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IEMs Reviewed: 159
Average score given: 6.3

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Tim Tuned is an IEM reviewer who provides concise, structured evaluations of in-ear monitors, assigning letter grades across specific technical and tuning categories like Bass, Mids, Treble, Dynamics, and Soundstage. His reviews typically balance noted strengths ("Pros") and weaknesses ("Cons"), offering brief but pointed impressions on sound signature, technical performance, and value. He demonstrates a critical ear for technical precision and tonal balance, often highlighting characteristics like "clean v-shape signatures" or "unnatural timbre" while maintaining a practical perspective on price-to-performance considerations.


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$3,500

Elysian Annihilator 2021

  • Tim Tuned:  Speediest Treble, well extended, high details  Midbass a bit too much for me
Tuning: S Tech: S Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S+
U-Shaped 1DD+4BA+2EST Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by tim-tuned
9
S
$5,200

Subtonic Storm

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

Elysian Annihilator 2023

  • Tim Tuned:  More defined bass than 2021 version  2021 is cleaner and more open sounding
Tuning: S- Tech: S Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: S
U-Shaped 1DD+4BA+2EST Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by tim-tuned
8.5
A+
$1,400

Fearless X Crinacle Dawn

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

Elysian Diva

  • Tim Tuned:  Addictive smooth, natural treble....top tier tuning overall  mid bass shy
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S
neutral, bass-boosted neutral 6BA Elysian Diva review by tim-tuned
8
A+
$4,500

Elysian X

  • Tim Tuned:  Near excellent timbre, fantastic bass  Slight uppermids uneverness
Tuning: A+ Tech: S Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+
V-Shaped 1DD+4BA+4EST Elysian X review by tim-tuned
8
A
$2,000

64 Audio U12t

  • Tim Tuned:  Extremely versatile signature, great bass and details  Potentially too safe tuning wise
Tuning: A Tech: S Bass: S Mids: A- Treble: A+
U-Shaped 12BA 64 Audio U12t review by tim-tuned
7.5
A
$550

Dunu SA6 Ultra

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

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea

  • Tim Tuned:  Versatile DNA that's also unique. #1 Jack of all trades
Tuning: A Tech: S Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Harman Neutral 1DD+4BA Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by tim-tuned
7.5
A
$530

Mangird Xenns Top

  • Tim Tuned:  Exceptionally tuned, full range and detailed  Treble might be too much for some
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S
Bassy Neutral 1DD+8BA Mangird Xenns Top review by tim-tuned
7.5
A
$2,500

qdc Anole VX

  • Tim Tuned:  Unrivaled Resolution  Can be fatiguing
Tuning: A Tech: S+ Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Neutral 10BA qdc Anole VX review by tim-tuned
7.5
A
$2,100

Softears RS10

  • Tim Tuned:  BA timbre
Tuning: A Tech: S Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: S
U-Shaped 10BA
7.5
A
$1,700

Sony IER Z1R

  • Tim Tuned:  Incredible extensions on both ends  Lower midrange
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: S+ Mids: A- Treble: A+
V-Shaped 2DD+1BA Sony IER Z1R review by tim-tuned
7.5
A
$700

Thieaudio Clairvoyance

  • Tim Tuned:  Amazingly balanced tuning
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+
Warm neutral 1DD+5BA+2EST Thieaudio Clairvoyance review by tim-tuned
7.5
A
$730

Thieaudio Monarch

  • Tim Tuned:  Superb separation, fun clean signature
Tuning: A Tech: S Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Harman Neutral 1DD+6BA+2EST Thieaudio Monarch review by tim-tuned
7.5
A-
$330

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk

  • Tim Tuned: Pros: Very well tuned with great bass responsse.
Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
bass-boosted neutral 1DD+4BA Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk review by tim-tuned
7
A-
$1,100

Dunu Mirai

  • Tim Tuned:  Refrence, beautiful timbre, open stage  Tuning may be boring for some
Tuning: A- Tech: S Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-
U-Shaped 1DD+6BA Dunu Mirai review by tim-tuned
7
A-
$3,400

Empire Ears Odin

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

Hidition Viento B

  • Tim Tuned:  Most speaker-like IEMs I've heard. Extremely cohesive  Timbre a bit grainy. CIEM graphs better
Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Bass: A- Mids: S Treble: A+
n/a n/a Hidition Viento B review by tim-tuned
7
A-
$669

Letshuore EJ07M Kinda Lava

  • Tim Tuned:  Balanced, Versatile. HBB's Best  Small EST (treble) incoherency
Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Mild V-shape n/a Letshuore EJ07M Kinda Lava review by tim-tuned
7
A-
$700

Moondrop S8

  • Tim Tuned:  Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass  BA timbre
Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
harman 8BA
7
A-
$2,100

QDC Gemini

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

Unique Melody MEST

  • Tim Tuned:  Impressive staging and details  Aggressive signature
Tuning: A- Tech: S Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Warm V 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC Unique Melody MEST review by tim-tuned
7
B+
$220

Aful Performer 5

  • Tim Tuned:  Balanced tuning with fantastic treble extension  imaging could be better
Tuning: B+ Tech: A+ Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
V-Shaped 1DD+4BA Aful Performer 5 review by tim-tuned
6.5
B+
$369

Aful Performer 8

Tuning: B+ Tech: A+ Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Sweet,neutral 1DD+7BA Aful Performer 8 review by tim-tuned
6.5
B+
$550

Dunu SA6

  • Tim Tuned:  Engaging signature with great vocals
Tuning: B+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Neutral 6BA Dunu SA6 review by tim-tuned
6.5
B+
$230

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

  • Tim Tuned:  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:  High micro details, clean bass  Treble damage timbre
Tuning: B+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+
n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST Thieaudio Prestige review by tim-tuned
6.5
B+
$650

Yanyin x HBB Mahina

  • Tim Tuned:  A more balanced Moonlight with better bass  a bit safe treble wise
Tuning: B+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Neutral with bass boost 1DD+4BA+2EST Yanyin x HBB Mahina review by tim-tuned
6.5
B
$1,100

Campfire Andromeda 2020

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

Dunu Falcon Ultra

Tuning: B Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-
V-shape 1DD Dunu Falcon Ultra review by tim-tuned
6
B
$150

Sennheiser IE200

  • Tim Tuned:  IE600 style tuning with less upper mids and treble details  Stock tips and gimmick sucks
Tuning: B Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+
n/a 1DD
6
5
B
$169

Letshouer S12 Pro

  • Tim Tuned:  Basically S12  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:  A slightly more balanced S12  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:  Lively vocals and balanced tuning  Poor User Experience....
Tuning: B Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+
Neutral n/a Moondrop Alice review by tim-tuned
6
B
$320

Moondrop Blessing 2

  • Tim Tuned:  Very well tuned neutral signature
Tuning: B Tech: A+ Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Neutral 1DD+4BA Moondrop Blessing 2 review by tim-tuned
6
B
$240

Raptgo Hook-X

  • Tim Tuned:  Pleasing warm tuning  can be too relaxed
Tuning: B Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Mild V n/a Raptgo Hook-X review by tim-tuned
6
B
$500

Sony IER-M7

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

Tanchjim Kara

  • Tim Tuned:  Very smooth and organic midrange, great treble  Lacking some bass dynamics
Tuning: B Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
bass-boosted neutral 1DD+4BA Tanchjim Kara review by tim-tuned
6
B
$299

ThieAudio Hype 2

Tuning: B Tech: A+ Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+
n/a 2DD+2BA ThieAudio Hype 2 review by tim-tuned
6
B
$350

XENN Mangird Tea 2

  • Tim Tuned:  Good tonality  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: A- Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Bassy V 1DD+2BA SeeAudio Yume Midnight review by tim-tuned
5.5

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