Best IEMs with widest soundstage

ThieAudio Monarch MK4

ThieAudio Monarch MK4

Jays Audio: Smooth, clean, balanced, and slightly airy in the balance switch. Goes from a clean all-rounder to a warm/bassy all-rounder. Great tech. Basically a cheaper Prestige LTD with more tuning options....
Jaytiss: Detailed fun, rich bass. It's hard to fault.
Super* Review: Kind of an impressive sound signature. A little bit dry in its bass presentation. Sounds a little bit clinical with its stock tuning. Maybe a bit too much bass in rumble mode. But it's kind of nice...
IEMRanking AI: The Thieaudio Monarch MK4 introduces a practical tuning switch, letting users flip between Standard for a neutral, detailed profile and Rumble for a pronounced 3dB sub-bass boost. This flexibility...
Fresh Reviews: Great All Rounder

Tuning: S- Tech: S Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: S Soundstage: S+

Harman with bass switch 2DD+6BA+2EST

ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by jays-audio

ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by tim-tuned

ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by super-review

ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by iemranking

ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by fresh-reviews

8.5

9.2

9

S-

NiceHCK Rockies

Jays Audio: Balanced, clean, airy, with a slight treble emphasis, good EST implementation, great overall package and accesories at the price. Similar to TOP PRO but with ESTs and not as vocal centric. Easy rec...
Jaytiss: Trebble so nice. Feels faultless and amazing.
Tim Tuned: The Mega5EST but a slight bit more technical and bright
IEMRanking AI: The NiceHCK Rockies deliver a cohesive sound signature centered around a powerful yet controlled bass response that avoids bleeding into the mids. Its natural midrange ensures vocals and instruments...

Tuning: S- Tech: S- Bass: S Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S+

Natural with bass emphasis 1DD+2Knowles BA+2Sonion EST

8.5

8.4

S-

Softears RSV MK II

Jays Audio: Bassy dynamic all-rounder with great low-end texture that slams hard with good note-weight/body. Slight Hype 4 upgrade. Treble is smooth, and vocals are well-tuned. Overall unboxing/accesories are...
Jaytiss: So Softears didn't forget how to tune. Tactful Basshead
IEMRanking AI: Softears RSV MK2 is a refreshed 5-BA monitor that keeps the RSV’s concept but upgrades the acoustic path: a 4-way crossover with an LRC tuning network and dual bass tubes, plus passive pressure...

Tuning: S Tech: A+ Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: S+ Soundstage: S

Neutral with bass boost 5BA

8.5

8

S

$5,200

Subtonic Storm

Jays Audio: The best IEM I've ever heard. Best timbre. Super natural. TOTL tech. It's just good. That's all.
Gizaudio Axel: The most detailed IEM I’ve ever heard. Exceptional resolution, neutral sound signature. Hard to drive.
Precogvision: Easily at the top for resolution and dynamic contrast, accompanied by rigid transients and pinpoint layering.
Tim Tuned: The most extraodinary normal sounding IEM ever. Amazing all-around big and heavy shell
Smirk Audio: World-class resolution and layering. Extreme, almost exaggerated dynamics. Staging is large but not class-leading.
IEMRanking AI: The Subtonic Storm delivers a balanced sound signature characterized by a generous sub-bass boost, neutral midrange, and an elevated, articulate treble response. Its standout feature is the...
Shuwa-T: Comment: TOTL tuning with TOTL technicalities to boot. Perfectly tuned, unparalled detail retrieval, staging, imaging, and proper holographic background as a cohesive package The price I guess

Tuning: S Tech: S Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: S- Dynamics: S Soundstage: S Details: S Imaging: S

Neutral with bass boost 5BA+2EST+2SLAM

9.2

7.9

S-

Elysian Apostle

Jays Audio: Clean, neutral, and clear vocals. Reminds me of a cleaner Volume S or slightly better OG Oracle, but very expensive, maybe if you can find one around $1000 since it's more of a sidegrade to RSV,...
Gizaudio Axel: Exceptional in every way. Incredibly textured bass, forward vocals, top-tier EST treble, and insane detail.
Jaytiss: Instrument separation is good, and is a nice darkness, but can be silbilant.
IEMRanking AI: The Elysian Apostle delivers a V-shaped signature with a powerful, sub-bass-focused low end that offers substantial rumble and physicality, though some listeners might find it occasionally...

Tuning: S Tech: S Mids: S+ Treble: S Dynamics: S Soundstage: S

V-Shaped 1DD+2BA+2EST

8.9

7.5

A

Softears Twilight

Jays Audio: Slightly warm/neutral, very well balanced, good scaling, TOTL male vocals, big staging, wait for sale
Gizaudio Axel: My top choice for timbral accuracy. Beautiful warm sound signature with outstanding timbre and an open sound. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Jaytiss: It's like a tubed iem, it's really fun. Something about DDs, so good.
Tim Tuned: Warm tuning done correct, one of my favorite single DD Need more treble

Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A Dynamics: B Soundstage: S

Warm 1DD

Softears Twilight review by gizaudio-axel

7.6

6.8

B+

$490

DUNU EST 112

Crin: Good tonality, though the treble extension is its big Achille's Heel.
Jaytiss: Has some great things. Nice technicalies. But lacks in tonality.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: S

Mild V 1DD+1BA+2EST

6.9

6.3

A

Softears Volume S

Jays Audio: Amazing vocals under $500 with the stock switch/clear tips or tangzu sancai regular (no impedance boost) with amazing vocal scaling. Recommended for higher volume listening like ballads, slower...
Gizaudio Axel: A benchmark for tonality and timbre. Studio 4 with DD bass, great bass texture, tonal accuracy, forward vocals, and natural timbre. High impedance mode sounds bright.
Jaytiss: Great midrange at the price, hard to beat.
Tim Tuned: Bass surprisingly addicting and tactile midrange could be more natural
Super* Review: Fantastic IEM for the price. Super sharp and standout bass physicality. Tonality is more universal than the Dusk. It's well defined but not super wide or spacious
Fresh Reviews: Great allrounder

Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: S Details: B+ Imaging: B+

n/a 2DD+2BA

Softears Volume S review by gizaudio-axel

Softears Volume S review by super-review

Softears Volume S review by fresh-reviews

7.6

8.6

8.2

A-

Softears Studio 4

Jays Audio: Best all rounder under $500. "Correct" and neutral tuning. Perfect vocals, not as forward like RSV but zero faults. Slight Improvement over RSV in-terms of seapration and stage size/treble is...
Gizaudio Axel: A benchmark for tonality and timbre. Neutral, accurate sound with great bass, tonal accuracy, forward vocals, and natural timbre. Excellent isolation. Unvented design and BA bass may not suit everyone.
Jaytiss: Something magical about this set, but it's not the Bass.
Precogvision: Sounds plasticky and smoothed; inoffensive to the point of being offensive.
Tim Tuned: Just great all around, balance with amazingly clean midrange

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: B- Soundstage: S Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Neutral 4BA

Softears Studio 4 review by gizaudio-axel

Softears Studio 4 review by precogvision

Softears Studio 4 review by super-review

7.4

7.2

A

Aful Performer 5+2

Jays Audio: Clean, balanced, neutral sound with good layering and tech. Relaxing vocals, but lacks power and last bit of vocal extension. Bass has good controll, but lacks impact. Has sizzly planar timbre in the...
Gizaudio Axel: A detailed, engaging all-rounder that's exciting without being shouty or harsh. Smooth, neutral tuning with a bass boost, excellent bass quality, clean mids, forward vocals, and sparkly, incisive treble. Great detail. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Jaytiss: My kind of neutral, improves a lot on my favorites.
Super* Review: Overall it is sounding more visceral and incisive than the Performer 5.

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S

Neutral 2DD+4BA+1PLA

Aful Performer 5+2 review by gizaudio-axel

Aful Performer 5+2 review by super-review

7.7

A-

Dunu DK-3001 BD

Jays Audio: Technical, but thin, and bright tilt with LOTS of planar sizzle and timbre. Needs more low-end (small scoop), noteweight is very light, not peaky, but just artificial. Needs 10hm adapter to be...
Gizaudio Axel: More mid-bass and less treble would be perfect Excellent bass quality, deep sub-bass, transparent mids, and great resolution. Low mid-bass, slightly lean vocals, and bright treble.
Jaytiss: I prefer this with the adapter, but is fine without.
Precogvision: Not to my taste - treble sounds slightly brittle and harsh - but plenty of resolution and clean presentation.
Super* Review: My second 5 star IEM in 2024. The Braindance is a very satisfying IEM to listen to.
Fresh Reviews: Some titles arguably A-

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

Treble slight v 1DD+4BA+4P

7.4

7.6

A

Kiwi Ears Astral

Jays Audio: Great all-rounder. Slighty airy with good sub-bass extenion. Balanced but still fun. A cleaner, airier, and less sharp & sparkly version of the Meta - vocals pop out more than Meta. Tip rec Sancai...
Gizaudio Axel: Great all-rounder with a bright, airy top end. Deep, textured sub-bass, clean and forward mids, airy treble, and great detail. Upper treble can be a bit much, and the bass tuck isn’t for everyone.
Jaytiss: Tonality is fantastic.
Tim Tuned: Clean, techinical v-shape signature with great midrange upper treble too much
IEMRanking AI: The Kiwi Ears Astral offers a Meta + mild V-Shaped signature with a pronounced sub-bass shelf and energetic treble extension, deviating from its marketed "reference" label. The 10mm bioceramic...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S

Meta + mild V-Shaped 1DD+6BA

Kiwi Ears Astral review by gizaudio-axel

Kiwi Ears Astral review by fresh-reviews

7.7

9

8

A-

Fiio FH19

Jaytiss: A very pleasing Colorization, but not exactly what I love.

Tuning: B+ Tech: S- Mids: B Treble: S Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S

n/a 2DD+6BA

7.2

7.4

S-

Thieaudio Valhalla

Jays Audio: TOTL all-rounder with "endgame" tech across the board, a better tuned U12T with better bass texture
Jaytiss: Big fan, but lack fantastic air like some other sets.
Super* Review: I'm really tempted to go out and buy one of this things for myself - if it fit me even better, I probably would.
Fresh Reviews: S tier for COD, borders A- for other titles
Shuwa-T: Deep bass despite all BA set, techs carry this set more than the overall tone Treble is mushy for something with so many BAs, not for high frequency enjoyers

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

V-Shaped 19BA

Thieaudio Valhalla review by super-review

Thieaudio Valhalla review by smirk-audio

Thieaudio Valhalla review by fresh-reviews

8.9

8.2

S-

$1,550

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa

Jaytiss: One of the best things Elise and Symphonium have done. Love it.

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

bass-boosted neutral 4BA

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa review by jaytiss

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa review by smirk-audio

8.6

7.4

S-

Letshuoer Mystic 8

Jays Audio: Vocal benchmark for female vocals under $2000. Clean, airy, sweet, ethereal. Better than Diva and direct upgrade to OG Oracle and OG Mangird Tea. What the Braindamage and Cantor wishes they could be....
Jaytiss: Lack Bass Richness, but is a beautiful set.
Super* Review: Surprising in a lot of fronts. Maybe a little bit overpriced but I like it
Shuwa-T: Vocal magic, midrange and upper mids are crystal clear while never being too technical Both sub and midbass presence is less than normal which makes this more genre specific, not particularly suited for bass heavy genres

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

Neutral 8BA

Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by super-review

Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by smirk-audio

8.6

7.6

A

Thieaudio Origin

Jays Audio: Best bassy set under $1K. Bassy/thicker meta tuning. You can actually feel the reverb and vibration from the bone conduction drivers, great control and low-end texture. Mids and treble are also well...
Jaytiss: Great set, has a lot of positives and is amazing on bass tracks.
Tim Tuned: Mega bass additiveness Bass too much
Super* Review: Interesting sound. It becomes it's own thing. Fit is not great.
IEMRanking AI: The Thieaudio Origin delivers a bass-forward signature with a substantial 12dB sub-bass boost that provides visceral rumble and slam, particularly effective for electronic or hip-hop genres. Despite...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A- Bass: S Mids: S- Treble: A- Dynamics: S+ Soundstage: S

Bass-Heavy Balanced 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

Thieaudio Origin review by fresh-reviews

7.8

7.3

C

$300

Noble Knight

Jaytiss: Nice mid focused set, but needs EQ.

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: S

n/a n/a

4.8

7

A-

$600

Symphonium Audio Meteor

Jays Audio: Meaty textured mid-bass, but can be a bit much. VVery warm sound. Library dependent. Airy treble, but vocals are a bit pushed back and buried.
Jaytiss: I'm just not a fan of the tuning, but I can see how others might like it.
Precogvision: A fun U-shape through and through, at the expense of some detail. Fantastic bass and upper-treble extension.
Nymz: U-Shaped warm tuning that is as easy to love it as it is to rec it. Despite being a full BA, the bass has great qualities to it. Great techs given the price and tuning. I had to buy one myself.

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

U-Shaped 4BA

Symphonium Audio Meteor review by jays-audio

Symphonium Audio Meteor review by jaytiss

Symphonium Audio Meteor review by precogvision

Symphonium Audio Meteor review by super-review

Symphonium Audio Meteor review by smirk-audio

Symphonium Audio Meteor review by z-reviews

7.2

6.4

B+

Fiio FH7S

Jaytiss: Warm done well, but not good enough.
Precogvision: Warm and gooey with some sparkle. Relatively pleasant overall.

Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B- Soundstage: S Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Bassy V 1DD+4BA

6.8

6.1

A

Xenns Top Pro

Jays Audio: Very technical, amazing resolution and detail for the price, treble is slightly crispy and sparkly, clean but dynamic all-rounder. Mid-volume set for the most part as treble can get hot at higher...
Gizaudio Axel: A refined, genre-versatile all-rounder. One of the best in its price range. Balanced tuning with clean bass, smooth vocal-forward mids, refined airy treble, and excellent detail and separation.
Jaytiss: Has some odd warmth for me, but is great.
Tim Tuned: New meta tuning with boosted bass and upper treble BA timbre
Super* Review: A little bit unengaging to listen to. Bass kinda lacks definition. Kinda reminds me of the Mega5 EST. Not a bad IEM but not my favorite at 500 bucks.
IEMRanking AI: The Xenns Top Pro delivers a textured bass response from its dual dynamic drivers that avoids excessive bloat, though it occasionally overshadows lower mids in complex tracks. Its midrange remains...
Fresh Reviews: Best in Valorant out of the games tested

Tuning: A+ Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: S- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S

V-Shaped 2DD+8BA

7.8

8.3

8.4

A+

$2,900

Canpur CP74E

Smirk Audio: Punchy bass with some bass body bloat. Pleasant, euphonic vocal timbre with good note body. Decent treble minus the lower/mid-treble dip.
Shuwa-T: Retains all the techs of the 622b with a more tamed bass presentation, overall arguably more balanced sounding than the 622b Bass transition to lower midrange may not work well for slower genres requiring a higher midbass shelf; less versatile

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

bass-boosted neutral 7BA+4EST

8.4

7

A+

$2,900

qdc Emperor

Shuwa-T: Treble extension, EST implementation is top notch here, also not a conventional style of tuning Price Price

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S Details: A+ Imaging: A+

n/a 1DD+10BA+4EST

8.3

6.7

A+

Dunu Vulkan 2

Jays Audio: Neutral/vocal centric set with very little sub-bass. A very "unique" tuning for a neutral sound. Very genre dependent. Clean and clear vocals with a slight bite. Lower-mids are just enough to bring...
Jaytiss: Fantastic Mids and Treble!
IEMRanking AI: The Dunu Vulkan 2 employs a dual dynamic driver setup—10mm for sub-bass and 8mm for mid-bass—each in isolated chambers to reduce interference and enhance low-end articulation. Its four-way hybrid...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S

Natural with vocal focus 2DD+6BA

8

A

ZiiGaat Luna

Jays Audio: Airy, smooth, warm, laid-back, balanced, lush and dreamy vibes. Great for rock/metal, scales decently high. Mid-bass over sub. Not as vocal forward as Arcanis and other vocal sets. My Luna graphs...
Gizaudio Axel: Chill, relaxed, and detailed all-rounder. Smooth, warm, and balanced with forward vocals and airy treble. Relaxed but still engaging. BA Bass. Upper treble might be too much for some.
Jaytiss: Great Midrange, Sense of realism that is very nice.
IEMRanking AI: The ZiiGaat Luna delivers a studio-focused sound with its six balanced armature drivers per ear, combining dual Sonion 39AY008 subwoofers, dual Knowles 32873 midrange units, and dual Knowles 33518...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S

Neutral with bass boost 6BA

7.9

8.1

8.2

S-

$4,000

Forte Ears Macbeth

Shuwa-T: Feels like a remastered VX in terms of clarity and staging The tonality is too off for regular listening, timbre is also off in general

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

U-Shaped 5BA+4EST+2BC

Forte Ears Macbeth review by smirk-audio

8.5

7

A-

$279.99

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

Gizaudio Axel: Mid-forward, neutral-bass sound signature. Not very versatile across genres. Clean mids and forward vocals. Light bass impact, upper mids can get intense, and average detail.
Jaytiss: The open back nature of this iem is compelling!
IEMRanking AI: The TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force employs a dual dynamic driver configuration, pairing a 10mm titanium-coated bass driver with an 8.2mm beryllium-coated mid-high driver. This setup, managed through...

Tuning: A- Tech: A Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: C- Soundstage: S

Balanced with bass boost 2DD

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by gizaudio-axel

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by jaytiss

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by iemranking

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by z-reviews

7.1

7.6

A-

ZiiGaat Crescent

Jays Audio: Slightly warm, full, and sparkly/crispy treble. A warmer TOP PRO with a step down in technical performance. Treble can get much on kpop/jpop/energetic tracks. Mid-volume set, doesn't scale as well as...
Gizaudio Axel: Lively V-shape sound signature. Clean and controlled bass. Clear, forward vocals. Airy treble with good separation. Upper treble can be too much for some.
Jaytiss: Smoothe and clean set, one of the better Ziggatts.
Tim Tuned: Kind of an Odyssey but spicer. Treble is surprisingly not grating Treble is a lot and takes priority over mid & bass
IEMRanking AI: The ZiiGaat Crescent combines a dual dynamic driver setup—using PET and LCP diaphragms in an isobaric configuration—with Knowles balanced armatures for mids and treble. This hybrid approach...

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: S

Neutral with bass boost 2DD+2BA

ZiiGaat Crescent review by gizaudio-axel

7.4

7.5

7.4

A

Aful Cantor

Jays Audio: LOW VOLUME SET. Clean, airy, and highly resolving at its price with endgame separation and detail. Low-end is quick, but lacks impact and a bit of texture. Notes are on the lighter side, not very...
Gizaudio Axel: One of the most resolving IEMs. It reveals details you’ve never noticed before. Exceptional detail, neutral tuning, and great bass quality. Very revealing. Could use more bass for my taste.
Jaytiss: Maybe best detailed set, fit is extremely difficult.
Super* Review: It's super impressive but also really difficult to edge on comfort. It's not my favorite sound but good sounding. Competing well at it's price point
Shuwa-T: Comment: A massive improvement over the prototype at canjam, a killer set for techs under US$1000, nothing else really comes close. Finally a true u12t competitor with better fit, cable, and... Crystal clear across all frequencies, extremely revealing set that slices apart the layers in the music; treble so nuanced yet pleasant that you cannot believe an all BA set is doing this Less midbass presence, overall tonality can come across as a little too lean especially with treble focus

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

Vocal 14BA

7.7

8.3

8.5

A+

$1,500

Symphonium Crimson

Jays Audio: U-shaped/Slight V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun signature.
Jaytiss: Suffers from BA bass, and super Zingie Treble.
Precogvision: Colored tonality done correctly with incredible bass and dynamics. Upper-treble can be slightly too zingy depending on source.
Smirk Audio: Excellent bass, dynamics, and resolution. Very large soundstage with great imaging. Mid/upper-treble may be too elevated for some.
Shuwa-T: The bassier Helios with no sacrifices to clarity
Nymz: Great bass, holographic stage and top of the shelf dynamics. Probably my favourite rendition of a W-shaped tuning to this date. Treble might be spicy for some, but using Divinus Velvets (stock black)...

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

U-Shaped 4BA

Symphonium Crimson review by precogvision

Symphonium Crimson review by smirk-audio

8.4

7.3

A

Hisenior Mega5-EST

Jays Audio: New unit is better tuned/balanced, smooth, good all-rounder, and sounds like adjusted diffusefield.
Gizaudio Axel: A "plain water" type sound signature with a bass boost. Great tuning, neutral with bass boost, smooth, safe, and balanced. Could use more detail, incisiveness, and excitement.
Jaytiss: If you get the good tuning, this is way higher.
Precogvision: Very bouncy bass but midrange sounds sucked out and has some oddity. Original sounds more coherent even if less exciting/detailed.
Tim Tuned: Exceptionally tuned across the board Could use more "wow" and details
Super* Review: Fantastic tuning.. it really does not get better. Technical performance could be better.
Smirk Audio: Well-tuned and great techs at this price point. Lacks dynamics and the mids are a little lean. Otherwise a great all-rounder.
IEMRanking AI: The Hisenior Mega5-EST is a tribrid built around a 1DD+2BA+2EST array with a 4-way crossover, Sonion EST tweeters, and practical specs (25 Ω, ~105 dB/Vrms). Street pricing currently sits around $549...
Fresh Reviews: Great for music
Shuwa-T: Bass layering, treble detail are excellent; midrange leans neutral and focuses on clarity over musicality It is not for people who seek addictive midrange or musical presentation

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

Neutral with bass boost 1DD+2BA+2EST

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by gizaudio-axel

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by precogvision

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by super-review

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by smirk-audio

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by fresh-reviews

7.9

7.3

S-

$3,500

Canpur CP622B

Jaytiss: A good set, but lacks magic for me to justify keeping.
Smirk Audio: Highly technical with great tuning and vocals. Punchy mid-bass with great sub-bass extension. Can sound somewhat unexciting and dry on some sources. Cons: Poor quality stock cable.
Shuwa-T: Similar to the Storm, but with greater focus to bass dynamics at the cost of less clarity Price Price

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

bass-boosted neutral 6BA+2EST+2BC

8.7

7.1

S-

$3,500

Elysian Annihilator 2021

Precogvision: Agressive listen with excellent resolution and, currently, the only true implementation of the EST drivers.
Tim Tuned: Speediest Treble, well extended, high details Midbass a bit too much for me
Shuwa-T: Comment: Perfect for treble heads. Extremely well tuned set with incredible technical performance and extension Treble may be a little too spicy
Nymz: Usual agressive and saturated Elysian house sound with the best treble ever.

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

U-Shaped 1DD+4BA+2EST

Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by precogvision

Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by tim-tuned

Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by shuwa-t

Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by z-reviews

8.8

7.4

A+

$999

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

Jays Audio: Neutral tuning with one of the clearest mid-ranges. Natural and clean vocals. Great resolution, separation, and detail. Can be a little dry with its analytical presentation. Bass is well-seperated...
Gizaudio Axel: Outstanding tuning. Smooth, balanced tuning with natural vocals, beautiful timbre, and excellent tonality. Detail and could use more bass. Treble depends on ear tips.
Jaytiss: Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly.
Precogvision: A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor.
Tim Tuned: Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical slight treble wispiness
Smirk Audio: Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with tons of microdetails. Lackluster mid-bass.
Shuwa-T: Organic midrange Wooly bass response and less prominent treble may not work best for certain genres
Nymz: 11/10 mid-range. Mid-bass could use more texture and stage depth could be better. Yap, that's all. Oh and the fit - I'm blessed, but you may not be.

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

bass-boosted neutral 1DD+6BA+2EST

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by jays-audio

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by gizaudio-axel

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by precogvision

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by tim-tuned

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by super-review

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by smirk-audio

8

7

A+

$1,600

Elysian Diva

Gizaudio Axel: One of the best IEMs for vocals. Dynamic driver-like bass, natural vocal reproduction, and an incredibly smooth tonality. Could use a bit more mid-bass for my taste.
Precogvision: Excellent BA bass and aggressive listen that maintains Elysian's house sound.
Tim Tuned: Addictive smooth, natural treble....top tier tuning overall mid bass shy
Smirk Audio: Forward, hyperpigmented vocals. Great tuning and solid techs. 3-way bass switch adds tuning versatility. An exciting listen. Cons: Build quality concerns.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Balanced sounding with bass volume switches, only gripe is MMCX connector. Near perfect tuning, amazing bass response for BA and superb treble extension It got outsourced for production and now the QC is looking shoddier
Nymz: Did nothing to my soul, but did nothing wrong as well.

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

neutral, bass-boosted neutral 6BA

8

6.4

A-

$1,500

Sennheiser IE900

Crin: Well-resolving DD IEM with excellent treble control, though with somewhat weak mid-high harmonics.
Jaytiss: I don't get it, not even a little.
Precogvision: Excelllent bass - simply excellent. Midrange could use some work, as could the generally average imaging chops.

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

Warm V 1DD

7.4

5.9

A-

See Audio Kaguya

Crin: Somewhat mid-scooped, decent bass and treble extension though with underwhelming resolving ability.
IEMRanking AI: The See Audio Kaguya is a flagship hybrid built around 4BA+4EST per side in a three-way division, using Sonion drivers and a 6N OCC silver-plated Litz cable. The package targets a premium audience...
Shuwa-T: Comment: Retuning fixed the wonky midrange. Clean sounding with massive soundstage Thinner lower-midrange

Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Soundstage: S- Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Neutral-bright 4BA+4EST

7.4

6.7

B+

Fiio FA19

Gizaudio Axel: Great resolution and micro-details. Warm V-shaped sound with bassy lows, sparkly treble, and excellent resolution. Bass quality could be better and treble is bright.
Jaytiss: Nice All BA set!
Super* Review: I can't recommend this IEM. Even if it would be 1/10 of it's price.

Tuning: A Tech: S- Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-

n/a 10BA

6.6

8.6

A+

$999

Thieaudio Monarch MK3

Thieaudio Monarch MK3

Jays Audio: Better low-end texture and overall more engaging than MK2, but lacks the mid-range/vocal magic, so depending on your preference either is great. Still TOTL tech like MK2. Great all-rounder.
Gizaudio Axel: I prefer the Monarch MK II for its tonality, vocals, and timbre, but I get why some prefer the MK III. More bass, treble, and detail than the Monarch MK II. The vocal magic of the Monarch MK II is gone.
Jaytiss: Fatiging at times for me, too fun at times.
Precogvision: Still perplexingly poor bass performance, but improves upon the Monarch MKII's treble extension noticeably.
Tim Tuned: MK2 but more fun and more V-shape Not as natural in timbre
Smirk Audio: Elevated, well-textured mid-bass. Pleasant mids. Elevated upper-treble may be pesky to some.
Fresh Reviews: Borders A for some titles
Shuwa-T: Better bass response compared to the mk2 Trades off the lush midrange in place of a cleaner sounding, almost boring midrange
Nymz: An improvement in the bass and treble department over the Mk2, but without the same special sauce in the mid-range and with some imaging problems still.

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A Soundstage: S- Details: A Imaging: A-

U-Shaped 2DD+6BA+2EST

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by jays-audio

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by gizaudio-axel

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by precogvision

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by tim-tuned

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by smirk-audio

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by fresh-reviews

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by z-reviews

8.1

7.6

6.8

A+

$2,050

Craft Ears Omnium

Jaytiss: Dark Rich, fun beautiful.

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

W-Shaped 1DD+5BA+1PL

8.2

6.5

A+

$1,299

Thieaudio Prestige LTD

Thieaudio Prestige LTD

Jays Audio: Clean and natural signature with treble emphasis. LOTS of details with airy treble without going overboard (better treble extension vs MK2/MK3). Bass is not as impactful versus MK3 but has better...
Jaytiss: The unit I reviewed had wonky bass, expect this to change if I review a unit with proper bass.
Shuwa-T: A much better implementation than the Prestige OG
Nymz: The best Thieaudio I've heard to date. Very close tonality to the Mk3, but with better technical performance, especially in the dynamics and stage departments.

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

n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST

Thieaudio Prestige LTD review by jays-audio

Thieaudio Prestige LTD review by jaytiss

Thieaudio Prestige LTD review by smirk-audio

Thieaudio Prestige LTD review by shuwa-t

Thieaudio Prestige LTD review by z-reviews

8.3

7.1

A

Ziigaat Arcanis

Jays Audio: My favourite vocals under $500 (best imo). A more refined OG Mangird Tea with better resolution and tech. Recommend listening at higher volumes on slower vocal centric tracks. Don't rec hiphop or...
Jaytiss: Lots of good neutral energy here. Interesting set up.
Super* Review: Not really stand out at the price range. Lack a bit of definition. Decent IEM
IEMRanking AI: The Ziigaat Arcanis offers a bright-neutral sound profile, leaning heavily on technical prowess over bass impact. Its dual dynamic drivers in an isobaric configuration deliver tight, textured...
Fresh Reviews: Scores lower in Apex B+

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-

Bright neutral 2DD+5BA

7.5

8.8

8.5

B+

Kiwi Ears Aether

Jays Audio: Clean, balanced, with slight air boost in the treble. Bass sounds like a DD with great texture. Cheaper better tuned P5+2. Not as smooth as Timeless 2 with more dynamic contrast with a slight sizzle...
Gizaudio Axel: One of the best planar IEMs out there. The treble is smoother and easier on the ears than most planars. Balanced sound with clean bass, smooth mids, and detailed treble. Great clarity, wide soundstage, and natural timbre for a planar. Bass might be a bit light, and treble can be a little forward for some.
Jaytiss: Not for bassheads, but one of the best planars I've ever heard.
Super* Review: A little bit spicy in the treble (like the other planars). Relaxed upper mid-range. Warmer tuning than S12. It's a decent IEM

Tuning: A- Tech: A Mids: A- Treble: S Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S-

n/a n/a

Kiwi Ears Aether review by gizaudio-axel

Kiwi Ears Aether review by fresh-reviews

6.8

7.9

A

$850

7th Acoustics Supernova

Jays Audio: Super smoooth. TOTL dynamics and treble air - dunno how they managed this airy and smooth with only BAs. Very clean, no sharpness, or sudden peaks, endgame separation and detail. Only drawback is...
Jaytiss: Natural king. Special iem at any price.
Precogvision: Nearly immaculate tonality, coherency, and timbre with reasonably good technicalities.
Smirk Audio: Rich, honeyed timbre. Well-tuned with solid techs. A very smooth listen. Could use better resolution and incisiveness.
Shuwa-T: Lovely midrange, vocal-centric set that never sounds fatiguing Techs are not class leading
Nymz: Made to order - 60 days. Brilliant tonality with technical support, just lacking the last hair of detail. Transient sharpness and decay are on point. You will be hard-pressed to find better under 1k.

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

bass-boosted neutral 6BA

7th Acoustics Supernova review by jays-audio

7th Acoustics Supernova review by jaytiss

7th Acoustics Supernova review by precogvision

7th Acoustics Supernova review by super-review

7th Acoustics Supernova review by smirk-audio

7th Acoustics Supernova review by shuwa-t

7th Acoustics Supernova review by z-reviews

7.7

6.8

A-

Punch Audio Martilo

Jays Audio: Cheaper, and slightly more energetic HBB Punch with slightly less mid-bass and slam. Endgame "balanced" basshead. Imaging feels sharper than Punch, but treble is not as smooth, aside from that very...
Gizaudio Axel: Great basshead set with strong technical chops. Great value, fun, and engaging without sacrificing clarity. Boosted, clean, and textured bass. Mids are surprisingly clear for a bassy set. Treble’s smooth and non-fatiguing. The bass might be too much for some.
Jaytiss: BASS
Tim Tuned: Strong bass, fun overall mids need improvement for the price
IEMRanking AI: The Punch Audio Martilo delivers a powerful bass experience that dominates its signature, featuring a substantial 14dB sub-bass boost. This emphasis creates visceral, physical rumble, especially in...

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: S+ Soundstage: S-

Bassy with midrange clarity 2DD+2BA+1Planar

Punch Audio Martilo review by jays-audio

Punch Audio Martilo review by gizaudio-axel

Punch Audio Martilo review by iemranking

7.4

7.2

A+

$5,130

Aroma Jewel

Smirk Audio: Demoed on Eletech Victoria cable (not stock). Very fleshed out stage with convincing depth. Strong imaging, layering, and res. Bass can use more body and decay.
Shuwa-T: U-shaped tuning that focuses on clarity over musicality Noteweight in the midrange can be too thin for certain genres

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

bass-boosted neutral 1DD+6BA+6EST

8.3

6.9

A+

$4,500

Unique Melody Multiverse Mentor

Smirk Audio: Immersive soundstage. Euphonic, lush mids, and inoffensive treble. Lacks incisiveness and upper mids can get a little intense. Cons: Price.
Shuwa-T: Midrange lush, thick instrument note weight Price, what else

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

bass-boosted neutral 12BA+1BC

Unique Melody Multiverse Mentor review by smirk-audio

Unique Melody Multiverse Mentor review by shuwa-t

8.2

6.7

A

$399

HiSenior Cano Cristales

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HiSenior Cano Cristales

Jays Audio: Exciting v-shape, graphs and sounds like a more aggressive/sharper Estrella that's less smooth/refined and more peaky. Uppermids can get shouty and fatiguing. Needs some sonions to smooth things out....
Gizaudio Axel: Bass quality is top-tier Deep, clean, and textured bass with great control. Clear, forward vocals and excellent detail. A bit bright and can get a bit intense at times.
Jaytiss: This is an exciting fun Bass heavy iem that gets a recomendation.
Super* Review: Impressive and aggressive bass presentation.
IEMRanking AI: The Cano Cristales stands out with its ergonomic shells that are surprisingly comfortable for extended listening sessions, housing a complex 2DD+8BA driver array. The nature-inspired design, blending...

Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: S-

V-Shaped 2DD+8BA

HiSenior Cano Cristales review by jays-audio

HiSenior Cano Cristales review by gizaudio-axel

HiSenior Cano Cristales review by jaytiss

HiSenior Cano Cristales review by super-review

HiSenior Cano Cristales review by iemranking

7.5

7.6

A-

TangZu Tian Peng

Jays Audio: A cleaner more neutral Bajie with less bass and more treble energy. Clean, slightly vocal forward with some bite. Azla tips for more bass and treble energy/bite but can get shouty - Sancai Nobles for...
Jaytiss: Packaging is fantastic, sound isn't...
IEMRanking AI: The Tangzu Tian Peng offers a V-shaped sound profile that leans towards reference while maintaining musicality, with bass quality being notably source-dependent - it requires amplification to achieve...

Tuning: A Tech: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: S-

V-Shaped 1DD+6BA+1BC

7.4

A-

$1,500

qdc White Tiger

Shuwa-T: Midrange focused, niche tuning that does not sacrifice too much on clarity and ease of listening Subbass roll off, has the softest presentation within the entire upper 25%

Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: S- Treble: A Soundstage: S- Details: A Imaging: A+

Mild V-shape 6BA+2EST

7.2

6.6

A

Moondrop Variations

Jays Audio: Very clear with lots of detail. Sub-bass has a nice rumble and texture. Amazing treble extension and stage air. Female vocals are vibrant and shines. Mid-bass cut is real, affecting some genres and...
Gizaudio Axel: A solid benchmark. Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail. Can sound thin.
Crin: Sub-bass-focused signature with Moondrop's clean tuning makes this one of the best $500 tribrids.
Jaytiss: The more I listen the more perfect I find it.
Precogvision: A more refined B2 Dusk with better bass texture and treble extension.
Tim Tuned: Great separation and details Thin lower midrange
Smirk Audio: Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids. Clarity Clarity Subbass overpowers lower mids
Nymz: Resolution king for the price point with a fun tuning. Great sub-bass and treble. Lack of mid-bass bass and somewhat thin mids murdered it for my library. Can see the appeal for others tho.

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

harman 1DD+2BA+2EST

Moondrop Variations review by jays-audio

Moondrop Variations review by gizaudio-axel

Moondrop Variations review by precogvision

Moondrop Variations review by super-review

Moondrop Variations review by smirk-audio

7.5

7.1

7.8

A+

$2,000

64 Audio U12t

Jays Audio: TOTL tech. Mid-scoop can affect mids/vocal texture and placement, recessed midrange, treble is harsh at high volumes. Great bass detail, but could have more impact.
Crin: Amazing bass (for a BA), top-tier resolution and detail-oriented signature.
Jaytiss: Just Smooth and nice, great all arounder with smooth technicals, but too boring.
Precogvision: Terrific dynamic range and soundstage depth; the closest I have heard to a two-channel system in an IEM for these qualities.
Tim Tuned: Extremely versatile signature, great bass and details Potentially too safe tuning wise
Smirk Audio: Good resolution and dynamics with great imaging. Smooth, slightly recessed upper-mids with an upper treble peak.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Really clean sounding monitor with excellent technical aspects. Bass texture, superb clarity Can sound too sterile
Nymz: As good as it gets. Great tuning and techs. Best set I've heard to date. Closest thing to speakers. Love it.

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

U-Shaped 12BA

8.4

6.9

A+

$1,599

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter

Jaytiss: Great BASS, blarg trebble.
IEMRanking AI: The Linsoul x HBB Jupiter delivers a powerful bass-forward signature with an 11dB sub-bass shelf that avoids bleeding into the mids, resulting in a warm yet articulate low end. Its hybrid driver...
Shuwa-T: Bass go boom boom Because bass go boom boom so the highs go doom doom sometimes

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

Bassy with technical refinement 1DD+6BA+4EST

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter review by iemranking

8.2

6.6

A-

$1,499

Thieaudio v16 Divinity

Thieaudio v16 Divinity

Precogvision: Nice BA bass and detail overall, but the upper-midrange is odd and treble sounds sort of dead.
Tim Tuned: Excellent across the board Not special in one particular way
Shuwa-T: Comment: Balanced with bass boost, can come across as slightly V. Clarity and balanced tuning, very strong technical performance with little to no BA timbre Not much airiness, which can create the impression of a not so wide soundstage

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A-

Neutral with bass boost 16BA

Thieaudio v16 Divinity review by precogvision

Thieaudio v16 Divinity review by tim-tuned

Thieaudio v16 Divinity review by shuwa-t

7.4

6.6

A+

$1,700

Sony IER Z1R

Jays Audio: Best of the best in most areas, but vocals and mids can be thin due to fit issues. Insane bass texture/detail and HUGE soundstage. One of the best trebles I've heard.
Crin: Extended yet natural treble, realistic sub-bass focus and spacious imaging capabilities.
Precogvision: Top-tier bass, treble, and soundstage height and width. I don't approve of the midrange these days.
Tim Tuned: Incredible extensions on both ends Lower midrange
Smirk Audio: Visceral, hard-hitting bass, sparkly treble, and a large, spherical soundstage with impressive height. Fit may pose a challenge for many. Cons: Poor fit.
Shuwa-T: Fun sounding without going overboard with the subbass, organic timbre The fit is atrocious, treble can get spicy on hi-hats
Nymz: Recessed mids I can't approved but best bass tactility I've heard. One of the best stage I've heard. Top of the class treble. Fit is a massive problem for most - one of those that needs to be demoed...

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

V-Shaped 2DD+1BA

8.2

6.6

A-

$2,100

Softears RS10

Gizaudio Axel: I prefer more bass. Great tuning with forward vocals and excellent detail. Unvented design, BA bass, and can be slightly shouty on some tracks.
Crin: A little shouty and intense but very resolving and well-defined. A somewhat refined Moondrop S8.
Jaytiss: Nice iem, clean clear out of the box
Precogvision: A slightly more resolving S8 at the expense of added grittiness and more upper-midrange.
Tim Tuned: BA timbre

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

U-Shaped 10BA

7.4

6.3

A

$700

Moondrop S8

Gizaudio Axel: Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning. Harman-like sound with plenty of detail. BA bass.
Crin: More faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response.
Jaytiss: Special set.
Precogvision: Excellent treble extension and detail retrieval.
Tim Tuned: Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass BA timbre
Smirk Audio: Very resolving with a sweet, pleasant timbre. Good mids and treble. Average bass. Upper-mids may be shouty to some.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Technically proficient. Clarity and tuning well done BA timbre

Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A

harman 8BA

7.5

7.1

A-

Softears RSV

Jays Audio: One of the best vocals I've heard on any IEM (especially for male artists). Mids and Treble is TOTL, smooth and well extended and has great naturalness and the perfect bite. Bass has great speed and...
Gizaudio Axel: I prefer the Studio 4. Warmer, bassier, and slightly more resolving than the Studio 4, with great timbre. BA Bass.
Crin: Very well-balanced tonality with surprisingly good timbre, though slightly lacking definition.
Jaytiss: Great upper treble, but its overall tonality isn't perfect.
Precogvision: Well-tuned from top-to-bottom with good timbre. Safe to the point of boredom.
Tim Tuned: Timbre so beautiful you think it's not a BA set
Shuwa-T: Mid and vocal centric set, this is not reference tuning despite the name
Nymz: A BA set that almost sounds like a DD. Needs low OI source. Bass close to U12T with more mid-bass impact. Great treble. Sub-bass and imaging can be lacking for some. My favourite vocals ever.

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

Harman Neutral 5BA

7.4

6.8

7

A

$1,100

Symphonium Helios

Precogvision: Great technicalities. Lacking that last leg of refinement in terms of coherency.
Smirk Audio: Exceptional treble with solid bass. Great techs. Some may find the midrange a bit clinical. Fit will be a dealbreaker to some. Cons: Poor fit.
Shuwa-T: Clean-sounding monitor with great bass decay Occasional splashy cymbals due to the treble extension
Nymz: Top tier clarity and great technicalities, other than a hint of BA timbre plasticness to it. Mid-bass recession is the con in the tuning, turning it into a dry IEM. Top performer nonetheless.

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

bass-boosted neutral 4BA

Symphonium Helios review by precogvision

7.9

6.8

A-

$3,000

qdc Anole V14

Crin: Rather bassy even in stock form; fun and engaging, though at the expense of sheer technical performance.
Precogvision: Fixes Anole VX's bass texture and plastickyness, but comes with its own quirks in the metallic treble.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Bass heavy for BA with no strange timbre. Great detail retrieval and technicalities Almost comes across as somewhat messy with that much clarity that it ruins the cohesiveness

Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Neutral 10BA+4EST

7

6

A-

$1,450

qdc 8ss

Crin: The neutral "studio monitor" of qdc's 8-series of IEMs, lacking a bit in overall extension.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Least bass of the higher-end qdc lineup. Balanced sounding at all frequencies Bass linearity will be boring to most

Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: C+ Mids: S- Treble: S- Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

Neutral 8BA

7.4

6.7

B

$380

Dunu Vulkan

Jays Audio: Neutral bass glide, full mids, and decent treble extension. Some masking and not as technical vs blessing series, but better note-weight and timbre/tonality.
Jaytiss: Solid iem, nice tonality but really not for Bassheads.
Precogvision: Musical, slightly out-of-head presenation at the expense of blunted transients.
Nymz: Good imaging chops and bass texture. Tonality is mostly fine but lacks some sharpeness to it, but a solid performer nonetheless. Great accessories.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B- Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: B- Soundstage: A+ Details: C+ Imaging: B+

Warm neutral 2DD+4BA

6.2

6.3

A-

$1,000

Lime Ears Model X

Crin: Technically capable IEM that goes from decently neutral to warm and smooth in a pinch.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Switches didn't work on my demo unit. Clean sounding monitor Linear bass region gets overpowered by lower mids, very strong BA timbre

Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B Mids: A Treble: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A

Variable 4BA

7.1

6.2

A

$1,000

Unique Melody MEST

Jays Audio: A MEST MK2 with slightly more uppermid/bass. More v-shaped. Even more AGGRESSIVE than MK2. Also gets fatiguing when cranked up/long-listening sesisons.
Crin: A smooth, relaxing listen (in custom form) backed up with good technicalities.
Precogvision: Engaging imaging with some minor coherency issues.
Tim Tuned: Impressive staging and details Aggressive signature
Shuwa-T: Comment: Neutral yet fun due to subbass hump. Impressive clarity, holographic soundstage

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

Warm V 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

Unique Melody MEST review by precogvision

Unique Melody MEST review by super-review

7.7

6.9

A

$1,499

Unique Melody MEST mkII

Unique Melody MEST mkII

Jays Audio: TOTL imaging chops/layering. Tons of micro-details. Bass texture and impact second probably only to the Z1R. Wide and 3D staging. AGGRESSIVE, and get fatiguing when cranked up/long-listening sessions.
Crin: Pretty much the same as the Mk1, though with extra sub-bass presence.
Precogvision: A warmer, more coherent MEST with setbacks in resolution and imaging.
Tim Tuned: Great balance, none offensive tuning with little to fault
Fresh Reviews: One of my favorite for music
Shuwa-T: Comment: Bassier Mest v1 with slight cutback in clarity. Even more impressive bass response
Nymz: Great bass and sheer detail, at the cost of wonky treble and not so accurate imaging queues. I find it work the best with eletronic music or modern metal. Still a solid contender to this date at a...

Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A

Warm V 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by jays-audio

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by precogvision

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by tim-tuned

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by super-review

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by fresh-reviews

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by shuwa-t

7.8

6.7

B-

$2,000

Final Audio A8000

Crin: Technically strong but going too far with the treble emphasis.
Precogvision: Ear piercing upper-midrange and treble response. Decent technicalities, but a far cry from the Dunu Luna.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Final's best IEM. Massive soundstage backed by superb clarity, Japanese tuning style Intense treble region

Tuning: C+ Tech: A- Bass: B Mids: C- Treble: B- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: A- Imaging: B+

Bright V-shape 1DD

Final Audio A8000 review by precogvision

5.8

5.1

B-

$600

Oriolus Isabellae

Jaytiss: Awesome shimmer, and cool unique sound.
Precogvision: Midrange doesn't sound very DD-like; more along the lines of etched and gritty perhaps due to 11kHz peak in treble.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Impressive sound from a single DD. Warm and pleasing tuning, sweet coloured vocals Treble peak may annoy some

Tuning: B- Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+ Details: B Imaging: B

Mild V-shape 1DD

Oriolus Isabellae review by precogvision

5.8

5.2

B+

$1,100

Campfire Andromeda

Crin: Highly coherent, easy-to-love tuning and spacious headstage
Shuwa-T: Airy with wide soundstage, best tuned Campfire lineup BA timbre

Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: A Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Warm U-shape 5BA

6.8

6.1

C+

$100

Tripowin x HBB Olina

Jaytiss: New HBB Xuan NV is just the way to go over this.
Precogvision: Exellent tonality and shimmer (for a DD); nonetheless, could possibly benefit from better layering chops.
Nymz: Close to Oxygen but for 99$ with better fit. One of the best price-to-performance you can get at the moment. Good imaging, great stage presentation and very balanced harman tuning. If you don't wish...

Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C Soundstage: A+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

V-Shaped 1DD

Tripowin x HBB Olina review by precogvision

5.2

5.1

B

$2,100

Flipears Aurora

Shuwa-T: Bass hits with real subwoofer qualities, generally balanced sounding with no real faults Extremely difficult to obtain

Tuning: B Tech: B+ Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

"Balanced" 2DD+6BA+2EST

6.4

5.3

A-

$1,200

Lime Ears Terra

Gizaudio Axel: Excellent balance of detail and musicality. Harman-like tuning with full-bodied sound, great sub-bass, and solid detail. Could use more mid-bass impact. Slightly bright treble.
Jaytiss: Lots of details, may not be for everyone.
Precogvision: Sounds Harman-inspired with some minor tuning liberties. Decent overall but I'd prefer more air past 10kHz.
Super* Review: I don't think its an exceptional sound for this price. There are better options. Build Quality and aesthetics are nice though.

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: B Imaging: B

Harmonish 1DD+5BA

7.1

6.1

A

$2,500

qdc Anole VX

Gizaudio Axel: A highly detailed IEM. Endgame-level detail. BA bass and timbre.
Precogvision: Very well-rounded, but sounds overly plasticky and artificial.
Tim Tuned: Unrivaled Resolution Can be fatiguing
Shuwa-T: Comment: Sounds like a DD iem but with the clarity and speed of BA; unrivalled clarity. You'll hear more sounds than intended
Nymz: Lovely tonality with incredible technicalities that scream details everywhere. Sinning only on female vocal position and BA timbre. Hits my HRTF like I like to hit my credit card.

Tuning: A Tech: S- Bass: B+ Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S Imaging: A

Neutral 10BA

7.8

6.8

A-

Dunu SA6 mkII

Jays Audio: V-shaped SA6 Ultra with more recessed mids and vocals. Sharper and more bass than SA6U but mids are buried in busier tracks.
Gizaudio Axel: Similar to the SA6 Ultra but with more bass, airier treble, and improved soundstage and fit. QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass with a practical bass switch. Unvented design.
Jaytiss: Technical, nice but upper mids not for me.
Precogvision: A warmer rendition of the original SA6, best considered a side-grade than a true upgrade.
Tim Tuned: Slightly more V-shape than the Ultra with small detail boost Could use a little more upper mids
Nymz: A more refined SA6u, with the freedom to boost the bass even more and costing less. Less natural upper treble at the cost of that terrific extension.

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: B Imaging: B

Warm neutral 6BA

7

6.2

A-

Elysian Pilgrim Noir

Jays Audio: Good but expensive. Recommended if you can find it for around $500. Direct upgrade to the AFUL Explorer. Scales great. Reminds me of the EJ07M but a bit smoother and less dynamic. Prefer it more than...
Gizaudio Axel: Sound is similar to the original Pilgrim. Bassier than the original Pilgrim with similar resolution.
Jaytiss: Way different than Pilgrim OG, less bright. Smoothe.
Super* Review: Relaxed at the vocal region compared to orignial Pilgrim. Too expensive. Texturing is a little bit better than original Pilgrim
Smirk Audio: Cons: Similar to Pilgrim OG at twice the price.
Fresh Reviews: link is for the less expensive one

Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: B+ Imaging: A-

n/a 1DD+3BA

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by jays-audio

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by gizaudio-axel

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by super-review

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by smirk-audio

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by fresh-reviews

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by z-reviews

7.4

7.1

A-

Dita Mecha

Gizaudio Axel: Cohesive sound with great detail. Great bass, vocal-focused, cohesive sound with excellent detail.
Jaytiss: This is the best Dita iem that I've heard, I dig it. Big and Bold Sound
Super* Review: Warm laid back and base-forward. competes with other IEMs in it's price range.

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: S+ Soundstage: A+

Bassy V n/a

7.1

6.1

A+

Thieaudio Hype 10

Jays Audio: U-shaped, nice treble extention and dynamics, solid vocals, more low-end emphasis than MK3, dynamic and great all-rounder that doesn't specialize in anything.
Gizaudio Axel: More detailed Hype 4. Too similar to the Hype 4.
Jaytiss: It leaves me lacking nothing, just a fantastic set.
Shuwa-T: Rather similarly tuned to the Hype 4, which is regarded as a mini Monarch 3

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

Jm1 2DD+10BA

Thieaudio Hype 10 review by gizaudio-axel

Thieaudio Hype 10 review by fresh-reviews

8.1

7.4

A-

Binary Dynaquattro

Jays Audio: Natural vocals, good treble extension, bass is tight and more resolving vs 61t and Davinci. Overall very well balanced and clean. There are some small peaks at 8-10k and 15-20K which can be an issue...
Gizaudio Axel: Shines when driven properly. Excellent bass, vocal-forward tuning, and natural timbre. Hard to drive, could use more treble extension.
Jaytiss: It has great tuning, but lack serverly in some areas. Very fun.

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: S Soundstage: A+

n/a 4DD

Binary Dynaquattro review by gizaudio-axel

7.4

7.2

A-

Moondrop Meteor

Jays Audio: Neutral, clean and clear vocals, vocals pop out, good tech. Next to no planar timbre - one of the least planar like planars. Treble isn't sizzly and bright, but vocals can get shouty on energetic...
Gizaudio Axel: I need more bass! Forward vocals, super smooth treble. Bass lacks weight, impact, and slam.
Jaytiss: Bright leaning. But very nice when it hits.
Super* Review: Objectvly great but unengaging. Not a set I reach for often. Maybe I am underrating it a bit.

Tuning: A Tech: S- Mids: S Treble: S+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+

Moondrop 1DD+4BA+4PLA

7.3

8

7.7

A-

Xenns Tea Pro

Jays Audio: A more resolving Davinci, literally. The Tea magic is gone :( but it's now the most refined and well-balanced. It's the most bassy one with better low-end texture, heavier notes, more details, better...
Gizaudio Axel: Powerful bass with great slam, open sound, excellent imaging, and detail. Treble is a bit bright.
Jaytiss: Great set, but lacks slam for it's bass level at times.
Tim Tuned: Good warm-neutral tuning with enough details Could use a bit more treble refinement
IEMRanking AI: The Xenns Mangird Tea Pro offers a bass response that emphasizes sub-bass depth with a noticeable +3dB lift at 20Hz, providing substantial rumble without overwhelming the mid-bass. This allows bass...
Fresh Reviews: Really nice for the price - Premium Package

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+

Warm neutral 2DD+6BA

7.4

8.2

8

A

Ziigaat Odyssey

Jays Audio: A warm/mini Subtonic Storm that scales better and fuller with less tech. A musical odyssey. High volume set, great scaling, a cleaner/midrange focused Explorer with better layering and detail. Takes...
Gizaudio Axel: Fun and engaging tuning. It's like a more exciting version of the KE4. Great bass, natural vocals that aren't shouty, and excellent treble extension. The lower treble can be too much.
Jaytiss: Great tune, upper trebble is kinda funky, but basically perfectly tuned.
Tim Tuned: Fantastic V-shape Meta Tuned Could use a bit less mid-treble spiciness
IEMRanking AI: The Ziigaat Odyssey offers a balanced take on the popular Meta tuning, emphasizing sub-bass rumble while maintaining a clean midrange. Its bass provides satisfying depth without bleeding into the...
Fresh Reviews: Some titles B

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Balanced (Meta) with Sub-Bass Focus 1DD+3BA

7.5

7.7

7.2

B+

Juzear Butterfly 61T

Jays Audio: Low-end is good, tight, with good impact, but bass feels low-res. Vocals are too recessed and warm. Treble and air is good, but that's about it. BA timbre. Relaxing listen, but Dynaquattro is just...
Gizaudio Axel: Warm tuning, great bass quality and texture, full mid-range, excellent resolution, soundstage, and passive noise isolation. Some bass bleed affects vocal clarity.
Jaytiss: Very strong iem, with a unique tuning at this pricepoint.
Super* Review: It's on okay IEM. Decent IEM but you can do better.

Tuning: A- Tech: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

n/a 1DD+6BA

Juzear Butterfly 61T review by jays-audio

Juzear Butterfly 61T review by gizaudio-axel

Juzear Butterfly 61T review by super-review

Juzear Butterfly 61T review by z-reviews

6.6

6.7

B+

$240

Dunu Falcon Ultra

Jaytiss: Bassy boy that lacks air and detail.
Nymz: A better tuned FP, with less mid-bass bloat, but still warm. Good at what it does, especially the bass dynamics, but not an all-rounder.

Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

V-shape 1DD

Dunu Falcon Ultra review by gizaudio-axel

Dunu Falcon Ultra review by super-review

6.7

6.1

A-

Pula PA02

Jays Audio: Just get Odyssey it's better. Dreamy/airy treble presentation with genres like indie, slow-rock, ballads, singer-songwriter. Immersive/forward vocals that scales nicely. Bass is ok, a little boomy....
Gizaudio Axel: Great tuning, fantastic vocals.
Jaytiss: Great tone, lacks dynamic treble, but overall solid for the price and very enjoyable.
Tim Tuned: Great across the board Bass decay slightly too short

Tuning: A- Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Neutral 1DD+3BA

7

6.9

B+

Kiwi Ears KE4

Jays Audio: Just get Odyssey it's better. Warm/bassy with solid vocal and treble extension (not buried) that scales really well with good treble air to not sound too intimate. Has a fuller noteweight with one of...
Gizaudio Axel: Solid reference. Great Meta tuning. Could use more detail, not very engaging.
Jaytiss: It's boring. So boring, like mega boring to the max.
Tim Tuned: Almost dead neutral tuning in the best of ways Lacks excitement, bass is alright
Super* Review: New Meta tuned IEM. This gives you a bass boost and it's not the best bass. If you want the Hexa + Bass this is what you want.
Fresh Reviews: A B for Valorant

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: S- Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+

Jm1 2DD+2BA

6.9

6.6

6.5

A-

Dunu Kima 2

Jays Audio: Warm-neutral, relaxing set, great cable, build, and accessories. Vocals are a bit soft, not fully extended, could use more air, but overall decent if you want a comfortable listen
Jaytiss: Just fantastic dynamic driver. Hard not to love it.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

n/a n/a

7

6.7

B+

AFUL MagicOne

Jaytiss: The resolution and clarity at this price is so lovely.
Super* Review: Sounds quite good but not exceptional. Not a lot of depth. Nothing is sharp or aggressive. Take it for what it is
Smirk Audio: Pleasant female vocals and decent bass. Male vocals are forward and treble has some grain.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A- Imaging: B

bass-boosted neutral 1BA

6.7

6.3

A-

Simgot EM10

Jays Audio: A more immersive version of the Pilgrim with better mid-bass kick. More airy and slightly more detailed in the treble. Harman vocal gain might be too much for some. Bass might be boomy depending on...
Gizaudio Axel: Bass-boosted Harman tuning, forward vocals. Overall detail, PZT timbre.
Jaytiss: Very Special set, but the Supermix might be the better value.

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

n/a 1DD+8BA+1PZT

7

7.2

B

$299

ThieAudio Hype 2

Jays Audio: Mini-Monarch MK3 with less bass and details. 80% there. Harmanish tuning, and best all-rounder before Studio 4.
Jaytiss: Just not right for me, but solid.
Precogvision: Poor bass performance and sounds like surface-level detailing due to mid-treble recession despite great frequency response.
Super* Review: Imagin is fantastic and stands out. Hype 2 is a pretty good place to start in the hobby
Nymz: Good sub-bass but lackluster impact in the mid-bass. Mid-range is fine, but could use more separation/layering. Good techs for the price.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: B Imaging: B-

n/a 2DD+2BA

ThieAudio Hype 2 review by gizaudio-axel

6.2

6.6

B-

Kefine Klean

Jays Audio: Same as Delci, graph and sounds the same, but cheaper with extra tuning filter
Jaytiss: Solid set, very enjoyable.
IEMRanking AI: The Kefine Klean offers a versatile listening experience through its interchangeable nozzle system, with the silver filter providing a warmer, smoother profile while the black filter delivers...
Fresh Reviews: borders b- (not as good as Delci AE)

Tuning: B+ Tech: B- Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

Neutral 1DD

5.9

6.3

B

INAWAKEN DAWN Ms

Jays Audio: An OG Delci with more sub-bass rumble, and vocals pop a little more. Nice warm bassy set.
Jaytiss: A great pick at this price.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+

n/a n/a

INAWAKEN DAWN Ms review by gizaudio-axel

6

B+

$236

Myer Audio CLKVX D62

Jays Audio: Very good all-rounder set with great dynamics on top. Stage is wide with great technical performance. Vocals pop out just enough, bass is tactile with good slam, overall a solid set if you want a...
Jaytiss: Great details, fun vocals, it's just great.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

n/a 2DD+6BA

Myer Audio CLKVX D62 review by jays-audio

Myer Audio CLKVX D62 review by gizaudio-axel

Myer Audio CLKVX D62 review by z-reviews

6.6

6.7

A-

EPZ P50

Jays Audio: Clean balanced tuning done right. A better tuned MEGA5EST & MOONDROP Meteor with fuller low-end, and more treble extension, same tech, but more dynamic - also half the price. A Mega5EST with better...
Jaytiss: For me this has some oddities. It would be higher if those weren't there.
Tim Tuned: Beautifully done tuning all around Nitpick: Bass dynamic could be better
Super* Review: Bass can be a little bit on the distracting side if you are looking for a neutral sound signature. Contrasty meta-tuning.

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

n/a 1DD+2BA+2Planar

7

7.3

9.5

S-

$1,199

Campfire Moon Rover

Jaytiss: It's a littled relaxed in the bass, but has a fun nice tune.
Super* Review: Not cheap and you can get stuff which sounds better for less to be honest. I like the build quality and form factor. Sound-wise not for everybody, but for me.

Tuning: S- Tech: A+ Mids: S+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

chill n/a

Campfire Moon Rover review by super-review

8.8

7.2

A+

$4,500

AME Mousa

Jaytiss: Energetic Bassy fun set, but so excellent.
Smirk Audio: Cons: Price, bass bloat.

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

L Shaped 13BA+2BC

8.1

6.3

A

$399

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