Best Neutral with Bass Boost IEMs

Subtonic STORM

• Jays Audio: The best IEM I've ever heard. Best timbre. Super natural. TOTL tech. It's just good. That's all.
• Gizaudio Axel: The most detailed IEM I’ve ever heard.  Exceptional resolution, neutral sound signature.  Hard to drive.
• Precogvision: Easily at the top for resolution and dynamic contrast, accompanied by rigid transients and pinpoint layering.
• Tim Tuned: Subtonic STORM closes the list as the ultra-high-end, “one-and-done” pick—the kind of most expensive flagship that needs no hype because the name says it all. Chosen for a “ versatile ”...  The most extraodinary normal sounding IEM ever. Amazing all-around  big and heavy shell
• Smirk Audio: World-class resolution and layering. Extreme, almost exaggerated dynamics. Staging is large but not class-leading.
• Web Search: The Subtonic Storm delivers a balanced sound signature characterized by a generous sub-bass boost, neutral midrange, and an elevated, articulate treble response. Its standout feature is the...
• Shuwa-T: Comment: TOTL tuning with TOTL technicalities to boot.  Perfectly tuned, unparalled detail retrieval, staging, imaging, and proper holographic background as a cohesive package  The price I guess
• Bad Guy Good Audio: Subtonic STORM lands as a $5,200 flagship built around novel SLAM balanced-armature tech: the dual BA “subwoofer” and “woofer” are separated and crossed over independently, joined by a...  Technical excellence (accuracy). Near perfect tuning. Bass...great  Price. Wait.
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Subtonic STORM at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Yifang: Neutral: Staging is intentionally different to traditional IEMs and has forward projection. Can be pro or con depending on preference and genre, but makes any "real" music far more real than other...  Tonal perfection, technically unmatched, other high end IEMs may compete in some aspects, but never all at once. The single best available and works as an all-rounder.  Requires tremendous amount of source gear investment to perfect it, low availability, and makes the whole system expensive and less convenient.

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.
• Web Search: The Softears Enigma is a flagship tribrid IEM using a 12-driver array (2DD+6BA+4EST) with a hybrid 5-way/4-way crossover and an aluminum shell; the package also includes a premium Effect Audio cable....
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Softears Enigma at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

Canpur CP622B

• Jaytiss: A good set, but lacks magic for me to justify keeping.
• Smirk Audio: Highly technical with great tuning and vocals. Punchy mid-bass with great sub-bass extension. Can sound somewhat unexciting and dry on some sources. Cons: Poor quality stock cable.
• Shuwa-T:  Similar to the Storm, but with greater focus to bass dynamics at the cost of less clarity  Price Price
• Bad Guy Good Audio: Canpur CP622B is positioned as a true apex set among today’s ultra-high-end IEMs—think Storm, Grand Maestro, Pearl, Multiverse, RN6—where differences are subtle and taste-dependent, not...  Resolution and tactile slam with not ultra boosted bass. brilliant tuning. Tactility only shows under extreme bass hits between 50 and 100Hz. Not sure why? Otherwise very oudiophile replay of rhythm section
• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the Canpur CP622B at an average of 4.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.
• Yifang:  Tonally excellent and technicalities are fantastic. Works as an all-rounder with little to no flaws.  Mids could be a little better, BCD effect could be improved on.

Dunu Glacier

• Jays Audio: Clean, balanced but engaging sound, clear vocals, great midrange and tech. Vocals can be a bit too forward/sharp. The most recent unit I got sounds different than the earlier ones which was...
• 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.
• Web Search: 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...
• Z-Reviews: The Dunu Glacier delivers an extraordinary premium experience right from the unboxing, featuring a lavish presentation, a massive high-quality fabric cable with interchangeable terminations, and...
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the DUNU Glacier at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• ATechReviews: Highly resolving neutral sub bass focused flagship with natural timbre, huge airy stage and pinpoint imaging that makes many full size headphones feel obsolete. Very expensive but performance,...  Outstanding neutral sub bass focused tuning with natural timbre, deep textured bass, ethereal yet smooth treble, huge spacious stage and pinpoint imaging that reveals new details in familiar tracks.  Very expensive flagship with mirror finish shells that attract fingerprints and a cloth sheathed cable and carry system that may be less practical for rough portable use.

Unique Melody Amber Pearl

• Smirk Audio: Visceral bass, lush mids, and smooth treble. Great dynamics and overall techs. Cons: Price.
• Yifang:  Extremely smooth and organic sounding warm mids and truly phenomenal when the correct genres are being played. Technicalities are competent.  Tonally does not work as an all rounder. Extremely high price and low availability. Perceived technicalities are often covered by tuning. Cheaper alternatives argubly exist.

Alpha Omega Omega

• Web Search: Alpha Omega’s Omega is a flagship tri-brid IEM built around a 9-driver array—1DD+4BA+4EST—with a 6-way passive crossover and three tuning switches that yield eight profiles; the large resin...
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Alpha Omega: OMEGA at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Campire Audio Clara Ti

• Smirk Audio: Muscular bass with large bass notes. Male vocal timbre slightly odd, female vocals are nice. Some vocal grain present. Decent overall techs. Cons: Buy the non-Ti version for $1k less.
• Web Search: Campfire Audio Clara Ti is the Titanium Launch Edition of Clara—limited to 50 units—with a 3D-printed titanium shell and an included 8-wire 4.4 mm cable; it retains the same sonic profile as the...
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Campire Audio Clara Ti at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.
• Kois Archive: Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮🎮 | Comfort: 7  warm yet great vocals and details  lacks treble extension

64 Audio Tia Trio

• Crin: A more correct sounding version of the Fourte with slight cutbacks in staging and sheer resolution.
• Precogvision: Rich bass and out-of-head imaging.
• Super* Review: The tia Trio comes across as a hybrid with personality: rich, thick, and warm, with slightly forward treble that adds air without tipping into the harsher edge heard on the U18t. Vocals are ...
• Nymz: Best bass texture ever. Gorgeous treble extension, stage and imaging. Coherency and timbre a bit off. Upper mids/lower treble could be better. As amazing as it is, I couldn't fully connect with it...
• Audionotions: Phenomenal bass texture and quality. Mids are good if not great - I don't have much to nitpick about them - good note weight and excellent clarity. Treble is very sparkly and airy though some may...

Hisenior Mega7

• Gizaudio Axel: Neutral-bright hybrid with sub-bass focus, ultra clear mids and airy, detailed treble that puts clarity and technical performance ahead of warmth and slam. Great for detail lovers, less ideal for...  Excellent technical performance with ultra clear mids, airy detailed treble and strong sub-bass extension for clarity focused listening.  Light mid-bass punch and a bright leaning tonality make it a poor match for bassheads or anyone sensitive to forward treble.
• Jaytiss: Slight hiss, slight sibilance at times, but otherwise one of the greatest.
• Web Search: The Hisenior Mega7 is a mid-to-upper tier hybrid IEM built around a 1DD+6BA configuration, using a 10 mm dual-cavity dynamic driver for lows plus Sonion and Knowles balanced armatures for mids and...

Unique Melody Multiverse Mentor

• Smirk Audio: Immersive soundstage. Euphonic, lush mids, and inoffensive treble. Lacks incisiveness and upper mids can get a little intense. Cons: Price.
• Shuwa-T:  Midrange lush, thick instrument note weight  Price, what else

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.
• Precogvision: Excellent detail retreival and competent tuning. Can be slightly thin sounding and forward in the treble.
• Tim Tuned: ThieAudio Monarch MK4 arrives with the usual hype and a clear step-up in presentation: a thick, high-quality premium cable with interchangeable terminations, plenty of tips and tools, and a...
• 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...
• Web Search: 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
• Bad Guy Good Audio: Monarch MK IV lands as a top-three set, sitting just behind the PMG APXSE and CP622B, and it earns that spot with an evolutionary design: a single, tactile rumble switch that can be flipped...
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the Thieaudio Monarch MKIV at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

FiR Audio Radon 6

• Jaytiss: Solid set, enjoyable, fun.
• Smirk Audio: Engaging bass, decent mids, and vibrant highs. Suffers from coherency issues. Mids are a touch veiled. Decent staging except for depth.
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the FiR Audio Radon 6 at an average of 4.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

Canpur CP74E

• Smirk Audio: Punchy bass with some bass body bloat. Pleasant, euphonic vocal timbre with good note body. Decent treble minus the lower/mid-treble dip.
• Shuwa-T:  Retains all the techs of the 622b with a more tamed bass presentation, overall arguably more balanced sounding than the 622b  Bass transition to lower midrange may not work well for slower genres requiring a higher midbass shelf; less versatile
• Bad Guy Good Audio: Canpur’s CP74E steps in as the “just-under-flagship” sibling to the CP622B, packing 7 balanced armatures + 4 EST (11 drivers) and a neutral-warm tuning. The graph shows a tidy ~10 dB box ...

Aroma Jewel

• Smirk Audio: Demoed on Eletech Victoria cable (not stock). Very fleshed out stage with convincing depth. Strong imaging, layering, and res. Bass can use more body and decay.
• Shuwa-T:  U-shaped tuning that focuses on clarity over musicality  Noteweight in the midrange can be too thin for certain genres
• Yifang:  Tonally good and works as an all-rounder.  Very expensive for what it is now, treble recession may make it a bit boring for some. Other better & cheaper alternatives that are similar enough exist.

Campfire Audio Alien Brain

• Jaytiss: So simple and nice it's hard to not love.
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the Campfire Audio Alien Brain at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Empire Ears Triton

• Jaytiss: Lacks a little special sause, but it's a capable smooth darker set.
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Empire Ears Triton at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

Noble Audio Onyx

64 Audio U12T

• Jays Audio: TOTL tech. Mid-scoop can affect mids/vocal texture and placement, recessed midrange, treble is harsh at high volumes. Great bass detail, but could have more impact.
• Crin: Amazing bass (for a BA), top-tier resolution and detail-oriented signature.
• Jaytiss: Just Smooth and nice, great all arounder with smooth technicals, but too boring.
• Precogvision: Terrific dynamic range and soundstage depth; the closest I have heard to a two-channel system in an IEM for these qualities.
• Tim Tuned:  Extremely versatile signature, great bass and details  Potentially too safe tuning wise
• Super* Review: The 64 Audio U12t lands exactly where its reputation suggests: a warm , laid-back , yet highly detailed all-rounder that stays engaging without ever turning fatiguing . With the apex M15 ...
• Smirk Audio: Good resolution and dynamics with great imaging. Smooth, slightly recessed upper-mids with an upper treble peak.
• Web Search: The 64 Audio U12t is a mature flagship-class UIEM built around twelve balanced armatures per side and the company’s tia (open-BA) and apex pressure-relief tech; it lists at $1,999. Module options...
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Really clean sounding monitor with excellent technical aspects.  Bass texture, superb clarity  Can sound too sterile
• Nymz: As good as it gets. Great tuning and techs. Best set I've heard to date. Closest thing to speakers. Love it.
• Audionotions: Amazing separation and presentation, amazing bass that extends down low and hits pretty authoritavely (not just in the context of BA sets - very good quantity and quality). Pretty interesting tuning...
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the 64 Audio U12T at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.
• Yifang: Unique Melody MEST MKII brings a distinctive recipe: a DD + 4BA + 2EST array augmented by a full-range bone-conduction driver, translating to a relaxed yet vividly holographic presentation....
• Kois Archive: Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8  fun, technical, and thunderous bass  Upper mids can be a bit weird

ThieAudio Prestige LTD

• Jays Audio: Clean and natural signature with treble emphasis. LOTS of details with airy treble without going overboard (better treble extension vs MK2/MK3). Bass is not as impactful versus MK3 but has better...
• Jaytiss: The unit I reviewed had wonky bass, expect this to change if I review a unit with proper bass.
• Web Search: The ThieAudio Prestige LTD is a tribrid flagship using a 1DD + 4BA + 4EST array with a 5-way crossover, aiming for coherent treble extension and low distortion. Official materials and retailer specs...
• Shuwa-T:  A much better implementation than the Prestige OG
• Nymz: The best Thieaudio I've heard to date. Very close tonality to the Mk3, but with better technical performance, especially in the dynamics and stage departments.
• Z-Reviews: Explodes with a grand, hall-sized soundstage , a sense of space that feels like giant speakers in a living venue—wide, towering, and immersive. The tuning hits a sweet spot of aggressive low...
• Bad Guy Good Audio: ThieAudio Prestige LTD sits near the top of the pile because it just doesn’t do anything wrong. Bass has real weight without bloat, the mids stay clean , and treble keeps it crisp without...
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Thieaudio Prestige LTD at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Elysian Diva

• Gizaudio Axel: One of the best IEMs for vocals.  Dynamic driver-like bass, natural vocal reproduction, and an incredibly smooth tonality.  Could use a bit more mid-bass for my taste.
• Precogvision: Excellent BA bass and aggressive listen that maintains Elysian's house sound.
• Tim Tuned:  Addictive smooth, natural treble....top tier tuning overall  mid bass shy
• Smirk Audio: Forward, hyperpigmented vocals. Great tuning and solid techs. 3-way bass switch adds tuning versatility. An exciting listen. Cons: Build quality concerns.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Balanced sounding with bass volume switches, only gripe is MMCX connector.  Near perfect tuning, amazing bass response for BA and superb treble extension  It got outsourced for production and now the QC is looking shoddier
• Nymz: Did nothing to my soul, but did nothing wrong as well.
• Audionotions: Fantastic, vocal foward signature. Excellent bass that has the speed of a BA with the impact of a DD. Incredibly clean mids and well extended treble. Imaging is fantastic on this set. Incredibly...
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the Elysian Diva at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• ATechReviews: Elysian Diva 2023 is a high end 6 BA flagship with magical midrange, smooth yet detailed treble and a wide immersive stage that stays very forgiving even with harsh recordings. Only slightly light...  Exceptional vocal focused tuning with natural mids, refined non fatiguing treble, high quality BA bass, wide immersive stage and a very forgiving yet still highly detailed presentation.  Mid bass could use a few decibels more for bass heavy genres, the Pentagon connector limits easy cable rolling and the price keeps it firmly in the top tier bracket.

Softears RSV MK II

• Jays Audio: Bassy dynamic all-rounder with great low-end texture that slams hard with good note-weight/body. Slight Hype 4 upgrade. Treble is smooth, and vocals are well-tuned. Overall unboxing/accesories are...
• Jaytiss: So Softears didn't forget how to tune. Tactful Basshead
• Super* Review: A 5-BA successor that lands at $700, claims “re-engineered” BA bass, and feels like a welcome throwback to when high-end Chi-Fi wasn’t four figures. Build and fit are excellent with a...
• Web Search: The Softears RSV MK II refines the original RSV with an all-5BA design and a 4-way crossover, targeting a stable “reference sound” while improving driver control and airflow management. It’s...
• Fresh Reviews: The Softears RSV MK II is a 5BA set at $699 with a sleek, performance-driven look—carbon-fiber “V” and RS badge on the faceplate—paired to an ergonomic shell and fish-mouth nozzle ...
• Fox Told Me So: The RSV MK2 still follows Softears’ signature approach: an all-BA design, specifically, five-BA configuration. The “V” stands for both its five-driver layout and its bold carbon-fiber faceplate...
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the Softears RSV-MKII at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Yu9 Que

• Jays Audio: Smooth listen, non-fatiguing, balanced and leans towards neutral, scales good, full, natural, but lacks dynamics/transients and vocal extension. Reminds me of the OG SA6 with a little more treble and...
• Gizaudio Axel: One of the most refined, fun, engaging, and technically capable IEMs for its price. Treble is very refined and surprisingly not fatiguing.  Well-textured bass with strong physicality. Clear, vocals. Refined, non-fatiguing treble with plenty of extension. Class-leading detail and separation.  Treble may be too much for some.
• Jaytiss: Can lack that Jenesequa "it" factor.
• Precogvision: Exceptional tuning and treble refinement; sets the benchmark at $400.
• Web Search: The YU9 Que is a hybrid IEM using 1 dynamic driver + 3 balanced armatures, positioned in the mid-upper price tier with an MSRP around $399. Retail listings confirm the configuration (10 mm LF DD with...
• Audionotions: Balanced, contrasty, highly resolving. Very good transients. Tight bass, clean mids, very well extended treble. The only glaring flaw is the one-dimensional imaging - there is very little layering,...
• Fox Told Me So: YU9 Audio QUE is a $300 hybrid (1DD + 3BA) with a name rooted in Chinese culture—“阙” (QUE, palace), paired with a fish bone logo from “鱼” (YU, fish). Shells are aluminum with a...
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the YU9 Que at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Kois Archive: Rating: S- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9  fun bass. referency midrange. excellent techs  could be bright. cable is meh
• Paul Wasabii: Polished, speaker-like tuning with tactile bass, clean extension and standout imaging makes it a class-leading $400 hybrid. Minor nitpicks: mids can edge forward, and it prefers a bit more volume and...  Polished, speaker-like balance with tactile bass, linear fatigue-free treble and excellent imaging for the price.  Mids can sit a bit forward and the presentation benefits from higher volume and a deeper, secure fit.

64 Audio U4S

• Jaytiss: It's a solid set, with great build quality, but sonically isn't the specialist that I want it to be.
• Precogvision: Fantastic colored tonality with options, and the unique technical qualities to back it up. M12/M15 modules recommended.
• Super* Review: The 64 Audio U4s hits a compelling sweet spot: a 1DD+3BA hybrid around $1,100 that echoes the lush, bass-tilted character of the Nio while fixing key drawbacks. Packaging and accessories feel...
• Smirk Audio: A tastefully colored U12t with a more intimate soundstage, a cutback in technicalities, and more bass realism.
• Audionotions: A step down in techs from U12T (possibly a half step down from U6T). But very well tuned and adds in a dynamic driver punch. Timbre is slightly improved compared to U12T due to the increase in...
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the 64 Audio U4s at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Vision Ears VE10

• Jaytiss: Very safe tuning, but safe is great.
• Smirk Audio: Lush and mid-bassy set with no obvious tuning issues. Technicalities could be better at this price range.

Canpur CP54E

• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the Canpur CP54e at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Unique Melody MEST Indigo

Thieaudio Monarch Mk2

• Jays Audio: Neutral tuning with one of the clearest mid-ranges. Natural and clean vocals. Great resolution, separation, and detail. Can be a little dry with its analytical presentation. Bass is well-seperated...
• Gizaudio Axel: Outstanding tuning.  Smooth, balanced tuning with natural vocals, beautiful timbre, and excellent tonality.  Detail and could use more bass. Treble depends on ear tips.
• Crin: Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 stays a top-tier pick by balancing excellent tonality with solid, price-appropriate technicalities . The tuning sits close to the current meta , with a slight dip in the ...
• Jaytiss: Too much unit variation to recommend to others highly.
• Precogvision: A solid improvement in imaging with slightly more palatable tonality than its predecessor.
• Tim Tuned:  Cohesive, smooth, balanced, technical  slight treble wispiness
• Super* Review: Build & fit: Premium presentation with a handsome “lava” faceplate and a cloth-sheathed cable featuring swappable terminations —useful, but the connector is bulky enough to be unwieldy. The...
• Smirk Audio: Good treble with tons of air. Forward, ethereal mids. Good detail retrieval with tons of microdetails. Lackluster mid-bass.
• Shuwa-T:  Organic midrange  Wooly bass response and less prominent treble may not work best for certain genres
• Nymz: 11/10 mid-range. Mid-bass could use more texture and stage depth could be better. Yap, that's all. Oh and the fit - I'm blessed, but you may not be.
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the THIEAUDIO Monarch MKII at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

Oriolus Traillii Ti

Thieaudio Hype 10

• Jays Audio: U-shaped, nice treble extention and dynamics, solid vocals, more low-end emphasis than MK3, dynamic and great all-rounder that doesn't specialize in anything.
• Gizaudio Axel:  More detailed Hype 4.  Too similar to the Hype 4.
• Jaytiss: It leaves me lacking nothing, just a fantastic set.
• Fresh Reviews: Build & package: Both arrive with the same tips, case, and box , but the Hype 10 adds an interchangeable 3.5/2.5/4.4 mm cable . The shells differ in size— Hype 4 is smaller—while the Hype...
• Shuwa-T:  Rather similarly tuned to the Hype 4, which is regarded as a mini Monarch 3
• Z-Reviews: $900 tribrid with a naming twist: despite the “10,” it’s a 12-driver stack— 2x dynamic for the lows and 10x BA for the rest—tuned to feel like a single DD done right. It’s easy to...
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the ThieAudio Hype 10 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa

• Jaytiss: Issue is the upper trebble can be harsh, but is overall very nice.
• Precogvision: Slightly more tame than the Crimson but more well-rounded as a result. Something like a slightly refined U12t.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Symphonium X Elise Audio Europa at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Unique Melody MEST MK3

• Jays Audio: A more neutral/slightly warm MEST MK2, less aggresive, easier to the ears, same technicalities. A little overpriced ngl.
• Gizaudio Axel: A safe tuning.  Holographic soundstage.  Relaxed upper mids and treble. Overall detail.
• Head-Fi.org: 16 community members have rated the Unique Melody MEST MKIII at an average of 4.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

NF Acous NE4

• Web Search: The NF Acous/Audio NE4 Evolution is a modular all-BA IEM built around four Knowles drivers (22955 + 29689 + 31736 composite) and three swappable frequency-divider faceplates—Pop (red), Reference...
• Paul Wasabii: NF Acoustics NE4 combines a clever swappable faceplate crossover system with a refined reference BA tuning, but its 749 dollar price feels high in the 2024 market.  Innovative swappable faceplate crossover system with a balanced reference tuning that delivers clear mids, smooth extended treble and an open stage.  High asking price around 749 dollars and the non reference plates either overemphasize bass or thin out the low end and stage.

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: The Xenns Top Pro stands as a significant evolution from its predecessors, bearing little resemblance to the original Top despite sharing a similar driver configuration. Its tuning aligns much more...  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.
• Web Search: The XENNS Mangird Top Pro is a 10-driver hybrid (2DD + 8BA) using a 4-way crossover and launches at an MSRP of $499. Headfonics details the allocation—dual dynamics for lows, Knowles BAs for mids,...
• Fresh Reviews: Best in Valorant out of the games tested
• Z-Reviews: Z-Reviews expresses immediate and strong enthusiasm for the Xenns Top Pro, a $500 IEM featuring a 10-driver configuration (8 balanced armatures + 2 dynamic drivers). He notes their exceptional ...
• Bad Guy Good Audio: Positioned at $500 , the Xenns Top Pro gets stacked against the Subtonic Storm at around $5,400 —a full 10× price gap that shouldn’t be glossed over. Level-matched listening shows the two...
• Audionotions: Excellent tuning. Jack of all trades. One of my favorite IEM releases of 2025. Great vocals, bright leaning treble that adds a bit more sparkle. Bass that extends deep and doesn't bleed. Could use a...
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Xenns Top Pro at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Hisenior Mega5-EST

• Jays Audio: New unit is better tuned/balanced, smooth, good all-rounder, and sounds like adjusted diffusefield.
• Gizaudio Axel: A "plain water" type sound signature with a bass boost.  Great tuning, neutral with bass boost, smooth, safe, and balanced.  Could use more detail, incisiveness, and excitement.
• Jaytiss: If you get the good tuning, this is way higher.
• Precogvision: Very bouncy bass but midrange sounds sucked out and has some oddity. Original sounds more coherent even if less exciting/detailed.
• Tim Tuned:  Exceptionally tuned across the board  Could use more "wow" and details
• Super* Review: Fantastic tuning.. it really does not get better. Technical performance could be better.
• Smirk Audio: Well-tuned and great techs at this price point. Lacks dynamics and the mids are a little lean. Otherwise a great all-rounder.
• Web Search: The Hisenior Mega5-EST is a tribrid with a 5-driver array—1DD+2BA+2EST—using a four-way network and triple bores; published specs list ~25 Ω impedance and ~105 dB sensitivity, making it easy to...
• Fresh Reviews: Great for music
• Shuwa-T:  Bass layering, treble detail are excellent; midrange leans neutral and focuses on clarity over musicality  It is not for people who seek addictive midrange or musical presentation
• Z-Reviews: Hisenior Mega5-EST (Anniversary Edition) hits with a rare mix of slam and finesse: a single DD + 2BA + 2EST that pours out a chest-pressing low end yet keeps the mids and treble startlingly ...
• Audionotions: Incredibly well tuned IEM that sounds very natural across all frequencies. Nothing inoffensive with good technical chops. Stage is not vast - but it is natural and has depth. Bass is full but it is...
• Head-Fi.org: 16 community members have rated the Hisenior Mega5-EST at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• ATechReviews: Warm, dark-leaning, bass-focused tuning with average technicalities and a laid-back vocal presentation, great for relaxed listening if Harman sets feel too bright.  Warm, laid-back tuning with fun, powerful bass, good build and cable quality, and the option to order it as an affordable custom.  Average technicalities with laid-back mids, minor sibilance and only average stage and imaging, while rivals like Moondrop Variations and Dunu SA6 MK2 offer better detail and separation for similar money.

64 Audio U6T

• Jaytiss: Nice graph, but images weird for an iem of this cost.
• Precogvision: Warm, thick, and with excellent dynamics. U12t's tubby younger brother that could use more resolution.
• Audionotions: It's a step down from U12T in techs, yes, but it's still competitive in the price range. In exchange, tonality and timbre are much improved, which, IMO, is much more important. Imaging, separation,...
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the 64 Audio U6t at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Nicehck Rockies

• Jays Audio: Balanced, clean, airy, with a slight treble emphasis, good EST implementation, great overall package and accesories at the price. Similar to TOP PRO but with ESTs and not as vocal centric. Easy rec...
• Jaytiss: Trebble so nice. Feels faultless and amazing.
• Tim Tuned:  The Mega5EST but a slight bit more technical and bright
• Super* Review: The NiceHCK Rockies is a $500 tribrid (1DD+2BA+2EST) tuned almost identically to the Mega 5 EST but with slightly less bass and a touch more lower treble, yielding tighter bass and clearer separation...
• Web Search: The NiceHCK Rockies is a five-driver tribrid using 1DD + 2 Knowles BA + 2 Sonion EST in a resin shell with Pietersite stone faceplates. Specs list a detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable with swappable...
• Audionotions: My favorite take on the JM1 meta so far. Bass tuning is well done with adequate weight and punch - not a basshead IEM but it's nicely controlled and has good physicality. Silky smoooooth and rich...
• Fox Told Me So: NiceHCK Rockies is a tribrid (1DD + 2BA + 2EST) that rides the “golden formula” with a twist: output impedance matters—a lot. Driven from low-impedance sources, it delivers its intended tuning;...
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the NiceHCK Rockies at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

Symphonium Helios

• Precogvision: Great technicalities. Lacking that last leg of refinement in terms of coherency.
• Smirk Audio: Exceptional treble with solid bass. Great techs. Some may find the midrange a bit clinical. Fit will be a dealbreaker to some. Cons: Poor fit.
• Shuwa-T:  Clean-sounding monitor with great bass decay  Occasional splashy cymbals due to the treble extension
• Nymz: Top tier clarity and great technicalities, other than a hint of BA timbre plasticness to it. Mid-bass recession is the con in the tuning, turning it into a dry IEM. Top performer nonetheless.
• Z-Reviews: Positioned as a $1,100 4BA set with a proprietary “sub-woofer” armature, Helios promises consistency via FLAT (Filtered Linear Attenuation Tuning) . In practice, the claimed impedance ...
• Head-Fi.org: 13 community members have rated the Symphonium Helios at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS

• Smirk Audio: Excellent bass dynamics and texture. Cold timbre and driver flex. Otherwise excellent technicalities and solid tuning. Cons: Driver flex, cold timbre.
• Audionotions: Very engaging IEM. Bass extends deep and hits hard and fast, mids are clear and lush with very good weight and tactility. Treble is clear without fatigue. It's a pretty warm IEM but has clarity that...

Oriolus Traillii

• Precogvision: Dull microdynamics and treble at a not-so-dull price.
• Smirk Audio: Very natural and balanced-sounding set. Exquisite voicing and tuning. Soundstage is somewhat intimate. Bass is plasticky and lacks slam/texture. Cons: Price.
• Bad Guy Good Audio: It looks like the transcript content didn’t come through. I’ll still provide a concise, provisional summary in Bad Guy Good Audio–style based on well-known impressions of the Oriolus Traillii....  Pleasant tonaity, great detail retrieval  polite bass and stupid $$ for nothing evolutionary

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.

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract

• Shuwa-T:  Midbass and midrange focused, while boasting very clear midrange  Treble can be intense
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Nostalgia Audio Tesseract at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Ziigaat Horizon

• Jays Audio: "Meta" inspired tuning, basically a slightly more detailed Astral with smoother treble and less sub-bass. Less aggressive/in your face vs Astrals. Great details and tech for the price, bright-leaning.
• Jaytiss: Treble is really nice and clean. A special set.
• Super* Review: Arguably the best in this series so far, it delivers a neutral, transparent midrange, a sub-bass tilt, strong imaging, and a surprisingly dense, engaging presentation. Caveats: a gritty upper treble...
• Web Search: Ziigaat Horizon is a tribrid IEM that combines 1DD + 2BA + 2 planar drivers, positioned at an MSRP of $329; this configuration aims to split bass, mids, and treble duties across specialized...
• Fresh Reviews: Ziigaat Horizon arrives as a striking tri-brid in the ~$300 bracket (1DD + 2BA + 2 planar) with a tuning that brushes close to Kiwi Ears Astral yet comes across a touch thinner and more ...
• Z-Reviews: Ziigaat’s Horizon goes for a flashy tribrid recipe— 1×10 mm bio-dynamic for slam, 2×BA for mids, and dual planar treble up top—wrapped in pretty shells and “horizon” art. Street...
• Head-Fi.org: 14 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Horizon at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Paul Wasabii: Crisp, highly resolving tribrid with standout imaging and treble reach; stock tuning is light on mid-bass and can show some sibilance.  Excellent imaging and treble extension with clean, coherent hybrid speed.  Mid-bass dip reduces body and occasional sibilance around 8 kHz.
• ATechReviews: ZiiGaat Horizon combines a clean, neutral leaning tuning with natural vocals, textured sub bass and airy treble, backed by strong technical performance for its price. Upper treble can be bright for...  Clean, detailed tuning with natural mids, textured sub bass, airy treble and excellent technical performance for the price.  Boosted upper treble can sound bright for sensitive listeners and the neutral bass quantity will not please bass heads or fans of much warmer signatures.

Juzear Harrier

• Gizaudio Axel: Balanced, natural tri-brid with controlled sub-bass and smooth, airy treble. Great all-rounder with comfortable fit and quality modular cable.  Cohesive, balanced tuning with natural mids, controlled sub-bass and smooth, airy treble.  Moderate bass quantity and tamer treble mean it does not suit bassheads or bright-leaning listeners.
• Web Search: The Juzear Harrier is a nine-driver tribrid IEM using a 1DD+6BA+2 micro planar configuration per side, positioned as an “accessibly priced flagship” at about $329.99 in the mid-to-upper price...

ORIVETI OH700VB

• Jays Audio: Replaced by Astral. A more engaging Supernova, cleaner, with better sub-bass, and vocals. Very big stage and fantastic separation and layering. Vocals are airy without being too sharp. Lots of...
• Jaytiss: This is like a supernova with better Bass, but slightly less technical.
• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the Oriveti OH700VB at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

7th Acoustics Supernova

• Jays Audio: Super smoooth. TOTL dynamics and treble air - dunno how they managed this airy and smooth with only BAs. Very clean, no sharpness, or sudden peaks, endgame separation and detail. Only drawback is...
• Jaytiss: Natural king. Special iem at any price.
• Precogvision: Nearly immaculate tonality, coherency, and timbre with reasonably good technicalities.
• Super* Review: Hand-built in Indonesia with customizable abalone faceplates, Supernova feels like a boutique step up in value: a handsome, slightly medium-large shell, stable fit, strong isolation , and a...
• Smirk Audio: Rich, honeyed timbre. Well-tuned with solid techs. A very smooth listen. Could use better resolution and incisiveness.
• Shuwa-T:  Lovely midrange, vocal-centric set that never sounds fatiguing  Techs are not class leading
• Nymz: Made to order - 60 days. Brilliant tonality with technical support, just lacking the last hair of detail. Transient sharpness and decay are on point. You will be hard-pressed to find better under 1k.
• Z-Reviews: 7th Acoustic Supernova brings a 6BA setup at around $850 , dressed in pretty shells but a bit bulgy for the fit. Packaging quirks and micro-print gripes aside, the included Versus Audio cable...
• Audionotions: Some of the best timbre I've heard on an IEM to date with decent technicalities to match. Tonality is really good. Bass is neither too much nor too little - just enough to add the perfect amount of...
• Head-Fi.org: 24 community members have rated the 7th Acoustics Supernova at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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.
• Web Search: 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...
• Z-Reviews: The ZiiGaat Luna is an all-BA IEM that completely shatters expectations . Designed for studio engineers and stage performers, it delivers a tonally balanced , accurate, and precision-focused sound...
• Head-Fi.org: 17 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Luna at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Paul Wasabii: All-BA take on ZiiGaat's 5/5 tuning: clean, vocal-friendly and coherent, but more side-grade than breakthrough. Treble energy and average stage may benefit from light EQ.  Clean, coherent all-BA tuning with fuller vocals and quick, defined bass.  Linear mid-treble without a 5 kHz dip can sound intense on rock, and the stage feels flat unless EQ'd.

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.

Thieaudio Oracle MKIII

• Jays Audio: Great bass texture, much better than predecessors, smooth and slightly airy giving it a sizzly timbre, great layering/separation, vocals are slightly laid back but not gone, very balanced across...
• Jaytiss: It's like a Pilgrim OG with EST. It's kinda cool.
• Precogvision: Pretty detailed but sounds incoherent, particularly in the treble, which also seems exaggerated in a bad way.
• Super* Review: A step in the right direction compared to mk2. I like this as much as the mk1. Solid all-rounder, good sense of separation.
• Web Search: The ThieAudio Oracle MKIII presents a divisive tonal character that splits listener opinions. Its bass response, driven by dual dynamic drivers in an IMPACT2 subwoofer configuration, offers textured...
• Fresh Reviews: Stronger in Fortnite and COD vs other titles
• Shuwa-T:  Midrange has a tinge of warmth, likely from the greater emphasis in lower mids  Bass definition and treble remains unrefined as with the Hype 2 and Hype 4
• Z-Reviews: Thieaudio Oracle MKIII (2024) pushes hard into the “fun road” of audio: a 2DD + 2BA + 2EST stack tuned for huge, holographic soundstage and pinpoint stereo placement that feels like a room...
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the THIEAUDIO Oracle MKIII at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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: The Softears Volume S delivers a distinctly colored sound signature with significant boosts in two key areas: the bass and the upper mid-range . Its bass profile is uniquely elevated up to...  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
• Z-Reviews: The Softears Volume S offers a dramatic transformation through its impedance switch , requiring a tiny screwdriver to toggle between low (9.8 ohm) and high (31.2 ohm) modes. The low impedance mode ...
• Audionotions: Natural, rich sounding. Substantial low end that doesn't muddy up the mix and a bass shelf that isn't completely isolated to the subbass (when an IEM has a lot of subbass but no midbass, this can...
• Head-Fi.org: 18 community members have rated the SOFTEARS VOLUME S at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Audio Amigo: A wonderful sounding IEM. A more neutral version of the Meta tuning. Works with absoltuely everything and sounds great. Cable is microphonic, but comes with a great carry case and premium eartips.
• Paul Wasabii: Lower-mid-centric hybrid with uncommon mid-bass emphasis and lush vocals; relaxed upper treble and smaller stage prevent it from being the $300 class leader.  Thick, natural mids with convincing vocal weight and well-executed sub- and mid-bass emphasis.  Relaxed upper treble narrows stage and reduces perceived resolution, and the bass can become fatiguing at higher volumes; impedance switch offers limited benefit.

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.
• Web Search: 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:  Similar tonality to the Supernova, please stronger female vocal extension at the cost of less refined treble, lovely midrange
• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the Night Oblivion Butastur at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

Ziigaat Odyssey

• Jays Audio: A warm/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...
• 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: Ziigaat Odyssey takes the new Meta tuning and gives it a more V-shaped , exciting twist. It keeps the beautiful mid-range intact while adding extra energy to both bass and treble , landing...  Fantastic V-shape Meta Tuned  Could use a bit less mid-treble spiciness
• Web Search: 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 B
• Head-Fi.org: 12 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Odyssey at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Audio Amigo: Slighly colored neutral sound signature. Warm, clean, slightly recessed vocals. Great all-rounder. Enough coloration to not be boring. Accessories are dissapointing.
• Paul Wasabii: Natural, Goldilocks-balanced hybrid that favors musicality over resolution; impedance can tilt it from fuller mid-bass to a more U-shaped take.  Comfortably natural Goldilocks tuning with engaging bass physicality and low fatigue.  Less resolving than peers and mids sit a touch back; impedance can introduce a 5 kHz glare.

Thieaudio v16 Divinity

• Precogvision: Nice BA bass and detail overall, but the upper-midrange is odd and treble sounds sort of dead.
• Tim Tuned:  Excellent across the board  Not special in one particular way
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Balanced with bass boost, can come across as slightly V.  Clarity and balanced tuning, very strong technical performance with little to no BA timbre  Not much airiness, which can create the impression of a not so wide soundstage
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Thieaudio v16 Divinity at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

MYER-AUDIO SLIIVO SLT6

• Jaytiss: Really strong iem at it's price so far.
• Web Search: The MYER-AUDIO SLIIVO SLT6 is a pure 6BA design using branded Sonion and Knowles armatures, with two dip-switches that enable four tuning combinations. Published specs list 50–65 Ω impedance and...
• Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8  fun balanced set.  mids aren't the best

INTUAURA Balance

• Jaytiss: Magistical balance, and sense of Space. Realy easy to love.
• Web Search: The INTUAURA Balance delivers a cohesive sound with well-controlled bass that avoids overwhelming the mids, while maintaining clarity in vocal reproduction. Its treble presentation is smooth and...
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the INTUAURA Balance at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Paul Wasabii: Well-judged balanced 1DD with controlled bass, slightly relaxed upper mids and a tasteful 5 kHz dip. Resolves better than peers in this tuning and keeps composure from low to high volume.  Natural, balanced tuning with controlled bass shelf, articulate mids and resolved treble; scales well across volumes and stages openly for a single DD.  Imaging sharpness trails cleaner U-shapes and absolute technical performance remains short of high-end hybrids.

Empire Ears Odin

• Crin: A Legend X with the bass properly controlled and the resolution one step higher.
• Precogvision: High-clarity signature that invokes a sense of stateliness.
• Tim Tuned:  Well textured bass, good control, pleasing tones

64 Audio Nio

• Crin: A decent bassy set with the m15/m20 modules, but really shines with the mX modules.
• Precogvision: Sub-bass oriented with a very warm, thick tonality. MX module cleans things up quite a bit.
• Super* Review: The 64 Audio Nio enters as the most affordable set in this lineup at $1,700 , a hybrid with 1DD + 8BA and swappable apex modules. Its core tonality is warm and a touch laid-back, with the ...

Yanyin Canon Pro

• Jays Audio: Clean, neutral, balanced. Airy treble but smooth, great tech. Recommend UP UP switch with bass boost. A smoother pilgrim basically.
• Jaytiss: Great treble, really sweet.
• Super* Review: Not really stand out at the price range. Lack a bit of definition. Decent IEM
• Web Search: The Yanyin Canon Pro offers a versatile listening experience through its dual tuning switches, which provide three distinct bass profiles without affecting midrange or treble integrity. With both...
• Fresh Reviews: Border B
• Z-Reviews: Yanyin Canon Pro brings a 1DD + 6BA stack with two DIP switches that alter an internal crossover rather than simple EQ, but the documentation is maddeningly vague. Stock out of the box ( switch 1...
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Yanyin Canon Pro at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Paul Wasabii: BA-forward hybrid with clean mids, strong imaging and smooth upper-treble roll-off; pairs best with warmer sources at moderate volume. Capable and technical, but pricey next to safer, bass-heavier...  Clean, mid-centric clarity with strong imaging, high resolution and well-controlled treble that preserves separation and layering.  Persistent mid-bass tuck and earlier ear-gain reduce warmth and stage depth, and the $400 price feels steep versus cheaper all-rounders.

Aful Performer 5+2

• Jays Audio: Clean, balanced, neutral sound with good layering and tech. Relaxing vocals, but lacks power and last bit of vocal extension. Bass has good controll, but lacks impact. Has sizzly planar timbre in the...
• Gizaudio Axel: A detailed, engaging all-rounder that's exciting without being shouty or harsh.  Smooth, neutral tuning with a bass boost, excellent bass quality, clean mids, forward vocals, and sparkly, incisive treble. Great detail.  I wouldn’t change a thing.
• Jaytiss: It's spicy treble is something to watch out for, it's unique.
• Super* Review: Overall it is sounding more visceral and incisive than the Performer 5.
• Web Search: The AFUL Performer 5+2 (also listed as “Performer 7”) uses a 2DD+4BA+1 micro planar driver array and AFUL’s LC-network crossover plus a 3D-printed acoustic tube system, aiming for clean band...
• Z-Reviews: Naming drama aside (P5+2? just call it Performer 7 ), this Aful packs a quirky driver party: 2DD for low end, 4 BA split across mids/treble, plus a tiny micro-planar for the highest sparkle,...
• Audionotions: Slightly warm leaning balanced signature - Very engaging, decent clarity. Slight metallic/digital sheen but it's not too bad.
• Audio Amigo: Evolution of the Performer 5 tuning. Smoother, airier treble, deeper, punchier bass. Fantastic All-rounder with incredible resolution for the price. 2-Pin connectors have some quality issues
• Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9  very nice neutral sound  recessed female vocals
• Paul Wasabii: AFUL Performer 5+2 is a vocal focused hybrid with strong sub bass but a small, intimate stage and uneven treble. It will work best for listeners who want vocals up front and can tolerate some...  Very forward, engaging vocals with solid sub bass level and a relatively smooth overall tone at moderate volumes.  Small, flat stage with limited separation and an energetic treble that can sound sharp and unnatural, especially around sibilants.

Noble Fokus REX5 TWS

• Web Search: The Noble FoKus Rex5 delivers a detailed and resolving sound signature, leveraging its uncommon five-driver tribrid configuration (10mm dynamic driver for lows, three BAs for mids, and a 6mm planar...
• Z-Reviews: Noble’s Fokus REX5 hits like a wired IEM that forgot the wire: a 10 mm dynamic + 6 mm planar + 3x BA cocktail feeding a wide, surprisingly open presentation. The companion app is actually...

ZiiGaat Crescent

• Jays Audio: Slightly warm, full, and sparkly/crispy treble. A warmer TOP PRO with a step down in technical performance. Treble can get much on kpop/jpop/energetic tracks. Mid-volume set, doesn't scale as well as...
• Gizaudio Axel: Lively V-shape sound signature.  Clean and controlled bass. Clear, forward vocals. Airy treble with good separation.  Upper treble can be too much for some.
• Jaytiss: Smoothe and clean set, one of the better Ziggatts.
• Tim Tuned: ZiiGaat Crescent arrives as a 2DD + 2BA hybrid with a noticeably nicer presentation: a flip-open box, a stylish faceplate (white “mountain” with a small crimson star), and a much-needed...  Kind of an Odyssey but spicer. Treble is surprisingly not grating  Treble is a lot and takes priority over mid & bass
• Web Search: 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...
• Z-Reviews: ZiiGaat's Crescent IEMs deliver a strikingly unique and luscious sound signature that stands out sharply from the crowd, especially within ZiiGaat's own lineup of similarly priced models...
• Bad Guy Good Audio: Tuning first : Crescent comes across as a “baby Top Pro” —the frequency response mirrors the ZiiGaat Zens Top Pro with a subtle lift through the lower mids (~ 300–500 Hz ) and a tucked...
• Audionotions: Warm but balanced. Bass is rich and fun - not incredibly controlled and punchy but it has satisfying weight that adds a nice richness to the mids. A bit shouty occasionally and the treble can...
• Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Crescent at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Kois Archive: Rating: S- | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8  fun bass. airy female vocals.  slightly bright
• Paul Wasabii: A relaxed, lower-tilted take on Odyssey that emphasizes bass texture and warmer mids with a vintage vibe. Intimate stage and slower bass keep it from being an all-rounder.  Relaxed, warmer tuning with tasteful bass texture and hybrid clarity.  Intimate stage and lingering, slower bass reduce excitement for fast, energetic genres.

Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci

• Jays Audio: Warm leaning with thick, thumpy mid-bass that hits pretty deep and hard. Decent vocal and treble extension, although female vocals are warmer and huskier. Good for hiphop, rap, r&b, but low-end isn't...
• Gizaudio Axel:  Bass-boosted meta tuning with excellent detail and a grand sound.  Bass may be too much for some.
• Jaytiss: Bass kind of pops off in the worst way possible.
• Super* Review: A little bit too bassy. imaging is impressive. If you are looking for a bassy set with great imaging, this is a good option.
• Fresh Reviews: Build & unboxing deliver the full Dunu experience: a high-quality interchangeable cable (2-pin with swappable terminations, plus a 6.35 mm adapter), multiple tip sets including Dunu Candy/S&S , and...
• Shuwa-T:  The warmest of the triple threat, with more tamed treble than the Pilgrim
• Z-Reviews: Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci shows up dressed to impress: a five-leaf maplewood faceplate that’s prettier in person than the promo shots, a deep-set 2-pin socket, and DUNU’s slick Q-Lock Mini ...
• Audionotions: close but no cigar. Sounded great for most genres but bass guitars and kick drums and instruments/vocals that lie the in mid-bass/lower-mids range sound too recessed. Noteweight leans thin and...
• Head-Fi.org: 28 community members have rated the DUNU x Gizaudio DaVinci at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Kois Archive: Rating: A | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8  decent vocal and treble  bass can be a little strong
• ATechReviews: DUNU DaVinci delivers huge tactile bass, natural mids and smooth extended treble, setting a new benchmark around 300 dollars with very strong value.  Massive yet controlled bass with strong tactility, natural warm mids, smooth airy treble and excellent technical performance for the price.  Elevated mid bass can pull focus from vocals at times, and overall resolution and stage still trail more expensive SA6 MKII and Ultra models.

7hz x Crinacle Divine

• Jays Audio: Clean, balanced, slightly dynamic, but smooth enough. Slightly lively-neutral tuning that's good for vocal/ballads. Could use more low-end and may be a bit lean for certain libraries, but overall...
• Jaytiss: It's a lot better than Dioko.
• Web Search: 7Hz x Crinacle Divine is a planar-magnetic IEM built around a third-generation 14.5 mm planar driver, tuned with a ~10 dB bass shelf and a pinna gain centered near 3 kHz to target a...
• Fresh Reviews: Some Titles B
• Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the 7hz x Crinacle Divine at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Fatfreq Maestro SE

• Nymz: Good bass with neutral mids and treble, but sub-par techs for its price.
• Bad Guy Good Audio:  Thunderous bass. Proper midbass, brilliant trebs. 12 drivers  Female Vocals can sound un natural in some instances
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Fatfreq Maestro SE at an average of 3.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.
• Yifang:  Thunderously deep bass and decent technicalities around. Better than Grand Maestro from having less treble sharpness/sibilance.  Very difficult to drive (more than STORM) and NEEDS power to make the bass reach it's potential. Tonally sounds bright despite talks all being about bass. Mids aren't the smoothest.

ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews

• Gizaudio Axel: Great gaming IEM.  Clean sound, accurate mids, clear vocals, great soundstage, precise imaging.  Bass quality.
• Jaytiss: Fantastic simple tonality. Lacks in trebble extension but is a nice earphone.
• Web Search: The ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews IEM delivers a meticulously balanced tuning that excels for both music and competitive gaming. Its hybrid 1DD+4BA configuration produces deep, controlled sub-bass...
• Fresh Reviews: Collab IEM
• Head-Fi.org: 13 community members have rated the ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: Great imaging and soundstage. Neutralish tuning with slight emphasis on the lows and highs. Comes in 3 colors, lower mids a little lean, but an extremely clean sounding IEM. Accessories are...
• ATechReviews: Balanced, neutral-leaning collab with outstanding imaging and gaming performance, but lighter bass impact and only average detail keep it from being a top all-rounder for music.  Outstanding imaging, separation and positional accuracy make it one of the strongest gaming-focused IEMs at its price.  Average detail retrieval, modest bass slam and somewhat less natural timbre limit its appeal as an all-round music set.

Yanyin Canon II

• Super* Review: Warm, relaxed IEM - technical enough. Has a bass boost. Pretty decent option.
• Web Search: The Yanyin Canon II delivers a bass performance that stands out in its price range, offering deep extension and textured rumble without overwhelming the mix. Its bio-diaphragm dynamic driver, housed...
• Fresh Reviews: I would note - great for R6
• Z-Reviews: Yanyin Canon II hits with a five-driver hybrid (4BA + 1DD) that’s all about huge stage , deep layering , and an addicting sense of air . Two rear switches offer four tunings but they mostly...
• Head-Fi.org: 19 community members have rated the Yanyin Canon II at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

Mangird Xenns Top

• Jays Audio: What the Variations should've been. Fantastic tehcnincalities. Neutral-bright leaning. Nothing wrong with it at mid-volume, but I can see treble can be too much at highet volumes.
• Precogvision: Very inofffensive tonality with a soft treble response, sounds like lower and mid-treble are too recessed.
• Tim Tuned:  Exceptionally tuned, full range and detailed  Treble might be too much for some
• Fresh Reviews: Mangird Xenns Top takes over the #1 slot for competitive gaming and music, edging out the Vulcan and Hook-X. Expect a massive, expansive stage , pinpoint imaging , and outstanding depth...
• Shuwa-T: Comment: What Variations aspired to be.  Layered bass slam, full midrange  Lower treble gets a little hot, cymbal strikes too prominent
• Nymz: Best Mangird has ever done - a slightly more fun Variations. Very clean and technical with a boomier bass. Lower mid-range is still somewhat dry.
• Audionotions: Variation's more fun, twin sibling. Similar technical capabilities to Vari - resolution, instrument separation and imaging are great. Thicker, meatier note weight than Variations and better vocal...
• Kois Archive: Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9  good bass and technicality for the price  BA timbre, treble could be smoother

Melody Wings Venus

• Jaytiss: It's very exciting and fun. But ultimatly lower trebble is harsh for me.
• Web Search: The Melody Wings Venus is a hybrid 1DD+3BA IEM built around a 10 mm beryllium-plated dynamic for lows and three balanced armatures, using 0.78 mm 2-pin connectors and a modular cable with 3.5 mm, 4.4...
• Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the Melody Wings Venus at an average of 4.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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.
• Web Search: The CrinEar Daybreak is a tri-brid IEM built around a 5-driver array—1DD + 2BA + 2 micro-planar tweeters—with a moderate 20 Ω load and 105 dB/mW sensitivity, making it easy to drive from...
• Z-Reviews: The Crinacle Daybreak is a technically excellent IEM that offers exceptional clarity and detail retrieval without being fatiguing. Its five-driver configuration delivers a cohesive and precise...
• Audionotions: Slightly V-Shaped take on the JM-1 Meta. Some may find it a bit intense - especially in the upper treble, and perhaps the upper mids - it can sometimes border on being a tad shouty. Clean sounding...
• Fox Told Me So: What could you expect from JM-1? This is it. Crinear Daybreak's tuning follows the New Meta family with two quirks: a dip at 400 Hz that slightly thins male vocals, and a dip around 8 kHz that...
• Paul Wasabii: End-to-end balanced hybrid that needs some volume; bass hits clean and treble extends without harshness, but vocals are less forward. Strong EDM performance with better layering and imaging than the...  EDM-friendly balance with clean impact, non-harsh treble extension, and solid layering at higher volume.  Needs higher volume to open up and the 2–5 kHz region can feel a touch energetic for vocal-first listeners.

Ice Labs Prismatica Gold

• Shuwa-T:  Warm with lovely mids that focuses on musicality over sheer technical performance  Somewhat middling technical performance that struggles with faster genres

7Hz Timeless 2

• Jays Audio: Good all-rounder set with solid tech. Good variety with the nozzles that actually changes the sound. Treble is smoother than other planars, and not much "planar timbre".
• Gizaudio Axel: Sounds identical to the Timeless OG.  Clean, impactful bass, great detail, fast transients.  Upper mids are a bit intense, bright treble, planar timbre.
• Jaytiss: It's fine, but it's 230 dollars.
• Tim Tuned:  A good v-shape  treble can be a bit too much
• Web Search: The 7Hz Timeless II updates its predecessor with a 14.5mm planar magnetic driver featuring a dual-sided silver alloy diaphragm and N52 magnets, offering improved responsiveness and reduced "planar...
• Z-Reviews: Timeless 2 shows up with a bigger, round shell (carbon-fiber face, metal rim), a nice hard case, and an oddball-but-cool ribbon cable on MMCX that feels a bit stiff. The real headline is the ...
• Paul Wasabii: Refines the original Timeless into a more approachable planar with four tuning nozzles; Silver Bullet favored for forward mids and clarity. Not as balanced as S12 2024 out of the box but offers...  Four swappable nozzles provide distinct tunings and make the set widely approachable.  Upper-treble air and stage height can feel constrained unless foam/nozzles are tweaked.

Aful Explorer

• Jays Audio: High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music.
• Gizaudio Axel: Perfect for rock and metal.  Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble.  Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.
• Jaytiss: The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical.
• Super* Review: Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.
• Z-Reviews: Aful Explorer hits way, way above its bracket. Tuning snaps into focus with impact , cohesion , and smoothness that feel “stupid good” for $120 —the kind of price that triggers a...
• Audionotions: Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit.
• Head-Fi.org: 28 community members have rated the AFUL Explorer at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: An amazing hybrid. Trades blows with the S08. Gorgeous Shells
• Kois Archive: Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 8  wide and unique warm tuning  relaxed vocals and treble
• ATechReviews: AFUL Explorer is a $120 hybrid that combines powerful, textured bass, smooth non fatiguing mids and treble, and strong technical performance that rivals more expensive sets. Downsides are a sparse...  Powerful textured bass with zero bleed, smooth non shouty mids and treble, strong technical performance and a very small, comfortable shell.  Sparse accessories, generic tips, non modular cable and an intimate stage that may feel too closed in for some listeners.

Kiwi Ears KE4

• Jays Audio: Just get Odyssey it's better. Warm/bassy with solid vocal and treble extension (not buried) that scales really well with good treble air to not sound too intimate. Has a fuller noteweight with one of...
• Gizaudio Axel: Solid reference.  Great Meta tuning.  Could use more detail, not very engaging.
• Jaytiss: It's boring. So boring, like mega boring to the max.
• Tim Tuned:  Almost dead neutral tuning in the best of ways  Lacks excitement, bass is alright
• Super* Review: New Meta tuned IEM. This gives you a bass boost and it's not the best bass. If you want the Hexa + Bass this is what you want.
• Fresh Reviews: A B for Valorant
• Z-Reviews: Kiwi Ears KE4 is a 2DD + 2BA hybrid touting an isobaric subwoofer system and “ sub-bass impact and slam .” The reality doesn’t match the brochure: the $200 package feels plain—simple...
• Bad Guy Good Audio: Kiwi Ears KE4 drops at $199 and comes across as the best-tuned Kiwi Ears yet. Unlike the Orchestra Lite with its sub-bass roll-off or the budget Cadenza that skews a bit dark , this set...
• Head-Fi.org: 48 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears KE4 at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Audio Amigo: Cheapest "True Meta" Tuned IEM. Amazing All-rounder with kinda soft bass. Great for any genre or type of music. Goldilocks IEM: Not too Hot, Not too Cold.
• ATechReviews: Warm neutral meta tuned hybrid with powerful bass slam, smooth non fatiguing treble and natural timbre that make it an easy recommendation around 200 dollars.  Smooth warm neutral meta tuning with powerful bass impact, natural timbre, non fatiguing treble and very comfortable shells at an attractive 199 dollar price.  Technical performance and detail are behind brighter competitors like TruthEar Nova or Dunu Da Vinci, vocals are somewhat laid back, transients are on the softer side and there is mild driver flex.

Kiwi Ears Aether

• Jays Audio: Clean, balanced, with slight air boost in the treble. Bass sounds like a DD with great texture. Cheaper better tuned P5+2. Not as smooth as Timeless 2 with more dynamic contrast with a slight sizzle...
• Gizaudio Axel: One of the best planar IEMs out there. The treble is smoother and easier on the ears than most planars.  Balanced sound with clean bass, smooth mids, and detailed treble. Great clarity, wide soundstage, and natural timbre for a planar.  Bass might be a bit light, and treble can be a little forward for some.
• Jaytiss: Not for bassheads, but one of the best planars I've ever heard.
• Super* Review: A little bit spicy in the treble (like the other planars). Relaxed upper mid-range. Warmer tuning than S12. It's a decent IEM
• Web Search: The Kiwi Ears Aether is a single-planar IEM built around a large 15.3 mm planar magnetic driver, housed in a vented resin shell with 0.78 mm 2-pin connectors. Official specs list 14 Ω impedance and...
• Fresh Reviews: Kiwi Ears Aether lands as a standout at the $150 mark: a single large planar driver in a comfy, 3D-printed resin shell that can be worn for 8+ hours without fuss. The faceplate looks premium,...
• Z-Reviews: Kiwi Ears Aether hits with a 15.3 mm planar that feels more like a compact headphone than an IEM—big, airy, and unapologetically wide. Bass is unmistakably planar-fast with real sub-bass ...
• Head-Fi.org: 38 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Aether at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Essentially a cheaper Tangzu Zetian Heyday. Great airiness, nice build. Cable and accessories need work.
• Paul Wasabii: Safe, less-fatiguing planar with good vocals and slightly shy sub-bass; responds well to mild EQ for more presence and bite.  Pleasant, non-fatiguing tuning with strong vocals; driver tolerates EQ and can add bass and presence without strain.  Sub-bass is shy and the reduced 5–8 kHz presence makes it a bit less technical and lively in stock form.
• ATechReviews: Highly detailed, natural sounding planar with standout treble and expansive stage that punches above its 170 dollar price, though bass quantity stays moderate.  Outstanding technical performance with natural timbre, expansive stage and some of the best, non fatiguing planar treble at this price.  Moderate bass quantity and occasional S or SH emphasis at high volume plus the need for some power to fully open up mean it is not ideal for bassheads or extreme treble sensitive listeners.

Ziigaat Odyssey 2

• Jays Audio: Balanced all-rounder with a slight vocal/mid-centric presentation. Vocal scaler. Snappy/punchy/tight bass. A cleaner, smoother, and more mid-centric Odyssey aka no more bass sauce and bite. Rec with...
• Jaytiss: More drab version of the Odyessey 2.
• Super* Review: The tonal balance is fantastic. Treble is sounding quite right. Default bass boost on a diffuse field / meta sound signature. I personally would save up for the Volume S
• Web Search: The Ziigaat Odyssey 2 is a hybrid 1DD+3BA IEM using a 10 mm bio-cellulose dynamic driver for lows and three Knowles armatures for mids/treble, housed in lightweight aluminum shells with a detachable...
• Fresh Reviews: Some titles B
• Z-Reviews: Ziigaat Odyssey 2 hits with that classic brand playbook: a comfy shared shell, a chunky but super-flexible cable with a huge swappable plug, and a surprisingly generous tip selection and...
• Audionotions: Top notch build quality - I love the metal shell. Linsoul should adopt this shell across the board. U-Shaped take on JM1 with bass lift contained to subbass region and some lower treble spice. Very,...
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Ziigaat Odyssey 2 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Kois Archive: Rating: A | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8  nice warm tuning  slightly relaxed midrange and treble
• Paul Wasabii: Retune softens the Odyssey’s treble bite but shifts energy around 2.5 kHz, which makes vocals thinner and hurts volume scaling; the original feels more balanced. Nice build refresh and modular...  Improved build and modular cable with a calmer top end that suits low-volume listening.  Upper-mid emphasis thins vocals at volume and the retune trades air, separation, and body versus the original.

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.
• Web Search: The EPZ P50 is a tribrid with a 10 mm dynamic driver, two balanced armatures, and two micro planar drivers, implemented in a semi-open back shell and a three-way crossover—an uncommon configuration...
• Head-Fi.org: 13 community members have rated the EPZ P50 at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Wonderful vocal forward all-rounder. Balanced, clean, detailed, sound. Has Length mode issues. So the Treble might be harsh for some. Nice accessories. Custom designed versions available.
• Kois Archive: Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9  warm balanced sound. great micro details  a little safe and boring
• Paul Wasabii: Affordable tribrid with a vocal-centric, general-appeal tuning and standout imaging for the price. Execution suggests where sub-$100 hybrids are heading in 2025.  Cohesive mid-centric tuning with extended treble from micro-planars, spacious stage, sharp imaging, and excellent value under $100.  Sub-bass is conservative and the clean, revealing treble can be unforgiving on hot tracks; the shell is on the larger side and the nozzle lacks a lip.

See Audio Neo

• Crin: Well-balanced tonality with good resolution; emphasised bass with good control.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Impressive BA bass without odd timbre.  Full low end despite being an all BA set, energetic in the treble, V-shape done well  Soundstage could be slightly wider

Dunu Kima 2

• Jays Audio: Warm-neutral, relaxing set, great cable, build, and accessories. Vocals are a bit soft, not fully extended, could use more air, but overall decent if you want a comfortable listen
• Jaytiss: Just fantastic dynamic driver. Hard not to love it.
• Web Search: The Dunu Kima 2 is a single dynamic driver IEM built around an external-magnet DLC composite diaphragm in a compact S316 stainless-steel shell, retailing at roughly $120 and targeting the...
• Z-Reviews: Dunu Kima 2 goes straight for the dopamine: a single dynamic driver with a DLC composite diaphragm and beefy magnet system that’s being compared to Falcon Ultra—only this time the tuning...
• Head-Fi.org: 18 community members have rated the Dunu Kima 2 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: Calm, warm, neutral tuning with a smooth, detailed midrange and treble response. Fantastic All-Rounder. Epic Acessories package. Cable is nice, but very flawed.
• Paul Wasabii: Warm, full-bodied single dynamic driver IEM with great accessories and strong imaging that falls just short of top-tier technical performance without a small treble tweak.  Excellent build and accessories with a refined, full-bodied tuning, strong imaging and staging, and a driver that responds very well to a small 10 kHz lift.  Thick lower mids and a slightly recessed 10 kHz region make the set sound warmer and less technical in stock form, especially at lower volumes.

Yanyin Moonlight

• Jays Audio: Balanced, smooth, and clean presentation that scales beautifully with slightly forward/powerful vocals.
• Tim Tuned: Yanyin Moonlight sets up as a $649 tri-brid with a sub-bass-focused low end and notably shy mid-bass . Bass quality is smooth and competent with decent texture and dynamics, but quantity is...  Great vocal centric signature & Imaging  a bit safe bass and treble wise
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Best tribrid around $600, addictive midrange.  Good detail retrieval backed by rich mids  Midbass light for some
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Yanyin Moonlight at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

Ice Labs Prismatica

• Jaytiss: WARM!
• Precogvision: Fairly palatable, musical sound with some tonal oddity in the midrange.
• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Ice Labs Prismatica at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

7hz x Crinacle Diablo

• Jays Audio: Bassy, dynamic, non-fatiguing, good scaling. Great bass slam, texture, with tight control. Fun lowkey basshead set. Might be too warm and congested for vocals/instrumentals. Priced $50 higher than...
• Web Search: The 7hz x Crinacle Diablo is a single-driver planar IEM built around a third-generation 14.5 mm planar magnetic transducer in a CNC-milled aluminum shell with a detachable 2-pin cable . Positioned at...
• Fresh Reviews: Priced at $150 , the 7hz x Crinacle Diablo is a planar IEM with a bass-heavier tilt that contrasts the more neutral Divine. Packaging is solid for the money: a nice carrying case , a decent...
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the 7hz x Crinacle Diablo at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Paul Wasabii: Bass-forward planar with solid technical chops for the price; fun V-shape, but vocals can sit back and the stage tightens on bass-heavy tracks.  Powerful sub-bass with clean planar speed, comfortable small shell, easy to drive.  Vocals can fall behind on bassy tracks, stage feels contained and the stock non-modular 3.5 mm cable limits balanced use.

inTime Miyabi Mk2

• Shuwa-T:  One of the best tuned bullet style IEMs, bass response and treble extension  Treble can come across piercing (cymbals harmonics)
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the intime Miyabi MkII at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Kiwi Ears Quintet

• Jays Audio: Great tech and treble detail. Amazing performance to price value, but metallic timbre and peak can be an issue.
• Jaytiss: upper air drives me crazy.
• Super* Review: The Kiwi Ears Quintet aims beyond “Quartet plus one,” pairing a mild V-shaped tuning with a unique driver mix (dynamic + 2 BA + micro planar + piezo/bone-conduction) around $220 . Tonally it...
• Head-Fi.org: 22 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Quintet at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

GS Audio GD3A

• Web Search: The GS Audio GD3A is a budget hybrid with a 1DD+2BA configuration that is reported to be easy to drive from modest sources, keeping entry barriers low for new listeners. Street pricing has...
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the GS Audio GD3A at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force

• Gizaudio Axel: Mid-forward, neutral-bass sound signature. Not very versatile across genres.  Clean mids and forward vocals.  Light bass impact, upper mids can get intense, and average detail.
• Jaytiss: The open back nature of this iem is compelling!
• Web Search: The TANCHJIM x Effect Audio Force employs a dual dynamic driver configuration, pairing a 10mm titanium-coated bass driver with an 8.2mm beryllium-coated mid-high driver. This setup, managed through...
• Z-Reviews: The TANCHJIM Force goes for a “vented open-back ” vibe—don’t expect true openness, but those rear vents give the presentation extra air and size. Inside are dual dynamics: a 10 mm ...
• Paul Wasabii: Clear, hybrid-like upper range and space, but the analog tuning is lean and the DSP presets reduce clarity. At $280 the package lacks a single polished default.  Unique dual-DD execution with extended treble clarity, spacious presentation, and a quality modular Effect Audio cable with DSP.  Tuning is polarizing with lean analog and bass-heavy DSP presets, and the $280 price feels steep for the level of polish.

Technics AZ80 TWS

• Web Search: The Technics AZ80 delivers a warm sound profile with a well-balanced bass boost and mostly flat mids, providing crisp vocal and instrument reproduction. Its 10mm free-edge dynamic driver supports...

Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk

• Jays Audio: Great resolution and separation. Vocals can sound recessed/thin, and is sibilant at higher volumes. Uneven and grainy treble. Clinical, thin, and not as musical as others sets.
• Tim Tuned: Pros: Very well tuned with great bass responsse.
• Smirk Audio: Great midrange with a natural timbre. Could use better bass and treble quality/extension. Mids may be too forward for some.
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Bassier B2.  Extremely well tuned  Treble extension, slightly thinner mids
• Nymz: A slightly more refined B2 with more bass sub-bass elevation and better control on lower mid-range, with the cost of sounding thinner. (check B2)
• Audionotions: Close but no cigar. Sounded great for most genres but bass guitars and kick drums and instruments/vocals that lie the in mid-bass/lower-mids range sound too recessed. Noteweight leans thin and...
• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

Kefine Quatio

• Jays Audio: A bassy all-rounder, and cleaner Doscinco for $100 less. Very versatile with the different nozzles - goes from bassy to clean all-rounder. Solid packaging and accesories. Competitive tech, but not as...
• Gizaudio Axel: An engaging sound signature with good bass and natural mids.  Deep bass with strong impact, natural mids with good timbre, and smooth treble with great detail.  Lower treble can get a bit energetic, and upper treble lacks some air.
• Jaytiss: Mids are slightly cooked, but it's nice overall.
• Tim Tuned:  Mostly inoffensive bassy V-shape tuning  Lacking details
• Web Search: 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...
• Fresh Reviews: Borders B+
• Head-Fi.org: 29 community members have rated the KEFINE QUATIO at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
• Paul Wasabii: Bass-tilted, fatigue-free hybrid with excellent build and accessories; closer to Delci than Clean and priced appropriately around $130. Not a detail monster but coherent and easy to enjoy.  Excellent metal build and accessories with coherent, bass-friendly tuning that avoids fatigue.  Strong sub-bass masks lower mids and the safe upper treble reduces air, detail and overall technical performance.

Yanyin x HBB Mahina

• Tim Tuned:  A more balanced Moonlight with better bass  a bit safe treble wise
• Nymz: Terriffic warm tuning only sinning by the lack of better bass dynamics. Treble is relaxed but "flat" with terrific extension. Works wonders for poorly recorded tracks.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Yanyin x HBB Mahina at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

64 Audio U18S

• Precogvision: A worse U12t. Lacks U12t's dynamic range and layering chops.
• Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the 64 Audio U18s at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Mangird XENNS UP

• Jays Audio: Fast and clean bass but still rumbly and punchy. Beryllium DD baby. Well-seperated mids, and vocals still pop and aren't buried like other bass sets. Can use more treble extension (fixed with AZLA...
• Jaytiss: Highs on this set are very offputting.
• Tim Tuned:  Bass focus without over coloring. Smooth listen  Low energy, just okay note definition
• Shuwa-T:  Balanced sounding with good technicalities  A warmer, fuller-sounding, bassier Mangird Tea
• Nymz: The party starter. Very very warm, but fun. Different from anything else. Treble and mids somewhat ok even after all the warmth. Mid-bass is very good.
• Bad Guy Good Audio:  Guilty pleasures..love the slam, treble still fine. Beryllium baby!!
• Head-Fi.org: 7 community members have rated the Mangird XENNS UP at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
• Kois Archive: Rating: A+ | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 9  warm and nice bass texture  bit too much midbass

AFUL MagicOne

• Jays Audio: Balanced and neutral with slight warmth in the mid-bass. Male vocals are great on these, weighted but still has edge and sharpness to the end notes, but can get sharp at higher volumes. Male vocals...
• Jaytiss: The resolution and clarity at this price is so lovely.
• Super* Review: Sounds quite good but not exceptional. Not a lot of depth. Nothing is sharp or aggressive. Take it for what it is
• Smirk Audio: Pleasant female vocals and decent bass. Male vocals are forward and treble has some grain.
• Head-Fi.org: 34 community members have rated the AFUL MagicOne at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
• Audio Amigo: A prettier, more premium Hexa. Engineering tour-de-force. Try and get it for $100 or less
• Kois Archive: Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 8  good tonality and treble  slight pressure build up

Audiosense AQ4

• Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the Audiosense AQ4 at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

Craft Ears Aurum

• Precogvision: Somewhat strange treble tonality and generally could use some improvements for technicalities.
• Head-Fi.org: 8 community members have rated the Craft Ears Aurum at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Fatfreq Maestro Mini

• Jays Audio: A basshead set that's actually well-balanced for the most part. Extension on uppermids/highs are good but can get shouty, sub-bass texture and slam is impactful and satisfying - this is the set for...
• Precogvision: Extreme basshead's dream. Incredible sub-bass shelf while maintaining midrange and treble balance.
• Tim Tuned:  Bass cannon with correct vocals and treble balance  Semi thin vocals
• Nymz: F*** you, bass. Default rec for bassheads.
• Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the FatFreq Maestro Mini at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

KZ Sonata

• Jaytiss: It has some issues, but it isn't bad.
• Kois Archive: Rating: C+ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 6  fun and technical for the price  shouty. bass is kind of dead. pressure issue.
• Paul Wasabii: KZ Sonata is a mid-centric all-BA set with neutral bass, smooth controlled treble and standout vocal clarity, but the large shells, pressure build-up and fit sensitivity mean it will not suit...  Mid-centric tuning with clean, resolving mids, reduced BA timbre and strong technical performance for a KZ all-BA set.  Large shells, tricky fit and modest bass impact make Sonata uncomfortable for some ears and unsatisfying for listeners who prefer a classic V-shaped KZ sound.

Hidition NT6 Pro

• Crin: A V-shaped version of the NT6. The change in tuning kills the technical ability slightly
• Precogvision: Hidition's take on a V-shaped signature and one executed pretty well at that. Slightly too much lower-treble begets drier sound.

Kiwi Ears Belle

• Jays Audio: Warm, bassy, smooth, great for scaling, only downside is tech is not the best for the price, but very "musical".
• Jaytiss: It's a slightly more V, more technical Cadenza, very similar to it.
• Web Search: The Kiwi Ears Belle is a single-dynamic IEM using a 10 mm DLC diaphragm with detachable cable options in 3.5 mm or USB-C, rated at 32 Ω / 103 dB and launched at an MSRP of $29.99. Build is simple...
• Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Kiwi ears Belle at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

Tanchjim Kara

• Jays Audio: Clean and natural midrange focused signature that's right up my alley. Open and airy staging with great instrument layering. Still very resolving even though it lacks the last bit of treble detail....
• Jaytiss: Has nice treble, good technicals. But it's super expensive for me.
• Tim Tuned:  Very smooth and organic midrange, great treble  Lacking some bass dynamics
• Smirk Audio: Cons: Better options for the price.
• Head-Fi.org: 9 community members have rated the Tanchjim Kara at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

7Hz Timeless AE

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

Tanchjim Bunny

• Jaytiss: Cheesy name, good iem. You can buy on Amazon.
• Web Search: The Tanchjim Bunny offers a balanced, warm sound signature that works well across genres. Its bass is full and extends decently, though texture lacks refinement, while the midrange presents vocals...
• Z-Reviews: Tanchjim Bunny lands as a tiny, cute, ultra-cheap $20 brawler that punches way up. It’s a single dynamic with a clever acoustic maze back-chamber that keeps reflections in check, yielding...
• Head-Fi.org: 10 community members have rated the TANCHJIM Bunny at an average of 4.1/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.