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Grade Price Name Tuning Drivers Reviews Scores
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 Moondrop Meteor review by jays-audio Moondrop Meteor review by gizaudio-axel Moondrop Meteor review by jaytiss Moondrop Meteor review by super-review
7.3
8
7.7
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 crin 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 nymz Elysian Annihilator 2021 review by z-reviews
8.8
7.4
S
$2,999

Elysian Annihilator 2023

  • Gizaudio Axel: Hands down, my favorite IEM.  Powerful, impactful bass, the best treble I’ve experienced in an IEM, endgame-level detail.  The bass might be too much for some people.
  • 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:  More defined bass than 2021 version  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.
  • IEMRanking AI: The Elysian Annihilator 2023 delivers a distinctive U-shaped signature, prioritizing an ethereal, hyper-detailed treble that remains its crown jewel. The dual electrostatic drivers produce a...
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 2023 review by gizaudio-axel Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by jaytiss Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by precogvision Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by tim-tuned Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by super-review Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by smirk-audio Elysian Annihilator 2023 review by iemranking
9
7.4
S-

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 jaytiss 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
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 Aful Cantor review by jays-audio Aful Cantor review by gizaudio-axel Aful Cantor review by jaytiss Aful Cantor review by super-review Aful Cantor review by shuwa-t Aful Cantor review by z-reviews
7.7
8.3
8.5
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 Elysian Apostle review by jays-audio Elysian Apostle review by gizaudio-axel Elysian Apostle review by jaytiss Elysian Apostle review by iemranking
8.9
7.5
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 Fiio FA19 review by gizaudio-axel Fiio FA19 review by jaytiss Fiio FA19 review by super-review Fiio FA19 review by fresh-reviews
6.6
8.6
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 jays-audio Kiwi Ears Aether review by gizaudio-axel Kiwi Ears Aether review by jaytiss Kiwi Ears Aether review by super-review Kiwi Ears Aether review by fresh-reviews Kiwi Ears Aether review by z-reviews
6.8
7.9
A-

Yanyin Canon Pro

  • Jays Audio: Clean, neutral, balanced. Airy treble but smooth, great tech. Recommend UP UP switch with bass boost. A smoother pilgrim basically.
  • Jaytiss: Great treble, really sweet.
  • Super* Review: Not really stand out at the price range. Lack a bit of definition. Decent IEM
  • IEMRanking AI: The Yanyin Canon Pro offers a versatile listening experience through its dual tuning switches, which provide three distinct bass profiles without affecting midrange or treble integrity. With both...
  • Fresh Reviews: Border B
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
Neutral with bass boost switch 1DD+6BA Yanyin Canon Pro review by jays-audio Yanyin Canon Pro review by jaytiss Yanyin Canon Pro review by super-review Yanyin Canon Pro review by iemranking Yanyin Canon Pro review by fresh-reviews Yanyin Canon Pro review by z-reviews
7.3
8.2
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 Dunu Vulkan 2 review by jays-audio Dunu Vulkan 2 review by jaytiss Dunu Vulkan 2 review by iemranking Dunu Vulkan 2 review by z-reviews
8
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 ZiiGaat Luna review by jays-audio ZiiGaat Luna review by gizaudio-axel ZiiGaat Luna review by jaytiss ZiiGaat Luna review by iemranking ZiiGaat Luna review by z-reviews
7.9
8.1
8.2
A-

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
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 NiceHCK Rockies review by jays-audio NiceHCK Rockies review by jaytiss NiceHCK Rockies review by tim-tuned NiceHCK Rockies review by iemranking
8.5
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 Softears RSV MK II review by jays-audio Softears RSV MK II review by jaytiss Softears RSV MK II review by iemranking
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 Subtonic Storm review by jays-audio Subtonic Storm review by gizaudio-axel Subtonic Storm review by precogvision Subtonic Storm review by tim-tuned Subtonic Storm review by smirk-audio Subtonic Storm review by iemranking Subtonic Storm review by shuwa-t
9.2
7.9
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: 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
A+
$4,500

Elysian X

  • Precogvision: Basically a more sub-bass focused Annihilator 2021 with some trade-offs in technicalities.
  • Tim Tuned:  Near excellent timbre, fantastic bass  Slight uppermids uneverness
  • Nymz: A more sub-bass focused Annihilator without the same level of technicalities and treble.
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: S- Mids: A+ Treble: S- Dynamics: A- Details: S Imaging: A
V-Shaped 1DD+4BA+4EST Elysian X review by crin Elysian X review by precogvision Elysian X review by tim-tuned Elysian X review by nymz
8
6.8
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 jays-audio Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by jaytiss Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by super-review Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by smirk-audio Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by shuwa-t Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by z-reviews
8.6
7.6
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 crin Symphonium Helios review by precogvision Symphonium Helios review by smirk-audio Symphonium Helios review by shuwa-t Symphonium Helios review by nymz Symphonium Helios review by z-reviews
7.9
6.8
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 qdc 8ss review by crin qdc 8ss review by shuwa-t
7.4
6.7
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 jays-audio Thieaudio Hype 10 review by gizaudio-axel Thieaudio Hype 10 review by jaytiss Thieaudio Hype 10 review by tim-tuned Thieaudio Hype 10 review by fresh-reviews Thieaudio Hype 10 review by shuwa-t Thieaudio Hype 10 review by z-reviews
8.1
7.4
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 Xenns Top Pro review by jays-audio Xenns Top Pro review by gizaudio-axel Xenns Top Pro review by jaytiss Xenns Top Pro review by tim-tuned Xenns Top Pro review by super-review Xenns Top Pro review by iemranking Xenns Top Pro review by fresh-reviews Xenns Top Pro review by z-reviews
7.8
8.3
8.4
A-

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass

  • Jays Audio: The Mega5est 7th but with more sub-bass. That's it. Does sound better now, more "musical" and less vanilla and boring. A good comforting and smooth listen that scales well. Bass texture isn't as good...
  • Gizaudio Axel: Great for bassheads or sub-bass lovers.  Hisenior Mega5est with added sub-bass.  The bass might be too much for some people.
  • Jaytiss: Smooth dark, and enjoyable.
  • Super* Review: Good sounding IEM. Nice fitting. New Meta tuning with much more bass. But I didn't need that
Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: S- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A-
Bass 1DD+2BA+2EST Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by jays-audio Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by gizaudio-axel Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by jaytiss Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by tim-tuned Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by super-review Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by z-reviews
7.2
6.8
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 Forte Ears Macbeth review by shuwa-t
8.5
7
A-
$2,300

Eminent Ears Ruby

  • Jaytiss: SPARKLIE! super early
Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: B+ Treble: S- Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: B Details: A Imaging: A
V-Shaped 1DD+4BA+4EST Eminent Ears Ruby review by jaytiss Eminent Ears Ruby review by smirk-audio
7.1
6.5
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 Canpur CP622B review by jaytiss Canpur CP622B review by smirk-audio Canpur CP622B review by shuwa-t
8.7
7.1
S-

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: Reveals every detail in your music, both the good and the bad.  Exceptional bass, ethereal treble, remarkable clarity, and outstanding detail.  The upper mid-range might be a bit too much for some people.
  • 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:  Less thin harman with amazing tech  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: S- Mids: A Treble: A+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: S+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+
Harman with bass boost 1DD+4BA+4EST Dunu Glacier review by jays-audio Dunu Glacier review by gizaudio-axel Dunu Glacier review by jaytiss Dunu Glacier review by precogvision Dunu Glacier review by tim-tuned Dunu Glacier review by super-review Dunu Glacier review by iemranking Dunu Glacier review by z-reviews
8.7
7.6
9
A
$950

Hidition Viento B

  • Tim Tuned:  Most speaker-like IEMs I've heard. Extremely cohesive  Timbre a bit grainy. CIEM graphs better
  • Shuwa-T: Comment: Clarity takes a backseat with superb tuning.  As perfect as tuning gets  Bass quality is lacking in layering and detail
Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: S- Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A+
n/a n/a Hidition Viento B review by tim-tuned Hidition Viento B review by shuwa-t
7.5
6.8
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 Aroma Jewel review by smirk-audio Aroma Jewel review by shuwa-t
8.3
6.9
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 Canpur CP74E review by smirk-audio Canpur CP74E review by shuwa-t
8.4
7
A+
$3,700

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract

  • Shuwa-T:  Midbass and midrange focused, while boasting very clear midrange  Treble can be intense
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: A Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: S-
bass-boosted neutral 10BA+6EST Nostalgia Audio Tesseract review by smirk-audio Nostalgia Audio Tesseract review by shuwa-t
8.1
6.6
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 qdc Emperor review by smirk-audio qdc Emperor review by shuwa-t
8.3
6.7
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 jays-audio Hisenior Mega5-EST review by gizaudio-axel Hisenior Mega5-EST review by jaytiss Hisenior Mega5-EST review by precogvision Hisenior Mega5-EST review by tim-tuned Hisenior Mega5-EST review by super-review Hisenior Mega5-EST review by smirk-audio Hisenior Mega5-EST review by iemranking Hisenior Mega5-EST review by fresh-reviews Hisenior Mega5-EST review by shuwa-t Hisenior Mega5-EST review by z-reviews
7.9
7.3
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:  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 nymz 7th Acoustics Supernova review by z-reviews
7.7
6.8
B+
$500

Sony IER-M7

  • Crin: Balanced across the board, though doesn't seem to excel in any particular area.
  • Tim Tuned:  Very neutral tuning, great for audio work  Can be very boring
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Warm neutral 4BA Sony IER-M7 review by crin Sony IER-M7 review by tim-tuned
6.5
6.6
B+
$1,900

Vision Ears VE7

  • Crin: Fairly inoffensive tuning with solid technicalities.
  • Precogvision: Very pleasant tonal balance for the astute midrange connoisseur and solid technicalities.
  • Shuwa-T:  Atypical VE tuning that leans bright, detailed and resolving without being overly sparkly
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: B+
Warm V 7BA Vision Ears VE7 review by crin Vision Ears VE7 review by precogvision Vision Ears VE7 review by super-review Vision Ears VE7 review by shuwa-t
6.8
5.6
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 Flipears Aurora review by crin Flipears Aurora review by shuwa-t
6.4
5.3
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 jays-audio Aful Performer 5+2 review by gizaudio-axel Aful Performer 5+2 review by jaytiss Aful Performer 5+2 review by tim-tuned Aful Performer 5+2 review by super-review Aful Performer 5+2 review by z-reviews
7.7
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 Xenns Tea Pro review by jays-audio Xenns Tea Pro review by gizaudio-axel Xenns Tea Pro review by jaytiss Xenns Tea Pro review by tim-tuned Xenns Tea Pro review by iemranking Xenns Tea Pro review by fresh-reviews Xenns Tea Pro review by z-reviews
7.4
8.2
8
A-

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate

  • Jays Audio: Clean, neutral, balanced, technical, laid back, very detailed. Neutral tuning done right while being a little dynamic/engaging. Tip wise Azla spinfits for more detail, tangzu sancai regular for...
  • Gizaudio Axel:  Solid mid-bass, natural vocals, and detailed treble.  Treble is a bit elevated, and upper mids feel a bit relaxed.
  • Tim Tuned:  Great relaxed tuning. Satisfying subbass and treble  Female vocal lack a bit of life
Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+
n/a 1DD+4BA+2EST Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate review by jays-audio Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate review by gizaudio-axel Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate review by tim-tuned
7.3
7.2
B+

Moondrop Kadenz

  • Jays Audio: Literally a more fancy Tangzu Xuan NV. Sounds basically the same but just with better packaging, cable/case, and build... but for $100 more?? Nah
  • Jaytiss: Great Cohessiveness and tonality. Upper air is very nice.
  • Super* Review: Nice physicality and punch. Better bass as most basy IEMs. Okay technicalities. Image Separation is not the widest but decent.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
Crin n/a Moondrop Kadenz review by jays-audio Moondrop Kadenz review by gizaudio-axel Moondrop Kadenz review by jaytiss Moondrop Kadenz review by tim-tuned Moondrop Kadenz review by super-review Moondrop Kadenz review by z-reviews
6.6
6.9
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 EPZ P50 review by jays-audio EPZ P50 review by gizaudio-axel EPZ P50 review by jaytiss EPZ P50 review by tim-tuned EPZ P50 review by super-review
7
7.3
9.5
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 jays-audio Thieaudio Valhalla review by jaytiss Thieaudio Valhalla review by super-review Thieaudio Valhalla review by smirk-audio Thieaudio Valhalla review by fresh-reviews Thieaudio Valhalla review by shuwa-t
8.9
8.2
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 jaytiss Campfire Moon Rover review by super-review
8.8
7.2
A+

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 nymz 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 Ziigaat Arcanis review by jays-audio Ziigaat Arcanis review by jaytiss Ziigaat Arcanis review by super-review Ziigaat Arcanis review by iemranking Ziigaat Arcanis review by fresh-reviews Ziigaat Arcanis review by z-reviews
7.5
8.8
8.5
A

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: Excellent tuning and a highly detailed, all-around performer.  Great bass quality, rich vocals, balanced tonality, sparkly treble, and excellent resolution.  I prefer more bass.
  • 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:  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 Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by jays-audio Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by gizaudio-axel Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by jaytiss Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by tim-tuned Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by super-review Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by fresh-reviews Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by shuwa-t
7.6
7.6
A+
$3,300

FiR Audio Radon 6

  • Jaytiss: Solid set, enjoyable, fun.
  • Smirk Audio: Engaging bass, decent mids, and vibrant highs. Suffers from coherency issues. Mids are a touch veiled. Decent staging except for depth.
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: A+ Dynamics: S- Soundstage: A- Details: S- Imaging: A+
bass-boosted neutral 1DD+4BA+1EST FiR Audio Radon 6 review by jaytiss FiR Audio Radon 6 review by smirk-audio
8.1
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 64 Audio Volur review by jaytiss 64 Audio Volur review by super-review 64 Audio Volur review by fresh-reviews
8.4
7.7
A

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 ORIVETI OH700VB review by jays-audio ORIVETI OH700VB review by jaytiss
7.7
7.5
A-

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

  • Jays Audio: Endgame "balanced-basshead" set. Amazing low-end texutre, rumble, reverb, slam, and more bass than Origin and Titan - goes harder than those. Vocals and treble also still well extended, not...
  • Jaytiss: It basically a cheaper Mega5est Bass. Great basshead set.
Tuning: A+ Tech: A Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A-
n/a 1DD+2BA+2EST Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by jays-audio Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by jaytiss Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by z-reviews
7.3
7.7
A+
$1,150

Symphonium Helios SE

  • Jays Audio: Best Treble around it's price. Super airy but still smooth. Bass-scoop isn't as bad as I thought, but those who want mid-bass - avoid it.
  • Precogvision: See Helios but with more mid-treble and mid-bass.
  • Nymz: Limited to 50 units. A huge improvement fit wise versus the original. Great TOTL all-rounder. Great sub, upper mids and treble. Mid-bass is an improvement but still not boosted. Great technical chops...
Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Details: A+ Imaging: A
n/a 4BA Symphonium Helios SE review by jays-audio Symphonium Helios SE review by precogvision Symphonium Helios SE review by nymz
8
6.9
C+
$25

Moondrop Jiu

  • Jays Audio: Another one
  • Tim Tuned:  Expansive stage + Great tuning overall  Can use more transient incisiveness, USB-C
Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Harman Neutral n/a Moondrop Jiu review by jays-audio Moondrop Jiu review by tim-tuned Moondrop Jiu review by super-review
5.2
6
C+
$15

Moondrop Quarks DSP

  • Jays Audio: Super clean with great clarity. A better tuned Variations without the tech. Pinnacle of harman tuning. Although mid-bass scoop can affect some libraries.
  • Tim Tuned:  Very well-tuned, natural timbre  mushy details, noise floor, USB-C
Tuning: B Tech: B- Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Harman Neutral n/a Moondrop Quarks DSP review by jays-audio Moondrop Quarks DSP review by tim-tuned Moondrop Quarks DSP review by super-review
5.2
5.7
B+
$220

SeeAudio Yume Ultra

  • Tim Tuned:  Clean and spacious  A bit intense in vocal presence
Tuning: C+ Tech: A- Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A+
n/a n/a SeeAudio Yume Ultra review by tim-tuned SeeAudio Yume Ultra review by z-reviews
6.8
6.4
A+
$2,000

Unique Melody MEST Jet Black

  • Jaytiss: Safe, clean iem.
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: S-
W-Shaped n/a Unique Melody MEST Jet Black review by jaytiss Unique Melody MEST Jet Black review by smirk-audio
8
6.6
S
$16,999

Brise Audio Fugaku

  • Smirk Audio: World-class bass dynamics and slam. Coherent and fleshed out soundstage. Full-bodied notes. Slightly relaxed treble and lower mids. Upper mids slightly forward. Cons: Price, requires proprietary...
  • IEMRanking AI: The Brise Audio Fugaku represents a radical departure from conventional IEM design, functioning as an integrated portable audio system rather than standalone earphones. Its core innovation lies in...
Tuning: S- Tech: S Bass: S Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: S Details: S Imaging: S-
harman 2DD+5BA+1MEMS Brise Audio Fugaku review by smirk-audio Brise Audio Fugaku review by iemranking
9.3
7.8
S
$6,000

PMG Audio Apx SE

  • Smirk Audio: Great resolution and layering. Great bass texture and punch. Mids have a small timbral issue. Refined, resolving highs. Analogue tone. Engaging yet non-fatiguing. Cons: Shells prone to cracking.
Tuning: A+ Tech: S- Bass: S Mids: A Treble: A+ Dynamics: S- Details: S Imaging: S-
Warm U-shaped 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar PMG Audio Apx SE review by smirk-audio PMG Audio Apx SE review by z-reviews
9.3
7.1
S-
$6,199

Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb

  • Smirk Audio: Highly resolving, technical, and balanced across the frequency spectrum. Is shouty/edgy in the upper mids/lower treble. Cons: Price, treble peak.
  • IEMRanking AI: The Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tombé delivers a neutrally balanced sound signature characterized by a smooth, analog-like tonality across lows and mids, paired with naturally resolving treble....
Tuning: S- Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: S Imaging: S-
Neutral with analog warmth 12BA+1BC Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb review by smirk-audio Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb review by iemranking
8.8
7.3
A+
$3,000

Vision Ears VE10

  • Jaytiss: Very safe tuning, but safe is great.
  • Smirk Audio: Lush and mid-bassy set with no obvious tuning issues. Technicalities could be better at this price range.
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: S- Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+
bass-boosted neutral 1DD+9BA Vision Ears VE10 review by jaytiss Vision Ears VE10 review by smirk-audio
8
6.5
A

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-

Tanchjim Fission

  • Jays Audio: Exact same driver and tuning as the Origin (with middle dial on S-SILVER NOZZLE) but with less premium build/design/cable/case - a welcomed hit for better value. Clean, neutral, balanced, full, and...
  • Jaytiss: Such a Fantastic little set.
  • Super* Review: Fairly unoffensive with a slightly bright/forward tone. Pillowy bass attack and overall presentation aren’t very engaging; the bass dial doesn’t meaningfully change that.
  • IEMRanking AI: The Tanchjim Fission delivers a notably neutral with vocal-forward presentation in its default configuration, emphasizing clarity and articulation in the midrange without excessive coloration. Bass...
Tuning: A Tech: A Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+
Neutral, vocal-focused (customizable) 1DD Tanchjim Fission review by jays-audio Tanchjim Fission review by jaytiss Tanchjim Fission review by super-review Tanchjim Fission review by iemranking Tanchjim Fission review by z-reviews
7.1
7.7
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 jays-audio ZiiGaat Crescent review by gizaudio-axel ZiiGaat Crescent review by jaytiss ZiiGaat Crescent review by tim-tuned ZiiGaat Crescent review by iemranking ZiiGaat Crescent review by z-reviews
7.4
7.5
7.4
A

Moondrop Psyche

  • Jaytiss: Well at leas the faceplate is pretty.
  • IEMRanking AI: The Moondrop Psyche impresses with a remarkably detailed and smooth treble response, thanks to its four miniature planar-magnetic drivers, which deliver lower distortion and a sense of **airiness**...
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Mids: B Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+
Neutral with smooth treble emphasis 2DD+4BA+4Planar Moondrop Psyche review by jaytiss Moondrop Psyche review by iemranking
7.5
6.5
A-

INTUAURA Balance

  • Jaytiss: Magistical balance, and sense of Space. Realy easy to love.
  • IEMRanking AI: The INTUAURA Balance delivers a cohesive sound with well-controlled bass that avoids overwhelming the mids, while maintaining clarity in vocal reproduction. Its treble presentation is smooth and...
Tuning: A Tech: A Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A
Neutral with bass boost 1DD+4BA INTUAURA Balance review by jaytiss INTUAURA Balance review by iemranking
7.4
7.5
B+

Dita Prelude

  • Jaytiss: Juicy, lovely.
  • IEMRanking AI: The DITA Prelude aims for a mild V-shaped presentation that stays easy on the ear: bass has a gentle lift, mids stay clean, and treble adds air without harshness. DITA itself describes the Prelude as...
Tuning: A- Tech: A Mids: C+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A-
Mild V-shaped 1DD Dita Prelude review by jaytiss Dita Prelude review by iemranking
6.9
7.4
A+

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 jaytiss 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 shuwa-t Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by nymz Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by z-reviews
8.1
7.6
6.8
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 Moondrop S8 review by gizaudio-axel Moondrop S8 review by crin Moondrop S8 review by jaytiss Moondrop S8 review by precogvision Moondrop S8 review by tim-tuned Moondrop S8 review by super-review Moondrop S8 review by smirk-audio Moondrop S8 review by shuwa-t
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 Softears RSV review by jays-audio Softears RSV review by gizaudio-axel Softears RSV review by crin Softears RSV review by jaytiss Softears RSV review by precogvision Softears RSV review by tim-tuned Softears RSV review by super-review Softears RSV review by shuwa-t Softears RSV review by nymz
7.4
6.8
7
A
$3,400

Empire Ears Odin

  • Crin: A Legend X with the bass properly controlled and the resolution one step higher.
  • Precogvision: High-clarity signature that invokes a sense of stateliness.
  • Tim Tuned:  Well textured bass, good control, pleasing tones
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A- Details: S Imaging: A
bass-boosted neutral 2DD+5BA+4EST Empire Ears Odin review by crin Empire Ears Odin review by precogvision Empire Ears Odin review by tim-tuned Empire Ears Odin review by smirk-audio
7.7
6.4
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 jays-audio Softears Volume S review by gizaudio-axel Softears Volume S review by jaytiss Softears Volume S review by tim-tuned Softears Volume S review by super-review Softears Volume S review by smirk-audio Softears Volume S review by fresh-reviews Softears Volume S review by z-reviews
7.6
8.6
8.2
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...
  • Nymz: See Maestro SE but with worse 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 FATFreq Grand Maestro review by jays-audio FATFreq Grand Maestro review by jaytiss FATFreq Grand Maestro review by smirk-audio FATFreq Grand Maestro review by iemranking FATFreq Grand Maestro review by nymz
8.4
6.8
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:  Refrence, beautiful timbre, open stage  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 Dunu Mirai review by jays-audio Dunu Mirai review by jaytiss Dunu Mirai review by tim-tuned Dunu Mirai review by super-review Dunu Mirai review by smirk-audio Dunu Mirai review by z-reviews
8
7.1
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 Sony IER Z1R review by jays-audio Sony IER Z1R review by crin Sony IER Z1R review by precogvision Sony IER Z1R review by tim-tuned Sony IER Z1R review by super-review Sony IER Z1R review by smirk-audio Sony IER Z1R review by shuwa-t Sony IER Z1R review by nymz
8.2
6.6
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 Elysian Diva review by gizaudio-axel Elysian Diva review by crin Elysian Diva review by precogvision Elysian Diva review by tim-tuned Elysian Diva review by smirk-audio Elysian Diva review by shuwa-t Elysian Diva review by nymz
8
6.4
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 64 Audio U12t review by jays-audio 64 Audio U12t review by crin 64 Audio U12t review by jaytiss 64 Audio U12t review by precogvision 64 Audio U12t review by tim-tuned 64 Audio U12t review by super-review 64 Audio U12t review by smirk-audio 64 Audio U12t review by shuwa-t 64 Audio U12t review by nymz
8.4
6.9
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 Craft Ears Omnium review by jaytiss Craft Ears Omnium review by smirk-audio
8.2
6.5
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 Aroma Audio Fei Wan review by jaytiss Aroma Audio Fei Wan review by smirk-audio
8
6.6
A-

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella

  • Jaytiss: Great soundstage,very V shapped, to those sensitive to those regions.
  • Super* Review: A little bit overcooked. It is certainly not a bad IEM. It does a good job in give you a lot of bass and a lot of physicality in the bass and not compromising in separation and imaging.
  • IEMRanking AI: The Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella delivers a thrilling V-shaped signature that prioritizes fun and engagement. Its standout feature is the commanding sub-bass, powered by dual dynamic drivers, which...
  • Fresh Reviews: B in Valorant, B- to C+ in Apex, C+ in COD
  • Shuwa-T:  Solid pickup all rounder, tonality works for most genres with decent techs
Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A-
V-Shaped 2DD+4BA Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by jaytiss Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by super-review Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by iemranking Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by fresh-reviews Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by shuwa-t Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella review by z-reviews
7
7.7
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+
$2,700

Unique Melody MEST Indigo

Tuning: A Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+
bass-boosted neutral 1DD+4BA+4EST+1BC Unique Melody MEST Indigo review by smirk-audio Unique Melody MEST Indigo review by shuwa-t
8
6.5
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 jays-audio Symphonium Crimson review by jaytiss Symphonium Crimson review by precogvision Symphonium Crimson review by smirk-audio Symphonium Crimson review by shuwa-t Symphonium Crimson review by nymz Symphonium Crimson review by z-reviews
8.4
7.3
A+

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 crin Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by jaytiss 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 Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by shuwa-t Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by nymz
8
7
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 crin Moondrop Variations review by jaytiss Moondrop Variations review by precogvision Moondrop Variations review by tim-tuned Moondrop Variations review by super-review Moondrop Variations review by smirk-audio Moondrop Variations review by shuwa-t Moondrop Variations review by nymz
7.5
7.1
7.8
A-

Kiwi Ears Orchestra

  • Jays Audio: Great vocals. Clean and neutral signature. A bit vanilla and "boring" but scales great with volume.
  • Crin: Very well-tuned reference-y signature with a mild bass and treble emphasis for added energy.
  • Precogvision: Well-tuned with surprisingly good treble extension. Upwards compressed dynamics contrast poorly with tuning.
  • Tim Tuned:  Slightly warm neurail tuning, well done
  • Shuwa-T: Comment: Extremely balanced sound, my go-to for vocal tracks.  Mid-focused, minimal BA timbre, vocals intimate and forward  Low end is not the most dynamic, bass layering can be difficult to pick out
Tuning: A- Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A Details: B+ Imaging: B
Warm neutral 8BA Kiwi Ears Orchestra review by jays-audio Kiwi Ears Orchestra review by crin Kiwi Ears Orchestra review by precogvision Kiwi Ears Orchestra review by tim-tuned Kiwi Ears Orchestra review by super-review Kiwi Ears Orchestra review by shuwa-t
7
6.7
A+
$3,000

Nightjar Duality

  • Jaytiss: Bass thunder, with impedance adapter fun and switches.
  • Smirk Audio: Massive yet controlled bass. Lush timbre and well-extended, non-pesky treble. Bassy mode may be too bassy for some. Mids can be a touch forward on balanced mode.
  • Shuwa-T:  Pretty much a must have for bassheads, with surprising clarity in highs
Tuning: A+ Tech: A Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: S Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A
L Shaped 2DD Nightjar Duality review by jaytiss Nightjar Duality review by smirk-audio Nightjar Duality review by shuwa-t
8.2
6.3
A-

Tanchjim Origin

  • Jays Audio: Just buy Fission. A cleaner/less warm LM, smoother EA1000 (fermats a little more resolving), very balanced, clean, and neutral sound. Very tough competition.
  • Gizaudio Axel: Smooth, detailed, and vocal-centric sound.  Cohesive, vocal-focused tuning with dynamic bass, smooth extended treble, and excellent detail.  Could use more sub-bass.
  • Jaytiss: Great Clarity, exceedingly tip sensitive.
  • Precogvision: Japanese flavor of tuning (mid-bass and upper-mid focus) finally done justice. Strong technical chops and slightly forward.
  • Tim Tuned:  Beautiful timbre and treble  Bass can use a bit more...volume
  • Shuwa-T:  One of the more balanced sounding Tanchjim iems, vocal centric  Quantity in the bass region, more noticeably the subbass
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A Details: B+ Imaging: B+
n/a 1DD Tanchjim Origin review by jays-audio Tanchjim Origin review by gizaudio-axel Tanchjim Origin review by jaytiss Tanchjim Origin review by precogvision Tanchjim Origin review by tim-tuned Tanchjim Origin review by shuwa-t Tanchjim Origin review by z-reviews
7.2
7.2
A+

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 naturally weighted. No BA...
  • 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:  One of the best treble-head set. Lots of micro details  Treble will be too much for some
  • Smirk Audio: Bouncy, liquid-like bass. Well-bodied, analogue mids and extended highs. Great staging on all axes. Decent resolution. Excellent all-rounder.
  • IEMRanking AI: The Letshuoer Cadenza 12 delivers a balanced sound signature with a slight warmth in the low end, providing clean and textured bass that avoids overwhelming the midrange. Its midrange presentation is...
Tuning: A Tech: S- Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S+ Details: A- Imaging: A
Balanced, Treble Head 1DD+11BA Letshuoer Cadenza 12 review by jays-audio Letshuoer Cadenza 12 review by jaytiss Letshuoer Cadenza 12 review by precogvision Letshuoer Cadenza 12 review by tim-tuned Letshuoer Cadenza 12 review by smirk-audio Letshuoer Cadenza 12 review by iemranking Letshuoer Cadenza 12 review by z-reviews
8.2
6.8
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 jays-audio Softears Twilight review by gizaudio-axel Softears Twilight review by crin Softears Twilight review by jaytiss Softears Twilight review by tim-tuned
7.6
6.8
A-
$1,000

Sony IER-M9

  • Crin: Neutral tonality, highly coherent and decent detail pickup. The all-rounder of the IER lineup.
  • Precogvision: Boring, but you won't find anything more well-rounded for the price. Exceptional timbre for a BA IEM.
  • Tim Tuned:  Just great accross the board, nothing to fault  Not very special
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: C+ Details: A+ Imaging: A-
Warm neutral 5BA Sony IER-M9 review by crin Sony IER-M9 review by precogvision Sony IER-M9 review by tim-tuned
7.1
6.3
7.5
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 Campfire Andromeda review by crin Campfire Andromeda review by shuwa-t
6.8
6.1
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 See Audio Kaguya review by crin See Audio Kaguya review by iemranking See Audio Kaguya review by shuwa-t
7.4
6.7
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 jays-audio Kiwi Ears Astral review by gizaudio-axel Kiwi Ears Astral review by jaytiss Kiwi Ears Astral review by tim-tuned Kiwi Ears Astral review by iemranking Kiwi Ears Astral review by fresh-reviews Kiwi Ears Astral review by z-reviews
7.7
9
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 Ziigaat Odyssey review by jays-audio Ziigaat Odyssey review by gizaudio-axel Ziigaat Odyssey review by jaytiss Ziigaat Odyssey review by tim-tuned Ziigaat Odyssey review by iemranking Ziigaat Odyssey review by fresh-reviews
7.5
7.7
7.2
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 Kiwi Ears KE4 review by jays-audio Kiwi Ears KE4 review by gizaudio-axel Kiwi Ears KE4 review by jaytiss Kiwi Ears KE4 review by tim-tuned Kiwi Ears KE4 review by super-review Kiwi Ears KE4 review by fresh-reviews Kiwi Ears KE4 review by z-reviews
6.9
6.6
6.5
A+

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 jaytiss Linsoul x HBB Jupiter review by iemranking Linsoul x HBB Jupiter review by shuwa-t
8.2
6.6
A
$599

Night Oblivion Butastur

  • Jays Audio: Overpriced as hell - I don't get the hype. Vocals are way too shouty with masking. Treble peaks around 10K with a dip in the air afterwards. Low-end is "good", but nothing amazing for the price....
  • Jaytiss: I'd be careful buying it due to QC issues of others. But I enjoyed my time with it.
  • IEMRanking AI: The NIGHT OBLIVION BUTASTUR delivers a natural timbre and cohesive sound, with its standout feature being a lush, dense midrange that excels in vocal and acoustic instrument reproduction. Vocals...
  • Shuwa-T:  Similar tonality to the Supernova, please stronger female vocal extension at the cost of less refined treble, lovely midrange
Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A+
Warm Neutral with bass boost 10BA Night Oblivion Butastur review by jays-audio Night Oblivion Butastur review by jaytiss Night Oblivion Butastur review by iemranking Night Oblivion Butastur review by shuwa-t
7.6
7.2
9.3
S-

Kinera Imperial Loki

  • Jays Audio: Super clean and clear sound. Beautiful vocals. Everyhting is extremely well balanced. No special sauce tho.
  • Jaytiss: Packaged well but feels like an Alien is in your ear.
  • IEMRanking AI: The Kinera Imperial Loki delivers a technically impressive W-shaped signature that balances sub-bass depth, vocal clarity, and sparkling treble extension. Its standout feature is the bone conduction...
  • Nymz: Great bass texture with slightly hot upper mid-range and well extended treble. Remarkable technical performance.
Tuning: S- Tech: A+ Bass: S Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: S Imaging: S-
W-Shaped 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC Kinera Imperial Loki review by jays-audio Kinera Imperial Loki review by jaytiss Kinera Imperial Loki review by iemranking Kinera Imperial Loki review by nymz
8.5
6.9
A
$1,300

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea

  • Jays Audio: Super aggresive, exciting, v-shape, treblehead. Low-end is also very punchy and rumbly. TOTL technical performance with tons of details and OCD, but gets fatiguing. Shouty.
  • Precogvision: Fantastic clarity at the expense of sounding somewhat dry.
  • Tim Tuned:  Versatile DNA that's also unique. #1 Jack of all trades
  • Shuwa-T:  Easy to like tuning that isn't considered too safe with convincing vocal presentation, bass slams hard  Not entirely coherent especially in the upper frequencies, subbass hits a little too hard relative to the rest of the frequencies
  • Nymz: Clarity king with great sense of detail. An agressive listen but never sibilant. Great tight and fast bass, at the expense of sounding dry in the lower mids. Not recommended if you are sensitive to...
Tuning: A Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: A
Harman Neutral 1DD+4BA Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by jays-audio Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by precogvision Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by tim-tuned Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by super-review Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by shuwa-t Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea review by nymz
7.9
7.2

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