S

$3,000

Elysian Annihilator 2023

• Gizaudio Axel: Powerful, impactful bass, the best treble I’ve experienced in an IEM, endgame-level detail. The bass might be too much for some people. Hands down, my favorite IEM.
• Jaytiss: Treble extension is insane, I always think I'm over it, but I may never be over it.
• Precogvision: More of an all-rounder with better bass compared to the 2021 version, sacrifices some soundstage.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: More defined bass than 2021 version. Cons: 2021 is cleaner and more open sounding.
• Smirk Audio: Top-tier resolution with world-class treble. Great dynamics. Could use better bass texturing. An exciting listen.

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

aggressive U-shape/W-shape 1DD+4BA+2EST

9

7.5

S-

$1,799

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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: Incredibly textured bass, forward vocals, top-tier EST treble, and insane detail. Exceptional in every way.
• Jaytiss: Instrument separation is good, and is a nice darkness.
• 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

7.6

S-

$1,349

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Dunu Glacier

• Jays Audio: Clean, balanced sound, clear vocals, great midrange and tech, would rec if not for the unit variance in the tuning, the unit I got sounds different than the earlier ones which was bass-boosted...
• Gizaudio Axel: Exceptional bass, ethereal treble, remarkable clarity, and outstanding detail. The upper mid-range might be a bit too much for some people. Reveals every detail in your music, both the good and the...
• Jaytiss: Upper mids kill it for me, but it's a fun set.
• Precogvision: Quite exciting and dynamic, possibly a bit bright in the treble.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Less thin harman with amazing tech. Cons: Not very natural timbre.
• Super* Review: Convinces me that the harman target can sound excellent.
• IEMRanking AI: The Dunu Glacier delivers a technically impressive listening experience with its nine-driver tribrid setup (1DD+4BA+4EST). The stainless steel shells feel substantial yet remain comfortable for...

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

Harman with bass boost 1DD+4BA+4EST

8.7

7.6

9

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: A+ Dynamics: S- Soundstage: S+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

bass-boosted neutral 4BA

8.6

7

A+

$3,334

FatFreq Grand Maestro

• Jays Audio: The best basshead set. That is all. EXPENSIVE. If you just want bass HBB Punch way better value.
• Jaytiss: Is one of those sets that can do it all. Very impressive.
• IEMRanking AI: The FATFreq Grand Maestro offers a highly adaptable sound signature through its NOAH modules and vocal switches, enabling four distinct tuning profiles. The black NOAH module emphasizes sub-bass...

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

Configurable - Bass-focused to balanced 1DD+8BA+4EST

8.4

6.6

A+

$1,999

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Letshuoer Cadenza 12

• Jays Audio: A better version of the U12T vocal/tuning wise, no mid scoop and wonkiness. (#1 or #2 vocals for me). Vocals are sweet, extended, open, airy, but also never fatiguing and weighted. No BA timbre, very...
• Jaytiss: Great timbre good on classical. Detailed and analytical, but too Safe.
• Precogvision: More 'musical' tonality with a touch of spice in the treble. Technicalities could use work for the price.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: One of the best treble-head set. Lots of micro details. Cons: Treble will be too much for some.
• Smirk Audio: Bouncy, liquid-like bass. W

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

Balanced, Treble Head 1DD+11BA

8.2

6.8

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: Exceptional resolution, neutral sound signature. Hard to drive. The most detailed IEM I’ve ever heard.
• Precogvision: Easily at the top for resolution and dynamic contrast, accompanied by rigid transients and pinpoint layering.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: The most extraodinary normal sounding IEM ever. Amazing all-around. Cons: 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...

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

A

$750

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Softears Twilight

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

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

Warm 1DD

7.6

6.6

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

$687

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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: Exceptional detail, neutral tuning, and great bass quality. Very revealing. Could use more bass for my taste. One of the most resolving IEMs. It reveals details you’ve never noticed before.
• 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: Strengths: Crystal clear across all f

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

Vocal 14BA

7.8

8.3

A

$290

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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: Studio 4 with DD bass, great bass texture, tonal accuracy, forward vocals, and natural timbre. High impedance mode sounds bright. A benchmark for tonality and timbre.
• Jaytiss: Great midrange at the price, hard to beat.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Bass surprisingly addicting and tactile. Cons

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

n/a 2DD+2BA

7.6

8.6

A-

$449

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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: Neutral, accurate sound with great bass, tonal accuracy, forward vocals, and natural timbre. Excellent isolation. Unvented design and BA bass may not suit everyone. A benchmark for tonality and...
• 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: Pros: 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

7.4

7.2

A-

$499

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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: Excellent bass quality, deep sub-bass, transparent mids, and great resolution. Low mid-bass, slightly lean vocals, and bright treble. More mid-bass and less treble would be perfect
• 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.
• Tim Tuned: My second 5 star IEM in 2024. The Braindance is a very satisfying IEM to listen to.
• Super* Review: Some titles arguably A
• Fresh Reviews: -

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

$299

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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: 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. Great all-rounder with a bright, airy top end.
• Jaytiss: Tonality is fantastic.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Clean, techinical v-shape signature with great midrange. Cons: 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

7.5

9

S-

$1,999

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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.
• Fresh Reviews: S tier for COD, borders A- for other titles
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Deep bass despite all BA set, techs carry this set more than the overall tone. Weaknesses: 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

8.9

8.2

S-

$989

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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: Strengths: Vocal magic, midrange and upper mids are crystal clear while never being too technical. Weaknesses: Both sub and midbass presence is less than normal which makes this more genre specific,...

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

Neutral 8BA

8.6

7.6

A

$849

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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: Pros: Mega bass additiveness. Cons: 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

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

$499

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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...
• Jaytiss: Has some odd warmth for me, but is great.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: New meta tuning with boosted bass and upper treble. Cons: 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...

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

V-Shaped 2DD+8BA

7.8

8.3

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: Strengths: Retains all the techs of the 622b with a more tamed bass presentation, overall arguably more balanced sounding than the 622b. Weaknesses: Bass transition to lower midrange may not work...

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: Strengths: Treble extension, EST implementation is top notch here, also not a conventional style of tuning. Weaknesses: 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

$359.99

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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

7.8

8

A+

$379

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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...
• 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: S- Tech: S- Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S

Neutral with bass boost 6BA

8.1

8.3

S-

$4,000

Forte Ears Macbeth

• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Feels like a remastered VX in terms of clarity and staging. Weaknesses: 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

8.5

7

A+

$279.99

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TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

• 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

8

8.3

A

$279

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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...
• Jaytiss: Excellent day one. Very nice.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Kind of an Odyssey but spicer. Treble is surprisingly not grating. Cons: 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: A+ Soundstage: S

Neutral with bass boost 2DD+2BA

7.6

7.9

A+

$999

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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: Smooth, balanced tuning with natural vocals, beautiful timbre, and excellent tonality. Detail and could use more bass. Treble depends on ear tips. Outstanding tuning.
• Jaytiss: Still a king, more neutral to my ears, than MK 3. Just wow.
• Precogvision: A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical. Cons: slight treble wispiness.
• Super* Review: Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with

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

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

8.1

7.1

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: Strengths: 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

8.4

7.3

A

$549

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Hisenior Mega5-EST

• Jays Audio: Neutral, clean, well-balanced, monitor like, great tech, but boring. Just get the TOP PRO, Oracle MK3 or Volare, or Xuan Wu Gate.
• Gizaudio Axel: Great tuning, neutral with bass boost, smooth, safe, and balanced. Could use more detail, incisiveness, and excitement. Very neutral, "plain water" sound signature.
• Jaytiss: Let's call a spade a spade, this is boring.
• Precogvision: Very bouncy bass but midrange sounds sucked out and has some oddity. Original sounds more coherent even if less exciting/detailed.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Exceptionally tuned across the board. Cons: 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.
• Fresh Reviews: Great for music
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Bass layering, treble detail are excellent; midrange leans neutral and focuses on clarity over musicality. Weaknesses: It is not for people who seek addictive midrange or musical...

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

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

7.8

7.2

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: Strengths: Similar to the Storm, but with greater focus to bass dynamics at the cost of less clarity. Weaknesses: 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

• Crin: Agressive listen with excellent resolution and, currently, the only true implementation of the EST drivers.
• Precogvision: Pros: Speediest Treble, well extended, high details. Cons: Midbass a bit too much for me.
• Tim Tuned: Strengths: Extremely well tuned set with incredible technical performance and extension. Weaknesses: Treble may be a little too spicy. Comment: Perfect for treble heads.
• Shuwa-T: 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

8.8

7.4

A+

$1,600

Elysian Diva

• Gizaudio Axel: Dynamic driver-like bass, natural vocal reproduction, and an incredibly smooth tonality. Could use a bit more mid-bass for my taste. One of the best IEMs for vocals.
• Precogvision: Excellent BA bass and aggressive listen that maintains Elysian's house sound.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Addictive smooth, natural treble....top tier tuning overall. Cons: 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: Strengths: Near perfect tuning, amazing bass response for BA and superb treble extension. Weaknesses: It got outsourced for production and now the QC is looking shoddier. Comment: Balanced sounding...
• 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

B+

$1,400

See Audio Kaguya

• Crin: Somewhat mid-scooped, decent bass and treble extension though with underwhelming resolving ability.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Clean sounding with massive soundstage. Weaknesses: Thinner lower-midrange. Comment: Retuning fixed the wonky midrange.

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

U-Shaped 4BA+4EST

6.9

6.1

A+

$999

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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: More bass, treble, and detail than the Monarch MK II. The vocal magic of the Monarch MK II is gone. I prefer the Monarch MK II for its tonality, vocals, and timbre, but I get why some prefer the MK...
• 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.
• 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: Strengths: Better bass response compared to the mk2. Weaknesses: 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

8.1

7.5

6.8

A

$203

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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: 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. A detailed, engaging all-rounder...
• Jaytiss: My kind of neutral, improves a lot on my favorites.
• Tim Tuned: 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

7.7

7.7

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

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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: Strengths: 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

8.3

7.1

A

$399

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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...

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

Bright neutral 2DD+5BA

7.5

8.8

B+

$169

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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...
• 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: B Soundstage: S-

n/a n/a

6.9

8.3

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: Strengths: Lovely midrange, vocal-centric set that never sounds fatiguing. Weaknesses: Techs are not class leading.
• Nymz: Made to order - 60 days. Brilliant tonality with technical support, just lacking the last hair

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

bass-boosted neutral 6BA

7.7

6.8

A-

$329

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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...
• Jaytiss: BASS
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Strong bass, fun overall. Cons: 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

7.4

7.4

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: Strengths: U-shaped tuning that focuses on clarity over musicality. Weaknesses: 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: Strengths: Midrange lush, thick instrument note weight. Weaknesses: 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

8.2

6.7

A-

$1,500

qdc White Tiger

• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Midrange focused, niche tuning that does not sacrifice too much on clarity and ease of listening. Weaknesses: 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

$479

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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: Great sub-bass, Harman tuning, and excellent detail. Can sound thin. A solid benchmark.
• 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: Pros: Great separation and details. Cons: Thin lower midrange.
• Smirk Audio: Great tuning, neutral timbre, and a satisfying bass with a sub-bass focus. Solid all-rounder.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Clarity. Weaknesses: Subbass overpowers lower mids. Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding 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

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 be punchier.
• 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: Pros: Extremely versatile signature, great bass and details. Cons: 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: Strengths: Bass texture, superb clarity. Weaknesses: Can sound too sterile. Comment: Really clean sounding monitor with excellent technical aspects.
• 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

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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...

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

8.3

6.7

A-

$1,500

Thieaudio v16 Divinity

• Precogvision: Nice BA bass and detail overall, but the upper-midrange is odd and treble sounds sort of dead.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Excellent across the board. Cons: Not special in one particular way.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Clarity and balanced tuning, very strong technical performance with little to no BA timbre. Weaknesses: 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

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: Pros: Incredible extensions on both ends. Cons: 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: Strengths: Fun sounding without going overboard with the subbass, organic timbre. Weaknesses: 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: Great tuning with forward vocals and excellent detail. Unvented design, BA bass, and can be slightly shouty on some tracks. I prefer more bass.
• 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: Cons: 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: Harman-like sound with plenty of detail. BA bass. Smooth, detailed, and balanced tuning.
• 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: Pros: Smooth engaging harman signature with fun bass. Cons: 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: Strengths: Clarity and tuning well done. Weaknesses: BA timbre. Comment: Technically proficient.

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-

$729.99

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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: Warmer, bassier, and slightly more resolving than the Studio 4, with great timbre. BA Bass. I prefer the Studio 4.
• 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: Pros: Timbre so beautiful you think it's not a BA set.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: 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 sourc

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: Strengths: Clean-sounding monitor with great bass decay. Weaknesses: 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

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: Strengths: Great detail retrieval and technicalities. Weaknesses: Almost comes across as somewhat messy with that much clarity that it ruins the cohesiveness. Comment: Bass heavy for BA with no...

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: Strengths: Balanced sounding at all frequencies. Weaknesses: Bass linearity will be boring to most. Comment: Least bass of the higher-end qdc lineup.

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.
• Super* Review: 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: Strengths: Clean sounding monitor. Weaknesses: Linear bass region gets overpowered by lower mids, very strong BA timbre. Comment: Switches didn't work on my demo unit.

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: Pros: Impressive staging and details. Cons: Aggressive signature.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Impressive clarity, holographic soundstage. Comment: Neutral yet fun due to subbass hump.

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

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

7.7

6.9

A

$1,499

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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: Pros: Great balance, none offensive tuning with little to fault.
• Fresh Reviews: One of my favorite for music
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Even more impressive bass response. Comment: Bassier Mest v1 with slight cutback in clarity.
• 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

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: Strengths: Massive soundstage backed by superb clarity, Japanese tuning style. Weaknesses: Intense treble region. Comment: Final's best IEM.

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

Bright V-shape 1DD

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: Strengths: Warm and pleasing tuning, sweet coloured vocals. Weaknesses: Treble peak may annoy some. Comment: Impressive sound from a single DD.

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

Mild V-shape 1DD

5.8

5.2

B+

$1,100

Campfire Andromeda

• Crin: Highly coherent, easy-to-love tuning and spacious headstage
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Airy with wide soundstage, best tuned Campfire lineup. Weaknesses: 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

5.2

5.1

B

$2,100

Flipears Aurora

• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Bass hits with real subwoofer qualities, generally balanced sounding with no real faults. Weaknesses: 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

B+

$1,200

Lime Ears Terra

• Gizaudio Axel: Harman-like tuning with full-bodied sound, great sub-bass, and solid detail. Could use more mid-bass impact. Slightly bright treble. Excellent balance of detail and musicality.
• 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

6.9

6.1

A

$2,500

QDC Anole VX

• Gizaudio Axel: Endgame-level detail. BA bass and timbre. A highly detailed IEM.
• Precogvision: Very well-rounded, but sounds overly plasticky and artificial.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Unrivaled Resolution. Cons: Can be fatiguing.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: You'll hear more sounds than intended. Comment: Sounds like a DD iem but with the clarity and speed of BA; unrivalled clarity.
• 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-

$579

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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: QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass with a practical bass switch. Unvented design. Similar to the SA6 Ultra but with more bass, airier treble, and improved soundstage and fit.
• 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: Pros: Slightly more V-shape than the Ultra with small detail boost. Cons: Could use a little more upper mids.
• Fresh Reviews: 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-

$799

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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: Bassier than the original Pilgrim with similar resolution. Sound is similar to the original Pilgrim.
• 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

7.4

7.1

A-

$899

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Dita Mecha

• Gizaudio Axel: Great bass, vocal-focused, cohesive sound with excellent detail. Cohesive sound with great 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+

$899

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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.
• Fresh Reviews: Strengths: 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

8.1

7.4

A-

$194.99

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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: Excellent bass, vocal-forward tuning, and natural timbre. Hard to drive, could use more treble extension. Shines when driven properly.
• 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

7.4

7.3

A-

$439

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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: Forward vocals, super smooth treble. Bass lacks weight, impact, and slam. I need more bass!
• 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

A-

$359

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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: Pros: Good warm-neutral tuning with enough details. Cons: 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...

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

Warm neutral 2DD+6BA

7.4

8.2

A

$229

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Ziigaat Odyssey

• Jays Audio: A 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 you...
• Gizaudio Axel: Great bass, natural vocals that aren't shouty, and excellent treble extension. The lower treble can be too much. Fun and engaging tuning. It's like a more exciting version of the KE4.
• Jaytiss: Great tune, upper trebble is kinda funky, but basically perfectly tuned.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Fantastic V-shape Meta Tuned. Cons: 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

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+

$164.99

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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

6.6

6.7

B+

$240

DUNU Falcon Ultra

• Gizaudio Axel: Bassy boy that lacks air and detail.
• Tim Tuned: 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

6.7

6.1

A-

$170

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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: Pros: Great across the board. Cons: 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+

$86

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JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant

• Jays Audio: Another all-rounder with good balance. Doesn't do anything right or wrong, but has qc issues with channel imbalance (and also my case ziper broke within a few weeks), it's ok but there are better...
• Gizaudio Axel: Punchy bass, natural vocals, balanced tuning, great detail. Solid all-rounder.
• Jaytiss: Fun engaging set!
• Precogvision: Pleasant, neutral warm tuning with good treble extension that wholly belies its price point.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Great balanced tuning with a vocal emphasis.
• Super* Review: Exciting and contrasty. Very well tuned. Sub-bass focused. Vocal area pretty well tuned. Treble surprisingly well tuned. Tasteful V-Shaped sound signature.

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

n/a 1DD+3BA

6.5

6.6

B+

$199

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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: Great Meta tuning. Could use more detail, not very engaging. Solid reference.
• Jaytiss: It's boring. So boring, like mega boring to the max.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Almost dead neutral tuning in the best of ways. Cons: 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

B+

$119

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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

6.8

6.7

B+

$125.99

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AFUL MagicOne

• Gizaudio Axel: The resolution and clarity at this price is so lovely.
• Jaytiss: Sounds quite good but not exceptional. Not a lot of depth. Nothing is sharp or aggressive. Take it for what it is
• Super* Review: 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-

$439.99

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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.
• Tim Tuned: Imagin is fantastic and stands out. Hype 2 is a pretty good place to start in the hobby
• Super* Review: 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

6.2

6.6

B-

$49

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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...

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

Neutral 1DD

5.9

6.3

B

$49.99

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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

6

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

6.6

6.7

A-

$260

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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: Pros: Beautifully done tuning all around. Cons: 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

D+

$79

Fiio FP3

• Jaytiss: Can be a fun specialist

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

n/a n/a

3.8

4.8

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

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

$352

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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

• Jays Audio: Inoffensive safe tuning, less fatiguing uppermids good for jpop/kpop. Vocals lack the last bit of extension, detail, and power. DSP APP is a shit show. Heavy competition from Nova, Cincotres, Hype 4.
• Gizaudio Axel: Great bass quality, rich vocals, balanced tonality, sparkly treble, and excellent resolution. I prefer more bass. Excellent tuning and a highly detailed, all-around performer.
• Jaytiss: Just a tad on the bland side.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Balanced tuning with world class timbre decay.
• Super* Review: Overall high engagement factor.
• Fresh Reviews: Borders C+
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: The most neutral of the triple threat, caters to the safest of tunings.

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

n/a 2DD+2BA+2PLA

7.7

7.6

A+

$4,700

Aroma Audio Fei Wan

• Jaytiss: Impressive tech, is even better with EQ. Has a special sauce.
• Smirk Audio: Decent bass and lush, "wet" mids. Has a treble peak that can be pesky to some. Great overall techs. Cons: Price, treble peak, build quality.

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

U-Shaped 2DD+10BA

8

6.6

A+

$2,499

64 Audio Volur

• Jaytiss: 64 Audio's finest.
• Super* Review: If you are a lover of bass, this is a good option. Does not sacrify the rest of the sound signature
• Fresh Reviews: Great IEM but big price. Not Huge Gain

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

Cameleon 2DD+8BA

8.4

7.7

A

$700

ORIVETI OH700VB

• Jays Audio: Replaced by Astral. A more engaging Supernova, cleaner, with better sub-bass, and vocals. Very big stage and fantastic separation and layering. Vocals are airy without being too sharp. Lots of...
• Jaytiss: This is like a supernova with better Bass, but slightly less technical.

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

Jm1 6DD BA

7.7

7.5

A-

$800

Symphonium Giant

• Jays Audio: Super warm and thick, mid-bass centric, basically the Meteor with less treble and more low-end, needs power, turns into basshead at higher volumes, very bassy.
• Jaytiss: There's warm, warmer, then a huge gap, then the Giant. Warmiest.

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

n/a n/a

7.2

6.7

B

$899

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Moondrop Illustrious

• Jays Audio: Basically the Softears Twilight with less sub-bass extension, alot more neutral and monitor like, and very pricy since Twilight goes on sale for $700 with a more musical playback. This is just...
• Jaytiss: Nice single DD, not a benchmark, but very nice.
• Precogvision: Sounds like it has metallic timbre. Percussino compression around 5kHz due to lack of treble extension and generally bad tuning.
• Super* Review: Sounds like an open-back IEM. It delivers on open design. Something to consider if you are looking for that.

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

Moondrop 1DD

6.3

6

A

$849

FlipEars Legion

• Jays Audio: Fun and bassy, v-shape, great low-end slam and texture, full, rumbly, solid tech imaging, and cool faceplate... but price is a bit high.
• Jaytiss: What this does well, it does very well. Fun set.
• IEMRanking AI: The FlipEars Legion makes a commanding entrance with its striking Roman legionnaire-inspired design, featuring jewelry-cast rose-plated brass faceplates hand-painted by master artisans in Bulacan,...

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

Bass-focused with balanced mids and treble 1DD+1EST+1BC

7.5

6.7

B

$159

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Letshuoer DX1

• Jays Audio: Dynamic, vibrant, and contrasty vocals with good balance and scaling. Natural, full, and immersive with scaling and not peaky. One of my fav vocals under $200.
• Jaytiss: Fit is odd, but great flat iem at the cost.
• Super* Review: I don't get the point of this IEM. Not offensive sounding. Sound-wise unengaging.

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

n/a n/a

6.1

7.3

A+

$1,100

Dunu Mirai

• Jays Audio: Bright leaning set with great tech. Clean mid-range, sharp imaging, sparkly female vocals with decent amount of air. Does get fatiguing and sharp on more energetic tracks and genres like...
• Jaytiss: Expensive for what it is, lean, and bright.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Refrence, beautiful timbre, open stage. Cons: Tuning may be boring for some.
• Super* Review: Lot of fun IEM. Is it perfect? No. Treble could use a little work. Harmanish take on low end with relaxed top end.

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

U-Shaped 1DD+6BA

8

7.1