Hifigo IEM Ranking

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 is a flagship tribrid IEM using a 12-driver array (2DD+6BA+4EST) with a hybrid 5-way/4-way crossover and an aluminum shell; the package also includes a premium Effect Audio cable....

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

Neutral with bass boost 2DD+6BA+4EST

9

7.7

9.5

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

8.9

7.5

9.1

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: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-

V-Shaped 1DD+2BA+2EST

8.9

7.3

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

7.4

9

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: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: S Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ 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

6.7

A+

Softears RSV MK II

Jays Audio: Bassy dynamic all-rounder with great low-end texture that slams hard with good note-weight/body. Slight Hype 4 upgrade. Treble is smooth, and vocals are well-tuned. Overall unboxing/accesories are...
Jaytiss: So Softears didn't forget how to tune. Tactful Basshead
Super* Review: A 5-BA successor that lands at $700, claims “re-engineered” BA bass, and feels like a welcome throwback to when high-end Chi-Fi wasn’t four figures. Build and fit are excellent with a...
IEMRanking AI: The Softears RSV MK II refines the original RSV with an all-5BA design and a 4-way crossover, targeting a stable “reference sound” while improving driver control and airflow management. It’s...

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

Neutral with bass boost 5BA

Softears RSV MK II review by super-review

8.4

7.7

A+

Letshuoer Cadenza 12

Jays Audio: A better version of the U12T vocal/tuning wise, no mid scoop and wonkiness. (#1 or #2 vocals for me). Vocals are sweet, extended, open, airy, but also never fatiguing, and naturally weighted. No BA...
Jaytiss: Great timbre good on classical. Detailed and analytical, but too Safe.
Precogvision: More 'musical' tonality with a touch of spice in the treble. Technicalities could use work for the price.
Tim Tuned: One of the best treble-head set. Lots of micro details Treble will be too much for some
Smirk Audio: Bouncy, liquid-like bass. Well-bodied, analogue mids and extended highs. Great staging on all axes. Decent resolution. Excellent all-rounder.
IEMRanking AI: The Letshuoer Cadenza 12 delivers a balanced sound signature with a slight warmth in the low end, providing clean and textured bass that avoids overwhelming the midrange. Its midrange presentation is...

Tuning: A Tech: A+ 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

6.6

A

Hisenior Mega5-EST

Jays Audio: New unit is better tuned/balanced, smooth, good all-rounder, and sounds like adjusted diffusefield.
Gizaudio Axel: A "plain water" type sound signature with a bass boost. Great tuning, neutral with bass boost, smooth, safe, and balanced. Could use more detail, incisiveness, and excitement.
Jaytiss: If you get the good tuning, this is way higher.
Precogvision: Very bouncy bass but midrange sounds sucked out and has some oddity. Original sounds more coherent even if less exciting/detailed.
Tim Tuned: Exceptionally tuned across the board Could use more "wow" and details
Super* Review: Fantastic tuning.. it really does not get better. Technical performance could be better.
Smirk Audio: Well-tuned and great techs at this price point. Lacks dynamics and the mids are a little lean. Otherwise a great all-rounder.
IEMRanking AI: The Hisenior Mega5-EST is a tribrid with a 5-driver array—1DD+2BA+2EST—using a four-way network and triple bores; published specs list ~25 Ω impedance and ~105 dB sensitivity, making it easy to...
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
Drew / Audionotions: Incredibly well tuned IEM that sounds very natural across all frequencies. Nothing inoffensive with good technical chops. Stage is not vast - but it is natural and has depth. Bass is full but it is...

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

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

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by gizaudio-axel

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by precogvision

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by super-review

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by smirk-audio

Hisenior Mega5-EST review by fresh-reviews

7.9

7.2

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...
Drew / Audionotions: Very engaging. I usually prefer something more balanced and neutral, but this IEM has some special sauce. Very well-tuned from bass to treble - with a little bit of spice on top. Great tonality and...

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

7.9

6.7

A

Dunu Vulkan 2

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

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

Natural with vocal focus 2DD+6BA

7.8

7.6

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
Drew / Audionotions: Very well balanced with very good details and separation. Bass is punchy and fast, mids are clean with excellent instrument separation, treble is well extended and airy. Nothing stands out as...

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

Vocal 14BA

7.8

8

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

Nice HCK Himalaya

IEMRanking AI: The NiceHCK Himalaya is a single 10 mm CNT dynamic driver (1DD) IEM housed in a titanium-alloy shell, paired with a modular cable offering 3.5/4.4/2.5 mm plugs and replaceable tuning nozzles...

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

Neutral with mild V-shape 1DD

7.8

7

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
Drew / Audionotions: Natural, rich sounding. Substantial low end that doesn't muddy up the mix and a bass shelf that isn't completely isolated to the subbass (when an IEM has a lot of subbass but no midbass, this can...

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

7.7

8.4

8.2

A

Aful Performer 5+2

Jays Audio: Clean, balanced, neutral sound with good layering and tech. Relaxing vocals, but lacks power and last bit of vocal extension. Bass has good controll, but lacks impact. Has sizzly planar timbre in the...
Gizaudio Axel: A detailed, engaging all-rounder that's exciting without being shouty or harsh. Smooth, neutral tuning with a bass boost, excellent bass quality, clean mids, forward vocals, and sparkly, incisive treble. Great detail. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Jaytiss: My kind of neutral, improves a lot on my favorites.
Super* Review: Overall it is sounding more visceral and incisive than the Performer 5.
IEMRanking AI: The AFUL Performer 5+2 (also listed as “Performer 7”) uses a 2DD+4BA+1 micro planar driver array and AFUL’s LC-network crossover plus a 3D-printed acoustic tube system, aiming for clean band...

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

Neutral with bass boost 2DD+4BA+1Planar

Aful Performer 5+2 review by gizaudio-axel

Aful Performer 5+2 review by super-review

7.7

7.5

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: B Soundstage: A-

Jm1 6DD BA

7.7

7

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 is a hybrid 1DD+3BA design built around an 8 mm ceramic-diaphragm dynamic driver for lows, a midrange BA, and a dual-BA tweeter assembly, targeting a lively, modern...
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: B+ Bass: A Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: A Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A-

V-Shaped 1DD+3BA

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by jays-audio

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by gizaudio-axel

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by jaytiss

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by super-review

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by iemranking

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by shuwa-t

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin review by z-reviews

7.6

6.9

8.8

A

Softears Twilight

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

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

Warm 1DD

Softears Twilight review by gizaudio-axel

7.6

6.5

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: C+ 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

5.9

8.2

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.
Drew / Audionotions: Very resolving with good sub-bass and good treble. A bit thin and clinical sounding and lacks a bit of note weight. Could use a bit more mid-bass. Otherwise, the resolution is top-notch. Treble...

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

7.8

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: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A

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

7.3

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: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Neutral with smooth treble emphasis 2DD+4BA+4Planar

7.5

6

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...
Drew / Audionotions: Engaging sound signature with authoritative bass and very good treble. Mids are no slouch either. Can be spicy for some, but for what it's worth, I have no issues with the treble. Pretty impressive,...

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

V-shape 1DD

Sennheiser IE600 review by gizaudio-axel

7.5

6.7

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: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: B- Soundstage: A Details: B Imaging: B

Harman Neutral 5BA

7.4

6.7

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: C+ Soundstage: A+ 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

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: B+ Dynamics: B+ 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

6.8

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: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A

V-Shaped 1DD+6BA+1BC

7.4

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
Drew / Audionotions: close but no cigar. Sounded great for most genres but bass guitars and kick drums and instruments/vocals that lie the in mid-bass/lower-mids range sound too recessed. Noteweight leans thin and...

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

7.4

6.7

A-

Softears RS10

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

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

U-Shaped 10BA

7.4

6.1

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

n/a 4DD

Binary Dynaquattro review by gizaudio-axel

7.4

6.9

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: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A- Imaging: B

Treble slight v 1DD+4BA+4P

7.4

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-

DUNU x KOTO ITO

Jaytiss: It's a fun tuning that I think people will like.
IEMRanking AI: DUNU x KOTO ITO is a $199.99 hybrid IEM built with Japanese reviewer Kaji Kaji (“Koto”). It uses a 2DD+2BA array (10 mm bio-diaphragm DD + 8 mm LCP DD, plus two treble BAs), comes with DUNU’s...

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

Strong V 2DD+2BA

7.3

5.4

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

Moondrop 1DD+4BA+4PLA

7.3

7.7

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
Drew / Audionotions: Elysian signature for the masses in terms of price and intensity. Compared to the rest of the Elysian lineup, the Pilgrim loses a bit of dynamics, techs, and separation and imaging, but it does share...

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

U-Shaped 1DD+3BA

7.2

7.1

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: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B

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

6.6

A-

Fiio FH19

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

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

n/a 2DD+6BA

7.2

6.9

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

Bassy V n/a

7.1

5.6

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: The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical.
Super* Review: Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.
Drew / Audionotions: Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit. Loaner

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

bass-boosted neutral 1DD+2BA

7.1

6.7

A-

$279.99

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

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

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

Balanced with bass boost 2DD

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by gizaudio-axel

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by jaytiss

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by iemranking

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force review by z-reviews

7.1

7.3

A-

Aful Performer 8

Jays Audio: Good neutral set. Airy and open staging but with forward vocals although lacking in extension. Great layering and details but not 3D and more flat. Vocals could also be more open, and feels "stuck".
Jaytiss: One of the most technical and best air and details iem out there for the price.
Super* Review: Quite solid technical performance. Good imaging/separation. Good sense of positioning.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Slight retuning could bump this up. Technicalities are solid, better staging and imaging compared to P5 The tuning has slight honkiness in the midrange
Nymz: Great tonal balance with technicalities to back it up. Probably the best treble balance you find up to its price point. Mid-bass won't be for everyone.
Drew / Audionotions: Smooth and balanced with really great detail retrieval. Jack-of-all-trades. If you can swing $370 for this and aren't willing to go up to $530+ for something marginally better, then just buy this and...

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

Sweet,neutral 1DD+7BA

Aful Performer 8 review by gizaudio-axel

Aful Performer 8 review by fresh-reviews

7.1

6.9

A-

Tanchjim Fission

Jays Audio: Exact same driver and tuning as the Origin (with middle dial on S-SILVER NOZZLE) but with less premium build/design/cable/case - a welcomed hit for better value. Clean, neutral, balanced, full, and...
Jaytiss: Such a Fantastic little set.
Super* Review: Fairly unoffensive with a slightly bright/forward tone. Pillowy bass attack and overall presentation aren’t very engaging; the bass dial doesn’t meaningfully change that.
IEMRanking AI: The Tanchjim Fission delivers a notably neutral with vocal-forward presentation in its default configuration, emphasizing clarity and articulation in the midrange without excessive coloration. Bass...

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

Neutral, vocal-focused (customizable) 1DD

7.1

7.4

A-

$279.99

DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface

DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface

Jaytiss: Super lack luster trebble and upper air.

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

n/a 1DD+4BA

DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface review by jaytiss

DD ddHiFi x Moondrop Surface review by z-reviews

7

5.2

A-

Dunu SA6 mkII

Jays Audio: V-shaped SA6 Ultra with more recessed mids and vocals. Sharper and more bass than SA6U but mids are buried in busier tracks.
Gizaudio Axel: Similar to the SA6 Ultra but with more bass, airier treble, and improved soundstage and fit. QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass with a practical bass switch. Unvented design.
Jaytiss: Technical, nice but upper mids not for me.
Precogvision: A warmer rendition of the original SA6, best considered a side-grade than a true upgrade.
Tim Tuned: Slightly more V-shape than the Ultra with small detail boost Could use a little more upper mids
Nymz: A more refined SA6u, with the freedom to boost the bass even more and costing less. Less natural upper treble at the cost of that terrific extension.
Drew / Audionotions: Like the Ultra, but slightly improved in all technicalities categories except for timbre where the Ultra takes the win because upper-mids/lower-treble are too dialed down for my tastes on the MK2. If...

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

Warm neutral 6BA

7

6.1

A-

Pula PA02

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

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

Neutral 1DD+3BA

7

6.6

A-

Dunu Kima 2

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

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

n/a n/a

7

6.4

A-

Simgot EM10

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

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

n/a 1DD+8BA+1PZT

7

6.9

B+

TWISTURA WoodNote

Jaytiss: Great overall sound and packing, easy recomendation.
Super* Review: Lively V-shape with a bit of lower-treble presence, plus good imaging and a decent sense of space. Forward but not sharp; engaging and easy to listen to.

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

n/a n/a

TWISTURA WoodNote review by super-review

6.9

5.3

B+

Dita Prelude

Jaytiss: Juicy, lovely.
IEMRanking AI: The DITA Prelude aims for a mild V-shaped presentation that stays easy on the ear: bass has a gentle lift, mids stay clean, and treble adds air without harshness. DITA itself describes the Prelude as...

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

Mild V-shaped 1DD

6.9

B+

Fiio FX15

Jaytiss: Unique tuning, but the switch would be better in the mids or bass.
Precogvision: Odd recessions in frequency response lead to unique imaging but uncanny tonality.

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

V-shape 1DD+4BA+4EST

6.8

4.9

B+

Fiio FH7S

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

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

Bassy V 1DD+4BA

6.8

5.6

B+

Kinera Celest Yaksha

Jaytiss: Great sonic Value, but has a few issues I'll talk of in the review.
IEMRanking AI: The Kinera Celest Yaksha combines a 2DD+1BA+1 micro-planar driver setup with a four-way crossover, resulting in a coherent yet distinctly V-shaped sound. Bass emphasis leans toward the mid-bass,...

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

V-Shaped 2DD+1BA+1Micro-Planar

Kinera Celest Yaksha review by iemranking

6.8

5.8

B+

MYER SL224

Jays Audio: Same tuning as the EPZ P50 but fancier with a little more sub-bass, and slightly more detailed in the treble but barely noticeable. This is "technically" better, but P50 would be the better value...
Gizaudio Axel: Good for vocal lovers. Not ideal if you want a strong bass boost. Natural vocals, clear mids, and smooth, detailed treble. Clean and balanced sound with a nice touch of air and sparkle. Bass is polite and reserved. Can feel a bit incohesive at times.

Tuning: A Tech: A-

n/a 2DD+2BA+4Planar

6.8

7.2

B+

Kefine Quatio

Jays Audio: A bassy all-rounder, and cleaner Doscinco for $100 less. Very versatile with the different nozzles - goes from bassy to clean all-rounder. Solid packaging and accesories. Competitive tech, but not as...
Gizaudio Axel: An engaging sound signature with good bass and natural mids. Deep bass with strong impact, natural mids with good timbre, and smooth treble with great detail. Lower treble can get a bit energetic, and upper treble lacks some air.
Jaytiss: Mids are slightly cooked, but it's nice overall.
Tim Tuned: Mostly inoffensive bassy V-shape tuning Lacking details
IEMRanking AI: The KEFINE Quatio impresses with its premium build quality and versatile tuning options. Its lightweight aluminum alloy shells offer both durability and comfort, while the included modular cable with...

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

Adjustable (Nozzle Swap) 2DD+2BA

6.7

6.6

8

B+

Juzear 81T

Jays Audio: Clean balanced sound with good punch low-end, but... Harman 2019, just get Supermix 4 or Nova.
Jaytiss: Strong V, but good drivers if you want a V signature.

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

n/a 1DD+8BA

6.7

6.5

B+

$259

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend

Jays Audio: Treblehead set with lots of treble detail, great tech, but may be too spicy/overboosted for most people. Feels unnatural and fatiguing on lots of tracks unless at lower volumes. OG WU & HEYDAY are...
Jaytiss: Beautiful packaging, can be bright,like the sun.

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

Neutral-bright 2PLA

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend review by jays-audio

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend review by jaytiss

6.7

6.8

8.5

B+

$86

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant

Jays Audio: Another all-rounder with good balance. Doesn't do anything right or wrong, but has qc issues with channel imbalance (and also my case ziper broke within a few weeks), it's ok but there are better...
Gizaudio Axel: Balanced, detailed, and versatile. It sets the bar for its price point. Punchy, textured bass, natural and forward vocals, balanced sound, with great detail and imaging. A great all-rounder.
Jaytiss: Fun engaging set!
Precogvision: Pleasant, neutral warm tuning with good treble extension that wholly belies its price point.
Tim Tuned: Great balanced tuning with a vocal emphasis
Super* Review: Exciting and contrasty. Very well tuned. Sub-bass focused. Vocal area pretty well tuned. Treble surprisingly well tuned. Tasteful V-Shaped sound signature.
Drew / Audionotions: Nicely balanced IEM with a tough of warmth. Very pleasantly tuned throughout. Relaxed and lush sounding. Good job Zeos! Personal Unit

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

n/a 1DD+3BA

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by jays-audio

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by gizaudio-axel

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by jaytiss

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by precogvision

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by tim-tuned

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by super-review

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant review by drew

6.6

6.5

8.4

B+

Fiio FA19

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

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

n/a 10BA

6.6

8.1

B+

Moondrop Kadenz

Jays Audio: Literally a more fancy Tangzu Xuan NV. Sounds basically the same but just with better packaging, cable/case, and build... but for $100 more?? Nah
Jaytiss: Great Cohessiveness and tonality. Upper air is very nice.
Super* Review: Nice physicality and punch. Better bass as most basy IEMs. Okay technicalities. Image Separation is not the widest but decent.

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

Crin n/a

6.6

B+

Juzear Butterfly 61T

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

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

n/a 1DD+6BA

Juzear Butterfly 61T review by jays-audio

Juzear Butterfly 61T review by gizaudio-axel

Juzear Butterfly 61T review by super-review

Juzear Butterfly 61T review by z-reviews

6.6

6.3

B+

Shozy P20

Jays Audio: T10 PRO better. Unique tuning with "speical sauce", warm but also sparkly in the treble without the uppermids becoming shouty (tamer uppermids). Great for kpop/jpop/pop and even hiphop and rock....
Jaytiss: The most non planar planar.

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

n/a n/a

6.6

5.8

B+

Tanchjim NORA

IEMRanking AI: Tanchjim NORA aims for a monitor-leaning, balanced presentation using a single dynamic driver (1DD) built on the brand’s fifth-gen DMT5 dual-magnetic, dual-cavity architecture. Official materials...

Tuning: A+ Tech: B+

Neutral 1DD

6.6

7

B+

Tri i3 Mk3

Jaytiss: Very nice neutral set, beautiful, but so many good sets.
Shuwa-T: Pleasant signature with no major spikes in treble, zero planar timbre Bass quantity is on the lower side, highs are not as prominent

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

Dead Neutral n/a

6.6

6.3

B+

Simgot Supermix 4

Jays Audio: Endgame Harman, one of the smoothest IEMs I've heard with Tangzu Sancai tips (regular). Some units might be hotter in the treble/pzt timbre
Gizaudio Axel: Harman tuning. Soft bass, bright sound, metallic timbre.
Jaytiss: If this works for you, it's a sonic treasure. My unit has issues.
Tim Tuned: Harman with more treble energy Can be too spicy
IEMRanking AI: The Simgot Supermix 4 packs a quadbrid driver configuration (1DD+1BA+1 Planar+1 PZT) into a comfortable resin shell. Its sound follows a U-shaped signature aligned with the Harman IE 2019 target,...

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

U-shaped (Harman IE 2019) 1DD+1BA+1Planar+1PZT

Simgot Supermix 4 review by gizaudio-axel

Simgot Supermix 4 review by fresh-reviews

6.5

7

6

B+

Moondrop May

Jaytiss: A very enjoyable listen, hard to fault at this price and design. Could be a winner for you.
Super* Review: The May is the way to go if you have 80 bucks. Standard EQ sounds great. Nice low contrast neutral sound
IEMRanking AI: The Moondrop May offers a convenient USB-C DSP cable with multiple EQ presets accessible via the Moondrop Link app, though the app suffers from connectivity issues and requires invasive permissions...

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

Neutral 1DD+1Planar

6.5

5.6

B+

Nicehck NX8

Jays Audio: An Explorer with better vocals but doesn't scale as well. Odyssey and Arcadia better for clean and bass sound.
Gizaudio Axel: Great tonality, solid bass impact. PZT timbre.
Jaytiss: Nice overall tuning, best thing NiceHack has ever done.
Shuwa-T: Balanced frequencies throughout, no standout weaknesses and relatively safe tuning with decent technicalities

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

BIG V 1DD+6BA+1PZT

6.5

6.3

B

AFUL MagicOne

Jays Audio: Balanced and neutral with slight warmth in the mid-bass. Male vocals are great on these, weighted but still has edge and sharpness to the end notes, but can get sharp at higher volumes. Male vocals...
Jaytiss: The resolution and clarity at this price is so lovely.
Super* Review: Sounds quite good but not exceptional. Not a lot of depth. Nothing is sharp or aggressive. Take it for what it is
Smirk Audio: Pleasant female vocals and decent bass. Male vocals are forward and treble has some grain.

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

bass-boosted neutral 1BA

6.4

6.2

B

Juzear Clear

Jaytiss: This little dude is pretty, and hammers. Bass machine.

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

n/a n/a

6.4

4.2

B

Aful Performer 5

Jays Audio: Fun slight v-shape tuning with forward vocals with slight excitement in the treble. Separation takes a hit as a result, and treble is a bit uneven.
Jaytiss: Still a king.
Precogvision: Inoffensive other than being a bit too gritty and clacky in the treble.
Tim Tuned: Balanced tuning with fantastic treble extension imaging could be better
Fresh Reviews: Can sometimes reach B
Shuwa-T: Comment: Neutral-warm with zero cut-backs on technical performance. Price defining.. Tonal balance, technical performance at price bracket Subbass slightly sluggish on crowded tracks, more laid back in vocal presentation. Staging is questionable.
Nymz: Great tonal balance and resolving power at the cost of intimate stage. Missing the last touch of refinement on timbre and coherency, but a solid rec nonetheless.

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

V-Shaped 1DD+4BA

Aful Performer 5 review by gizaudio-axel

Aful Performer 5 review by fresh-reviews

6.4

6.2

B

PULA Anvil

Jays Audio: Good low-end impact and slam, but boomy/soft in the bass texture, the BCD has no effect in the low-end, more prominent in the uppermids/treble which can lead to some sharp/graininess/jaggity timbre....
Gizaudio Axel: The BCD effect is awesome, but may not be for everyone. Punchy bass, great mid-range texture, immersive soundstage, BCD that works, and excellent resolution. Could use more sub-bass.
Jaytiss: Nice set, kinda mellow.

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

Neutral-bright 4BC DD BA

6.3

B

Moondrop Harmon

Jays Audio: Clean Harman 2019 sound. Clear and balanced, but can still be shouty in the vocals. New Crossover and 3DD talk is marketing jargon not that much difference vs other DDs. You can just buy Nova or...
Jaytiss: While fun, and a nice tune, it's not the best value to be had.
Super* Review: Does not actually sound as it graphs. More dominant Bass than you might expect. Warm tilted slightly contrasty sound signature. Kind of a fine IEM.

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

Harmon? 3DD

6.3

6.1

B

Simgot EA500LM

Jays Audio: Very resolving for its price, great value. A warmer EA1000 with a slight decrease in separation and resolution, but warmer with more bass (same bass quality). Not as sparkly and resolving as the...
Jaytiss: It's a good u shaped with nice bass, but be weiry of uppper mids.
IEMRanking AI: The Simgot EA500LM offers a versatile listening experience primarily through its three interchangeable nozzles, which significantly alter the sound signature. With the gold nozzles (red ring), the...

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

U-Shaped 1DD

6.3

6.1

B

Moondrop Illustrious

Jays Audio: Basically the Softears Twilight with less sub-bass extension, alot more neutral and monitor like, and very pricy since Twilight goes on sale for $700 with a more musical playback. This is just...
Gizaudio Axel: Open-back IEM with a mellow sound. Good for long listening but not for those seeking strong bass or high resolution. Warm, full-bodied mids with natural timbre and safe treble. Light bass with low sub-bass, lacking treble air and sparkle, and underwhelming detail.
Jaytiss: Nice single DD, not a benchmark, but very nice.
Precogvision: Sounds like it has metallic timbre. Percussino compression around 5kHz due to lack of treble extension and generally bad tuning.
Super* Review: Sounds like an open-back IEM. It delivers on open design. Something to consider if you are looking for that.

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

Moondrop 1DD

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6.3

5.6

B

TinHifi T7

Jays Audio: Harman 2019
Super* Review: Aggressive V-shape with hard-hitting bass—punchy and dynamic. Can get fatiguing, and vocals verge on sibilant at times.

Tuning: A Tech: A

n/a n/a

6.3

7.5

B

Moondrop Aria 2

Jays Audio: A more engaging Aria SE with more bass, air, and reverb. Feels too smoothed out with a hit in the texture. Bump in tech over the old one, but pricing is an issue vs EW200 and EW300
Gizaudio Axel: A solid set. Good bass with solid impact, slightly warm but full and clear vocals, and solid detail. Could use more sub-bass and a more refined upper treble.
Jaytiss: Nice package for the price.

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

n/a n/a

6.2

B

Letshuoer S12

Jays Audio: The most refined S12 to date. Smoothest treble out of all the S12, and very little Planar timbre while keeping up the great tech and detail.
Jaytiss: I think the s12 is fine, the pro and z12 don't add too much value
Tim Tuned: Planar with the most "wow" factor. Spacious heead stage Treble can be too much
Fresh Reviews: Great package and some titles arguably A-
Drew / Audionotions: Very energetic. Very detailed. Very bright. Noticeable recession in mids - it is V-shaped after all. Planar timbre is quite noticeable and can sometimes make this sound unnatural. Previously Owned

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

V-shape 1Planar

6.2

B

$259

Tangzu Zetian Wu Heyday

Tangzu Zetian Wu Heyday

Jays Audio: Clean and neutral with treble emphasis. Great technical performance. Airy and lively treble. Bass could use more impact and weight. Vocals are on the lighter side of things.
Jaytiss: I can't really recomend this with other planars at much cheaper.
Tim Tuned: More detailed than original + better bass treble can be smoother
Shuwa-T: Comment: Imagine getting a 2 pin cable's polarity wrong, please Tangzu work on your QC. Smooth midrange, meaty low with characteristic planar subbass extension, relatively smooth treble; detail retrieval is above average Transition from midbass to lower mids isn't clear cut, not as clean. Doesn't sound special tbh.
Nymz: Mid-range focused planar for those looking for a great planar set that is not V-shaped. Love it.
Drew / Audionotions: Well-tuned, technical, does nothing wrong. Build quality is much better than OG Wu. Even the driver used is different. They should have renamed it instead of keeping the Wu Zetian name because it's...

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

V-shape n/a

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6.2

6.3

B

7Hz Timeless AE

Tim Tuned: Slightly more balanced out Timeless Metallic timbre
IEMRanking AI: The 7Hz Timeless AE delivers a bass-forward tuning with a noticeable 2–3 dB lift in the low end compared to the original Timeless, giving tracks more rumble without feeling overblown . This...
Nymz: A sub-bass boosted Timeless that keeps the techs and has a ever-so-slightly less grany treble.

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

Neutral with bass boost 1Planar

6.2

6.7

B

7hz Timeless

Jays Audio: Great details. Good stage in front but lacking in wideness/3D. Imaging is good and speration is great, but uneven treble peaks. Planar timbre. Vocals and notes can be thin. Fatiguing at higher volume...
Gizaudio Axel: Clean, impactful bass, great detail, fast transients. Upper mids are a bit intense, bright treble, planar timbre.
Crin: Easily the best-tuned planar IEM by a country mile, the Timeless is also no slouch on the technical front.
Precogvision: Has the planar advantage with most of its disadvantages and a reasonable tonality.
Tim Tuned: High details for the price, good fun tuning Metallic timbre
Shuwa-T: Comment: A superb planar IEM, beware the planar bass shelf. The best tuned planar IEM Narrow soundstage, mushy transients
Nymz: Insanely resolving for price. Good planar timbre. Tuning is slight colored but doesn't seem to affect mids as much. Stage depth and width will be the weakest points. QC gamble on first batches. Get...

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

Mild V n/a

6.1

6.7

B

Tangzu Zetian Wu

Tim Tuned: Good mild v-shape tuning with little to fault Not ideal soundstage for the price
Shuwa-T: Comment: Can be disguised as a DD type of speed. Tuned to be balanced rather than V with more vocal emphasis, bass slams hard for a planar Mediocre soundstage and not the speediest of planar decay, overly warm

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

Neutral with bass boost n/a

6.1

6.5

B

Moondrop Kato

Jays Audio: Good detail, clarity, and imaging, but can sound thin. Similar tuning as Hana, but I found Hana to have better note-weight and bass.
Jaytiss: For $200, I'd probably recomend other iems. But it's solid.
Precogvision: A slight improvement over the KXXS all-round in the technical department.
Tim Tuned: KXXS with better vocals and details
Shuwa-T: Comment: Moondrop's best "budget" single DD iem. Solid tuning, backed with surprising clarity that is a step up from the kxxs bunch Lower mids thin sounding
Nymz: A bit thin, pillow light bass. Treble and stage could use some more refinement. A tecnical upgrade to Aria.
Drew / Audionotions: Decent bass, decent mids, vocals presented nicely (tastefully forward), treble is non-fatiguing but a little darker but maybe a bit weird. Sounds a little blunted to my ears. Fit may be an issue for...

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

Mild V 1DD

6.1

6

B

Juzear 41T

Jaytiss: This is a colored sound, I don't like it but I can see how others might.

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

Neutral 1DD+4BA

6.1

4.9

B

Pula Unicrom

Jaytiss: Smooth, energetic, nice DD.
Super* Review: Punchy, dynamic sound with satisfying bass and a high-res feel. Limited by edgy/sibilant treble that pushes it down the ranks.
IEMRanking AI: The Pula Unicrom offers a distinctive visual appeal with its stabilized maple wood faceplates, ensuring no two pairs look identical, paired with lightweight resin shells that deliver exceptional...

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

V-Shaped 1DD

6.1

6.2

B

Kefine Delci

Jays Audio: A warmer/less sharp EW200, a slightly more resolving BLON Z300, price might be an issue tho
Jaytiss: Nice tone, great overall sound with only a few issues.

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

U-Shaped n/a

6

5.5

B

Oriveti Dynabird

Jays Audio: Vocal focused and clean, but 2K gain can be too much plus the uppermids/treble. Good tech.
Jaytiss: A fun V -Shape.

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

n/a n/a

6

5.1

B-

Sivga Que

Jays Audio: Warm and engaging set with good energy and extension when it comes to vocals, could use more air, but overall very fun and bassy set
Jaytiss: Nice technicalities, decent tune.

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

n/a n/a

5.8

5.5

B-

NiceHCK F1 Pro

Jays Audio: A cheaper S12. Almost identical sound and tuning. Good value. Look for aliexpress deals.
Jaytiss: I like this planar the best of all planars, normally I hate them.
Tim Tuned: Cheaper S12 Pro/ Z12

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

n/a n/a

5.8

6.4

7

B-

$38.99

ROSESELSA Aurora Ultra

ROSESELSA Aurora Ultra

Jaytiss: Great details and bass, so fun.

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

n/a n/a

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5.8

5

B-

$129.99

Kinera Celest PhoenixCall

Kinera Celest PhoenixCall

Jaytiss: Fantastic packaging tribrid for this price.
IEMRanking AI: The Kinera Celest Phoenixcall offers a distinctive tribrid driver configuration (1DD+2BA+2 Micro Planar) that delivers an energetic, V-shaped sound signature with pronounced mid-bass impact and...
Nymz: Funky and agressive tuning that turns into a detail and dynamics machine for its price - could shine with minor adjustments.
Drew / Audionotions: Fun. Unique tuning that actually works. The FR looks like it would completely offend but to the ear, it actually never offends. Lots of bass impact, good transients. Worth it just to have something...

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

V-Shaped 1DD+2BA+2Planar

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5.8

5.6

B-

Kefine Klean

Jays Audio: Same as Delci, graph and sounds the same, but cheaper with extra tuning filter
Jaytiss: Solid set, very enjoyable.
IEMRanking AI: The Kefine Klean offers a versatile listening experience through its interchangeable nozzle system, with the silver filter providing a warmer, smoother profile while the black filter delivers...
Fresh Reviews: borders b- (not as good as Delci AE)
Drew / Audionotions: Decent tuning that is perhaps slightly thin leaning. Average details but decent imaging. Bass has some punch but upper mids are a bit much and it can be a bit too bright. Interchangeable nozzles that...

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

Neutral 1DD

5.7

6

B-

Moondrop Rays DSP

Jays Audio: A more neutral version of the May with less bass and treble, very neutral sounding, inoffensive and boring, overpriced, many cheaper options with similar tuning and performance
Gizaudio Axel: Good for customizable sound (EQ) and gaming. Balanced tonality, with deep bass, forward vocals, clear treble. Overall detail.
Super* Review: When People ask me for the best IEM for gaming, I would probably point them to these.
Fresh Reviews: Borders B (Val) - Borders C+ (COD)

Tuning: B+ Tech: B-

n/a 1DD+1Planar

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5.7

6.1

5.7

B-

Moondrop Starfield 2

Jays Audio: Bright harman/DF, great detail, but a bit sharp and shrill
Jaytiss: It's just not great, but some might like it.

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

Bright V n/a

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5.6

5.4

B-

Moondrop Chu II

Jays Audio: Another harman-ish tuning. Similar to Tanchjim One but not as smooth.

Tuning: B+ Tech: C

V-shape 1DD

5.5

5.4

B-

Simgot EW200

Jays Audio: A cheaper Aria 2 with less mid-bass, basically same driver and technical performance - depends on qc and unit variance between the two.
Jaytiss: This never disapoints. You need one.
Fresh Reviews: Borders B-

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

n/a n/a

5.5

5

C+

$93.49

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