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.

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.

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.

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

NiceHCK Rockies

• Tim Tuned: Pros: 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...

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...

Elysian X

• Precogvision: Basically a more sub-bass focused Annihilator 2021 with some trade-offs in technicalities.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Near excellent timbre, fantastic bass. Cons: Slight uppermids uneverness.
• Nymz: A more sub-bass focused Annihilator without the same level of technicalities and treble.

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,...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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: Hisenior Mega5est with added sub-bass. The bass might be too much for some people. Great for bassheads or sub-bass lovers.
• 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

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.

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.

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa

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

Hidition Viento B

• Tim Tuned: Pros: Most speaker-like IEMs I've heard. Extremely cohesive. Cons: Timbre a bit grainy. CIEM graphs better.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: As perfect as tuning gets. Weaknesses: Bass quality is lacking in layering and detail. Comment: Clarity takes a backseat with superb tuning.

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.

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...

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract

• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Midbass and midrange focused, while boasting very clear midrange. Weaknesses: Treble can be intense.

qdc Emperor

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

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...

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

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

Sony IER-M7

• Crin: Balanced across the board, though doesn't seem to excel in any particular area.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Very neutral tuning, great for audio work. Cons: Can be very boring.

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: Strengths: Atypical VE tuning that leans bright, detailed and resolving without being overly sparkly.

Flipears Aurora

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

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...

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.

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...

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: Pros: Great relaxed tuning. Satisfying subbass and treble. Cons: Female vocal lack a bit of life.

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
• Gizaudio Axel: Great Cohessiveness and tonality. Upper air is very nice.
• Jaytiss: Nice physicality and punch. Better bass as most basy IEMs. Okay technicalities. Image Separation is not the widest but decent.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

Ziigaat Doscinco

• Jays Audio: Benchmark bass set before the UP. Low-end is impactful, rumbly, heavy, and slams hard with reverb detail. Ideal for hiphop/rap/r&b/rock. Separation & resolution not the best around its price, but...
• Fresh Reviews: Can border B-

Moondrop Jiu

• Jays Audio: Another one
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Expansive stage + Great tuning overall. Cons: Can use more transient incisiveness, USB-C.

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: Pros: Very well-tuned, natural timbre. Cons: mushy details, noise floor, USB-C.

SeeAudio Yume Ultra

• Tim Tuned: Pros: Clean and spacious. Cons: A bit intense in vocal presence.

Unique Melody MEST Jet Black

• Jaytiss: Safe, clean iem.

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...

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.

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....

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.

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.
• 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...

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...

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.

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.

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: Pros: Well textured bass, good control, pleasing tones.

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

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.

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...

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.

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.

Craft Ears Omnium

• Jaytiss: Dark Rich, fun beautiful.

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.

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...

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.

Unique Melody MEST Indigo

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

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)...

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.

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: Pros: Slightly warm neurail tuning, well done.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Mid-focused, minimal BA timbre, vocals intimate and forward. Weaknesses: Low end is not the most dynamic, bass layering can be difficult to pick out. Comment: Extremely balanced sound, my...

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: Strengths: Pretty much a must have for bassheads, with surprising clarity in highs.

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: Cohesive, vocal-focused tuning with dynamic bass, smooth extended treble, and excellent detail. Could use more sub-bass. Smooth, detailed, and vocal-centric sound.
• 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: Pros: Beautiful timbre and treble. Cons: Bass can use a bit more...volume.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: One of the more balanced sounding Tanchjim iems, vocal centric. Weaknesses: Quantity in the bass region, more noticeably the subbass.

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

Thieaudio Monarch

• Jays Audio: Endgame clarity and layering. Great resolution, and open staging. Not holographic but very clean. Rumbly sub-bass but mid-bass tuck can kill some libraries, and affects vocal thinness.
• Crin: Neutral with bass boost
• Precogvision: Not particularly coherent, but an attention grabber with solid, surface-level detail.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Superb separation, fun clean signature.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Balanced sounding across all frequencies. Weaknesses: Lower mids on thinner side. Comment: Less steep subbass hump, clearer midrange.

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: Pros: Just great accross the board, nothing to fault. Cons: Not very special.

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: Pros: Versatile DNA that's also unique. #1 Jack of all trades.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Easy to like tuning that isn't considered too safe with convincing vocal presentation, bass slams hard. Weaknesses: Not entirely coherent especially in the upper frequencies, subbass hits...
• 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...

Campfire Andromeda 2020

• Precogvision: Out-of-head imaging, plus terrific layering chops and musicality. Stay away if you want good bass.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Extremely airy soundstage. Cons: Slightly bright, not very natural mids.

Fearless X Crinacle Dawn

• Precogvision: Excellent, pleasing tuning only held back by a lack of technicalities.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Clean midrange + excellent resolution. Cons: Not as dynamic bass.
• Shuwa-T: Strengths: Good bass definition, smooth treble and generally well balanced. Weaknesses: Lower midrange not as forward as upper midrange. Comment: It's a good set but not my tuning preference.

CrinEar Meta

• Jays Audio: Bright-leaning all-rounder with sparkly treble sauce. Great tech for price and great accessories. Good coloration that's not vanilla and safe as other crin collabs. Can be fatiguing at higher...
• Super* Review: Versus similar priced IEMs this is probably the IEM I would be buying. Very nice IEM and a little bit on the contrasty side.

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci

• Jays Audio: Warm leaning with thick, thumpy mid-bass that hits pretty deep and hard. Decent vocal and treble extension, although female vocals are warmer and huskier. Good for hiphop, rap, r&b, but low-end isn't...
• Gizaudio Axel: Bass-boosted meta tuning with excellent detail and a grand sound. Bass may be too much for some.
• Jaytiss: Bass kind of pops off in the worst way possible.
• Super* Review: A little bit too bassy. imaging is impressive. If you are looking for a bassy set with great imaging, this is a good option.
• Fresh Reviews: Strengths: Th

Unique Melody MEST MK3

• Jays Audio: A more neutral/slightly warm MEST MK2, less aggresive, easier to the ears, same technicalities. A little overpriced ngl.
• Gizaudio Axel: Holographic soundstage. Relaxed upper mids and treble. Overall detail. A safe tuning.

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...

Truthear Pure

• Jays Audio: Warm/dark, laid-back, smooth, scales great like the Explorer but more vocal centric (great for male vocals). Immersive with scaling, but not the best value - Less technical than HEXA & Cinno. A...
• Jaytiss: Blunted, kinda mid, but very Listeneresk.
• Super* Review: One of the best IEMs you can buy under 100 bucks. One of the best treble in this price range. Hexa is brighter and sounds more lively and more open. But both are very much neutral sets. It's a little...
• IEMRanking AI: The Truthear Pure builds on the foundation of its predecessor, the Hexa, refining the 1DD+3BA driver configuration for a more cohesive sound. It offers punchier bass and a more solid midrange...

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%.