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Softears Enigma

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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

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

$599

Night Oblivion Butastur

Jays Audio: Overpriced as hell - I don't get the hype. Vocals are way too shouty with masking. Treble peaks around 10K with a dip in the air afterwards. Low-end is "good", but nothing amazing for the price....
Jaytiss: I'd be careful buying it due to QC issues of others. But I enjoyed my time with it.
IEMRanking AI: The NIGHT OBLIVION BUTASTUR delivers a natural timbre and cohesive sound, with its standout feature being a lush, dense midrange that excels in vocal and acoustic instrument reproduction. Vocals...
Shuwa-T: Strengths: Similar tonality to the Supernova, please stronger female vocal extension at the cost of less refined treble, lovely midrange.

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

Warm Neutral with bass boost 10BA

Night Oblivion Butastur review by jays-audio

Night Oblivion Butastur review by jaytiss

Night Oblivion Butastur review by iemranking

Night Oblivion Butastur review by shuwa-t

7.6

7.2

9.3

S-

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-

$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

ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by tim-tuned

ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by super-review

ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by iemranking

ThieAudio Monarch MK4 review by fresh-reviews

8.6

9.3

9

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

A

$149.99

Gizaudio x Binary Chopin

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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: Strengths: Overall clean sounding, works well with quicker pop genres (Jpop/Kpop). Weaknesses: Male vocals recessed, does not work well with the other half of Jpop/Kpop. Lower midrange suffers from...

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

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

7.1

8.8

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

B+

Truthear Pure

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

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

Light V-shaped 1DD+3BA

6.5

8.5

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

Neutral-bright 2PLA

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend review by jays-audio

TangZu Wu Zetian Legend review by jaytiss

6.7

7.3

8.5

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: Strengths: 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....

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-

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

B+

$86

JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant

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JUZEAR x Z Reviews Defiant

Jays Audio: Another all-rounder with good balance. Doesn't do anything right or wrong, but has qc issues with channel imbalance (and also my case ziper broke within a few weeks), it's ok but there are better...
Gizaudio Axel: 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.

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

6.5

6.6

8.4

A

Xenns Top Pro

Jays Audio: Very technical, amazing resolution and detail for the price, treble is slightly crispy and sparkly, clean but dynamic all-rounder. Mid-volume set for the most part as treble can get hot at higher...
Gizaudio Axel: A refined, genre-versatile all-rounder. One of the best in its price range. Balanced tuning with clean bass, smooth vocal-forward mids, refined airy treble, and excellent detail and separation.
Jaytiss: Has some odd warmth for me, but is great.
Tim Tuned: New meta tuning with boosted bass and upper treble BA timbre
Super* Review: A little bit unengaging to listen to. Bass kinda lacks definition. Kinda reminds me of the Mega5 EST. Not a bad IEM but not my favorite at 500 bucks.
IEMRanking AI: The Xenns Top Pro delivers a textured bass response from its dual dynamic drivers that avoids excessive bloat, though it occasionally overshadows lower mids in complex tracks. Its midrange remains...

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

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

$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 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

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-

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

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: Fun set, nice subbass.
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: A- Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Adjustable (Nozzle Swap) 2DD+2BA

6.8

8

B+

$479

FlipEars Aegis

Jays Audio: Slight v-shape, but with less bass and low-end texture than Legion, more "balanced" and less engaging, but my unit was shouty and a bit sharp in the uppermids, also costs alot for what you can get at...
Jaytiss: Shouty, bad, needs EQ, fully MID.
IEMRanking AI: The FlipEars Aegis delivers a visually stunning and sonically powerful experience, featuring hand-painted, medieval-inspired rose-brass faceplates that make each unit a unique work of art. Its hybrid...

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

Bassy 1DD+1BC

6.9

6.8

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: Strengths: Clarity. Weaknesses: Subbass overpowers lower mids. Comment: Too much subbass, dry sounding lower mids.
Nymz: Resolution king for the price point with a fun tuning. Great sub-bass and treble. Lack of mid-bass bass and somewhat thin mids murdered it for my library. Can see the appeal for others tho.

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

harman 1DD+2BA+2EST

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

C

$80

KZ PR1 Pro

Precogvision: Solid choice at $50 for an exciting, high-clarity sound, but at the expense of an artifical brightness and timbre.

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

Bright V n/a

4.7

5.4

7.5

A-

$1,000

Sony IER-M9

Crin: Neutral tonality, highly coherent and decent detail pickup. The all-rounder of the IER lineup.
Precogvision: Boring, but you won't find anything more well-rounded for the price. Exceptional timbre for a BA IEM.
Tim Tuned: Just great accross the board, nothing to fault Not very special

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

Warm neutral 5BA

7.1

6.3

7.5

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: Excellent day one. Very nice.
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: A+ Soundstage: S

Neutral with bass boost 2DD+2BA

ZiiGaat Crescent review by gizaudio-axel

7.4

7.5

7.4

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

B+

Simgot ET142

Jays Audio: Lots of variety with nozzles.Tames down 2K, keeps treble extension, basically a Timeless 2 with better fit and more detail with blue nozzle.
Fresh Reviews: Border B

Tuning: A Tech: A+

n/a 1Planar+1BC

6.9

8.1

7.3

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

C

$20

7Hz Zero

Precogvision: Pleasant tonal balance with some minor treble oddity.
Tim Tuned: Pros: Can't believe this is $20..... Cons: Details is only okay.

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

n/a 1DD

4.7

5.2

7

C+

$80

Dunu Titan S

Jaytiss: It has a bit of a lean sound.
Precogvision: Good Harman-ish tonality with reasonably decent technical chops - an easy recommendation.
Tim Tuned: "audiophile" reference style tuning with good details
Shuwa-T: Strengths: Neutral bright tuning that isn't too shouty. Weaknesses: Lower end comes across on the thinner side. Comment: Basically a brighter and clearer Aria.
Nymz: Default neutral rec under 100$. ER2XR still better, but Titan S has better fit, timbre and stage. Easy to drive. Can get slightly shouty for my library. If you don't mind more bass, Olina is a better...

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

Bright neutral 1DD

5.3

5.1

7

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: A-

n/a n/a

5.8

6.5

7

B

Truthear Hexa

Jays Audio: Foam helps tame uppermids/treble. Amazing detail for price and new benchmark below $100. Better tuned "softer" Dusk with slighlty less accurate imaging. Note-weight can be light.
Gizaudio Axel: Unique neutral-bright sound signature, but overall feels a little unengaging. Clean, clear vocals with decent detail. Bass quality and impact, mids can feel lean, and treble can get a bit bright.
Jaytiss: KING. Special. Inoffensive. But honestly where bass?
Precogvision: Sounds like a warmer, lo-res Moondrop B2, emphasis on lo-res in the bass.
Tim Tuned: Well done, clean midrange focus tuning Can be fatiguing in the treble
Fresh Reviews: Borders C+
Shuwa-T: Strengths: Tuning done well, similar to B2 but less in everything. Weaknesses: Somewhat crammed soundstage. Comment: A mini B2 minus the good stuff.

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

Neutral 1DD+3BA

6.1

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: Strengths: Mid and vocal centric set, this is not reference tuning despite the name.
Nymz: A BA set that almost sounds like a DD. Needs low OI 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+

$999

Thieaudio Monarch MK3