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Softears Enigma

Softears Enigma

Gizaudio Axel: Endgame-level detail paired with great tonality. Exceptional detail, high-quality bass, balanced tonality, and excellent timbre. The bass has a fast decay.
IEMRanking AI: The Softears Enigma offers a distinctive take on summit-fi audio with its warm, bass-forward signature that prioritizes musicality over analytical precision. Its low-end delivers pronounced mid-bass...

Tuning: S Tech: S

Warm Harman with mid-bass focus 2DD+6BA+4EST

9

7.7

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 super-review

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Thieaudio Valhalla review by fresh-reviews

8.9

8.2

S-

Elysian Apostle

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

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

V-Shaped 1DD+2BA+2EST

8.9

7.5

S-

Fiio FX17

Gizaudio Axel: Warm, non-fatiguing listen. Punchy mid-bass, warm, lush mids, smooth, detailed treble, wide soundstage. Warm sound signature may not suit everyone.
Super* Review: This is the best IEM Fiio has ever made. Very powerfull sound.
IEMRanking AI: The FiiO FX17 presents a complex tribrid driver configuration with 1 dynamic, 4 balanced armature, and 8 electrostatic drivers per side, housed in polished titanium shells that feel substantial yet...

Tuning: A Tech: S-

Warm-Natural 1DD+4BA+8EST

8.8

7.5

9.1

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

8.7

7.6

9

S-

$1,149

ThieAudio Monarch MK4

ThieAudio Monarch MK4

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

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

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

ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by jays-audio

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ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by fresh-reviews

8.6

9.3

9

S-

Letshuoer Mystic 8

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

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

Neutral 8BA

Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by super-review

Letshuoer Mystic 8 review by smirk-audio

8.6

7.6

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 iemranking

8.5

6.9

A+

$1,599

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter

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

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

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

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter review by iemranking

8.3

6.7

A+

$1,299

Thieaudio Prestige LTD

Thieaudio Prestige LTD

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

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

n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST

Thieaudio Prestige LTD review by jays-audio

Thieaudio Prestige LTD review by jaytiss

Thieaudio Prestige LTD review by smirk-audio

Thieaudio Prestige LTD review by shuwa-t

Thieaudio Prestige LTD review by z-reviews

8.3

7.1

A+

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...
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: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: S Mids: S Treble: A+

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

8.3

8.1

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 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: 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 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+

Nice HCK Himalaya

IEMRanking AI: The NiceHCK Himalaya stands out with its aviation-grade titanium shells, machined via 5-axis CNC for precise acoustic control and reduced resonance. The package includes three swappable acoustic...

Tuning: A+ Tech: A

Bass-boosted with treble control 1DD

8.2

7.7

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 gizaudio-axel

Thieaudio Hype 10 review by fresh-reviews

8.1

7.4

A+

$999

Thieaudio Monarch MK3

Thieaudio Monarch MK3

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

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

U-Shaped 2DD+6BA+2EST

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by jays-audio

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by gizaudio-axel

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by precogvision

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by tim-tuned

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by smirk-audio

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by fresh-reviews

Thieaudio Monarch MK3 review by z-reviews

8.1

7.6

6.8

A+

Softears RSV MK2

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...
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+

Neutral with bass boost 5BA

8.1

7.7

A+

$999

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

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

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

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

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by jays-audio

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by gizaudio-axel

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by precogvision

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by tim-tuned

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by super-review

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 review by smirk-audio

8

7.1

A+

Dunu Vulkan 2

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

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

Natural with vocal focus 2DD+6BA

8

A

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: 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: 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.
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-

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

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by gizaudio-axel

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by precogvision

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by super-review

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by smirk-audio

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by fresh-reviews

7.9

7.3

A

ZiiGaat Luna

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

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

Neutral with bass boost 6BA

7.9

8.1

8.2

A

Thieaudio Origin

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

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

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

Thieaudio Origin review by fresh-reviews

7.8

7.3

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...

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

V-Shaped 2DD+8BA

7.8

8.2

8.4

A

$1,499

Unique Melody MEST mkII

Unique Melody MEST mkII

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

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

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

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by jays-audio

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by precogvision

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by tim-tuned

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by super-review

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by fresh-reviews

Unique Melody MEST mkII review by shuwa-t

7.8

6.7

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: A- Soundstage: S Details: S Imaging: S-

Vocal 14BA

7.8

8.3

8.5

A

SIVGA Nightingale

Jays Audio: LESS-TREBLE UNIT. VERY GENRE SPECIFIC. Listen at HIGH VOLUME with slower tracks (slow rock, ballads, indie, jazz, blues, acoustics, instrumentals etc). TOTL stage (airy+reverb), layering, treble...

Tuning: A Tech: A+

n/a n/a

7.8

7.9

A

$589

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII

Jays Audio: Great bass texture, much better than predecessors, smooth and slightly airy giving it a sizzly timbre, great layering/separation, vocals are slightly laid back but not gone, very balanced across...
Jaytiss: It's like a Pilgrim OG with EST. It's kinda cool.
Precogvision: Pretty detailed but sounds incoherent, particularly in the treble, which also seems exaggerated in a bad way.
Super* Review: A step in the right direction compared to mk2. I like this as much as the mk1. Solid all-rounder, good sense of separation.
IEMRanking AI: The ThieAudio Oracle MKIII presents a divisive tonal character that splits listener opinions. Its bass response, driven by dual dynamic drivers in an IMPACT2 subwoofer configuration, offers textured...
Fresh Reviews: Stronger in Fortnite and COD vs other titles
Shuwa-T: Midrange has a tinge of warmth, likely from the greater emphasis in lower mids Bass definition and treble remains unrefined as with the Hype 2 and Hype 4

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

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

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII review by jays-audio

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII review by jaytiss

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII review by precogvision

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII review by super-review

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII review by iemranking

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII review by fresh-reviews

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII review by shuwa-t

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII review by z-reviews

7.7

7.3

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 gizaudio-axel

Aful Performer 5+2 review by super-review

7.7

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 gizaudio-axel

Kiwi Ears Astral review by fresh-reviews

7.7

9

8

A

EPZ 530

Jays Audio: Great set for jazz/blues/soul/acoustic. Thick and lush. Warm but with nice treble extension. Solid tech. Vocals can be overly husky and buried in busier songs.
Jaytiss: It does some things very well. Very good item.

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

n/a 5BA

7.7

7.1

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

7.7

7.5

A

Softears Volume S

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

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

n/a 2DD+2BA

Softears Volume S review by gizaudio-axel

Softears Volume S review by super-review

Softears Volume S review by fresh-reviews

7.6

8.6

8.2

A

$149.99

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin

Jays Audio: If Harman wasn't boring and had a few drinks
Gizaudio Axel: Harman tuning with excellent bass, clean mids, extended treble, and balanced tonality with great detail.
Jaytiss: Solid set, thin mids. Slightly bright at times.
Super* Review: Best Collab IEM in years. It's a nice clean tonality. Fantastic vocal presentation. Added low end warmth.
IEMRanking AI: The Gizaudio x Binary Chopin offers a Harman-inspired sound with notable sub-bass emphasis and a generally clean midrange. While its bass delivers satisfying depth and punch, some listeners may find...
Shuwa-T: Overall clean sounding, works well with quicker pop genres (Jpop/Kpop) Male vocals recessed, does not work well with the other half of Jpop/Kpop. Lower midrange suffers from thinner note weight (tuning)

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

Harman-inspired with bass boost 1DD+3BA

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by jays-audio

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Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by super-review

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Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by shuwa-t

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by z-reviews

7.6

7.1

8.8

A

$399

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

Jays Audio: Inoffensive safe tuning, less fatiguing uppermids good for jpop/kpop. Vocals lack the last bit of extension, detail, and power. DSP APP is a shit show. Heavy competition from Nova, Cincotres, Hype 4.
Gizaudio Axel: 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

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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by jaytiss

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by tim-tuned

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Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by fresh-reviews

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk review by shuwa-t

7.6

A

$1,799

Unique Melody Maven II

Unique Melody Maven II

Jaytiss: I can see how others might like.
IEMRanking AI: The Unique Melody Maven II delivers a balanced yet colored sound signature that excels across diverse genres. Its elevated bass offers deep rumble and punchy mid-bass without bleeding into the mids,...

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

Balanced with bass and treble elevation 2DD+4BA+4EST

Unique Melody Maven II review by jaytiss

Unique Melody Maven II review by smirk-audio

Unique Melody Maven II review by iemranking

7.6

6.2

8.2

A

Softears Twilight

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

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

Warm 1DD

Softears Twilight review by gizaudio-axel

7.6

6.8

A

Moondrop Variations

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

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

harman 1DD+2BA+2EST

Moondrop Variations review by jays-audio

Moondrop Variations review by gizaudio-axel

Moondrop Variations review by precogvision

Moondrop Variations review by super-review

Moondrop Variations review by smirk-audio

7.5

7.1

7.8

A

Ziigaat Arcanis

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

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

Bright neutral 2DD+5BA

7.5

8.8

8.5

A

$399

HiSenior Cano Cristales

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

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: 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 get an A- (CS2)

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

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

7.5

7.7

7.2

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

7.5

6.5

A

Yanyin Canon II

Super* Review: Warm, relaxed IEM - technical enough. Has a bass boost. Pretty decent option.
IEMRanking AI: The Yanyin Canon II delivers a bass performance that stands out in its price range, offering deep extension and textured rumble without overwhelming the mix. Its bio-diaphragm dynamic driver, housed...
Fresh Reviews: I would note - great for R6

Tuning: A- Tech: A-

Warm Neutral with bass boost 1DD+4BA

7.5

7.6

A-

Softears RSV

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

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

Harman Neutral 5BA

7.4

6.8

7

A-

Softears Studio 4

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

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

Neutral 4BA

Softears Studio 4 review by gizaudio-axel

Softears Studio 4 review by precogvision

Softears Studio 4 review by super-review

7.4

7.2

A-

Elysian Pilgrim Noir

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

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

n/a 1DD+3BA

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by jays-audio

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by gizaudio-axel

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by super-review

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by smirk-audio

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by fresh-reviews

Elysian Pilgrim Noir review by z-reviews

7.4

7.1

A-

Xenns Tea Pro

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

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

Warm neutral 2DD+6BA

7.4

8.2

8

A-

Sennheiser IE600

Jays Audio: Tons of detail and amazing clarity. Stage is smaller than most IEMs at/below its price tag but very well defined details and imaging within that space. Bass is detailed, but amount is not as much as...
Gizaudio Axel: Fun, V-shaped tuning. Fantastic bass (both quality and quantity), great V-shaped tuning, excellent detail, and precise imaging. Treble is too much, could use more vocal focus.
Crin: Well-tuned mids, powerful yet controlled sub-bass, with highly extended (and somewhat spicy) treble.
Jaytiss: Lots of upper trebble.
Precogvision: Well-extended on both ends of the spectrum and adds back in the upper-midrange the IE900 lacked.
Tim Tuned: Very well rouned fun subbass focus sound Treble might be too much
Shuwa-T: Comment: Stock eartips are a disgrace. Superb clarity with good tuning and bass response Treble is on the energetic side
Nymz: The most technical DD I've heard. Tuning is not perfect for my library - V-Shape. Get's a rec for those that really enjoy a well done V DD. Could use more stage size and bass impact. Fit is not the...

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

V-shape 1DD

Sennheiser IE600 review by gizaudio-axel

7.4

6.8

A-

$1,499

Thieaudio v16 Divinity

Thieaudio v16 Divinity

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

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

Neutral with bass boost 16BA

Thieaudio v16 Divinity review by precogvision

Thieaudio v16 Divinity review by tim-tuned

Thieaudio v16 Divinity review by shuwa-t

7.4

6.6

A-

TangZu Tian Peng

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

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

V-Shaped 1DD+6BA+1BC

7.4

A-

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

7.4

7.5

A-

Punch Audio Martilo

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

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

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

Punch Audio Martilo review by jays-audio

Punch Audio Martilo review by gizaudio-axel

Punch Audio Martilo review by iemranking

7.4

7.2

A-

ZiiGaat Crescent

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

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

Neutral with bass boost 2DD+2BA

ZiiGaat Crescent review by gizaudio-axel

7.4

7.5

7.4

A-

Binary Dynaquattro

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

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

n/a 4DD

Binary Dynaquattro review by gizaudio-axel

7.4

7.2

A-

Dunu DK-3001 BD

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

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

Treble slight v 1DD+4BA+4P

7.4

7.6

A-

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 in some titles

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

Neutral with bass boost switch 1DD+6BA

Yanyin Canon Pro review by fresh-reviews

7.3

8.2

A-

Thieaudio Hype 4

Jays Audio: One of the best all-rounders under $600 (v-shaped harman). Treble quality is smooth and well extended. Great low-end texture with lots of impact. Good vocals. Solid tech, and just solid in general.
Gizaudio Axel: A fun and exciting IEM. Fun, bass-boosted sound with powerful bass, great treble extension, and clear vocals. Treble can be overly crisp at times.
Jaytiss: Upper trebble is odd on many tracks, but is a strong set.
Precogvision: Bass sounds somewhat 'BA-ish' for being DD, but well-tuned, decently technical, and a very solid package overall.
Super* Review: Great imaging and headstage. Width is outstanding. Even at 400 bucks it's outstanding in this pricerange.
Shuwa-T: Contains some DNA of the well tuned Monarch 3

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

JM1 ish 2DD+4BA

Thieaudio Hype 4 review by gizaudio-axel

Thieaudio Hype 4 review by fresh-reviews

7.3

A-

Dunu SA6 EST

Gizaudio Axel: I prefer the SA6 MK II. QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass. Unvented design, no bass switch, and less airy than the SA6 MK II.
Super* Review: Not a bad IEM if you get the right tips. It's a bit disappointing compared to the original SA6.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

n/a 6BA+2EST

7.3

7.5

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

7.3

7.2

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.
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

7.3

7.7

A-

$299.99

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci

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.
Shuwa-T: The warmest of the triple threat, with more tamed treble than the Pilgrim

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

bass-boosted neutral 2DD+4BA

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci review by jays-audio

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci review by gizaudio-axel

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci review by jaytiss

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci review by super-review

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci review by smirk-audio

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci review by fresh-reviews

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci review by shuwa-t

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci review by z-reviews

7.3

6.9

A-

$449

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

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 z-reviews

7.3

7.7

A-

Kiwi Ears Septet

Jays Audio: Bright-leaning with slight warmness - has an unique sparkly/lush, airy, and spacious sound. Great tech for the price, treble is not overly harsh or peaky (at mid volume), pretty smooth with the extra...
Jaytiss: A unique open back iem.
IEMRanking AI: The Kiwi Ears Septet delivers a neutral-bright sound signature characterized by clear vocals and a notably forward treble that enhances detail retrieval, particularly in female vocals and acoustic...

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

Neutral-bright 1DD+4BA+1Planar+1PZT

7.3

7.5

A-

Moondrop Meteor

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

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

Moondrop 1DD+4BA+4PLA

7.3

8

8.4

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

7.2

A-

$589

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass

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

A-

Fiio FH19

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

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

n/a 2DD+6BA

7.2

7.4

A-

$279.99

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

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

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

Balanced with bass boost 2DD

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by gizaudio-axel

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by jaytiss

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by iemranking

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by z-reviews

7.2

7.6

A-

Elysian Pilgrim

Jays Audio: Clean, clear, all-rounder, similar tuning as the Dusk but with better vocals, bass quality is great as well, aethestically pleasing too. If you want a clean all-rounder, or sensitive in the 3-8K,...
Gizaudio Axel: One of the most resolving IEMs under $1000. Elysian house sound with a balanced tuning, textured sub-bass, smooth mid-range, well extended treble, and excellent resolution. I prefer more bass.
Jaytiss: Great little set to consider for those after an Elysian Product.
Tim Tuned: Most technical sounding IEM under $1000
Super* Review: Not a bad IEM. Very solid but in this price range it's really competetive. Very safe tuning.
Shuwa-T: The most chaotic and in your face of the triple threat, more focus to subbass and treble

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

U-Shaped 1DD+3BA

7.1

7.2

A-

Aful Explorer

Jays Audio: High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music.
Gizaudio Axel: Perfect for rock and metal. Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble. Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.
Jaytiss: I own two and gave two away. So yeah, I kinda like it.
Super* Review: Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.

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

bass-boosted neutral 1DD+2BA

7.1

7

A-

Dita Mecha

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

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

Bassy V n/a

7.1

6.1

A-

Moondrop Blessing 3

Jays Audio: Bright-neutral. Slight resolution bump over the B2 Dusk, but at the cost of weak bass and sharp 6K.
Gizaudio Axel: Excellent resolution. Neutral, vocal-focused sound with great treble extension and detail. Light bass, can sound lean, thin and technical.
Jaytiss: A little lean, but if you eq it's one of the best sets out there for the price.
Precogvision: Detail-oriented signature at the expense of sounding quite anemic.
Tim Tuned: Brighter, slightly more detailed version of B2 Dusk Bass a little light
Fresh Reviews: Borders C+
Shuwa-T: Overall clarity, lower treble detail with smooth extension Thin lower midrange and note weight in general
Nymz: Fantastic detail and clarity. Bass is quite an upgrade from its predecessors, but still lacking some salt to its lower mid-range. Not the easiest to love, but also hard to fault. Tiring after a...

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

Neutral 2DD+4BA

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by jays-audio

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by gizaudio-axel

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by precogvision

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by super-review

Moondrop Blessing 3 review by fresh-reviews

7.1

6.8

A-

Letshuoer Cadenza 4

Jays Audio: Slightly bright, clean sound, very airy, sweet vocals. Great separation and resolution. Reminds me of the OG Orcales. Follows Harman 2019 but with more air. Needs more low-end, not an all-rounder....
Jaytiss: It's like a better Hexa, it's not bad, but feels lean.
Shuwa-T: Weakest point is the slightly thin midbass to lower midrange, makes up for it in the midrange clarity and treble smoothness

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

n/a 4BA

Letshuoer Cadenza 4 review by jays-audio

7.1

7.2

A-

$211

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews

Gizaudio Axel: Great gaming IEM. Clean sound, accurate mids, clear vocals, great soundstage, precise imaging. Bass quality.
Jaytiss: Fantastic simple tonality. Lacks in trebble extension but is a nice earphone.
IEMRanking AI: The ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews IEM delivers a meticulously balanced tuning that excels for both music and competitive gaming. Its hybrid 1DD+4BA configuration produces deep, controlled sub-bass...
Fresh Reviews: Collab - (will test new titles as well to update)

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

Neutral with bass boost 1DD+4BA

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews review by gizaudio-axel

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews review by jaytiss

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews review by iemranking

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews review by fresh-reviews

7.1

7.3

A-

Thieaudio Oracle

Jays Audio: Amazing airy and relaxing vocals. Sweet and gentle presentation. Clean, clear vocals - could be too balanced tho. Great separation, but stage size could be better.
Crin: Functionally similar to the Clairvoyance with slight cutbacks in overall clarity and resolution.
Jaytiss: Great iem for what it is. Really impressive.
Precogvision: Pleasant tonality, but low-level detailing and compression.
Tim Tuned: Tuning so good it melts your soul (kinda) treble wispiness + slight incoherent
Shuwa-T: Comment: A miniature Monarch. Balanced sounding with good detail retrieval
Nymz: Great vocals, very lean tuning. Not very technical for the price.

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

Bright neutral 1DD+2BA+2EST

7.1

6.5

A-

CrinEar Daybreak

Jays Audio: Here we go again. Very similar tuning as P50 and SL224. Less vocal centric vs P50s, but more bassy and all-rounded. Slightly slightly less technical than SL224.
Jaytiss: Lacks silky treble, but it's fine. But fine isn't good enough.
Super* Review: Spot-on tonality. Everything sounds very natural and not contrasty. Vocal texturing is above average. Low-contrast sound signature. Bass is not that tight.
IEMRanking AI: The CrinEar Daybreak delivers a well-balanced sound signature tuned to the IEF Preference 2025 curve, offering natural tonality with a controlled bass boost and detailed mids. While the stock...

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

IEF Neutral with bass boost 1DD+2BA+2micro-planar

7.1

7.2

7.4

A-

$254

Jays Audio x ZiiGaat Estrella

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-

Letshuoer S15

Jays Audio: Neutral and laid back tuning. Great layering and separation and resolution. Great treble extension and air without being too sharp and light like other planar iems. Bass is also not light and floaty,...
Jaytiss: Nice Clarity, good detail. I feel it should have got more love.
Shuwa-T: Warmer tuned planar with less emphasis on the lower treble; easier to listen to for longer periods Still plagued by planar timbre, overall clarity takes a hit from warmer signature, slight subbass rolloff to my ears

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

n/a n/a

7

7.1

A-

EPZ P50

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

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

n/a 1DD+2BA+2Planar

7

7.3

9.5

A-

Raptgo Bridge

Fresh Reviews: Borders C+

n/a 2DD+2BA+1PZT

7

A-

$279.99

DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface