IEMs Reviewed by Z-Reviews

Fiio FX17

Fiio FX17

Z-Reviews: The FiiO FX17 is a mind-bending flagship IEM priced at $1,500, packing an absolutely hilarious 13-driver configuration per side: one dynamic for bass, four balanced armatures for midrange...

Neutral 1DD+4BA+8EST

10

9.1

S+

$6,000

PMG Audio Apx SE

Z-Reviews: The PMG Audio Apx SE comes out swinging with a $6,000 price tag and a $1,600 cable that looks the part but fights the ear with stiffness and springy memory. The shells flaunt real lapis lazuli ...

Warm 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar

10

S+

Dunu Glacier

Z-Reviews: The Dunu Glacier delivers an extraordinary premium experience right from the unboxing, featuring a lavish presentation, a massive high-quality fabric cable with interchangeable terminations, and...

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA+4EST

10

9

S+

$1,299

ThieAudio Prestige LTD

ThieAudio Prestige LTD

Z-Reviews: Explodes with a grand, hall-sized soundstage , a sense of space that feels like giant speakers in a living venue—wide, towering, and immersive. The tuning hits a sweet spot of aggressive low...

n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST

10

S+

$999

Thieaudio Monarch MK3

Thieaudio Monarch MK3

Z-Reviews: Thieaudio Monarch MK3 takes the flagship slot with swagger: a 2DD + 6BA + 2EST array and a 4-way passive crossover , centered on the Impact² isobaric push-pull dual 10 mm subwoofer . The shells...

U-Shaped 2DD+6BA+2EST

10

6.8

S

$1,500

Symphonium Crimson

Z-Reviews: Symphonium Crimson lands with a bang: a four– BA , four-way crossover design that somehow delivers epic energy without a dynamic driver. Tonality reads neutral-bright with thunderous sub-bass...

U-Shaped 4BA

9.5

S

Letshuoer Mystic 8

Z-Reviews: Letshuoer Mystic 8 leans hard into “flagship” theatrics: a cat-themed shell, a fancy case with a suction-seal lid, and even bonus jewelry in the box—plus a tray of 18 silicone tips . The...

Neutral 8BA

9

S

$3,500

Elysian Annihilator 2021

Z-Reviews: Brushed titanium Elysian Annihilator (2021) comes dressed to impress: a slick presentation with SpinFit tips, a plush micro-suede case, and a flashy gold cube 4.4 cable termination. The shells are...

U-Shaped 1DD+4BA+2EST

9

S

$589

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII

Z-Reviews: Thieaudio Oracle MKIII (2024) pushes hard into the “fun road” of audio: a 2DD + 2BA + 2EST stack tuned for huge, holographic soundstage and pinpoint stereo placement that feels like a room...

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+2BA+2EST

9

S

Hisenior Mega5-EST

Z-Reviews: Hisenior Mega5-EST (Anniversary Edition) hits with a rare mix of slam and finesse: a single DD + 2BA + 2EST that pours out a chest-pressing low end yet keeps the mids and treble startlingly ...

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+2BA+2EST

9

S

Elysian Pilgrim Noir

n/a 1DD+3BA

9

S

$1,300

Nightjar Singularity

Z-Reviews: Single 10 mm dynamic done right. Singularity hits with that coveted one-driver cohesion : a bright, energetic top end riding on subway-tunnel bass swell that feels physical without drowning the...

Basshead 1DD

9

S

$1,100

Dunu Mirai

Z-Reviews: Dunu Mirai comes as a headphones.com exclusive seven-driver hybrid— 1DD + multiple BA with a super tweeter —priced around $950–$1,000 . The tuning sits a few clicks toward the analytical ...

U-Shaped 1DD+6BA

9

S

$1,800

Lime Ears Pneuma

n/a n/a

9

S

$900

Symphonium Triton

Neutral 1DD+2BA

9

S

Letshuoer Cadenza 12

Z-Reviews: Letshuoer Cadenza 12 goes full flagship spectacle: a 12-driver per side build (1 dynamic + 11 BA from Knowles/Sonion ), six-way crossover , and heavy metal shells that feel like a prize out of a...

Neutral 1DD+11BA

9

S-

Dunu Vulkan 2

Z-Reviews: Opening the serious business packaging reveals the Dunu Vulkan 2 IEMs and a mountain of accessories, including the praised SS tips and the excellent gunmetal gray cable with its satisfying...

Neutral 2DD+6BA

8.5

S-

Dunu Kima 2

Z-Reviews: Dunu Kima 2 goes straight for the dopamine: a single dynamic driver with a DLC composite diaphragm and beefy magnet system that’s being compared to Falcon Ultra—only this time the tuning...

Neutral n/a

8.5

S-

Thieaudio Origin

Z-Reviews: Thieaudio Origin goes full mad-science: 1DD + 4BA + 2EST + bone conductor (eight drivers per side), big shells, hefty stock cable, and a tuning built around a ~12 dB sub-bass shelf . Fit can be a...

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

8.5

S-

Dunu DK-3001 BD

Z-Reviews: 10/10 verdict out the gate: Dunu’s DK-3001 BD “BrainDance” is a $500 monster that punches like a flagship. The recipe is wild— 9 drivers total with the same dynamic driver from the...

Bright 1DD+4BA+4P

8.5

S-

Aful Performer 5+2

Z-Reviews: Naming drama aside (P5+2? just call it Performer 7 ), this Aful packs a quirky driver party: 2DD for low end, 4 BA split across mids/treble, plus a tiny micro-planar for the highest sparkle,...

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+4BA+1Planar

8.5

S-

Xenns Tea Pro

Z-Reviews: Xenns Tea Pro lands with the familiar “Tea” swagger: a baby-blue, sparkled shell that looks subdued but premium, a modular 3.5/4.4 cable that clicks together more cleanly than most, and the...

Neutral 2DD+6BA

8.5

8

S-

$259

Intuaura Splendor II

n/a 1DD

8.5

S-

Aful Cantor

Z-Reviews: This is AFUL’s flagship science project: the Cantor packs 14 BAs per side (28 total) and a heap of buzzword tech— Dual-Channel Acoustic Maze for sub-bass, non-destructive direct-drive...

Vocal-focused 14BA

8.5

S-

Pula PA02

Neutral 1DD+3BA

8.5

S-

Simgot EA1000

Bright n/a

8.5

S-

Aful Explorer

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+2BA

8.5

S-

Nice HCK Himalaya

Z-Reviews: The NiceHCK Himalaya is a spectacular flagship IEM featuring a titanium alloy cavity that feels premium and has a beautiful sheen. It comes loaded with extras: a gorgeous purple and grey-blue...

Neutral 1DD

8.5

S-

$299.99

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci

Z-Reviews: Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci shows up dressed to impress: a five-leaf maplewood faceplate that’s prettier in person than the promo shots, a deep-set 2-pin socket, and DUNU’s slick Q-Lock Mini ...

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+4BA

8.5

S-

Tigerism Sun Wukong

W-Shaped 1DD

8.5

S-

Thieaudio Hype 10

Z-Reviews: $900 tribrid with a naming twist: despite the “10,” it’s a 12-driver stack— 2x dynamic for the lows and 10x BA for the rest—tuned to feel like a single DD done right. It’s easy to...

Neutral 2DD+10BA

8.5

S-

SIVGA Nightingale

Z-Reviews: SIVGA Nightingale takes the planar recipe and makes it weird in the best way. Priced around $279 , it hits with a warm, woody tonality and a soft, velvet-like “ veil ” that doesn’t dull...

n/a n/a

8.5

S-

7Hz Timeless 2

Neutral with Bass Boost 1Planar

8.5

S-

AFUL MagicOne

Neutral with Bass Boost 1BA

8.5

S-

Fiio FX15

V-Shaped 1DD+4BA+4EST

8.5

S-

$220

SeeAudio Yume Ultra

n/a n/a

8.5

S-

$200

BQEYZ Autumn

V-Shaped 1DD

8.5

S-

$269

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite

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Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite

Z-Reviews: Eight balanced armatures , $250 , and a tuning that feels shockingly sorted. Orchestra Lite hits with crisp imaging and laser-etched localization that makes live sets—think Alice in Chains...

Neutral 8BA

8.5

S-

$230

FiiO FH15

Neutral with Bass Boost n/a

8.5

A+

$799

FATfreq Scarlett Mini

Z-Reviews: Scarlett Mini is framed as a bass experiment first, IEM second: a ~$ 666 set (or $833 with the light-red “upgraded” cable) that pushes a 30 dB sub-bass shelf so far that every track...

U-Shaped 1DD+2BA

8

A+

$589

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass

Z-Reviews: Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass takes the already clean, wide, crisp Mega5 tuning and pours a thick, buttery layer of low-end over it—think “Eris-sized” weight without muddying the mids. On ...

Basshead 1DD+2BA+2EST

8

A+

Shozy P20

n/a n/a

8

A+

Dunu SA6 EST

n/a 6BA+2EST

8

A+

$250

ddHiFi Janus

Vocal-focused n/a

8

A+

$649

Intuaura Purple

Z-Reviews: Intuaura Purple brings a polished, pricey package: lush purple shells, a comfy fit, and a cable that looks the part—even if the accessories feel recycled from cheaper siblings. The kicker is the...

n/a 1DD

8

A+

EPZ 530

Z-Reviews: EPZ 530 delivers a distinctly warm , intimate presentation with forward vocals and a close, enveloping stage that can feel like a gentle heat lamp over the mix. It’s a 5BA set tuned for body...

n/a 5BA

8

A+

$250

Nicehck TopGuy

V-Shaped 1DD

8

A+

Kefine Klanar

n/a n/a

8

A+

$230

Fearless Shangri-la

V-Shaped 1DD+4BA

8

A+

$200

Ikko Gems OH1S

Neutral 1DD+1BA

8

A+

Simgot EM6L

Neutral 4DD BA

8

A+

$149.99

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin

Z-Reviews: The Gizaudio x Binary Chopin IEM is an absolute standout, delivering a fantastically unique and immersive sound signature that is heavily focused on vocals . The presentation is spectacularly...

V-Shaped 1DD+3BA

8

8.8

A+

$280

Sony WF-1000XM4

Neutral 1DD

8

A+

$150

Nothing Ear 2

U-Shaped 1DD

8

A+

Aful Performer 8

Neutral 1DD+7BA

8

A+

$320

Simgot EA2000

n/a n/a

8

A+

$1,100

Symphonium Helios

Z-Reviews: Positioned as a $1,100 4BA set with a proprietary “sub-woofer” armature, Helios promises consistency via FLAT (Filtered Linear Attenuation Tuning) . In practice, the claimed impedance ...

Neutral with Bass Boost 4BA

8

A+

Moondrop Blessing 3

Neutral 2DD+4BA

8

A

ZiiGaat Luna

Z-Reviews: The ZiiGaat Luna is an all-BA IEM that completely shatters expectations . Designed for studio engineers and stage performers, it delivers a tonally balanced , accurate, and precision-focused sound...

Neutral with Bass Boost 6BA

7.5

8.2

A

Noble Fokus REX5 TWS

Z-Reviews: Noble’s Fokus REX5 hits like a wired IEM that forgot the wire: a 10 mm dynamic + 6 mm planar + 3x BA cocktail feeding a wide, surprisingly open presentation. The companion app is actually...

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+3BA+1Planar

7.5

A

$800

Symphonium Giant

n/a n/a

7.5

A

Xenns Top Pro

Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews expresses immediate and strong enthusiasm for the Xenns Top Pro, a $500 IEM featuring a 10-driver configuration (8 balanced armatures + 2 dynamic drivers). He notes their exceptional ...

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+8BA

7.5

8.4

A

Kiwi Ears Astral

Z-Reviews: Priced at $300, the Kiwi Ears Astral stands as the brand's most expensive IEM , featuring a 10mm dynamic driver and six balanced armatures . The build is notably large and deep , with a design...

U-Shaped 1DD+6BA

7.5

8.3

A

n/a

Tresor Heli

n/a n/a

7.5

A

$1,200

Symphonium Audio Helios SE

Z-Reviews: Limited to 50 units and co-signed with Elise Audio , Helios SE shows up as a 4BA oddball with a vibe: ultra-relaxed, non-aggressive , almost like every track sits one gain click lower than...

Neutral n/a

7.5

A

$450

Fatfreq Maestro Mini

Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+2BA

7.5

A

$229

Apevoix Grit

V-Shaped 1DD+4BA+1BC

7.5

A

$30

Ziigaat Nuo

V-Shaped n/a

7.5

A

n/a

BQEYZ Winter Ultra

n/a n/a

7.5

A

n/a

Clavelon Delta

n/a n/a

7.5

A

Oriveti Dynabird

n/a n/a

7.5

A

n/a

FiiO FD15

n/a n/a

7.5

A

$89

Kiwi Ears CANTA

n/a n/a

7.5

A

Tanchjim 4U

n/a 1DD

7.5

A

Kefine Delci

U-Shaped n/a

7.5

A

7hz Sonus

n/a n/a

7.5

A

Moondrop May

Neutral 1DD+1Planar

7.5

A

$24.99

7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle

7hz Zero 2 x Crinacle

Neutral n/a

7.5

A

$79

Tin T3 Plus

n/a n/a

7.5

A

Moondrop Aria 2

Z-Reviews: Moondrop switches up the formula with Aria 2’s single dynamic “dome” driver , creating a presentation that feels set back from the head with surprising soundstage depth and precise...

n/a n/a

7.5

A

n/a

Spirit Torino Twin Pulse

n/a n/a

7.5

A

$89

Tangzu Fudu

n/a n/a

7.5

A

$19

Truthear Hola

V-Shaped 1DD

7.5

A-

ZiiGaat Crescent

Z-Reviews: ZiiGaat's Crescent IEMs deliver a strikingly unique and luscious sound signature that stands out sharply from the crowd, especially within ZiiGaat's own lineup of similarly priced models...

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+2BA

7.2

7.4

A-

$279.99

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD

7.2

A-

Punch Audio Martilo

Z-Reviews: The Punch Audio Martilo shows up screaming BASSHEAD on the box, but the tuning is smarter than that. A hybrid stack— 2×8 mm DD + 2×BA + 1 planar —delivers bass that hits when the track calls...

Basshead 2DD+2BA+1Planar

7.2

A-

$279.99

DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface