaytiss Dunu Falcon Ultra review by tim-tuned Dunu Falcon Ultra review by super-review Dunu Falcon Ultra review by nymz Dunu Falcon Ultra review by z-reviews
6
B
$150

Sennheiser IE200

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: IE600 style tuning with less upper mids and treble details. Cons: Stock tips and gimmick sucks.
Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: C+
n/a 1DD Sennheiser IE200 review by jays-audio Sennheiser IE200 review by precogvision Sennheiser IE200 review by tim-tuned
6
5
B
$169

Letshouer S12 Pro

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Basically S12. Cons: Treble can be too much.
Tuning: B Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-
n/a n/a Letshouer S12 Pro review by tim-tuned
6
B
$169

Letshuore Z12

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: A slightly more balanced S12. Cons: Treble can still be too much.
Tuning: B Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-
n/a n/a Letshuore Z12 review by tim-tuned
6
B
$190

Moondrop Alice

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Lively vocals and balanced tuning. Cons: Poor User Experience.....
Tuning: B- Tech: B Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: A- Soundstage: C+ Details: B- Imaging: C+
Neutral n/a Moondrop Alice review by tim-tuned Moondrop Alice review by super-review Moondrop Alice review by shuwa-t
6
B
$320

Moondrop Blessing 2

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Very well tuned neutral signature.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: B Soundstage: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B+
Neutral 1DD+4BA Moondrop Blessing 2 review by gizaudio-axel Moondrop Blessing 2 review by crin Moondrop Blessing 2 review by tim-tuned Moondrop Blessing 2 review by super-review Moondrop Blessing 2 review by fresh-reviews Moondrop Blessing 2 review by shuwa-t Moondrop Blessing 2 review by nymz
6
B
$240

Raptgo Hook-X

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Pleasing warm tuning. Cons: can be too relaxed.
Tuning: B- Tech: B- Bass: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C Soundstage: A- Details: B Imaging: B
Mild V n/a Raptgo Hook-X review by jaytiss Raptgo Hook-X review by precogvision Raptgo Hook-X review by tim-tuned Raptgo Hook-X review by super-review Raptgo Hook-X review by fresh-reviews Raptgo Hook-X review by shuwa-t Raptgo Hook-X review by nymz Raptgo Hook-X review by z-reviews
6
B
$500

Sony IER-M7

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Very neutral tuning, great for audio work. Cons: Can be very boring.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Warm neutral 4BA Sony IER-M7 review by crin Sony IER-M7 review by tim-tuned
6
B
$180

Tanchjim Kara

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Very smooth and organic midrange, great treble. Cons: Lacking some bass dynamics.
Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A- Details: B Imaging: B
bass-boosted neutral 1DD+4BA Tanchjim Kara review by jays-audio Tanchjim Kara review by jaytiss Tanchjim Kara review by tim-tuned Tanchjim Kara review by super-review Tanchjim Kara review by smirk-audio Tanchjim Kara review by z-reviews
6
B
$299

ThieAudio Hype 2

  • Tim Tuned: Imagin is fantastic and stands out. Hype 2 is a pretty good place to start in the hobby
Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: B Imaging: B-
n/a 2DD+2BA ThieAudio Hype 2 review by jays-audio ThieAudio Hype 2 review by gizaudio-axel ThieAudio Hype 2 review by jaytiss ThieAudio Hype 2 review by precogvision ThieAudio Hype 2 review by tim-tuned ThieAudio Hype 2 review by super-review ThieAudio Hype 2 review by nymz ThieAudio Hype 2 review by z-reviews
6
B
$350

XENN Mangird Tea 2

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Good tonality. Cons: treble too safe, details need work.
Tuning: B Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-
n/a n/a XENN Mangird Tea 2 review by tim-tuned
6
B-
$200

SeeAudio Yume Midnight

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Great tonal balance. Cons: Bass can be mushy.
Tuning: B- Tech: B Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Bassy V 1DD+2BA SeeAudio Yume Midnight review by gizaudio-axel SeeAudio Yume Midnight review by tim-tuned SeeAudio Yume Midnight review by super-review
5.5
B-
$100

7th Acoustics Proxima

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: True "IEF Neutral" IEM, can be "A" tier with easy EQ. Cons: Bass lacks fun and life.
Tuning: C Tech: B Bass: C- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A- Details: B- Imaging: B-
Neutral 1BA 7th Acoustics Proxima review by precogvision 7th Acoustics Proxima review by tim-tuned 7th Acoustics Proxima review by super-review 7th Acoustics Proxima review by shuwa-t
5.5
B-
$150

Aful Magic One

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-
n/a n/a Aful Magic One review by jays-audio Aful Magic One review by tim-tuned
5.5