In-Ear Fidelity

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crinacle's

ranking list

IEMs & Earphones

GRADES

S: Must try. Experience what the best has to offer.
A: While not at the top of the summit, Grade-A IEMs are still very respectable performers that would still be considered as some of the best by many.
B: Can essentially be described as “very good”, or excellent performers in their own right.
C: Average in the grand scheme of things, anywhere from “passable” to “good”.
D: The threshold for “bad” starts here.
E: The truly horrible.
F: The failures. One needs to literally sound broken to reach the depths of F-tier.

Value Rating

★: “Worth the price” (MSRP)
– Only those with a grade of “C” or above are considered for their first star.
– Discontinued models are not eligible.
★★: “Redefines the price bracket”
★★★: “Revolutionary” (For its time)
– Needs to be eligible for at least a ★ rating before ★★★ can be considered.
– Discontinued models may still be considered.

“You’re the measurements guy! You measure more than you listen! I’m not going to listen to you!“

Great, I’m not telling you to. My work on measurements is separate from my reviewing work. It takes me 2 minutes to measure an IEM, you honestly think I don’t have time to listen to it as well?

↓↓↓ READ THIS: Notes & Disclaimers ↓↓↓

  • The IEMs are ranked purely by sonic performance. Fit, isolation, durability, build quality etc. are ignored unless they interfere with the sound itself.
    • The IEMs are not ranked in terms of price-to-performance value. They are ranked according to what I think is “objectively” the best.
  • The IEMs in each tier are sorted alphabetically.
  • Most of the IEMs in this list are determined based off (universal) demo units from shops.
    • Customs tried will be specified as “custom”. A “Third party custom” is someone else’s customs that I forcefit into my ears. Any other use of the term “unit” will be universal.
  • The positions are not set in stone. I’m only human; I may miss out on certain details or traits that may only be apparent with repeated listening. Expect changes.
  • Ranks will be determined based on the best unit tried. Because of this, I am not accounting for unit variation. I cannot guarantee that what I’m hearing is what you will be hearing.
    • This will revert to the most recent unit tried if there is a significant time gap between the last and most recent times I tried a particular model.
  • Unreleased products will not be included in the ranking list until they are officially out of preorder stages or have production units sent to distributors. I will still be talking about them in my subreddit if I ever get the opportunity to try such units.
  • Prices are at MSRP in USD. Prices not directly available in USD are based off the exchange rate during the time of writing.
  • A (non-complete) list of IEMs that I’ve tried can be found on my measurements database.
    • If you can tell, a lot of IEMs on the database (that I’ve tried) are not in this list. This is could be due to lack of interest or lack of enough ear time to make a proper decision on tier placement.
  • Yes, this is the opinion of one person on the internet. Please do not get too offended if your favourite IEM isn’t graded as highly as you’d like. (vice versa applies)
  • This list is meant to be used as a reference point. I highly recommend against blind-buying and suggest to have a listen to the IEMs yourself. By all means, use this to shortlist what you should try in the future but don’t take it as gospel.

To aid searching, ranks without the + or – symbol will be marked with a “=”. That also includes the E & F ranks.

RankValue RatingModelPrice (MSRP)SignatureCommentsTone GradeTechnical GradeSetupBased onNote weightRanksortTonesortTechsortPricesort
S=★★★64 Audio A/U12t
2000Mild U-shapeAmazing bass (for a BA), top-tier resolution and detail-oriented signature.S=S=12BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit01222000
S=★qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX1410NeutralReference tuning with good tonality and top-level resolution. Similar tunings across top tier models.S=S+8/10BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit-21211410
S=★★★Sony IER-Z1R2000Mild V-shapeHighly defined sound, realistic sub-bass focus and spacious imaging capabilities.S=S=1BA 2DDPersonal unit-31222000
S=★Vision Ears VE82700Warm neutralExtremely coherent signature with a pleasing tuning and high technicalities.S+S=8BAE1 demo unit21122700
S-★★★64 Audio Tia Trio2300Neutral with bass boostA more correct sounding version of the Fourte with slight cutbacks in staging and sheer resolution.S=S-2BA 1DDE1 demo unit12232300
S-★★Hidition Viento950VariableBest-in-class tuning and tonal balance with near-perfect coherency.S+A+4BAZeppelin & Co demo unit-3214950
S-★★★InEar Prophile-81600NeutralVery "studio" like sound, heavy priority on technicalitiesS=S-8BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit-12231600
S-★Sony IER-M91500Warm neutralNeutral tonality, highly coherent and decent detail pickup.S-S-5BAShowfloor demo unit22331500
S-★Unique Melody Legacy1650Neutral with bass boostBeautifully tuned yet highly technically proficientS-S-12BAStereo SG demo unit02331650
S-Vision Ears Erlkonig4800VariableGood tonality, high resolution and an overall decent all-rounder.S-S=13BAThird party unit22324800
A+64 Audio A/U18 Tzar
3000Warm neutralA rather simple and "mainstream" tuning refined to an extremely high level.A+S-18BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit13433000
A+Audeze iSine 20 (Cipher V1)DiscontinuedHarman-neutralDSP corrects the glaring tonality issues and brings out the iSine driver's full potential.A+S-PlanarStereo SG demo unit034399999
A+★★★Campfire Andromeda (S)1100Warm U-shapeHighly coherent, easy-to-love tuning and spacious headstageA+S-5BAZeppelin & Co demo unit23431100
A+Empire Ears Legend X2300V-shapedHigh resolution hybrid flawed only by lack of control in the bass regions.A+A+5BA 2DDZeppelin & Co demo unit13442300
A+★★★Hidition NT61050DF-neutralIf Etymotic made a multi-BA IEM, this would be the closest to that dreamA+A+6BANull Audio demo unit-13441050
A+Jomo Trinity SS2800V-shapedHighly detailed, well separated imaging though severely lacking in treble extension.A+A+2EST 4BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit-33442800
A+Jomo Flamenco2200Warm neutralTuned to be more pleasing and tonally accurate compared to the old Flamenco at the cost of sheer detail.A+S-11BAShowfloor demo unit-43432200
A+Jomo SambaDiscontinuedV-shapedLively and engaging with big clarity and detail, perhaps too much for someA+S=8BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit-434299999
A+★★Kumitate KL-Sirius815NeutralExcellent technical ability, well tuned with a dash of Japanese flavour.S-A+4BAThird party custom-4334815
A+★★Moondrop S8700Harman-neutralMore faithful to the Harman target compared to the A8, with a smoother bass response.S-A+8BAOardio demo unit334700
A+★PEARS SH31100NeutralGreat detail pickup and solid all-rounder, perhaps a little strident.A+A+3BAThird party unit-43441100
A+★★★Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor (UERM)DiscontinuedNeutralThe benchmark of an era, dead-flat with an upper treble boostA+A+3BAPersonal custom-334499999
A+Ultimate Ears UE18+ Pro Gen 2DiscontinuedWarm neutralSomewhat reference tuning with emphasis on tonal accuracy and naturalnessS=A=6BAPersonal unit332599999
A+Vision Ears Elysium3200Mild V-shapeFirst decent implementation of Sonion's EST tweeters.A+A+2EST 1BA 1DDE1 demo unit3443200
A=Elysian Hades V21550VariableUpper-mid forward signature with intense upper treble response.A=A+6BAShowfloor demo unit4541550
A=Elysian Terminator V22500V-shapedA more intense, upper-mid forward Terminator V1 with the same level of technical ability.A=A+8BAShowfloor demo unit4542500
A=★★Fearless S8F/S8Pro490V-shapedTonally pleasing V-shaped signature on a solid technical foundation.A=A=8BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit-3455490
A=FitEar MH334SR2000Warm neutralA MH334 with more treble extension and more opened imaging.A=A=4BAThird party unit34552000
A=FiR M31200Warm neutralInteresting tubeless technology, though the imaging improvements are minimal.A=A=2BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit4551200
A=FiR M41900Warm neutralToo similar to the M3 to be worth the price markup.A=A=3BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit4551900
A=Hidition NT81850NeutralColoured neutral kind of sound that works better with Asian genres.A=A+8BAZeppelin & Co demo unit04541850
A=Hidition WaltzHarman-neutralNeutral-fun signature that works both as a reference monitor and a rock-out IEM.A+A=3BAZeppelin & Co demo unit044599999
A=JH Roxanne1745WarmRich and smooth, perfect for male vocalsA=A=12BAA2A Melbourne demo unit44551745
A=Jomo Trinity Brass2800WarmThe warmer of the Trinity models, sacrificing technical ability for a more pleasing and smoother tone.A=A=2EST 4BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit24552800
A=★Lime Ears Model X1000VariableTechnically capable IEM that goes from decently neutral to warm and smooth in a pinch.A=A=4BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit04551000
A=Lime Ears Aether1350Neutral with bass boostExcellent clarity and tone but marred slightly by slightly lackluster resolutionA=A=5BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit14551350
A=★Moondrop A8667Harman-neutralAn odd but surprisingly decent take on the Harman signature, with added midbass compared to the S8.A=A=8BAOardio demo unit455667
A=Moondrop Solis1100Warm DF-neutralA good implementation of the EST drivers with Moondrop's signature tuning specialties.A=A=4BA 2ESTReview unit4551100
A=★Massdrop x Noble K10700Neutral with bass boostVery safe tuning, almost to the point of boredom. Does nothing wrong but nothing right eitherA=A=10BAStereo SG demo unit0455700
A=Noble K10 Encore1850NeutralReference oriented sound focused on technicalitiesA=A=10BAStereo SG demo unit-14551850
A=Noble Katana1850Neutral with laid-back trebleLike the K10, except with less bassA=A=9BAStereo SG demo unit-14551850
A=Oriolus MK21100WarmLively yet non-fatiguing hybrid experienceA=A=3BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit-24551100
A=★qdc 4SS700NeutralHigh clarity, high resolution reference-type monitor with spot-on tone.A+A=4BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit0445700
A=★qdc 5SH900V-shapedFun, lively signature that retains high levels of performance.A=A=5BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit0455900
A=★★★Sony MDR-EX1000DiscontinuedBright DF-neutralOutstanding imaging and detail retrieval though can be intense to listen to.A-S-DDThird party unit-346399999
A=★Sony IER-M7800Warm neutralBalanced across the board, though doesn't seem to excel in any particular area.S-A-4BAShowfloor demo unit2436800
A=Stealthsonics U9 JDM1100Neutral with bass boostDoes away with the timbre issues of the standard U9.A=A=8BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit04551100
A=StereoPravada SB72500Bright DF-neutralTechnically proficient but marred by a sharp timbre. Interesting concept.A-S=7BAZeppelin & Co demo unit-54622500
A=★Ultimate Ears Reference Remastered (UERR)1000Neutral with laid-back trebleWarm with good tonality. Good all-rounder albeit definitely not a reference signature.A=A=3BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit14551000
A=Westone ES601300Neutral with laid-back trebleGreat timbre and well-tuned, held back by its resolutionA=A=6BAA2A Melbourne demo unit24551300
A-★Acoustune HS1650650V-shapedWell textured and energetic with a sub-bass focus.A-A-DDZeppelin & Co demo unit-2566650
A-Dita Dream1800V-shapedExcellent resolution and detail let down by its metallic tonality and thin midrangeB=S=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit-35821800
A-★★Drop + JVC HA-FDX1280NeutralHighly technical sound with a clean, well-tuned neutral signature.A=A-DDReview unit556280
A-Elysian Poseidon1940Neutral with bass boostGood, inoffensive midrange tone and bass tuning, marred by the lack of low-level detailing.A=A-6BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit5561940
A-★★★Etymotic ER4XR350DF-neutralA more mainstream tuning of the ER4S/SR with slightly boosted bass.A=A-BAZeppelin & Co demo unit-4556350
A-FiR M52800WarmWarmer than the M3 and M4 with lower resolution.A=A-1EST 3BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit5562800
A-Hidition NT6 Pro1100Neutral with bass boostA V-shaped version of the NT6. The change in tuning kills the technical ability slightlyA-A=6BANull Audio demo unit15651100
A-★HYLA CE-5915V-shapedProbably the best bass response I've ever heard. Thin-ish midrange that sounds unnatural on certain instruments.B+A+1Piezo 2BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit-4574915
A-HYLA TE-5B1300V-shapedSimilar to the CE-5 though ever-so-slightly thinner in the midrange.B+A+1Piezo 2BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit-45741300
A-InEar SD51100Warm V-shapeExcels in timbre reproduction and has an overall pleasant signature.A=A-5BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit25561100
A-★Moondrop Blessing400Harman-neutralAll rounder that comes the closest to the Harman Target.A=A-4BA 1DDReview unit-4556400
A-★NocturnaL Atlantis600NeutralReference signature with immense clarity and energy.A=A-4BATreoo demo unit-3556600
A-★★★Shure KSE12002000Bright U-shapeEasily at the top in terms of resolution and definition, but comes with a big treble spike and slightly odd mids.B=S+ElectrostaticA2A Melbourne demo unit-55812000
A-Sony MDR-EX800ST/MDR7550350Bright neutralA more forgiving, warmer version of the EX1000.A-A+DDThird party unit-2564350
A-Sony Justear XJE-MH2 "Club"2150Warm DF-neutralNice, pleasant signature that is reminiscent of a more textured HS1551.A=A-1BA 1DDThird party custom15562150
A-Unique Melody Mason V3+3200Bright neutralDecent resolution, nothing really special otherwise.A-A=16BAMunkong Gadget demo unit5653200
B+64 Audio N8
1700BassySub-bass focus, rich and smooth yet relatively neutral in tone.B+A=8BA 1DDPersonal custom46751700
B+64 Audio tia Fourte3600W-shapedUnique sound; high clarity and bass response with immensely wide staging, held back by a wonky tonality.B-S=3BA 1DDE1 demo unit-36923600
B+A&K T8iEDiscontinuedNeutral with bass boostHard-to-dislike tuning with excellent clarity and resolutionB=A+DDZeppelin & Co demo unit068499999
B+AAW ASH800Warm neutralSmooth tonal balance with decent technicalities.B+B+6BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit3677800
B+★Acoustune HS1551500Warm V-shapeWarm and smooth tonality with a pleasing tuning not many would hate.A-B+DDZeppelin & Co demo unit3667500
B+Beyerdynamic Xelento1000V-shapedLike the T8iE, with a little more trebleB=A+DDZeppelin & Co demo unit06841000
B+Campfire Solaris (SE)1500"Balanced"Coherent and well balanced hybrid though with slight midrange hollowness.B=A=3BA 1DDE1 demo unit06851500
B+Custom Art Harmony 8.21300WarmSmooth and easy signature. No fatigue whatsoever. The definition of a lounging IEM.A-B+8BAPersonal unit56671300
B+★DUNU DK-3001 Pro470Warm neutralWell-tuned and coherent. Does little wrong and very easy to like.A-B+3BA 1DDReview unit667470
B+★★★Etymotic ER4PT300Warm neutralSlightly rolled off treble with good detail and resolution, though imaging is too two-dimensional.A-B+BAPersonal unit-3667300
B+Elysian TerminatorDiscontinuedWarm V-shapeWell rounded smooth signature that doesn't offend.B+A=8BAShowfloor demo unit367599999
B+Elysian Artemis V2700NeutralA detailed, somewhat neutral-sounding IEM that should fit most people's tastes.B+A-3BAShowfloor demo unit676700
B+Empire Ears EVR800NeutralA nicely tuned flat-ish signature with good technical ability all around.B+B+3BAZeppelin & Co demo unit-4677800
B+Empire Ears Vantage1400V-shapedA Legend-X-mini, essentially. Nice alternative on a "budget".B+B+1BA 2DDZeppelin & Co demo unit36771400
B+★★Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR160DF-neutralSlightly less detailed than the ER4, but without the usual BA timbre.A=B+DDZeppelin & Co demo unit657160
B+★Fearless S6Pro390DF-neutralTechnical tuning with very forward detailing.A=B+6BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit-3657390
B+FitEar MH3341900WarmPerfect for female vocals, but otherwise quite colouredA=B+4BAThird party custom36571900
B+FitEar TG3341400DarkLike the MH334 with quite a bit less trebleA-B+4BAPersonal unit46671400
B+HUM Reference1300DF-neutralBasically sounds like a shallow-fit ER4S.A-B+BAZeppelin & Co demo unit-46671300
B+★iBasso IT04500U-shapedA nice improvement over the IT03 though midrange hollowness still exists.B+B+3BA 1DDE1 demo unit-1677500
B+Jomo Quatre1500V-shapedNicely tuned hybrid that serves as a good all-rounder.A-B+3BA 1DDEuphoria Audio demo unit16671500
B+★Massdrop Plus300DF-neutral with bass boostReference-targeted sound with excellent clarity and detail, with a slightly more fun tuning.A=B+3BAReview unit3657300
B+Noble Khan2300U-shapedClean yet lean, solid low-end rumble but treble get splashy. Technical but lacking naturalness for top performance.B=A+1Piezo 4BA 1DDThird party unit-56842300
B+Oriolus Mellianus2400Mild V-shapeThin and sterile signature that isn't the most natural, but still technically proficient.B+A=10BAThird party unit-46752400
B+Sennheiser IE800800Mild V-shapeGood bass with shimmery treble. Decent tonality.B+B+DDJaben SG demo unit1677800
B+★Sony XBA-N3300Neutral with bass boostExceptional tonal balance only limited by its slightly smoothed over definitionA=B=1BA 1DDConnectIT demo unit3658300
B+Soranik Ion1100WarmClearly inspired by the 334, follows the same strengths in female vocalsA=B+5BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit36571100
B+★Tanchjim Oxygen270Harman-neutralOne of the best-tuned DDs tuned somewhat to Harman. Defined and detailed.A=B+DDReview unit657270
B+Unique Melody Maestro V22000"Balanced"It's... there. Hard to find words for this oneB+A=12BAStereo SG demo unit-36752000
B+Unique Melody Martian700Neutral with bass boostWell-tuned hybrid with excellent bass response and smooth midrange.A-B+2BA 2DDStereo SG demo unit2667700
B=64 Audio tia Fourte Noir3800W-shapedA bassier and warmer Fourte though also strangely sharper and less technical.B-A=3BA 1DDE1 demo unit07953800
B=AAW AXH (2019)430Bright neutralSharp treble though not to the point of being piercing. Decent rendition of the bright-neutral signature.B=B+4BA 1DDMusic Sanctuary demo unit-3787430
B=AAW Mockingbird1450NeutralA "nothing special" kind of sound that is neither wrong nor exciting, even on a technical level.B=B=8BA 1DDMusic Sanctuary demo unit7881450
B=AAW Canary2170V-shapedPoor implementation of the EST driver. Decent in tonality and timbre, but that's about it.B=A-2EST 4BA 2DDMusic Sanctuary demo unit7862170
B=Acoustune HS1501500Warm V-shapeA more textured, bassier and more energetic version of the HS1551.B=B+DDZeppelin & Co demo unit787500
B=Acoustune HS1670800V-shapedMetallic and shrill timbre makes this hard to enjoy.B=A-DDZeppelin & Co demo unit786800
B=ACS Encore1130NeutralGood all-rounder. No slouch in the technicalities.B=B=3BAJaben SG demo unit7881130
B=AKG N50051000Neutral with bass boostAmazing bass control only let down by plastic timbre.B+B=4BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit7781000
B=★ARC Mira410NeutralA well-tuned basic setup with strengths in versatility.B=B=2BAShowfloor demo unit788410
B=★Audio Technica ATH-E70400Neutral with bass boostClean and clear sound with a slight warm tilt without losing treble sparkle.B=B=3BAJaben Melbourne demo unit788400
B=Campfire Atlas1300BassyGobs of bass with added treble sparkle that prevents complete congestion and muddiness.B=B+DDZeppelin & Co demo unit47871300
B=Dita Truth BrassDiscontinuedWarm V-shapeVery nice tonal characteristics with good bass, though nothing special technically.B+B=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit77899999
B=Dita Dream XLS1850NeutralStandard Dita house sound with a non-standard bass roll-off. Decent, not amazing.B=B+DDZeppelin & Co demo unit7871850
B=Dita Fidelity1300V-shapedThe more technical and less natural sounding of the Dita twins.B=A-DDZeppelin & Co demo unit-47861300
B=Dita Fealty1300Mild V-shapeThe more natural sounding and less technical of the Dita twins.A-B=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit7681300
B=DUNU DK-4001900U-shapedA little shrill with slight cutbacks in tone compared to the DK-3001 Pro.B=B+4BA 1DDReview unit787900
B=Empire Ears ESR1000Bright V-shapeHas the technical chops but is sharp and fatiguing.B-B=3BAZeppelin & Co demo unit7981000
B=Empire Ears Bravado700V-shapedA basic hybrid sound with big bass and energetic treble.B=B=1BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit788700
B=Empire Ears Nemesis1600V-shapedA lot more treble compared to the Vantage.B=B=3BA 2DDZeppelin & Co demo unit17881600
B=Empire Ears Phantom1800WarmHeavy, rich and decadent, great for male vocals and bassy instruments.B=A-5BAZeppelin & Co demo unit57861800
B=Empire Ears Valkyrie1600Extreme V-shapeLots of sub-bass with extremely thin mids. Adequate technicalities.B=A-1EST 1BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit7861600
B=Empire Ears Zeus-XIV2730Bright neutralTop tier detail and resolution with poor tone and timbre reproduction.C+S=14BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit-471022730
B=★Fearless S4290V-shapedTonally accurate though can be a little heavy with its upper midrange.B+B=4BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit778290
B=★Fearless S5H330V-shapedSimilar if not identical to the S4, though with a little less upper mids.B+B=5BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit778330
B=★Fearless S6Rui390V-shapedSimilar to the S4/S5H though with smoother upper mids and treble response.B+B=6BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit778390
B=Fearless La Hire610NeutralWell-tuned neutral-style monitor with subpar treble extension.B=B=2EST 2BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit788610
B=Fidue A91 "Sirius"900Mid-centricUniquely tuned hybrid. Not very powerful DD bass with Diffuse-Field midrange.B=B=4BA 1DDLMUE demo unit788900
B=★FiiO FH5260Neutral with bass boostStellar bass response and decent technical ability, not much to fault.B+B=3BA 1DDE1 demo unit778260
B=FitEar F/A111780Warm neutralA laid-back take on reference with Suyama's FitEar colouration mixed inB=B=BAJaben SG demo unit3788780
B=FitEar Parterre1200WarmIntimate, smooth and laidback soundB=B=2BA?Jaben SG demo unit27881200
B=FitEar EST1300WarmSmooth and relaxing listen, though definition is not its strong suit.B=B-1EST 1BAJaben SG demo unit7891300
B=FLC8SDiscontinuedVariableVery good technicalities with a well-tuned signature. Filters change the sound a lot.B=B=2BA 1DDPersonal unit78899999
B=HUM Pristine Reference1400WarmGood detail pickup and generally inoffensive. Much better than the universal.B=B=2BAThird party custom27881400
B=HYLA TE-5T1300Upper mid focusedVery Japanese-sounding with a massive upper harmonic focus, too much for many genres.B-A+1Piezo 2BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit-57941300
B=JH Audio JH13v2 Performance Series1000V-shapedGood all rounder, slightly warmer and more coherent than the custom versionB=B=8BAZeppelin & Co demo unit7881000
B=★★Moondrop KXXS190Harman-neutralWell-tuned single DD with proper timbre and decent technicalities.A-B=DDReview unit768190
B=★★Moondrop Starfield110Harman-neutralA cheaper KXXS.A-B=DDReview unit768110
B=NCM Bella1050U-shapedPowerful bass combined with clean sounding mids, though perhaps a tad aggressive at times.B=A=8BA 1DDReview unit-17851050
B=Noble Tux 51300U-shapedDeep, sub-bass focus with potentially sibilant treble. Scooped midrange.B+B=4BA 1DDStereo SG demo unit7781300
B=★Periodic Audio Be300Mild V-shapeMeaty with decent sparkle in the treble, whilst remaining clear and clean.B=B=DDReview unit788300
B=qdc Anole V3600VariableThe bassier of the Anole brothers. Better timbre but worse technicalities.B+B=3BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit778600
B=qdc Anole V61100VariableThe more mid-centric of the Anole brothers. Better technicalities but worse timbre.B=B+6BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit7871100
B=Rhapsodio GalaxyDiscontinuedV-shapedLively and engaging but avoiding fatigue still. Rare comboB=B=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit178899999
B=★★Samsung Galaxy Buds130Harman-neutralA surprisingly well-tuned TWS with the technical chops to boot.A-B=DDPersonal unit768130
B=★★Samsung Galaxy Buds+150Harman-neutralTuned even closer to the Harman IE target compared to the original.B+B=2DDPersonal unit778150
B=★Sennheiser IE400 Pro350V-shapedHeavy bass boost balanced out by good treble energy along with decent midrange tonality.B=B=DDConnectIT demo unit788350
B=★Shozy & Neo BG280Bright neutralWell balanced tuning with decent resolution, though suffers from slight timbral issues.B=B=5BAZeppelin & Co demo unit788280
B=Shure SE8461000Neutral with bass boostDeep reaching bass but with an odd tonality in the rest of the spectrum.B=B=4BAZeppelin & Co demo unit7881000
B=★Sony WF-1000XM3230Neutral with bass boostProper tonality, solid technicalities yet with a consumer-friendly signature.A-B=DDConnectIT demo unit768230
B=★Sony XBA-A3480Neutral with bass boostCoherent hybrid with a warm-ish tilt to its tone.B+B=2BA 1DDThird party unit778480
B=Sony XBA-Z5700"Balanced"All-rounder. Somewhat neutral both in FR and tonality.B+B=2BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit778700
B=Ultimate Ears UE18+ Pro Gen 31500"Balanced"Perceived more neutrally compared to the Gen 2; less emotional, more boring.B=A-6BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit07861500
B=Vision Ears VE3.21200Warm neutralAlmost VE8-like in tonality, but lacks its technical abilities.A=B=3BAE1 demo unit7581200
B=VSonic GR07XDiscontinuedNeutralJack of all trades. Has all the fundamentals down to a T.B+B=DDPersonal unit77899999
B-★Apple AirPods Pro250NeutralSomewhat Diffuse-Field tuning with a smooth and natural midrange tonality.B=B-DDThird party unit889250
B-ARC Pollux285NeutralWell-tuned neutral single-BA IEM.B=B-BAShowfloor demo unit889285
B-ARC Oculus570WarmRelaxing, warm signature with sub-par resolving ability.B+B-3BAShowfloor demo unit879570
B-Audio Technica ATH-IM02Warm neutralWell-balanced, excellent tuning and good technical ability.B+B-2BAThird party unit87999999
B-★Audio Technica ATH-LS200250NeutralSomewhat Diffuse-Field neutral with its own quirks. Good technical ability.B+B-2BAStereo SG demo unit879250
B-★Bose SoundSport Free200NeutralSolid tonal balance with wide soundstage, though not the best in detailing.A-B-DDConnectIT demo unit869200
B-Custom Art FIBAE Black500Warm neutralSmooth, neutral-ish signature that serves as an all rounder.B+B-1BAThird party custom879500
B-Earsonics EM102300WarmOddly low dynamics makes this sound rather dead and lifeless.C+B+10BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit281072300
B-Elysian Cora (2019)1230Neutral with bass boostA decent hybrid weird slightly odd midrange tonality.B-B=4BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit8981230
B-Fearless S10 Genie700DF-neutralSounds like an attempt at DF-neutral gone wrong. Tonally evokes a sense of "uncanny valley".B-B=10BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit898700
B-Fearless Lancelot1300WarmRather generic tuning with no redeeming qualities for its price and status.B-B+2EST 6BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit8971300
B-Fearless HyperS 12BA900DF-neutralSimilar if not identical to the S10 Genie.B-B=12BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit898900
B-FitEar Private 3331500BrightVery exciting and sharp signature. Almost seems like it's made for higher-pitched vocals.B-B+3BAJaben SG demo unit-58971500
B-Hifiman RE20002000Mild V-shapeLively sound with great technicalities and substandard tonality.B-B+DDA2A Melbourne demo unit8972000
B-Hyla Nerva X2730DarkLow dynamics, rolled off and nothing that it really excels in.B-B-10BAZeppelin & Co demo unit8992730
B-★ikko OH1140Upper mid focusedWell controlled sub-bass focus, high clarity and has an inherent "Asian" signature.B-B-1BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit899140
B-InEar Stagediver SD2450Warm neutralWell-balanced, excellent tuning and good technical ability. Similar to IM02.B+B-2BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit879450
B-Itsfit R3305NeutralSimilar to the lauded UERM, but without its resolution nor sparkle.B+B-3BAReview unit879305
B-★Jabra Elite Active 65t190NeutralExcellent tonal balance and timbre, though technical ability isn't the best.B+B-DDConnectIT demo unit879190
B-Kinera Nanna850Mild V-shapeSurprisingly good implementation of the EST tweeters, but lacking details.B=B-2EST 1BA 1DDE1 demo unit889850
B-★★Lypertek Tevi90DF-neutral with bass boostProbably the closest thing to an ER2XR in TWS form.A=C+DDJaben Melbourne demo unit851090
B-Meze Rai Penta1100Warm V-shapePleasing tonality with subpar technical ability.B=B-4BA 1DDE1 demo unit8891100
B-Moondrop Kanas ProDiscontinuedWarm V-shapeSomewhat Harman-esque in tuning, not the best in terms of resolution.A-B-DDReview unit86999999
B-Oriolus Forsteni375U-shapedGreat sparkle, deep-reaching DD bass and high clarity. Spacious staging.B-B=2BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit898375
B-qdc Fusion920WarmDulled transients and lacks detailing. Tonality is merely okay.B-B-4BA 1DDMusic Sanctuary demo unit899920
B-Rhapsodio Solar1550Mild V-shapeAn all-rounder to a fault. Truly a master of none.B-B-10BAZeppelin & Co demo unit-18991550
B-★★Sony MH755
8Harman-neutralClean notes, proper sub-bass extension and a tonal balance beyond expectations.B+B-DDPersonal unit8798
B-Stealthsonics U91100NeutralAn otherwise capable hybrid caught out by nasally and odd midrange.C+B+8BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit81071100
B-Tansio Mirai TSMR-5430VariableAlright tonality, decent detailing but nothing that makes it stand out.B=B-5BAOardio demo unit889430
B-★★Tin HiFi T4110Bright neutralA worthy successor to the legendary GR07.B=B-DDReview unit889110
B-Ultimate Ears UE6 Pro700"Balanced"A capable hybrid with little weaknesses.B-B-1BA 2DDMusic Sanctuary demo unit899700
B-Ultimate Ears UE7 Pro850Warm neutralGood clarity and detail with boosted, warm bass and controlled treble.B-B-3BAZeppelin & Co demo unit899850
B-★Unique Melody MacBeth600U-shapedExtremely clear but may be too thin for some.B-B+1BA 1DDThird party unit897600
B-VSonic GR07 ClassicDiscontinuedMild V-shapeWell-balanced, well-tuned, good technicalities. The $100 benchmark since ever.B-B=DDLMUE demo unit89899999
B-Vision Ears VE4.21440V-shapedDecently tuned monitor with adequate resolution, but nothing that hasn't been done before for cheap.B-B=4BAE1 demo unit8981440
B-Westone W801500Warm neutralNicely balanced, intimate and slightly dry. Perhaps the least Westone-sounding Westone.C+B+8BAA2A Melbourne demo unit381071500
C+AAW A3H Pro V2370WarmDecent technicalities with well controlled bass and treble rolloff.B-C+2BA 1DDPersonal custom9910370
C+★Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro150V-shapedImpressive sub-focused bass response, limited by its shouty and sharp midrange and treble.B-C+1BA 1DDThird party unit9910150
C+Audio Technica ATH-SPORT7TW200U-shapedClean bass and decent midrange tonality, though comes with strident treble.C+C+DDZeppelin & Co demo unit91010200
C+BGVP DM6200Warm V-shapeWarm tilt in tone, decent detail retrieval though definition is a little too smoothed over.C+C+5BAThird party unit91010200
C+★★BLON BL0338Warm V-shapeVery pleasing and safe tuning with subpar technical detailing.B=C+DDReview unit981038
C+Campfire Dorado1000WarmExtremely coherent albeit slightly congested. Great for intimacy lovers.B-C+2BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit99101000
C+Campfire Polaris V1600V-shapedPseudo-Japanese tuning focusing on female vocals and a very lively signature.C+B=1BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit9108600
C+Campfire Jupiter800"Balanced"Great clarity and staging though with odd upper midrange.C+B=4BAConnectIT demo unit19108800
C+Campfire Vega1300V-shapedPowerful bass, sharp treble and muffled midrange.C+B-DDZeppelin & Co demo unit91091300
C+★★CCA C1040V-shapedSurprisingly well-tuned hybrid from a KZ-style company. Definitely the best in its lineup.C+C+4BA 1DDOardio demo unit9101040
C+Custom Art FIBAE3625Mid-centricA clarity-focused IEM. Weak in staging, perhaps too thin on the note weight but ultimately does its kind of sound without hiccups.C+B=3BAReview unit-49108625
C+★Edifier TWS580V-shapedGood tone and bass response, but unfortunately lacking detail retrieval.B-C+DDThird party unit991080
C+Elysian Artemis600WarmThick, warm and smooth signature without complete sacrifice in technicalities.B-C+3BAReview unit9910600
C+Empire Ears Wraith3500Dark neutralA Zeus with almost nonexistent treble and clarity.C+B=4EST 7BAZeppelin & Co demo unit91083500
C+★★Final Audio E100030NeutralBalanced tuning with good clarity and acceptable resolution. Surprising pick.B-C+DDZeppelin & Co demo unit991030
C+★Final Audio E200045V-shapedNot too dissimiliar to a GR07, though lacking in that last octave of bass extension.B-C+DDE1 demo unit991045
C+★Final Audio E300055WarmA warmer, bassier E2000.B-C+DDE1 demo unit991055
C+Final Audio E4000180V-shapedRather standard sounding, non-offensive and neutral in tone.B-C+DDE1 demo unit9910180
C+Final Audio E5000280WarmLess treble than the E4000 for a slightly different flavour.B-C+DDE1 demo unit9910280
C+★Final Audio Heaven II90Bright neutralSolid technical ability though might be a little too sterile at times.B-C+BAA2A Melbourne demo unit991090
C+★FiiO F9100V-shapedGood technicalities, average timbre, perhaps a little excessive on the highs.C+C+2BA 1DDReview unit91010100
C+FiiO FH7450V-shapedWhat is otherwise a pretty good hybrid marred by a strange tonality.C+B=4BA 1DDConnectIT demo unit9108450
C+Fostex TM2300V-shapedA little thin, a little bright and a little shouty, but not bad overall.C+B-DDThird party unit9109300
C+iBasso IT01S200V-shapedBalanced tuning, slight lean towards brightness. Should be pleasing for most ears.C+B-DDZeppelin & Co demo unit9109200
C+iBasso IT03260U-shapedExcellent bass and clarity. Hollow midrange and somewhat metallic treble.C+C+2BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit91010260
C+IMR R2 Aten500VariableDecent sounding mids with bass that ranges from bleeding to non-existent.C+C+1Piezo 1DDThird party unit91010500
C+★Intime Sora45U-shapedWell controlled bass boost with slightly skewed tonality. Potential is there.B-C+DDThird party unit991045
C+Itsfit Fusion950"Balanced"Hard to pinpoint its exact signature, but the result is an odd tonality.C+B=1MS 2BA 1DDReview unit9108950
C+JH Audio Layla2725VariableSuppressed upper mids and odd treble tuning. Decent technicalities.C+B=12BAJaben Melbourne demo unit91082725
C+Kumitate KL-REF Type-S1350VariableWell tuned but unfortunately suffers from very odd timbre.C=B+3BA 2DDThird party unit91171350
C+KZ E1060DF-neutralA little bright, almost edging on shoutiness, but overall a decent attempt at neutrality.B=C+4BA 1DDReview unit981060
C+Lime Ears Aether R1350VariableA downgrade from the original with weirder midrange tonality.C+B=6BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit91081350
C+★Periodic Audio Mg100WarmNot the most clear or detailed but a very clean sound with good timbre.B-C+DDReview unit9910100
C+★★QCY T535NeutralAn odd take on a reference-style signature, but definitely not the worst attempt out there.B=C+DDThird party unit981035
C+★Shuoer Tape130V-shapedDecent technicalities but it basically screams in your face.C+B-MSOardio demo unit9109130
C+★Shozy & Neo CP165WarmReference-style tuning, decent tonal balance, solid technical ability.C+C+3BALMUE demo unit91010165
C+Shozy Form 1.175Warm neutralRelaxing, non-fatiguing listen with minor cutbacks in detailing.B=C+1BA 1DDReview unit981075
C+Shozy Form 1.4200Warm neutralVery similar to the Form 1.1 in both tone and technicalities.B=C+4BA 1DDReview unit9810200
C+★Tanchjim Cora50V-shapedWell-controlled bass boost, though coupled with a slightly odd midrange tonality.B-C+DDOardio demo unit991050
C+★TFZ King Pro170V-shapedPowerful yet controlled bass response, good snap in the treble, doesn't sacrifice too much in the midrange.C+B-DDThird party unit9109170
C+TFZ Secret Garden200V-shapedDecent bass response and peaky treble, not much to say.C+C+2DDLMUE demo unit91010200
C+★Tin HiFi T250NeutralWell-balanced tuning and an all-rounder signature that works for most.B-C+2DDReview unit991050
C+★Tin HiFi T380Mild V-shapeSomewhat generic hybrid signature, tuned well with good transient ability.B-C+1BA 1DDReview unit991080
C+Ultimate Ears UE11 Pro1150BassyQuite a bit of low-end emphasis. Overly-congested and smeared transients.C+C+4BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit910101150
C+Urbanfun YBF-ISS01460V-shapedClear detailing marred slightly by an almost generic and sharp tuning.C+B=DDReview unit910860
C+Vive XE800DiscontinuedMild V-shapeA mini GR07. Need I say more?B-C+DDThird party unit991099999
C+★★Zero Audio Carbo Tenore ZH-DX200-CT40V-shapedA well-tuned V-shaped signature that maintains solid midrange and excellent clarity.C+C+DDPersonal unit9101040
C=1Custom SA02"Balanced"Odd take on neutral with a coloured tonality.C=C+2BAJaben SG demo unit10111099999
C=AAW A3H (2019)290V-shapedEmphasised midbass and upper mids. Generic hybrid.C=C=2BA 1DDMusic Sanctuary demo unit101111290
C=AAW W100DiscontinuedV-shapedBassy and has that typical "chifi DD" sound.C=C=DDJaben SG demo unit10111199999
C=Alpha&Delta D695BrightWell balanced bright response. Good detail and doesn't sound odd in any place.C+C=DDReview unit10101195
C=★Advanced Evo X60NeutralA well-balanced Bluetooth IEM. A very nice surprise.B-C=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit1091160
C=AKG N40400VariableA rather typical hybrid tuned to the Harman Target. Nothing special especially for the asking price.B-C=1BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit10911400
C=Audeze LCDi4 (No Cipher)2500"Balanced"Low distortion, high resolution and excellent clarity marred by poor tuning which destroys timbre.D=S+PlanarStereo SG demo unit2101412500
C=Audiosense T800300V-shapedGeneric tuning that's nothing special in terms of tonal accuracy nor technicalities.C=C=8BATreoo demo unit101111300
C=AVIOT TE-D01b/TE-D01d177V-shapedStandard V-shaped siganture with passable transients.C=C=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit101111177
C=BGVP DMG140BassyDecent tonal balance though bass response is not up to par.C+C=4BA 1DDReview unit101011140
C=BGVP ES121500VariableSlightly honky midrange tonality with the usual EST tweeter roll-off.C=B-4EST 8BAOardio demo unit101191500
C=Campfire Comet200WarmRolled-off at the top end, warm and bassy single-BA sound reminiscent of Final's offerings.C=C=BAZeppelin & Co demo unit101111200
C=Campfire Lyra II700V-shapedCampfire's take on a V-shaped dynamic sound. Wouldn't call it exceptional.C=C=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit101111700
C=CCA C1250V-shapedNothing much to say; typical KZ-style tuning with shouty midrange and subpar technicalities.C=C=5BA 1DDOardio demo unit10111150
C=Creative Aurvana Trio250WarmSurprising lack of BA timbre, but still rather average in technicalities.C=C=3BAConnectIT demo unit101111250
C=Dynamic Motion DM200H180V-shapedGeneric V-shaped hybrid without any special traits.C=C=1BA 1DDThird party unit101111180
C=Earsonics SM3DiscontinuedWarmNon-fatiguing, relaxing listen. "Normal".C=C=3BAAV One demo unit10111199999
C=★Edifier TWS150V-shapedDecent bass response, subpar treble, overall passable.C=C=DDThird party unit10111150
C=Elysian Eros400WarmTypical "dual driver" sound. Not very impressive.C=C=2BAShowfloor demo unit101111400
C=Fearless Start180V-shapedTypical chifi V-shaped sound, nothing much to report on.C=C=DDMusic Sanctuary demo unit101111180
C=★★FiiO F325U-shapedWell-balanced U-shaped sound that's rather atypical of a chifi dynamic IEM.B-C=DDE1 demo unit1091125
C=★FiiO F565V-shapedTypical chifi V-shaped sound, nothing much to report on.B-C=DDE1 demo unit1091165
C=★FiiO FA1100NeutralA pretty standard reference-style tuning that just works.C+C=BAConnectIT demo unit101011100
C=Final Audio LAB 1DiscontinuedWarmPretty standard tuning that doesn't live up to its build, pricing or prestige.C=C+2BAThird party unit10111099999
C=FitEar Air 2/Titan1700Warm V-shapeGeneric hybrid sound. Doesn't really perform up to par either.C=C=1BA 1DDJaben SG demo unit1011111700
C=Focal Sphear150Mild V-shapeGood timbre, good bass and well-balanced tuning.C+C=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit101011150
C=Fostex TE1001800Warm neutralA little boring and dead in dynamics. Not fun but not really reference either. Average.C=C=1BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit1011111800
C=Future Sonics MG5HX875V-shapedTypical V-shaped DD signature with minimal focus on technicalities.C=B-DDThird party custom10119875
C=iBasso IT01110V-shapedNothing really stands out as "excellent" to me, but it does a lot of things well and little wrong.C=C=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit101111110
C=iBasso IT03w260Bright V-shapeIts sibilant and sharp treble is a tough trait to endure.C=C=2BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit101111260
C=IMR R1 ZenithDiscontinuedVariableNot very detailed with a persistently odd tonal balance regardless of filters used.C=C=1Piezo 1DDThird party unit10111199999
C=JH Billie Jean350V-shapedFollows the JH house sound but otherwise nothing special.C=C=2BAAV One demo unit101111350
C=JH Michelle500WarmStill sounds typically "JH" with a slightly V tuning, with slower transients and a non-fatiguing signature.C=C=3BAZeppelin & Co demo unit101111500
C=JVC HA-FW01380DarkVery heavy and very dark sounding IEM whose signature marrs technical ability slightly.C=C=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit101111380
C=Kinera Odin800NeutralSounds like a rather basic tuning and a resolution not fitting of its driver count.C+C=8BAZeppelin & Co demo unit101011800
C=★★KZ ZSN Pro20V-shapedNothing much to say; typical KZ-style tuning with shouty midrange and subpar technicalities.C=C=1BA 1DDOardio demo unit10111120
C=KZ S250V-shapedNothing much to say; typical KZ-style tuning with shouty midrange and subpar technicalities.C=C=1BA 1DDReview unit10111150
C=★Massdrop x NuForce EDC3100NeutralWell tuned, though not the most technical nor the most natural sounding.B-C=3BAReview unit10911100
C=MEE Pinnacle P1200Warm V-shapeUpper midrange emphasis with soft, warm bass. Nice for mainstream listening.C=C=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit101111200
C=Noble Savant 2500WarmDecent tonal balance with subpar detail retrieval.B-C=2BAStereo SG demo unit10911500
C=Nuarl NT01150Warm V-shapeGeneric V-shaped tuning with not much clarity or detailing capability.C=C=DDOardio demo unit101111150
C=Nuarl NT100100V-shapedGeneric V-shaped tuning that doesn't stand out technically from other similar IEMs.C=C=DDOardio demo unit101111100
C=NuForce HEM1150NeutralReference tuning with tonal balance. Unfortunately limited by its technicalities.C=C=BAE1 demo unit101111150
C=Oriolus Finschi180BrightEnergetic and bright, overall a well built hybrid that can be strident for some ears.B-C=2BA 1DDE1 demo unit10911180
C=Oriveti New Primacy300Warm neutralRather balanced, almost neutral hybrid. All rounder.C=C=2BA 1DDJaben Melbourne demo unit101111300
C=Rose BR5 Mk2305NeutralNot a bad IEM, though BA timbre comes in strong with this one. Not the most technical but it does the job when called for it.C=C=5BAThird party unit101111305
C=Shure SE535500Mid-centricTonally dead. One-note bass. No treble worth mentioning.C=C=3BAStereo SG demo unit101111500
C=★Simgot EN700100Mid-centricGood clarity and energetic signature.C=C=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit101111100
C=Stax SR-001 Mk1 w/ CES-A1DiscontinuedNeutralSounds surprisingly dull and undetailed for a "true" electrostatic.B-C=ElectrostaticThird party unit1091199999
C=Stealthsonics U2250V-shapedSharp, emphasised treble and boosted bass, sounds more mainstream than audiophile.C=C=1BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit101111250
C=Symphonium Audio Aurora220Warm neutralSolid tuning, though average in technicalities.C+C=2BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit101011220
C=★TFZ 5S80V-shapedWarm and somewhat slow in transients. Good timbre, average tuning.C=C=DDLMUE demo unit10111180
C=★TFZ King100V-shapedBetter tuned than the 5S with a little extra treble which improves clarity and overall staging.C=C=DDLMUE demo unit101111100
C=★Tiandirenhe TD125V-shapedGeneric V-shaped DD with alright midrange tonality and technicalities.C=C=DDThird party unit10111125
C=★Tin Audio T2 Pro50Bright neutralA T2 tuned with less sub-bass and more treble. High clarity but may not be for everyone.C=C+2DDReview unit10111050
C=Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10 "TF10"DiscontinuedWarmDecent tonality and timbre. Not as detailed as the new kids on the block but has the fundamentals down.C=C=3BAPersonal unit10111199999
C=Unknown Custom UCD-2220Warm V-shapeA common 2-driver signature with passable resolution.C=C=2BAE1 demo unit101111220
C=★Venture Electronics BIE20V-shapedGeneric V-shaped DD with alright midrange tonality and technicalities.C+C=DDThird party unit10101120
C=VSonic VS7120WarmA less fatiguing, less technical version of its predecessor.C+C=DDReview unit101011120
C-1More Quad Driver200"Balanced"Okay-ish technical ability in a mainstream tuning. Can get congested.C=C-3BA 1DDJaben Melbourne demo unit111112200
C-AAW Nebula Two150U-shapedExcellent clarity and wide staging due to semi-open design. DD bass manages to shine through.C=C-1BA 1DDNull Audio demo unit111112150
C-AAW Nightingale1000"Balanced"Horribly tuned midrange that sounds wrong and lacks energy.D=B=PlanarZeppelin & Co demo unit111481000
C-Acoustune HS1503400V-shapedShrill, odd timbre and way too intense for normal listening.C-B=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit11128400
C-Advanced Elise30BassyBoomy and heavy sounding. Smoothed over details but not the worst out there.C-C-DDZeppelin & Co demo unit11121230
C-Anthem Five E2150BassyLots of bass and not a lot of treble to balance it out. Alright midrange tone but resolution is poor.C=C-1BA 1DDReview unit (custom)111112150
C-Audeze iSine 10/20 (No Cipher)400UniqueLow distortion, high resolution and excellent clarity marred by poor tuning which destroys timbre.D=S-PlanarStereo SG demo unit11143400
C-BGVP Q2100Bright neutralPoor bass, thin notes, shouty midrange and sharp treble.C-C-2BAReview unit111212100
C-Brainwavz B400150NeutralDulled transients and dynamics makes this a boring listen.C=C-4BAThird party unit111112150
C-Campfire Nova500Neutral with laid-back trebleSomewhat dead-sounding with no shimmer or sparkle in the upper registers.C-C=2BAConnectIT demo unit111211500
C-Campfire Polaris V2500BassyOverwhelming amounts of bass only slightly balanced out by a midtreble emphasis.C-C-1BA 1DDThird party unit111212500
C-Cayin YB04500"Balanced"An odd take on neutrality that sounds weird and uneven.C-C=4BAZeppelin & Co demo unit111211500
C-Elysian Minerva900Warm V-shapeWonky tone with blunted notes, not very revealing.C-C-4BAShowfloor demo unit111212900
C-Fatfreq Eden220"Balanced"A strange sounding monitor with no clear direction in its tuning.C-C=2BAThird party unit111211220
C-Fearless Crystal Pearl200WarmVeiled, weird sounding and lacking details.C-C-2BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit111212200
C-Fearless Roland1010DarkAn almost total lack of treble results in a muffled, dark presentation.D+B=2EST 2BA 1DDMusic Sanctuary demo unit111381010
C-FiiO FA7300WarmBoring, overly warm tuning that lacks detailing.C-C+4BAConnectIT demo unit111210300
C-FiR M2800V-shapedShrill, unnatural tone in an otherwise acceptable technical package.D=B=1BA 1DDShowfloor demo unit11148800
C-Fostex TE-02WPDiscontinuedNeutral-brightBalanced and clear. Very good value.C=C-DDA2A Melbourne demo unit11111299999
C-Heir Audio Tzar 350DiscontinuedBrightIts detail would be appreciated if it didn't come with ear-splitting treble.C-C=2BAThird party unit11121199999
C-Heygears Anora80Neutral with laid-back trebleVery good tuning, well-balanced signature.C=C-BALMUE demo unit11111280
C-I-INTO i825"Balanced"Somewhat downsloping signature. It's an IEM that exists.C-C-3DDThird party unit11121225
C-Jabra Elite 75t180U-shapedOverdone sub-bass response, sharp treble, thin midrange.C-C+DDConnectIT demo unit111210180
C-Kinera Idun (Deluxe)140V-shapedNot a bad hybrid, considering Kinera's track record.C-C-2BA 1DDThird party unit111212140
C-KZ ZS310V-shapedSimple DD tuning. It's an IEM that exists.C-C-DDOardio demo unit11121210
C-Meccaudio ME-04NeutralA not-quite-neutral "neutral" monitor.C-C-4BAE1 demo unit11121299999
C-Noble Falcon156V-shapedHarsh midrange with strong bass and treble. Very mainstream sound.C-C-DDStereo SG demo unit111212156
C-Oriveti Basic100BassyLots of sub-bass rumble with an energetic midrange. Roll-off for non-fatigue.C-C-DDJaben Melbourne demo unit111212100
C-Pai Audio DM2A140V-shapedWeird midrange. Oddly similar to the Kinera IDUN.C-C-2BA 1DDThird party unit111212140
C-Shanling ME100120V-shapedAn odd take on the typical "chifi DD" sound, rolling off the bass for extra clarity at the expense of tonality.C-C=DDReview unit111211120
C-Sennheiser IE40 Pro100NeutralAn odd take on a balanced signature that sounds dead and lifeless.C=C-DDConnectIT demo unit111112100
C-Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear100V-shapedFuzzy, typical V-shaped sound but nothing too egregious.C-C-DDZeppelin & Co demo unit111212100
C-Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless300V-shapedSimilar but not identical to its wired counterpart. A weirdly tuned V-shaped response.C-C-DDZeppelin & Co demo unit111212300
C-Spiral Ears SE5U2000"Balanced"Weird phasing, horrible tonal balance with near zero regard for treble.D=B=5BAThird party custom111482000
C-Stax SR-001 Mk1DiscontinuedWarmSounds like an old-school on-ear headphone from the 80s.C-C-ElectrostaticThird party unit11121299999
C-Stealthsonics U4500WarmAn odd character, simultaneously bassy and thin at the same time.C-C=4BAShowfloor demo unit111211500
C-Super Audio "Supermeme" 2BA+2DD150V-shapedA decently tuned V-shaped hybrid with energetic upper midrange. May be intense for some.C-C=2BA 2DDPersonal unit111211150
C-Tin HiFi P1170Warm neutralOne of the rare few IEM-style planars with proper tonal balance without EQ, but lacking detail retrieval.C+C-PlanarReview unit111012170
C-Tin HiFI T136WarmCould use some more high frequency response. Seems like squandered potential.C+C-DDOardio demo unit11101236
C-TRN BA570V-shapedLow resolution, passable tonality.C=C-5BAThird party unit11111270
C-Ultimate Ears Live2200WarmSoft, muddy, low resolution and lacks any sort of definition.C=C-6BA 1DDMusic Sanctuary demo unit1111122200
C-Ultimate Ears UE5 Pro600WarmDead dynamics, overly warm and congested.C+C-2BAJaben SG demo unit111012600
C-Venture Electronics DukeDiscontinuedWarmOddly tuned dynamic, but at least it's not the Monk IEs.C-C-DDThird party custom11121299999
C-Whizzer A-HE03 "Kylin"160Warm V-shapeOdd tonality and lacklustre technical ability overall.C-C-2BA 1DDReview unit111212160
C-Westone 4RDiscontinuedDarkLow resolution, extremely blunted and narrow imaging.C-C-4BAThird party unit11121299999
D+Advanced M5-5D
650Bright neutralAn otherwise capable hybrid unfortunately let down by its ridiculous treble spike.D+C=4BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit121311650
D+Advanced Model XDiscontinuedV-shapedExtreme treble and bass response to a fault.D+D+DDZeppelin & Co demo unit12131399999
D+Advanced GT3 Superbass200"Balanced"Acceptable resolution though the tone is off in many ways. Filters don't seem to address that issue.C-D+DDPersonal unit121213200
D+Cozoy Trio450UniqueOdd tuning, doesn't sound too bad but it's overall not very impressive at all.C-D+3BAE1 demo unit121213450
D+Fearless S5T330WarmTonally off and lacking details. Not enough bite or energy either.D+D+5BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit121313330
D+fineEars TSH-HR1000K70V-shapedPretty decent tonality but is severely lacking details.C=D+DDThird party unit12111370
D+Jaybirds Vista180V-shapedExtremely scooped out midrange with piercing treble.D+D+DDConnectIT demo unit121313180
D+Kinera SEED50"Balanced"Lacking in bass extension and tonally skewed too much to the higher frequencies.D+D+1BA 1DDThird party unit12131350
D+KZ AS16125V-shapedNothing much to say; typical KZ-style tuning with shouty midrange and subpar technicalities.C-D+8BAOardio demo unit121213125
D+Lear LCM-BD4.21030Bright V-shapeHarsh, overly-textured and extremely fatiguing. Excellent technical ability completely shut down by tuning and timbre mismatch.D=B-4BA 2DDTreoo demo unit121491030
D+Master & Dynamic MW07300V-shapedExtremely boosted treble and bass. Prioritises wow factor over fidelity.D+C-DDConnectIT demo unit121312300
D+Noble M3600V-shapedStrident and harsh midrange only saved by its somewhat competent bass presentation.D+C=1MS 1DDMunkong Gadget demo unit121311600
D+Rhapsodio Zombie1800BassyNot the cleanest bass and with coherency issues that shouldn't exist for an IEM of its asking price.D=B-8BA 1DDReview unit121491800
D+Rose Mini2110WarmIt's somewhat natural in timbre but lacks a lot of technical proficiency.C=D+2BAThird party unit121113110
D+Shure SE215100V-shapedSounds like a typical dynamic IEM. Slightly bloated bass and narrow staging.C-D+DDJaben Melbourne demo unit121213100
D+Symphonium Audio Mirage150DarkTypical single-BA sound that doesn't offer anything special.C-D+BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit121213150
D+Unique Melody ME1760WarmSoft transients, low definition and odd timbre makes this the worst planar I've listened to.D-B=PlanarStereo SG demo unit12158760
D+Unknown Custom Quad 2.0390V-shapedLow-resolution, low-detail, passable tonality.D+D+4BAE1 demo unit121313390
D+Unknown Custom Juno640VariableSomething odd going on in the midrange. Same issues in resolution.D+D+6BAE1 demo unit121313640
D+Warbler Prelude1100DarkRolled off on both ends with a very typical single-BA sound.D+C=BAThird party custom1213111100
D=1More Stylish100BassyPretty standard "consumer signature" that panders to those who want bass and nothing else.D+D=2DDE1 demo unit131314100
D=1More Triple Driver100V-shapedSubpar tuning with unfortunately thin midrange. Flat bass, not in a good way.C-D=2BA 1DDStereo SG demo unit131214100
D=AAW ACH/Kingfisher190WarmPersasive warmth just puts a blanket on all the transients. Lacks definition.D+D=1Piezo 1BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit131314190
D=Advanced GT3200V-shapedSharp, shrill and overall unpleasant.C-D=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit131214200
D=Advanced M5-1D400V-shapedTypical chifi DD sound. Nothing special.C-D=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit131214400
D=Ambient Acoustics AM71750VariableUnreliable switches, mediocre technical ability and the tone is slightly off.D+D=7BAZeppelin & Co demo unit1313141750
D=Ambient Acoustics AM16"Balanced"Sounds weird and is completely average in pure technicalities. Disappointing.D=D=16BAZeppelin & Co demo unit13141499999
D=Ambient Acoustics AM24"Balanced"See above. Perhaps even slightly worse.D=D=24BAZeppelin & Co demo unit13141499999
D=Astrotec Delphinus 5500"Balanced"Sounds plain wrong. Instruments are nowhere close to how they should on proper gear.D-C=5BAZeppelin & Co demo unit131511500
D=Audio Technica ATH-CK3TW100V-shapedLoose and uncontrolled bass in combination with a sharp and piercing treble.D=D=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit131414100
D=Audio Technica ATH-IEX11200V-shapedSounds weird, sounds wrong, needs a complete overhaul.D=C+2BA 2DDStereo SG demo unit1314101200
D=Audiofly AF160430DarkNot just dead but almost completely devoid of treble. Double whammy.D=D+3BAJaben Melbourne demo unit131413430
D=B&O Beoplay E8350"Balanced"An extremely odd take on a neutral sound signature that simply doesn't work.D+D=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit131314350
D=Campfire Equinox1500BassyExtremely different from the Atlas. It's a lot worse.D=D=DDConnectIT demo unit1314141500
D=CCA A1060Bright V-shapeTypical KZ-style tuning with even shoutier midrange.D+D=5BAOardio demo unit13131460
D=Earsonics SM64v2500WarmWeirdly incoherent and disjointed. Good warmth, though.D=D=3BAAV One demo unit131414500
D=Earsonics Blade610WarmTypical Earsonics house sound of "screwed up midrange", now with DD bass.D=C-2BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit131412610
D=Earsonics Stark1540WarmTypical Earsonics house sound of "screwed up midrange", now with DD bass.D=C-4BA 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit1314121540
D=Effect Audio Symphony890WarmA muddy, overly warm sound with that struggles with surface-level detailing.D=D+3BAThird party unit131413890
D=Eternal Melody EM-2290V-shapedIt just sounds "meh" to be. Nothing much to say.C-D=2BAZeppelin & Co demo unit131214290
D=Fearless ACME81100BassyWeird and bloaty bass in conjunction with tonally weird midrange.D=D=8BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit1314141100
D=Fidue A7180BassyBoomy and bleeds into the mids. Not a lot of definition.D+D=2DDE1 demo unit13131480
D=Hifiman RE10001000V-shapedA strange take on a V response. Intense yet with no upper treble to speak of.D=C+DDA2A Melbourne demo unit1314101000
D=Jomo PLB510DarkBloated, congested and oh-so-slow.D+D=3BAMusic Sanctuary demo unit131314510
D=Jomo Haka365DarkMushy, blobby and low resolution.D+D=BAEuphoria Audio demo unit131314365
D=NuForce Primo 8500DarkTone is off, detailing is low, things sound wrong. Lies on a spectrum of "average" to "no".D=D=4BAE1 demo unit131414500
D=Sennheiser IE80S350V-shapedWarm, bassy, congested and lacking in dynamics. Oddly sharp yet lacking in sparkleC-D=DDZeppelin & Co demo unit131214350
D=Sennheiser IE500 Pro600DarkHeavy, undefined sound with bloated bass and little energy.D+D=DDConnectIT demo unit131314600
D=Sound Linear Fitz 10 Flat2200"Balanced"It sounds dead and boring. Nothing about it stands out at all and it doesn't even achieve the passing mark for technicalities.D=D=10BAE1 demo unit1314142200
D=TFZ 3S65V-shapedIt's okay. It's a Chinese dynamic IEM, nothing special.D=D=DDLMUE demo unit13141465
D=Unknown Custom UCD-3270WarmMushy, blunted transients with a warm yet strangely sibilant tuning.D=D=3BAE1 demo unit131414270
D-AAW A2H-Pro V2220DarkGood coherency but sub-par tuning and sluggishy slow.C-D-1BA 1DDJaben SG demo unit141215220
D-Audio Technica ATH-CKS5TW150DarkMuddy bass with virtually nonexistent treble.D=D-DDZeppelin & Co demo unit141415150
D-Audio Technica ATH-CKR7TW250BrightShrill, sharp and screams in your face.D-D-DDConnectIT demo unit141515250
D-Effect Audio King Arthur7000DarkA joke, both in price and sound. Nobody's laughing.D-D-16BAThird party unit1415157000
D-Kinera YH26370BassyAlmost nothing but bass. Zero semblance of any sort of balance.D-D-DDReview unit14151570
D-KZ ZST30V-shapedDecent bass. Odd timbre. Odd tuning.C-D-1BA 1DDThird party unit14121530
D-Nuforce HEM4330WarmDead as a doornail. Missing bits and pieces in its tuning.D+D-2BAJaben SG demo unit141315330
D-Nuforce HEM6450WarmRefer to the above.D+D-3BAJaben SG demo unit141315450
D-RHA CL750100BrightEar-piercing treble makes it hard to listen to.D-D=DDAV One demo unit141514100
D-Rhapsodio Clipper55Extreme BassLots and lots of bass. Slams you in the face with bass.D=D-14141555
D-Seahf AWK-00915BrightPhasing issues, weirdly incoherent and yet a strangely compelling listen.D=D-DDThird party unit14141515
D-Shozy x AAW Hibiki60BrightSharp, shrill tonality. Average everything else.D=D-DDPersonal unit14141560
D-TFZ 1S40V-shapedA little bloated at times and definitely congested.D-D-DDLMUE demo unit14151540
E=AAW A2H Pro V1
DiscontinuedDarkDead, bloated, congested. Feels like I have to strain to hear even surface-level detailing.D=E=1BA 1DDJaben SG demo unit15141699999
E=Campfire IO300"Balanced"Tonality and timbre is all sorts of wrong. Lacks the technicalities to redeem it.E=D=2BAThird party unit151614300
E=Fender Thirteen 61800DarkInstruments sound wrong. Everything is underwater. Help.E=D=6BA 1DDE1 demo unit1516141800
E=Fischer Omega Spark60BrightSomeone should harvest their drivers for tweeters since I hear nothing below the upper mids.E=E=DDE1 demo unit15161660
E=Geek Wold GK320DarkIncoherent, imaging is all over the place and sounds like a mess.E=D-3DDThird party unit15161520
E=Hifiman TWS600200Mid-centricTelephonic mess. The worst TWS IEM I have ever heard.E=C-DDConnectIT demo unit151612200
E=JH Audio Diana700DarkMushy transients and the detailing capability of free phone earbuds.E=D=3BAConnectIT demo unit151614700
E=Kinera H3100Extreme V-shapeCompletely off timbre, extremely recessed midrange and sharp, painful treble.E=C-2BA 1DDPersonal unit151612100
E=oBravo Ra C-Cu10000"Balanced"An indescribable affront to God and humanity both in sound and pricing.E=D=1AMT 1DDThird party unit15161410000
E=RHA CL1280BrightSo much treble to the point where nothing sounds correct. Like raining metal balls on a tin roof.E=B=DDAV One demo unit15168280
E=Sendiy M1221200V-shapedIt literally sounds out of phase. It's an accomplishment in itself.E=E=1BA 1DDE1 demo unit151616200
E=Sensaphonics 2MAX850Bright neutralOdd timbre. Technical ability isn't even that great.E=D=2BAJaben Melbourne demo unit151614850
E=Sensaphonics 2X-S750Bright neutralSharp and shrill yet surprisingly dead. Like shoving blunted icepicks into your ears.E=D=2BAJaben Melbourne demo unit151614750
E=Sensaphonics 3MAX1050WarmIt's a slight improvement over the 2MAX but not by much.E=D=3BAJaben Melbourne demo unit1516141050
E=Shozy x AAW Pola800DarkDark, muffled, veiled, muddy, congested etc. etc. basically every permutation of similar descriptors.E=D-2EST 1DDZeppelin & Co demo unit151615800
E=Unique Melody 3DD-Ti700BrightIt's not the quantity of the treble, but the quality. Reserved only for the most esoteric of tastes.E=C+3DDStereo SG demo unit151610700
E=VE Monk IE SmallsDiscontinuedDarkSounds exactly like what would happen if you shoved an earbud driver into an IEM housing.E=E=DDThird party unit15161699999
F=Delta Air complimentary earphones
0Complete failureIt's a telephone in IEM form. It is physically unable to play bass or treble.F=F=DDThird party unit1617170
F=Oppo MH13014Complete failureThe horribleness of this can only be experienced in real life.F=F=DDThird party unit16171714
F=SIA complimentary earphones0DarkIts full potential can only be unleashed by an Airbus A380.F=F=DDPersonal unit1617170
F=VE Monk IE BiggieDiscontinuedDarkAbsolute mud and congestion. Could work as a subwoofer since it barely plays anything above 500Hz anyways.F=E=DDThird party unit16171699999