Best Basshead IEMs

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$3,334

FATFreq Grand Maestro

Jays Audio: The best basshead set. That is all. EXPENSIVE. If you just want bass HBB Punch way better value.
Jaytiss: Is one of those sets that can do it all. Very impressive.
Web Search: The FATFreq Grand Maestro offers a highly adaptable sound signature through its NOAH modules and vocal switches, enabling four distinct tuning profiles. The black NOAH module emphasizes sub-bass...
Nymz: See Maestro SE but with worse bass.
Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the FatFreq Grand Maestro at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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

Basshead 1DD+8BA+4EST

FATFreq Grand Maestro review by Jays Audio

FATFreq Grand Maestro review by Smirk Audio

FATFreq Grand Maestro review by Web Search

FATFreq Grand Maestro review by Head-Fi.org

8.5

6.5

A+

$2,999

Craft Ears x Elise Audio Omnium Ti

Jaytiss: It's fine, it's good, but did not excite me or have that extra sauce.
Web Search: The Craft Ears x Elise Audio Omnium Ti is a titanium-clad, limited variant of the Omnium built around a tri-brid array: 1× dynamic for lows, 1× planar for low/mids, and 5× balanced armatures for...

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

Basshead 1DD+5BA+1Planar

Craft Ears x Elise Audio Omnium Ti review by Jaytiss

Craft Ears x Elise Audio Omnium Ti review by Smirk Audio

Craft Ears x Elise Audio Omnium Ti review by Web Search

8.3

6.5

A+

$1,599

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter

Jaytiss: Great BASS, blarg trebble.
Web Search: The Linsoul x HBB Jupiter delivers a powerful bass-forward signature with an 11dB sub-bass shelf that avoids bleeding into the mids, resulting in a warm yet articulate low end. Its hybrid driver...
Shuwa-T: Bass go boom boom Because bass go boom boom so the highs go doom doom sometimes
Bad Guy Good Audio: Linsoul x HBB Jupiter aims straight for flagship territory: a warm-tilted, slam -capable set that keeps the mid-bass → mids transition impeccably tidy. There’s real shove at 55 Hz and...
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Linsoul x HBB Jupiter at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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

Basshead 1DD+6BA+4EST

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter review by Web Search

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter review by Bad Guy Good Audio

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter review by Head-Fi.org

8.3

6.3

A+

$4,500

AME Mousa

Jaytiss: Energetic Bassy fun set, but so excellent.
Smirk Audio: Cons: Price, bass bloat.
Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the AME Mousa at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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

Basshead 13BA+2BC

8.2

5.8

A+

$3,000

Nightjar Duality

Jaytiss: Bass thunder, with impedance adapter fun and switches. The 11 is for Z.
Smirk Audio: Massive yet controlled bass. Lush timbre and well-extended, non-pesky treble. Bassy mode may be too bassy for some. Mids can be a touch forward on balanced mode.
Shuwa-T: Pretty much a must have for bassheads, with surprising clarity in highs
Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the Nightjar Duality at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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

Basshead 2DD

8.1

6.2

A

Thieaudio Origin

Jays Audio: Best bassy set under $1K. Bassy/thicker meta tuning. You can actually feel the reverb and vibration from the bone conduction drivers, great control and low-end texture. Mids and treble are also well...
Jaytiss: Great set, has a lot of positives and is amazing on bass tracks.
Tim Tuned: Mega bass additiveness Bass too much
Super* Review: Interesting sound. It becomes it's own thing. Fit is not great.
Web Search: The Thieaudio Origin delivers a bass-forward signature with a substantial 12dB sub-bass boost that provides visceral rumble and slam, particularly effective for electronic or hip-hop genres. Despite...
Fresh Reviews: Thieaudio Origin steps into the high end with a hybrid array— 1DD + 4BA + 2EST + bone conduction —that pushes a richly textured, holographic presentation. The soundstage is wide and deep ,...
Z-Reviews: Thieaudio Origin goes full mad-science: 1DD + 4BA + 2EST + bone conductor (eight drivers per side), big shells, hefty stock cable, and a tuning built around a ~12 dB sub-bass shelf . Fit can be a...
Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the THIEAUDIO Origin at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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

Basshead 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC

Thieaudio Origin review by Super* Review

Thieaudio Origin review by Fresh Reviews

7.9

7

A

$1,300

Nightjar Singularity

Smirk Audio: Rich bass with great overall tuning. Pleasant timbre. Resolution could be better. Treble could use more liveliness.
Nymz: One of the best basses ever inside a very small and comfortable shell. The rest of the tuning is still pristine but the technicalities are bottlenecked by the single DD.
Z-Reviews: Single 10 mm dynamic done right. Singularity hits with that coveted one-driver cohesion : a bright, energetic top end riding on subway-tunnel bass swell that feels physical without drowning the...
Audionotions: I fully expected these to be an overwhelmingly bass heavy set but instead got something quite different. Singularity bass is boomy and somewhat pillowy, extending deep and with almost atmospheric...

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

Basshead 1DD

Nightjar Singularity review by Smirk Audio

Nightjar Singularity review by Z-Reviews

Nightjar Singularity review by Audionotions

7.9

6.6

A

FlipEars Legion

Jays Audio: Fun and bassy, v-shape, great low-end slam and texture, full, rumbly, solid tech imaging, and cool faceplate... but price is a bit high.
Jaytiss: What this does well, it does very well. Fun set.
Web Search: The FlipEars Legion makes a commanding entrance with its striking Roman legionnaire-inspired design, featuring jewelry-cast rose-plated brass faceplates hand-painted by master artisans in Bulacan,...
Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the FlipEars Legion at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Audio Amigo: Bass-focused Bone Conduction done properly! Rumbles and Buzzes in your ears with no annoying buzz or tonal issues. Not the best technical performer, but absolutely GORGEOUS Shells.
Paul Wasabii: Fun, bass-forward WV tuning with surgical treble control and standout 3D imaging; hard-hitting yet clean at volume. Pricey but executed with uncommon finesse. Powerful, fast mid-bass with excellent 3D imaging/layering and controlled, non-fatiguing treble. Lower mids can feel a bit thick and the bass-forward balance plus the premium price will not suit neutrality seekers.

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

Basshead 1DD+1EST+1BC

7.9

6.7

A

$890

Oriolus Szalayi

Jaytiss: BASS + BASS + BASS = fun? Maybe.
Web Search: The Oriolus Szalayi is a tri-brid IEM that assigns a 10 mm dynamic driver to bass, a 14 mm planar diaphragm to the midrange, and a single balanced armature to treble—an uncommon layout aimed at...

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

Basshead 1DD+1BA+1Planar

7.8

6.1

A

$449

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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

Jays Audio: Endgame "balanced-basshead" set. Amazing low-end texutre, rumble, reverb, slam, and more bass than Origin and Titan - goes harder than those. Vocals and treble also still well extended, not...
Jaytiss: It basically a cheaper Mega5est Bass. Great basshead set.
Z-Reviews: Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch hits with massive sub-bass —“like 19 dB” of rumble—yet the overall vibe stays surprisingly relaxed . The tuning keeps mid-bass in check, so everyday tracks feel...
Bad Guy Good Audio: Built as a tribrid for bassheads , the Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch pairs a muscular dynamic driver with BA mids and Sonion EST treble to deliver a thick, textured low end that slams on 808s ,...
Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears X HBB Punch at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Audio Amigo: Ultimate Basshead tuning for those who love midbass as well as sub-bass. Can EQ very well, Acessories package is barebones for the price.
Paul Wasabii: Proper basshead tuning with heavy sub-bass, clear vocals and tamed treble that invites higher volume; not the tightest hit but well executed. True basshead tilt with heavy sub-bass, clear vocals and strong layering, separation and staging. Bass trades tightness and slam for weight, with slightly recessed mids and restrained treble limiting versatility.

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

Basshead 1DD+2BA+2EST

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by Jays Audio

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by Z-Reviews

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by Bad Guy Good Audio

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by Head-Fi.org

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by Audio Amigo

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch review by Paul Wasabii

7.7

7.2

A

Punch Audio Martilo

Jays Audio: Cheaper, and slightly more energetic HBB Punch with slightly less mid-bass and slam. Endgame "balanced" basshead. Imaging feels sharper than Punch, but treble is not as smooth, aside from that very...
Gizaudio Axel: Great basshead set with strong technical chops. Great value, fun, and engaging without sacrificing clarity. Boosted, clean, and textured bass. Mids are surprisingly clear for a bassy set. Treble’s smooth and non-fatiguing. The bass might be too much for some.
Jaytiss: BASS
Tim Tuned: Strong bass, fun overall mids need improvement for the price
Web Search: The Punch Audio Martilo delivers a powerful bass experience that dominates its signature, featuring a substantial 14dB sub-bass boost. This emphasis creates visceral, physical rumble, especially in...
Fresh Reviews: Bass head
Z-Reviews: The Punch Audio Martilo shows up screaming BASSHEAD on the box, but the tuning is smarter than that. A hybrid stack— 2×8 mm DD + 2×BA + 1 planar —delivers bass that hits when the track calls...
Bad Guy Good Audio: Punch Audio Martilo hits the brief for bass-centric listeners. The tuning kicks up from ~ 200 Hz , driving a potent low end, then rides a flat porch through the mids with a gentle ear-gain that...
Head-Fi.org: 18 community members have rated the Punch Audio Martilo at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Paul Wasabii: Sub-bass-boosted hybrid with clean female vocals and quick, non-bloated low end, but a hard mid-bass dip leaves male vocals thin and genre flexibility limited. A small mid-bass EQ lift (about 2-3 dB)... Fast, clean sub-bass with clear vocals and minimal BA/planar harshness. Pronounced mid-bass dip hollows lower mids, limits impact and air; benefits from light EQ.

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

Basshead 2DD+2BA+1Planar

Punch Audio Martilo review by Jays Audio

Punch Audio Martilo review by Gizaudio Axel

Punch Audio Martilo review by Web Search

Punch Audio Martilo review by Fresh Reviews

Punch Audio Martilo review by Bad Guy Good Audio

Punch Audio Martilo review by Head-Fi.org

Punch Audio Martilo review by Paul Wasabii

7.6

7.2

A-

$589

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Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass

on HiFiGO

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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
Z-Reviews: Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass takes the already clean, wide, crisp Mega5 tuning and pours a thick, buttery layer of low-end over it—think “Eris-sized” weight without muddying the mids. On ...
Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Audio Amigo: Mega5Est but with more Bass. Same amazing details, same great imaging, just more Bass. Acessories are great. NOBODY USE THE 4.4mm to 3.5mm ADAPTER. ASK FOR A REPLACEMENT

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

Basshead 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

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by Head-Fi.org

Hisenior Mega5-EST +Bass review by Audio Amigo

7.4

6.6

A-

$1,000

Symphonium Titan

Jays Audio: Most balanced bass set I've heard so far without sacrificing the fun/texture/impact in the low-end. Open staging, full sounding, deep sub-bass, vocals aren't buried either. No big peaky treble, good...
Z-Reviews: Symphonium Titan shows up with a big box, a blue theme, and a cable that feels too soft for a $1,000 set, plus a hefty metal case that could double as a tiny sarcophagus. The shell styling reads...

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

Basshead 1DD+2BA

7.3

6.8

A-

Fiio FH7S

Jaytiss: Warm done well, but not good enough.
Precogvision: Warm and gooey with some sparkle. Relatively pleasant overall.
Super* Review: The FiiO FH7S comes in at around $400 and feels like a course correction after the troubled FH5s. Build is robust with an angular, all-metal shell and a handsome—if stiff —stock cable that...
Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the FiiO FH7S at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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

Basshead 1DD+4BA

7.2

5.6

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-

Basshead n/a

7.1

5.6

A-

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.
Web Search: 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...
Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the FLIPEARS Aegis at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Paul Wasabii: Bass-forward with relaxed treble; engaging weight but lacks sparkle and snap. Better value exists either cheaper in this signature or by stepping up to Legion. Premium build and cable with a massive low-end presence reinforced by bone conduction. Treble is too relaxed and transients feel soft, reducing excitement and undermining value at this price.

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

Basshead 1DD+1BC

7.1

6.5

8

A-

Tigerism Sun Wukong

Web Search: The Tigerism Sun Wukong features an all-metal build with a striking Monkey King illustration, feeling durable but somewhat chunky. Its short nozzle and weight can lead to inconsistent fit and...
Shuwa-T: Sounds nothing like the DM despite being marketed as a bassier version. Lacks any sort treble bite, with all instruments requiring higher frequencies sounding muffled.
Z-Reviews: Tigerism Sun Wukong is the brand’s flagship single-DD: a 14.2 mm dynamic driver, 44 Ω , and a sticker shock $750 —but the tuning backs it up. The presentation wraps into a near-spherical ...
Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Tigerism Sun Wukong at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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

Basshead 1DD

Tigerism Sun Wukong review by Web Search

Tigerism Sun Wukong review by Head-Fi.org

7.1

5.6

B+

$800

FatFreq Scarlet Mini

Jays Audio: Crap ton of sub-bass but still very well-controlled (for the most part). No mud or mid-bass bloat, uppermids/treble are smoother than Maestro Mini, still somewhat balanced without having the low-end...
Jaytiss: Ohh this set is a special love affair with BASS. Not Neutral lol.
Web Search: The FATfreq Scarlet Mini is a hybrid IEM positioned in the brand’s “Scarlet” line with a 1DD+2BA configuration and a stated focus on sub-bass power and treble extension; retailer specs list a...
Z-Reviews: Scarlett Mini is framed as a bass experiment first, IEM second: a ~$ 666 set (or $833 with the light-red “upgraded” cable) that pushes a 30 dB sub-bass shelf so far that every track...
Audionotions: Holy Bass! Unabashedly colored listen with heathenistic amounts of bass elevation and physicality. Man does this thing punch. Vocals and instruments can sound subdued a little bit unless you turn the...
Head-Fi.org: 14 community members have rated the FATFreq Scarlet Mini at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Paul Wasabii: Delivers extreme sub-bass, but tunnel-like recessed mids and unclear vocals limit long-term enjoyment. Delivers massive sub-bass slam for bassheads. Tunnel-like recessed mids and unclear vocals undermine balance and long-term listening.

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

Basshead 1DD+2BA

FatFreq Scarlet Mini review by Jays Audio

FatFreq Scarlet Mini review by Smirk Audio

FatFreq Scarlet Mini review by Web Search

FatFreq Scarlet Mini review by Z-Reviews

FatFreq Scarlet Mini review by Audionotions

FatFreq Scarlet Mini review by Head-Fi.org

FatFreq Scarlet Mini review by Paul Wasabii

6.9

5.7

B+

$79

Buy

EarAcoustic STA Pro Max

on Linsoul

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EarAcoustic STA Pro Max

Web Search: The EarAcoustic STA Pro Max is a dual-dynamic IEM using a 10 mm LCP diaphragm paired with a 6 mm titanium-plated dynamic driver (2DD). Retail listings also show basic specs of ~110 dB...
Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the EarAcoustic STA Pro Max at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.
Kois Archive: Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9 great warm tuning oddities in the treble
Paul Wasabii: STA Pro pushes upper mids/treble and loses the Pro Max's bassy fun and resolution. Go with the Pro Max. Sturdy build with an attractive faceplate and a dual-DD concept at a more affordable price. Brighter tuning masks the bass, with lower resolution and scaling that trails the Pro Max.

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

Basshead 2DD (10mm LCP+6mm Ti-plated)

EarAcoustic STA Pro Max review by Web Search

EarAcoustic STA Pro Max review by Head-Fi.org

EarAcoustic STA Pro Max review by Kois Archive

EarAcoustic STA Pro Max review by Paul Wasabii

6.6

B

7HZ G1

Jays Audio: V-shape sound, fun bass with good extension elsewhere
Jaytiss: It's not a bad iem, but didn't work for me. It has a lot of driver flex.
Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the 7Hz G1 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.
Audio Amigo: Essentially a baby Simgot EM6L with more sub-bass. Bright leaning V-Shaped sound with surprisingly wide soundstage. Full Metal build, nice acessories for the price

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

Basshead n/a

6.1

5

B

$1,600

Empire Ears Valkyrie MK.II

Precogvision: Sounds basically the same as the original Valkyrie.

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

Basshead 1DD+1BA+1EST

Empire Ears Valkyrie MK.II review by Precogvision

Empire Ears Valkyrie MK.II review by Super* Review

6

4.5

B

$800

Empire Ears Bravado Mk2

Crin: Very recessed and unfocused mids with poor bass control.
Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Empire Ears Bravado MKII at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tuning: C Tech: C

Basshead 1DD+1BA+2EST

Empire Ears Bravado Mk2 review by Head-Fi.org

6

4

B-

$229

Campfire Audio Onyx

Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Campfire Audio Onyx at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Basshead n/a

Campfire Audio Onyx review by Super* Review

Campfire Audio Onyx review by Head-Fi.org

5.8

B-

$200

SeeAudio Yume Midnight

Tim Tuned: Pros: Great tonal balance. Cons: Bass can be mushy.

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

Basshead 1DD+2BA

SeeAudio Yume Midnight review by Gizaudio Axel

SeeAudio Yume Midnight review by Tim Tuned

SeeAudio Yume Midnight review by Super* Review

5.7

6.1

B-

$120

Tipsy Dunmer

Crin: Bass bleeds into the mids. The bassier of the Dunmer twins.
Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the Tipsy Dunmer at an average of 3.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

Tuning: C Tech: C

Basshead n/a

5.7

4.5

C+

$600

OpenAudio Mercury

Precogvision: Basically a poor man's Legend X without some of the technicalities.

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

Basshead 1DD+4BA

OpenAudio Mercury review by Precogvision

OpenAudio Mercury review by Super* Review

OpenAudio Mercury review by Bad Guy Good Audio

5.4

5.1

C+

$550

ThieAudio Legacy 9

Crin: Bass a little too slow and sluggish with minor quirks in the midrange-treble transition.
Precogvision: Solid bass and sparkly, well-extended treble. Could use more work in the detail and imaging department.

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

Basshead 1DD+8BA

ThieAudio Legacy 9 review by Precogvision

5.3

4.9

C+

CVJ Night Elf

Web Search: The CVJ Night Elf is a budget in-ear monitor built around a triple dynamic driver array: a 10 mm + 6 mm composite dynamic driver plus an additional 8 mm dynamic with DLC diaphragm in a...
Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the CVJ Night Elf at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Audio Amigo: A Tangzu Wan'Er with less Sub-Bass and more Mid-Bass. Nice Cable and hard case. Waifu Power
Paul Wasabii: Bass-heavy in da club tuning with clear forward vocals and relaxed treble that can be pushed to high volumes without fatigue, but staging is wide yet flat and it is very focused on modern genres. Powerful sub bass and mid bass with clear forward vocals and relaxed treble that stay comfortable even at high volume. Stage is wide but flat with limited depth and the tuning is not ideal for classical or more delicate acoustic music.

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

Basshead 3DD (10mm+6mm+8mm)

5.3

5

C+

$110

Kiwi Ears Quartet

Jays Audio: Lot's of variety with slamming bass.
Jaytiss: Silly fun V shaped set, but very not neutral.
Fresh Reviews: Nice IEM for Music as well great fit
Nymz: Overly extended bass that bleeds into the mid-range (very warm).
Head-Fi.org: 13 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Quartet at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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

Basshead 2DD+2BA

Kiwi Ears Quartet review by Super* Review

Kiwi Ears Quartet review by Fresh Reviews

5.2

4.1

C+

$35

BLON x HBB Z300

Jays Audio: Nicely done warm tuning. Slight upgrade to QKZ HBB.
Nymz: Great bass elevation with some bleed into the midrange. Treble has some zing around the 8k and 10k area to compensate for the warmth. Solid warm pick, great cable.

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

Basshead 1DD

5.1

4.3

C

7Hz x HBB Elua

Jays Audio: A fun bassy v-shape. Mini HBB Punch. Use deep fitting tips.
Jaytiss: Nice little bass cannon, you can crank it and it doesn't hurt.
Shuwa-T: V shape signature without the benefits of v shape signatures; muddy bass and sharp treble
Head-Fi.org: 11 community members have rated the 7Hz x HBB ELUA at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.
Audio Amigo: Deep, warm, bassy sound with suprisingly energetic treble. Fun Set. Build quality is a little sub-par at this price point.
Paul Wasabii: Basshead friendly dual dynamic collab that combines a big low end with surprisingly clear vocals, but with some sharpness in the upper treble and a stage that can feel a bit flattened. Overall a fun,... Powerful, fun bass shelf with clear vocals and good detail for a bass focused yet surprisingly balanced V-shaped tuning. Upper treble can sound sharp at higher volumes and the staging can feel somewhat flat and condensed, especially for listeners sensitive to the 5 kHz region.

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

Basshead 2DD

4.9

4.8

C

$800

Empire Ears Bravado MK.II

Precogvision: Valkyrie's darker, bloated brother.

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

Basshead 1DD+2BA+2EST

Empire Ears Bravado MK.II review by Precogvision

Empire Ears Bravado MK.II review by Super* Review

4.8

3.5

C

$200

CCZ Plume

Precogvision: Can an IEM possibly sound more generic?
Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the CCZ Plume at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Tuning: D Tech: D

Basshead 1DD+4BA

4.7

3

C-

$20

QKZ x HBB

Jays Audio: Very well tuned warm/bassy set. Not basshead like the Rosefinch, but still has good bass impact as well as upholding enough treble extension.
Fresh Reviews: good for $ - can border on C+
Nymz: Amazing warm tonality with adequate techs for the bracket that turns into a ultra-budget nice alternative to the usual suspects.
Audionotions: Fun, cheap, well-tuned. And the kicker - the treble extension is absurd for the price! However, aesthetically they are a tragedy. In this price range, value prop is often increased in the form of...
Kois Archive: Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 7 soundstage at this price? so much bass

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

Basshead n/a

4.4

4.9

C-

$1,300

Campfire Atlas

Crin: Gobs of bass with added treble sparkle that prevents complete congestion and muddiness.
Precogvision: Easily the best CA DD IEM with insane amounts of bass and just enough treble to balance it.

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

Basshead 1DD

4.4

3.6

D

$8

JVC FX7 Gumy

Precogvision: Boomy and dark, yet simultaneously peaky in the mid-treble. Typical V-shape consumer sound.

Tuning: E+ Tech: E+ Bass: D Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Basshead 1DD

3.1

2.1

D

$130

KZ AST

Precogvision: Sounds like KZ threw a bunch of drivers in a shell and called it a day.

Tuning: E+ Tech: E+ Bass: D Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Basshead 12BA

3.1

2.1

D

$200

FLC 8P

Precogvision: Sounded broken with all the filters.

Tuning: E+ Tech: E+

Basshead 1DD+2BA

3

2

E+

$250

Campfire Honeydew

Crin: Bloated bass, recessed upper-mids, generally off-tone, and simply lacking surface-level detailing.
Precogvision: Campfire's latest (and worst) bloated nightmare.
Shuwa-T: Comment: Cute name but the sound isn't cute at all. Just no Midrange non existent

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

Basshead 1DD

Campfire Honeydew review by Precogvision

2.4

2.6

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