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$1,299
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BGVP Solomon
on HiFiGO
(affiliate)

BGVP Solomon

  • Web Search: The BGVP Solomon is a quad-brid IEM with a complex 2DD+3BA+2EST+2BCD driver array, low 7.3 Ω impedance, and 110.8 dB sensitivity, indicating easy drivability but potential source-noise audibility....
  • Fox Told Me So: BGVP Solomon packs 9 drivers—2 DD, 3 BA, 2 EST, and 2 BCD—into a bold, energetic tuning. Bass is moderate in quantity but tight, fast, and clean, focusing on speed over slam. No bleed, no extra...
  • Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the BGVP SOLOMON at an average of 4.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.
Tuning: A+ Tech: S- Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: A+ Dynamics: S- Soundstage: S- Details: S- Imaging: A+
W-Shaped 2DD+3BA+2EST+2BC BGVP Solomon review by Web Search BGVP Solomon review by Fox Told Me So BGVP Solomon review by Head-Fi.org
8.7
7.4
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$3,099
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Kinera Imperial Loki
on Linsoul
(affiliate)

Kinera Imperial Loki

  • Jays Audio: Super clean and clear sound. Beautiful vocals. Everyhting is extremely well balanced. No special sauce tho.
  • Jaytiss: Packaged well but feels like an Alien is in your ear.
  • Web Search: The Kinera Imperial Loki delivers a technically impressive W-shaped signature that balances sub-bass depth, vocal clarity, and sparkling treble extension. Its standout feature is the bone conduction...
  • Nymz: Great bass texture with slightly hot upper mid-range and well extended treble. Remarkable technical performance.
  • Head-Fi.org: 6 community members have rated the Kinera Imperial Loki at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: S Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A- Details: S Imaging: S-
W-Shaped 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC Kinera Imperial Loki review by Jays Audio Kinera Imperial Loki review by Jaytiss Kinera Imperial Loki review by Web Search Kinera Imperial Loki review by Nymz Kinera Imperial Loki review by Head-Fi.org Kinera Imperial Loki review by Yifang
8.5
6.7
A+
$2,200

Soranik MEMS-3S

  • Smirk Audio: Demoed using AP1 energizer. Cons: Requires energizer. Some QC concerns.
  • Head-Fi.org: 4 community members have rated the Soranik MEMS-3S at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-
W-Shaped 1DD+2MEMS Soranik MEMS-3S review by Smirk Audio Soranik MEMS-3S review by Head-Fi.org
8.4
6.7
A+
$2,500

Melodic Artification Alter Ego

  • Smirk Audio: Textured, punchy bass. Great staging width, okay depth. Resolving midrange and slightly polite highs. Slightly dry timbre. Great all-rounder.
  • Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the Melodic Artification Alter Ego at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Tuning: A+ Tech: A+ Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: A Imaging: S-
W-Shaped 1DD+4BA+4EST Melodic Artification Alter Ego review by Smirk Audio Melodic Artification Alter Ego review by Head-Fi.org
8.2
6.6
A
$2,050

Craft Ears Omnium

  • Jaytiss: Dark Rich, fun beautiful.
  • Head-Fi.org: 2 community members have rated the Craft Ears Omnium at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Tuning: A Tech: A Bass: S- Mids: B+ Treble: A- Dynamics: S- Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+
W-Shaped 1DD+5BA+1PL Craft Ears Omnium review by Jaytiss Craft Ears Omnium review by Smirk Audio Craft Ears Omnium review by Head-Fi.org
7.9
6
A
$2,000

Unique Melody MEST Jet Black

  • Jaytiss: Safe, clean iem.
  • Super* Review: Super* Review finds the $1,700 MEST Jet Black bright and exciting with tight sub-bass and standout, holographic imaging, but highly tip-dependent and sometimes sibilant/fatiguing. While the ceramic...
  • Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the Unique Melody Mest Jet Black at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.
Tuning: A- Tech: A Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: A Soundstage: A- Details: A+ Imaging: S-
W-Shaped n/a Unique Melody MEST Jet Black review by Jaytiss Unique Melody MEST Jet Black review by Super* Review Unique Melody MEST Jet Black review by Smirk Audio Unique Melody MEST Jet Black review by Head-Fi.org
7.8
6.1
A
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$339
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Epz K9
on Aliexpress
(affiliate)

Epz K9

  • Jays Audio: All-rounder with slight v-shape tonality. EW300 upgrade. Natural and sweet vocals, nice mid-bass slam, treble is nicely extended, well-balanced with a mix of smoothness and contrast, and great...
  • Jaytiss: A little bit too much lower trebble, but it's still a good balanced set.
  • Web Search: The EPZ K9 is a 9-driver hybrid (1DD+8BA) with a 3-way acoustic/electronic crossover, rated at 14 Ω and 108 dB sensitivity; it also ships with interchangeable 3.5 mm/4.4 mm plugs, making it easy to...
  • Fox Told Me So: EPZ K9 follows a confident W-shaped tuning that strikes a fine balance between energy and smoothness. Sub-bass reaches good depth—elastic and bouncy rather than thunderous—giving just enough...
  • Head-Fi.org: 5 community members have rated the EPZ K9 at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: B+ Dynamics: A Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A-
W-Shaped 1DD+8BA Epz K9 review by Jays Audio Epz K9 review by Jaytiss Epz K9 review by Web Search Epz K9 review by Fox Told Me So Epz K9 review by Head-Fi.org
7.7
7.5
A
$699

BGVP Astrum

  • Web Search: The BGVP Astrum is a tribrid IEM with a 2DD+2BA+2EST array, using a coaxial dual 8 mm dynamic module for lows, Knowles BAs for mids/highs, and Sonion ESTs for the ultra-treble. This configuration,...
  • Head-Fi.org: 3 community members have rated the BGVP Astrum at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.
  • Paul Wasabii: A pronounced 5 kHz rise creates "fake detail" and flattens staging; EST treble is capable but masked unless EQ reduces 5 kHz and lifts 10 kHz.  Attractive build with lively bass and a competent EST treble once EQ tames the 5 kHz emphasis.  Pronounced 5 kHz peak causes fatigue and a flat, congested stage, with bass turning boomy at higher volume; needs EQ.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: A- Mids: B+ Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: A+
W-Shaped 2DD+2BA+2EST BGVP Astrum review by Web Search BGVP Astrum review by Head-Fi.org BGVP Astrum review by Paul Wasabii
7.5
6.3
A-
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$423
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Tigerism Sun Wukong
on Linsoul
(affiliate)

Tigerism Sun Wukong

  • Web Search: The Tigerism Sun Wukong features an all-metal build with a striking Monkey King illustration, feeling durable but somewhat chunky. Its short nozzle and weight can lead to inconsistent fit and...
  • Shuwa-T:  Sounds nothing like the DM despite being marketed as a bassier version. Lacks any sort treble bite, with all instruments requiring higher frequencies sounding muffled.
  • Z-Reviews: Tigerism Sun Wukong is the brand’s flagship single-DD: a 14.2 mm dynamic driver, 44 Ω , and a sticker shock $750 —but the tuning backs it up. The presentation wraps into a near-spherical ...
  • Head-Fi.org: One community member has rated the Tigerism Sun Wukong at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.
Tuning: B Tech: B- Bass: B+ Mids: C+ Treble: D Soundstage: C- Details: B- Imaging: C+
W-Shaped 1DD Tigerism Sun Wukong review by Web Search Tigerism Sun Wukong review by Shuwa-T Tigerism Sun Wukong review by Z-Reviews Tigerism Sun Wukong review by Head-Fi.org
7.1
5.6
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$3,682
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64 Audio tia Fourte
on audio46
(affiliate)

64 Audio tia Fourte

  • Crin: Unique sound; high clarity and bass response with immensely wide staging, held back by a wonky tonality.
  • Precogvision: Tia Trio's older brother that takes things too far off the beaten path for tonality.
Tuning: C+ Tech: A Bass: B Mids: C- Treble: C+ Dynamics: S Details: S Imaging: A-
W-Shaped 1DD+3BA 64 Audio tia Fourte review by Crin 64 Audio tia Fourte review by Precogvision
6.2
5.5
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