Ice Lab Spectrumica - Reviews & Ratings
3 Reviews (A Tier | 7.6/10)
Summary
Based on 3 reviews, the Ice Lab Spectrumica is earning strong approval from most reviewers, who appreciate its engaging character.
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BIce Lab Spectrumica Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Warm
Price (Msrp): $2,000
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Reviews
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.4
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
The Ice Lab Spectrumica is a nine-driver hybrid with dynamic bass, ESTs, and a bone-conduction driver, priced around $2,100. Build is exceedingly premium: a semi-custom, well-contoured shell with vents and an anti-tragus wing, a tidy flat 2-pin socket for easy cable swaps, and a straight-behaving stock cable terminated in 4.4 mm. The metallic puck case looks neat—nothing wild, but solid. Fit is comfortable if a touch large, and the faceplate has real visual flair.
Tonally this comes across as a colored, high-energy listen: sizzly cymbals, crisp treble with plenty of air and extension, and impactful mid-bass that favors warmth over subterranean rumble—there’s less sub-bass slam than expected at the price. Vocals sit a bit soft and recessed, while staging spreads wide with good clarity. Graphs reflect a noticeable lower-mid/mid-bass rise that can read as slightly muddy depending on taste; still, treble quality and spatial rendering are genuine highlights.
Against peers, Spectrumica feels “good but not greatest.” It’s cleaner and airier than the Prismatica (which skews muddier), yet the Glacier makes a stronger case overall; sets like Symphonium Giant deliver a fun boom-tilted flavor with similar trade-offs. For alternative value and balance, AFUL Dawn-X around $1,300 is a compelling pick. Call the bass a solid 8, with treble and soundstage being the stars. Overall: a beautifully built, distinctive tuning that earns a cautious recommendation at its price—absolutely worth a demo for listeners who crave sparkle, space, and a warmer mid-bass tilt, even if it won’t be the universal endgame.
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Reviewed by: Super* Review
7*
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Youtube Video Summary
The Ice Lab Spectrumica targets the “why spend $2,000” question with a mix of story and sound: ornate yet understated aluminum shells, a substantial but usable cable with 4.4 mm termination, and a stuffed accessory kit (tips in three styles, metal case, cleaning tools, even a metal warranty card). It’s a quad-brid build—4 BA + 2 EST + 1 DD + 1 bone conduction—that wears lighter than it looks and fits securely thanks to a short, ~6.4 mm nozzle and modest semi-custom shaping. Ergonomics aren’t flawless (the chunky Y-split and loose chin slider), but overall presentation feels premium and purposefully different.
Sonically, Spectrumica goes esoteric: a very warm, bass-forward balance with recessed vocals and treble that reads a touch dark yet extends cleanly for a gentle sparkle. The heavy low end creates a big, sometimes diffuse headstage—that “concert-hall” vibe—delivering weight and ambience more than taut impact; attack definition on kick and bass notes is softer. Detail focus leans macro over micro, so microcontrast and vocal clarity can slip on busy mixes, even as the treble avoids harshness.
Against peers, Moondrop Solis 2 sounds more neutral with tighter bass but lacks the immediate wow factor (and its comfort quirks don’t help), while 64 Audio Volür brings a more assertive V-shape with crisper, more tactile lows but less of Spectrumica’s enveloping stage. Spectrumica ultimately feels like a deliberate one-trick specialist—a unique, lush presentation backed by standout build and accessories. For listeners chasing that warm, cinematic, laid-back signature, it’s compelling; for neutral and vocal-centric tastes, less so. Final verdict: 3 stars—pricey, distinctive, and memorable, with clear trade-offs.
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Super* Review Youtube ChannelReviewed by: Head-Fi.org
7.5
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8.7 |
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8.5 |
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Ice Lab Spectrumica vs. 64 Audio Tia Trio
64 Audio Tia Trio offers better dynamics and mids.
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8.5 |
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Ice Lab Spectrumica vs. Symphonium Crimson
Symphonium Crimson offers better mids.
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8.4 |
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Ice Lab Spectrumica vs. 64 Audio Volur
64 Audio Volur offers better mids and dynamics.
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8.4 |
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Ice Lab Spectrumica vs. Letshuoer Cadenza 12
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Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.
Average Technical Grade
A+- The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
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