Best Bright IEMs

BGVP Solomon

• Web Search: The BGVP Solomon is a quad-brid IEM with a complex 2DD+3BA+2EST+2BCD driver array, low 7.3 Ω impedance, and 110.8 dB sensitivity, indicating easy drivability but potential source-noise audibility....
• Fox Told Me So: BGVP Solomon packs 9 drivers—2 DD, 3 BA, 2 EST, and 2 BCD—into a bold, energetic tuning. Bass is moderate in quantity but tight, fast, and clean, focusing on speed over slam. No bleed, no extra...
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the BGVP SOLOMON at an average of 4.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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.
• Web Search: 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...
• Z-Reviews: Letshuoer Cadenza 12 goes full flagship spectacle: a 12-driver per side build (1 dynamic + 11 BA from Knowles/Sonion ), six-way crossover , and heavy metal shells that feel like a prize out of a...
• Head-Fi.org: 18 community members have rated the LETSHUOER Cadenza 12 at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Yifang:  Tonally excellent with good technicalities, works as an all-rounder. Bass quality is unexpectedly standout and fanastic. Lower price compared to competitors in bracket and is "value" in the high end IEMs.  Requires source/cable/tip rolling to improve on tone and technicalities, otherwise can come off as somewhat bright and lacking in bass quantity, and/or technically behind other good sets priced above it.

Tigerism Dragonfly

• Web Search: The Tigerism Dragonfly is a flagship all-BA design built from 904L stainless steel with a hand-applied pure-silver faceplate and gold plating. It uses 16 BA drivers (Knowles SWFK/DWFK + Sonion...
• Paul Wasabii: High-end 16BA set with smooth neutral-natural tuning, standout mids and excellent resolution, but upper-treble energy and an early upper-mid rise can affect stage balance. Shines with well-recorded...  Neutral-natural tuning with outstanding mids, high resolution and BA speed; great with well-recorded vocal, acoustic and jazz.  Upper-treble energy and an early upper-mid rise can disturb stage balance at volume, and BA bass lacks visceral slam for pop.

BGVP DM9

• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the BGVP DM9 at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Goldplanar GL-AMT16

• Web Search: The Goldplanar GL-AMT16 is a single-driver in-ear using a 15.5 mm full-range AMT transducer (16 Ω, 102 dB) in a lightweight aluminum shell and ships with replaceable acoustic nozzles that...
• Fox Told Me So: GoldPlanar GL-AMT16 is a rare IEM built around a full-range AMT (Air Motion Transformer) driver—a 15.5 mm ultra-thin folded diaphragm that, by design, moves a lot more air than a typical dynamic...

Unique Melody Maven II

• Jaytiss: I can see how others might like.
• Web Search: 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,...

Moondrop Blessing 3 Aqua

• Jaytiss: Great balance, really enjoyable.
• Web Search: The Moondrop Blessing 3 Aqua retains the Blessing 3’s 2DD+4BA hybrid platform with Moondrop’s horizontally-opposed dual-dynamic bass module, then applies a light retune and a deep-sea blue...
• Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9  natural midrange. easy to listen.  it can be hard to buy this. relaxed treble.

Moondrop Psyche

• Jaytiss: Well at leas the faceplate is pretty.
• Web Search: 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**...

Dunu DN242

• Gizaudio Axel: Neutral leaning tribrid with excellent mids and a lively treble plus great accessories, but light bass and only decent technical performance make it more of a specialist choice at 350 dollars than an...  Balanced, smooth and full bodied mids with clear vocals, lively treble sparkle and a very generous accessory package including a modular cable.  Light bass with limited slam, treble that can sound edgy for sensitive listeners, average technical performance and large shells that may cause fit issues for smaller ears.
• Web Search: The DUNU DN242 (often shortened to “242”) is an eight-driver tribrid with a 2DD (10 mm + 8 mm) + 4BA + 2 micro-planar array and a 5-way electronic + acoustic crossover. It’s listed at $349 USD...
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the DUNU DN242 at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

See Audio Kaguya

• Crin: Somewhat mid-scooped, decent bass and treble extension though with underwhelming resolving ability.
• Web Search: The See Audio Kaguya is a flagship hybrid built around 4BA+4EST per side in a three-way division, using Sonion drivers and a 6N OCC silver-plated Litz cable. The package targets a premium audience...
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Retuning fixed the wonky midrange.  Clean sounding with massive soundstage  Thinner lower-midrange

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-
• Z-Reviews: 10/10 verdict out the gate: Dunu’s DK-3001 BD “BrainDance” is a $500 monster that punches like a flagship. The recipe is wild— 9 drivers total with the same dynamic driver from the...
• Head-Fi.org: 27 community members have rated the Dunu DK-3001 BD at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Audio Amigo: Probably the most detailed and technical IEM around $500. You pay for the detail with a fatiguing, sharp treble presentation. Great accessories and looks. Impedance adapter mellows this out a LOT,...
• Paul Wasabii: Brain Dance delivers a highly refined, end to end tuning with top tier technical performance that feels genuinely top of the line at its price. A slightly lighter bass density and forward mids at...  Exceptional end to end technical performance with airy sub bass, super resolving mids, smooth extended treble and a spacious stage with precise imaging and layering.  Lighter bass density and forward, revealing mids mean it prefers higher volumes and can be a bit too intense with hot or aggressively mixed tracks.

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
• Web Search: 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+
• Z-Reviews: The Ziigaat Arcanis, priced at $379 , immediately raises eyebrows with its cheap packaging and accessories. The included 3.5mm cable is deemed insufficient, especially for the low 12-ohm...
• Audionotions: Vocal centric with good bass performance and smooth but well extended treble. Excellent techs. I think they mixed up the names for their recent releases - this is less "neutral" and more "lush" than...
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Ziigaat Arcanis at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: A more vocal focused, more detailed version of the Lush, with an interesting anti-sibilance dip in the treble. Makes for a detailed, buy still relaxing, slightly unnautral treble presentation....
• Paul Wasabii: Neutral-bright, low-volume–optimized tuning with airy treble and clean mids; technical and engaging. Accessories feel dated and the fit/nozzle could be refined.  Airy treble and clean, forward vocals deliver strong technical clarity at lower volumes.  Lean bass and limited stage depth reduce warmth and versatility.

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.

BQEYZ Winter

• Jays Audio: Clean and open signature with slight treble emphasis. Not airy, but more sharp. Great resolution and imaging. Relatively safe tuning.
• Web Search: BQEYZ Winter aims for a neutral-bright balance: clear mids, crisp yet smooth treble, and a tight low end that favors definition over slam. Its hybrid setup pairs a 12 mm dynamic driver with an 11.6...
• Z-Reviews: BQEYZ Winter brings a weird-but-wonderful recipe: a big 12 mm dynamic for bass/mids plus an 11.6 mm PZT bone conductor handling highs/mids, all for roughly $200 . At low volume they...
• Audionotions: Just the right amount of warmth to have lush mids while retaining clarity. Treble is clear and sparkly but very smooth - not fatiguing at all for me - could be because the treble is handled by BC?....
• Head-Fi.org: 16 community members have rated the BQEYZ Winter at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

64 Audio U18T

• Precogvision: Bloated BA bass and overly compressed dynamic range. The least "64 Audio" sounding IEM that fails to bridge mainstream tuning and Hi-Fi.
• Super* Review: Positioned as a top-of-the-line “reference” set with 18 BAs and a ~ $3,000 tag, the 64 Audio U18t brings a brighter tilt than its siblings. With the M15 APEX module, treble gains presence...
• Web Search: The 64 Audio U18t is a high-end, 18-BA universal IEM that combines the company’s tia tubeless treble driver and apex pressure-relief modules, targeted at reference-grade monitoring and critical...

Kiwi Ears Septet

• Jays Audio: Bright-leaning with slight warmness - has an unique sparkly/lush, airy, and spacious sound. Great tech for the price, treble is not overly harsh or peaky (at mid volume), pretty smooth with the extra...
• Jaytiss: A unique open back iem.
• Web Search: The Kiwi Ears Septet delivers a neutral-bright sound signature characterized by clear vocals and a notably forward treble that enhances detail retrieval, particularly in female vocals and acoustic...
• Head-Fi.org: 31 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Septet at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: A very unique tuning with very clean bass and mids and a subdued, understated vocal presentation. Low and mid treble is boosted quite a bit. Can be Fatiguing. A True open-backed IEM that leaks sound...
• Paul Wasabii: Lively V-shaped hybrid with big stage and strong resolution once properly powered, clearly more engaging than Astral or Quintet. Demands serious volume and a capable dongle/amp, and the semi-open...  Engaging V-shaped tuning with wide stage and extended treble that shines for pop/EDM.  Extremely hard to drive; semi-open venting softens sub-bass density and reduces isolation.
• ATechReviews: Kiwi Ears Septet is a bright neutral, detail focused open back IEM with excellent stage and technical performance, but a boosted mid treble and moderate mid bass mean it suits listeners who enjoy a...  Outstanding technical performance with huge open soundstage, clean sub bass focused tuning, excellent detail separation and comfort, plus a compact metal shell and high quality modular cable.  Bright mid treble can be fatiguing for treble sensitive listeners, bass quantity and mid bass weight are limited, and the open back design leaks sound and isolates less than typical closed IEMs.

Thieaudio Oracle

• Jays Audio: Amazing airy and relaxing vocals. Sweet and gentle presentation. Clean, clear vocals - could be too balanced tho. Great separation, but stage size could be better.
• Crin: Functionally similar to the Clairvoyance with slight cutbacks in overall clarity and resolution.
• Jaytiss: Great iem for what it is. Really impressive.
• Precogvision: Pleasant tonality, but low-level detailing and compression.
• Tim Tuned:  Tuning so good it melts your soul (kinda)  treble wispiness + slight incoherent
• Super* Review: The ThieAudio Oracle (original) is a tribrid at around $540 using two ESTs, two BAs, and one DD. The shell echoes the Monarch’s look but is smaller; comfort and fit security are excellent for...
• Shuwa-T: Comment: A miniature Monarch.  Balanced sounding with good detail retrieval
• Nymz: Great vocals, very lean tuning. Not very technical for the price.
• Audionotions: Love the tuning. Very neutral set with sparkly treble but never unpleasant. Techs are decent but not standout. Timbre and tonality on this set are really great. Mids are great, and vocals are lush....

TRI Starshine

• Crin: A good example of "too much of a good thing": treble extension. Sibilance issues abound, but otherwise fine.
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the TRI Starshine at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Tipsy Dummer pro 4

• Web Search: The Tipsy Dunmer Pro 4 is a 4-driver hybrid IEM using 1DD+2BA+1 bone-conduction (passive) in a hand-painted resin shell; the official listing currently shows an MSRP of $499 and specifies upgraded...
• Paul Wasabii: Vocal-centric hybrid with bone conduction sub-bass and a 6.5 mm DD; stock tuning is bright and focused on vocals, but with modest EQ the drivers show strong technicalities and a more 3D stage. Pricey...  Smart hybrid driver configuration with clean bone-conduction sub-bass, detailed vocal region and good technical headroom when EQed.  Stock tuning is very upper-mid forward with a narrow central image unless EQ is applied, and the ~$400 price is steep.

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.
• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the PULA Anvil at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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.
• Paul Wasabii: Gorgeous shell and high end driver with a neutral bright tilt; stock upper mids and 5 kHz energy flatten the stage. With light EQ and some volume it comes very close to Twilight.  Stunning build and fit with superb vented bass shelf and rock ready mid bass.  Lower treble and 5 kHz emphasis flattens stage and needs volume or EQ; not ideal for sub bass heavy genres.

Shozy Black Hole

• Crin: Seems to go for a neutral tuning with the bass roll-off but ends up with a fatiguing and sharp presentation.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Shozy Black Hole at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Simgot EA1000

• Jays Audio: Bright-leaning with the best bass texture at its price point, and one of the best under $500. Incredible resolution and clarity with stunning female vocals. Timbre is as natural as you can get given...
• Jaytiss: The only Passive Radiator iem that doesn't make me want to vomit.
• Super* Review: Technical performance is pretty solid. Bright leaning V-Shaped signature, but tasteful.
• Fresh Reviews: Can go to a C+ in some titles
• Audio Amigo: A more vocal focused version of the Moondrop style Single DD Sound. Technicalicies are in-line with the rest of the $200 DD Class. Party piece is the amazing soundstage thanks to that passive...

Astrotec GX100

• Web Search: The Astrotec GX100 is an entry-level hybrid IEM using a 10mm LCP dynamic driver plus a 10.6mm PZT piezo driver in a compact metal shell, targeting a Harman-inspired balance at an MSRP of around...
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Astrotec GX100 at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.
• Paul Wasabii: Clean, vocal-forward tuning with sharp clarity at low volume; better for speech, monitoring, or gaming than broad music use.  Clean vocal focus with sharp clarity at low volume; works for speech, monitoring, and some gaming.  Upper-mid emphasis and limited sub-bass/treble extension make music listening fatiguing and narrow in genre.

CVJ Aria

• Jaytiss: Nice little set, very capable.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the CVJ ARIA at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.
• Audio Amigo: Mid-centric tuning with lush, rich midrange. Slightly bright. Gorgeous cable and tuning kit included in the packaging.
• Paul Wasabii: Mid focused single dynamic set with strategic bass and treble tuning, offering clean vocals and strong accessories around the seventy dollar mark. Best suited to listeners who prioritize clarity and...  Clean, open mids with a transparent background, quick mid bass focused low end and a generous accessory pack for the price.  Limited subbass depth and a slightly sharp treble edge at higher volumes mean it will not satisfy bassheads or very treble sensitive listeners.

EPZ Q1 PRO

• Jays Audio: Literally OG 7hz Zero with a better driver, better clarity and resolution. Clean balanced sound. Vocal/mid focused. Treble can get peaky at times. Overall solid value.
• Head-Fi.org: 37 community members have rated the EPZ Q1 Pro at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: Essentially a slightly upgraded 7Hz Zero. Slightly better driver, more comforable shells, better cable, comes with a carry pouch. Good Value
• Kois Archive: Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9  nice bass and treble extension  could be little shouty

Campfire Solaris

• Crin: Similar (but not identical) upper midrange problems to the original, with added sibilance.
• Precogvision: Holographic imaging and some of the worst DD bass that I've heard.

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.
• Head-Fi.org: 19 community members have rated the SIVGA Que at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Punchy, Airy, very well executed sound. Accurate, and tonally correct. Good technicals for the price. Great looking shells with wooden accents.
• ATechReviews: Bright, energetic single dynamic with strong mid bass slam, clean upper mids and excellent technical performance for the price. Some bass bleed and slightly softer sub bass and imaging keep it from...  Excellent detail retrieval, energetic treble, holographic soundstage and satisfying mid bass impact for around 70 dollars.  Mid bass focus with some bass bleed, gentler sub bass rumble and imaging that still trails benchmark sets like Moondrop Kato or Dunu Falcon Ultra.

HZSound Heart Mirror Zero

• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the HZSOUND Heart Mirror Zero at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

KZ x AngelEars Libra X

• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the KZ x Angelears Libra X at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: A cheaper, more vocal forward version of the 7Hz Salnotes Zero. VERY Lightweight and small. Cable and acessories are bare, but that's normal at this price

ikko OH1S

• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the Ikko OH1S at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Kinera Celest IgniteX Beast

• Jays Audio: All-rounder with good tech and imaging. Dynamic and engaging bass and treble. A less in your face EW200.
• Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the Kinera Celest IgniteX Beast at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Gorgeous Hybrid with great resolution and detail. Can be a bit bright and fatiguing, Similar to EW200. Poor Acessories
• Kois Archive: Rating: B- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9  balanced sound. okay for the price.  lacks air. extremely boring. a bit shouty
• Paul Wasabii: Bass and treble focused hybrid with an engaging V shaped tuning that works very well for electronic music but leaves vocals recessed and keeps it from being a true all rounder.  Engaging V shaped tuning with deep sub bass and lively treble that suits electronic and energetic music, plus a comfortable isolating shell and a good selection of tips.  Recessed vocals, unconventional presence region and an average stock cable make this set less suitable for vocal centric music and weaker as a value choice than Celest CD20 dongle in the same ecosystem.

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.
• 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
• Nymz: V-shape. Great bass for a plannar. Nice imaging. Treble is still planar wonky but not terrible. Might be my favourite planar so far, but it seems to need power than competition.
• Audionotions: V-signature. Not really hearing much of a planar timbre here - could have told me it was DD and I might have believed it. A bit fuzzy and recessed through the mids. Bass is boomy but not well...
• Paul Wasabii: Dual planar concept in a beautiful shell, but slightly hot treble brings planar timbre and the set trails single-planar rivals in resolution and coherence.  Premium shell and finish with comfortable feel, plus stronger bass presence than expected for a planar tuning.  Elevated treble yields planar timbre and underwhelming resolution and coherence for the price.

Softears Volume

• Jaytiss: Smooth, slightly splashy treble, but a legend.
• Precogvision: Decent tonality but boring dynamics and low-level detailing. Oddly dipped in the mid-treble.
• Tim Tuned:  Nicely tuned, vocal forward signature  Treble air
• Nymz: Amp, tip, fit dependent. Pinna gain of death. Technicalities are good, but it's too bright for some, including me. Good for people that listen at VERY low levels and love some bite. Bass lacks...
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Softears Volume at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tansio Mirai Spark

• Precogvision: Decent midrange microdynamics, but decidedly rolled-off, fatiguing treble kills potential.
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Tansio Mirai Spark at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

Dunu Titan S2

• Jays Audio: Very nice built and cable for the price. Sounds like a warm harman. Tech is good, but not too competitive at the price (EA500LM).
• Jaytiss: Pretty! But boring and bright, and doesn't fit.
• Super* Review: Pretty unreal accessories for 80 bucks. IEM is not bad.
• Head-Fi.org: 16 community members have rated the DUNU Titan S2 at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Very well executed Bright V-Shape. Good Mid-Bass and wonderful airy technicals. I prefer the Kima 2 for $40 more, but this comes with essentially the same acessories package.
• ATechReviews: Mid centric, detailed single dynamic with great accessories and value, but modest bass and upper mids that can become edgy at higher volumes.  Outstanding accessory bundle and modular cable with clear, detailed mid centric tuning that outperforms most sub 100 dollar rivals.  Limited bass quantity, average soundstage and upper mids that can become too aggressive at higher listening volumes.

Aune Jasper

• Crin: A little shouty but overall a well-balanced tonality that's more pleasing than divisive.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: A rather "safe" sounding monitor that can handle a wide variety of genres.  Inoffensive tuning that has a decent balance between analytical and engaging sound
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the Aune Jasper at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

HZSOUND White Snow

• Web Search: The HZSOUND White Snow is a single-dynamic IEM (10 mm LCP+PU diaphragm) aimed at the ultra-budget bracket, typically selling for about $35–37. Its tuning skews neutral-bright: bass is on the lean...
• Paul Wasabii: Bass-forward V-shape with big sub-bass and mid-bass; a lighter shelf than Rose Finch makes it a touch more balanced but still aimed at bassheads. Upper-mids keep vocals clear when turned up, while...  Punchy sub-bass and mid-bass with a less extreme shelf than Rose Finch; upper-mids remain clear at higher volumes.  Small stage with masked treble detail and recessed mids; overall balance strongly favors bass.

Moondrop Blessing

• Crin: All rounder that comes the closest to the Harman Target.
• Precogvision: Harman target hitter with surprisingly poor bass for a DD. Get the Blessing 2 instead.

Hiby Crystal6 II

• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the HiBy Crystal6 II at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Nicehck StringSnow

• Web Search: The NiceHCK StringSnow is an entry-level 1DD bullet-style IEM built around a 10 mm dynamic driver with a PEEK/LCP diaphragm, offered with either a standard 3.5 mm plug or a Type-C cable variant. Its...
• Kois Archive: Rating: C | Value: ⭐ | Comfort: 7  nice bass  shouty honky vocals

Final Audio A8000

• Crin: Technically strong but going too far with the treble emphasis.
• Precogvision: Ear piercing upper-midrange and treble response. Decent technicalities, but a far cry from the Dunu Luna.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Final's best IEM.  Massive soundstage backed by superb clarity, Japanese tuning style  Intense treble region

NF Audio NA2+

• Precogvision: Sharp transients and solid imaging, but goes overboard with the upper-midrange and mid-treble.
• Head-Fi.org: 21 community members have rated the NF Audio NA2+ at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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.
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Moondrop Starfield 2 at an average of 3.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

Sony MDR-EX1000

• Crin: Outstanding imaging and detail retrieval though can be intense to listen to.
• Precogvision: Excellent imaging, but midrange and treble tonality needs work.

Tanchjim Hana

• Crin: Somewhat strange upper-midrange tonality. Not a "mini-Oxygen".
• Jaytiss: Treble just not good, too much upper mids as energy.
• Precogvision: Singers sound like they're choking.

Tin Hifi T3

• Crin: Somewhat generic hybrid signature, tuned well with good transient ability.

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: Comment: Basically a brighter and clearer Aria.  Neutral bright tuning that isn't too shouty  Lower end comes across on the thinner side
• 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...
• Head-Fi.org: 27 community members have rated the DUNU Titan S at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Angelears X TFZ Athena

• Jaytiss: Doesn't get a recomendation at this price.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Angelears X TFZ Athena at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: Classic "2018" Single DD V-shaped tuning. Bright, Bassy, sharp, slightly fatiguing tonality. Bass Bleeds into Mids. "Classic" sound. Nice cable.
• Paul Wasabii: Balanced V with quick mid-bass, airy treble and standout imaging; presents neutral-bright at low volume without harshness. Depth is limited and the balance can be track dependent.  Fast beryllium plated single dynamic driver with clear, airy extension and precise imaging for the price.  Elevated ear gain and mid bass balance can be track dependent and flattens stage depth.

TRN Jaws

• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the TRN Jaws at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: A TRN Shell, but with resin shells, no modular cable, and 4 BAs added in. Tuning is focused on those 4BA. Incisive, highly revealing sound that will be fatiguing to most people. Good Packaging

Moondrop Sparks

• Crin: A tad too shouty and lacking low-level detail, but nothing too egregious as a whole.
• Precogvision: Solid tonal balance and great bass for a TWS.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Bass and treble focused.  Good tonality with moondrop house sound  Bass bloom, subpar imaging and soundstage

Muse HiFi Power

• Shuwa-T: Comment: A warmer planar that focuses on coherence rather than technical performance.  Punchy midbass, more forward midrange than the other planars  Lower treble dip, suffers from similar mushy transients
• Head-Fi.org: 10 community members have rated the Muse Hifi Power at an average of 3.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Cautiously Favorable.

NF Audio NM2+

• Gizaudio Axel:  Good detail and separation.  Shouty upper mids, and bright treble.
• Crin: Tonality can get a little intense and is fairly underwhelming, though surprisingly resolving.
• ATechReviews: Extremely detailed with precise imaging and a sturdy, comfortable build, but the NM2+ has low bass and aggressively elevated upper mids and treble that make it fatiguing for most music. Better suited...  Outstanding microdetail and imaging with a light, robust aluminum build and comfortable fit.  Very low bass, thin lower mids and shouty upper mids with peaky treble make it harsh and fatiguing for many genres, while isolation is below average and the QDC style connector limits cable options.

Tanchjim Zero

• Precogvision: Too shouty and lacks the bass emphasis to balance it out.
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the Tanchjim Zero at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Shozy Rouge

• Crin: Sounds surprisingly to certain units of the Kinera IDUN (the same driver config too).
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Shozy Rouge at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Truthear Gate

• Jays Audio: All rounder with less uppermids than the EW100P, very close to waner.
• Jaytiss: Yuck, at least it has a cable.
• Super* Review: Nice frequency response. Stellar Cable. Bright but not overly in the vocals. I would still call it a mild V-Shaped sound signature.
• Shuwa-T:  Female vocals focused tuning with decent separation between instrumentals  Because of the over emphasis on female vocals, it does not replay male centric or bassier genres well
• Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the Truthear Gate at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: A milder version of the Chu2. Best cable and accessories package under $20

Moondrop Lan 2 REF

• Super* Review: Technically sharper with better separation and imaging but pushed too bright/splashy to enjoy broadly, making it fatiguing (2/5).
• Web Search: Moondrop Lan 2 REF is the reference-tuned variant of the Lan 2 line, priced around $59.99 and built with a stainless-steel shell housing a 10 mm dual-cavity dynamic driver. Retailer specs list 30 Ω...

Moondrop Quarks 2

• Audio Amigo: More neutral version of the EW100P with less bass. Absolutely tiny shells. Deep Fit
• ATechReviews: Moondrop Quark 2 offers excellent isolation, clean balanced tuning and strong value from its built in USB C DAC at around 17 USD, though bass slam and overall technical performance remain a step...  Outstanding isolation, comfortable ultra light shells and durable USB C cable with integrated DAC and mic at a very low price.  Bass impact and overall technical performance are clearly weaker than on the Moondrop Chu II and the fixed cable and strong seal may not suit all listeners.

Tripowin Lea

• Precogvision: Solid set overall, just a hair tizzy in the upper-treble at times.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: A budget Aria.  Tuned somewhere between the Aria and Kato  Technical performance is less than the Aria

TangZu Wan'er Studio Edition

• Jays Audio: A cleaner version of waner with more vocal emphasis.
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the TangZu Wan'er Studio Edition at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Sounds like a slightly less refined version of the EW100P. Pretty shells and great box art

Ikko Gems OH1S

• Precogvision: A major regression from the OH10. Zero bass with a thin, fatiguing midrange and treble response.

Campfire Ara

• Crin: Very resolving set of IEMs, triggers the "uncanny valley" effect with its tuning.
• Precogvision: Very good detail and sharp imaging, but wonky midrange. Not as holographic as the Andro 2020 either.

Moondrop Spaceship

• Crin: Shouty with a slight warm tilt as a counterbalance. Not the worst DF-ish IEM out there.
• Precogvision: Slightly more balanced than the Quarks in the midrange, but not by much.

KZ PR1 Pro

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

Empire Ears Zeus XIV

• Crin: Top tier detail and resolution with poor tone and timbre reproduction.
• Precogvision: Wonky tuning and plasticky timbre, but pretty detailed.

CCA CRA

• Precogvision: High-clarity, potentially fatiguing sound with surprisingly good bass and treble extension.
• Tim Tuned:  Fun, well tuned v-shape signature  Details & Stage
• Nymz: Insane value. Still a bassy KZ, but for 15$, hard not to rec. Punches at higher price bracket, but still has 4.5k and 8k peaks for my library. I recomend EQing it - turns it into a beast for the...
• Audionotions: Big bass, big treble. A bit too spicy for my tastes
• Head-Fi.org: 29 community members have rated the CCA CRA at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.
• Kois Archive: Rating: F | Comfort: 8  bass bass  muddy bass

Tanchjim Ola

• Jays Audio: Heavily library dependent. Amazing clarity, but lacks low-end. Smooth uppermids/treble with decent extension. Brighter Mini-DM.
• Precogvision: Leaner reference sound that sounds a bit too flat for dyanmics. Well-balanced otherwise.
• Fresh Reviews: falls to a C compared to other things on this list
• Shuwa-T: Comment: IEF neutral tuning.  Mid centric tuning with surprising clarity  Bass response is flat and not textured
• Head-Fi.org: 16 community members have rated the Tanchjim Ola at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Moondrop SSR

• Crin: Probably as close as one can get to "true DF", though it's extremely shouty as a result.
• Precogvision: Shouty thanks to 13dB of pinna compensation, but excellent note definition and imaging for the price.
• Shuwa-T:  Overly spicy upper midrange and treble
• Nymz: Shoutfest and too much energy uptop for my likes, but good bass and technicalities for the price.

HZSound Heart Mirror

• Precogvision: Sounds like vocalists are asphyxiating. Very thin note-weight.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Treble tuning is one of the best up to $200 range.  Neutral bright decently tuned, decent soundstage, surprising treble tuning  Limp bass with zero texture, might be too bright for some
• Nymz: Budget tech king due to neutral bright tuning. Needs and loves power. My favourite sub-50 set so far. Might come out as shouty/hot. Responds well to EQ and Moding. Beaten by CRA(bassy) and Titan S...

Tanchjim Echo

• Precogvision: Low-level detailing and dynamics with a resonably decent tonality.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Solid TWS that does not break the bank.  Decently tuned, impressive soundstage for TWS  Upper midrange peak can be shouty

Shanling ME700 Lite

• Crin: Rather radical change from the original ME700; far less warm with more upper-mid emphasis.
• Precogvision: Kind of a nothing IEM, especially at this price point.

Final Audio VR3000

• Nymz: Actually good mids and imaging for its price during sales (sub-30).... Rest is "meh" at best, specially techs. Avoid at full retail price. Final Audio QC is a problem.

Final Audio A4000

• Precogvision: The usual Final Audio house-sound.
• Nymz: Nice techs for the price with some holographic presentation, but tuning and dynamics bottlenecked.

Final Audio E1000

• Crin: Balanced tuning with good clarity and acceptable resolution. Surprising pick.
• Nymz: I like the tuning, but sounds very low res with meh techs. Great way to get the Final E tips.

Tin Hifi T2 Evo

Cayin Fantasy

• Precogvision: A fantasy, indeed, if the sound is supposed to be commensurate with the asking price.
• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the Cayin Fantasy at an average of 3.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Cautiously Favorable.

Hiby Crystal6

• Crin: Surprisingly thin and sharp-sounding thing. At least it's somewhat technical.
• Precogvision: Ear piercing mid-treble - to the point of which the midrange sounds distant - and generally horrible tuning.