Oriolus Szalayi - Reviews & Ratings

2 Reviews (A Tier | 7.8/10)

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Based on 2 reviews, the Oriolus Szalayi is standing out as a favorite among reviewers, who note that it elevates everyday playlists.

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7.8

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Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Oriolus Szalayi Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA+1Planar

Tuning Type: U-Shaped, Basshead

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Brand: Oriolus Top Oriolus IEMs

Price (Msrp): $890

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Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
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BASS + BASS + BASS = fun? Maybe.
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Oriolus Szalayi comes as a sizeable “large-bean” shell in a pretty blue finish that sits securely, isolates well, and skips an anti-tragus catch. The hardware is solid: recessed 2-pin sockets, a fabric cable with red/blue channel marks, 4.4 mm termination, low microphonics—though the cable is a bit memory-prone and lacks a chin slider. Overall, a comfortable, nicely executed build for a $900 set.

Sonically, this is unapologetically L-shaped and basshead-leaning: very warm, thick, and rich with bass that hits hard and stays front-and-center. Expect some masking/muddiness; mids can feel a touch recessed or distant, and the top end doesn’t deliver tons of sparkle/air. The graph backs it up—lots of bass with a few dips—yielding a distinctly colorized, almost old-school vibe. Within the Oriolus family, Szalayi is the pick over Isabellae (which lacked dynamics) and Machia (peaky, odd bass approach). Against peers, it’s a trade-off machine: more engaging than the Giant (which misses upper-treble extension), while sets like Noah bring a more vocal-forward balance; SoftEars RSV carries chunky warmth; Scarlet Mini adds extra sparkle but risks unnatural tone; Van Gogh is even wilder in bass and upper-mids; FatFreq Quantum offers more air/detail and a calmer neutrality; Kiwi Ears Aether shares the planar flavor with less low-end heft; value options like Martillo or the Dunu x Eeku collab can feel more even-keeled.

On the scorecard: bass 9/10 (fun, impactful), technicalities ~8.5/10 (good layering and control), with mids a bit cooked and air/detail just okay. This isn’t aiming for neutrality or best-value; it’s targeting fun, engagement, and a bold, bass-soaked signature. For listeners craving a unique, superb low-end experience, Szalayi absolutely delivers; for studio-lean or balanced tuning, better choices exist elsewhere.

Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A

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A Tuning
A+ Tech

The Oriolus Szalayi is a tri-brid IEM that assigns a 10 mm dynamic driver to bass, a 14 mm planar diaphragm to the midrange, and a single balanced armature to treble—an uncommon layout aimed at combining slam with speed and coherence. Official specs list 10 Ω impedance and 110 dB/mW sensitivity, with an MSRP around $890. Headfonics’ breakdown confirms the driver roles and characterizes the tuning as coherent, with strong low-end authority balanced by a clean midrange.

Tonally, Szalayi presents a bass-leaning U-shape: sub-bass is elevated and textured without obscuring the mids, which the planar driver renders with quick transients and good separation. Treble is smooth and controlled rather than aggressively airy, supporting long sessions without obvious peaks. These impressions align with Headfonia’s notes on the IEM’s easygoing, fatigue-free presentation and added treble definition over prior Oriolus models. For a more objective view, Bloom Audio’s frequency-response plot shows a sub-bass lift with a restrained upper-treble rise, consistent with the above listening reports.

Technical performance is competitive for the price: macrodynamics and bass texture stand out, midrange resolution is solid, and imaging is stable, though ultimate treble air and microdetail trail more analytical sets. Headfonics highlights the IEM’s coherence across drivers, which is noticeable in complex mixes where bass impact does not smear vocal placement. Given its ~$890 street pricing and distinctive “DD bass + planar mids” approach, Szalayi suits listeners prioritizing sub-bass reach and natural mids over maximum top-end sparkle.

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

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Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • The tonal character feels settled and versatile, with just a few gentle bumps. You can listen for hours without fatigue.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Bass S-
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble A-
Expect crisp, well-balanced treble that keeps shimmer intact. You hear reverbs decay naturally.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.
Details A+
Inner textures glow vividly yet never feel etched or artificial. It borders on studio-monitor transparency.
Imaging A+
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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