ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia Review

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6.5

Cautiously Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 2DD BA

Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped

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Price (Msrp): $200

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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

7.9 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A- Tech

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A- Tech

Niche/high volume set. Great scaling, warm, bassy, thick, comforting listen. A mini MEGA5EST Bass. Initmate and immersive experience. Not the most technical for the price, and vocals can be a bit too husky.

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Reviewed by: Audio Amigo

6 * score rescaled + normalized

Baby Mega5Bass or KiwiEars Punch. Vocals are a little recessed and affected, but the treble does well to balance out the signature overall. Probably the best Basshead set at or under $200.

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Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

C+ Apex, B to B- COD, B Val

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Ziigaat’s 2024 lineup lands three distinct flavors: the R (1DD+4BA), Arcadia (1DD+2BA), and Odyssey (1DD+3BA)—all sharing the same case, tips, and cable, but with very different tunings and striking faceplates. Pricing lives in the approachable range (roughly $200–$250), and the shells are well-built 3D-printed resin. The Odyssey’s nozzle appears slightly wider than the R’s, and its cloudy pink/silver faceplate looks clean and premium without the flashiness of Arcadia’s green/yellow sparkle.

For competitive play, title-by-title differences matter. In Valorant, Arcadia’s extra warmth and bass impact feel immersive but a touch boomy/bloomy under heavy ability spam—solid, around a B. The R and Odyssey perform on par with high marks; the R’s 1–3 kHz lift sharpens clarity and verticality, while Odyssey is more neutral and less bright. In Apex Legends, Arcadia struggles as bass bloom masks micro-cues (B–/C+). Odyssey delivers great separation/layering with slightly softer overhead cues (B+/B), and handles gunfire more comfortably than the R. In CS2, Odyssey takes the lead for its imaging, depth perception, and non-fatiguing balance; in Warzone, the order shifts to R > Arcadia > Odyssey, with Arcadia’s warmth helping vertical reads and impact.

As a music set, the Odyssey is a standout: potent, tight bass with clean transients, balanced mids that aren’t smothered, and a clean, non-sibilant treble that avoids fatigue while letting micro-detail through. It lands as a favorite in its price bracket—an easy recommendation for listeners who want a neutral-leaning all-rounder that still punches hard, splits cues well, and won’t scorch ears with gunfire or treble glare.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

5.3 Reviewer Score

C- Tuning

D Tech

I don't get it, very dark. Lifeless.

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

Reviewed by: Head-Fi.org

6.5 * score rescaled + normalized

6 community members have rated the ZiiGaat x HBB: Arcadia at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

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Average Tunign Grade

B+

It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B-

It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.

Bass A-

Bass is strong and well-defined, delivering slam with admirable control. Electronic drops hit with authority.

Mids B+

The mids are articulate and well-balanced, lending body to instruments. Instrument layering remains stable.

Treble C+

Expect a polite treble presentation that balances presence with restraint. Percussion carries a pleasant sparkle.

Dynamics C+

Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.

Soundstage C+

The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.

Gaming B

Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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ZIIGAAT x HBB Arcadia - Reviews & Ratings

6 Reviews (B Tier | 6.5/10)

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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Reviewed by: Audio Amigo

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Reviewed by: Head-Fi.org

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