Tigerism Dragonfly - Reviews & Ratings

2 Reviews (A Tier | 8.3/10)

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Based on 2 reviews, the Tigerism Dragonfly is celebrated for its quality by reviewers, who describe it as a confident, high-level performer.

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Tigerism Dragonfly Details

Driver Configuration: 16BA

Tuning Type: Neutral, Bright

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Price (Msrp): $2,112

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Reviews

Reviewed by: Paul Wasabii

Paul Wasabii 8.4 * Score computed by IEMRanking.com
A+ Tuning
S Tech
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High-end 16BA set with smooth neutral-natural tuning, standout mids and excellent resolution, but upper-treble energy and an early upper-mid rise can affect stage balance. Shines with well-recorded vocal, acoustic and jazz more than pop. Neutral-natural tuning with outstanding mids, high resolution and BA speed; great with well-recorded vocal, acoustic and jazz. Upper-treble energy and an early upper-mid rise can disturb stage balance at volume, and BA bass lacks visceral slam for pop.
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Tigerism Dragonfly is a high-end 16BA IEM with a weighty, metal build and a smooth, neutral-natural tuning. Resolution is high and delivery stays musical rather than analytical, with BA speed and clarity that suit well-recorded vocal, acoustic, classical and jazz material. The BA bass is tuned transparently to support the mids, reading more neutral than the ~7 dB shelf on a graph might suggest.

The mids are the star—natural, refined and technically convincing—while the treble runs linear but can carry a touch too much energy up top, and a slightly early upper-mid rise; both can nudge stage balance on complex tracks at higher volume. Staging remains clean yet small shifts around 2 kHz and upper-treble energy may break the illusion for sensitive listeners. As an all-BA specialist it excels with test-track-grade recordings, but for all-round daily use a tribrid like Lime Ears Maris may offer broader versatility.

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

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A+ Tuning
S- Tech

The Tigerism Dragonfly is a flagship all-BA design built from 904L stainless steel with a hand-applied pure-silver faceplate and gold plating. It uses 16 BA drivers (Knowles SWFK/DWFK + Sonion 2800/3800) and is rated at 7 Ω / 98 dB/100 mV, indicating easy driveability; MSRP is listed around US$2,112.

Tonally, the Dragonfly targets a neutral-bright presentation with an “open and transparent” character, prioritizing clarity and precise imaging over added warmth. Early third-party impressions describe high resolution and refined staging—one reviewer even labeled it “recommended”—while bass impact reflects typical all-BA limitations versus strong DD hybrids.

Value is tied to technical performance, build, and aesthetics rather than sheer driver novelty; at ~US$2,112 it targets listeners who prioritize detail retrieval, separation, and treble extension over visceral low-end slam. For those preferences, the Dragonfly is competitive among all-BA flagships; bass-first listeners may still prefer a hybrid or DD-centric alternative at similar prices.

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

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Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • You hear a mature integration of lows, mids, and highs that keeps music lifelike. Small tuning tweaks showcase expert restraint.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Expect top-tier articulation, where staging, imaging, and transient control feel effortless. It keeps instruments locked in place effortlessly.
Bass A
Expect a commanding bass response that reaches deep without clouding the mix. There's both slam and nuance in equal measure.
Mids S-
Expect an immersive mid band where every vocal inflection and texture shines. Complex arrangements stay perfectly composed.
Treble A+
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Details S
Reference-class detail delivering microscopic resolution and flawless texture reproduction. Every micro-texture is laid bare.
Imaging S-
Instruments feel carved into space with unwavering positional stability. Instruments occupy palpable coordinates.
Gaming N/A
Gaming performance has not been evaluated for this model.

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