Dark Magician VS Hisenior Mega5-EST

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Dark Magician and Hisenior Mega5-EST are in-ear monitors. Dark Magician costs $600 while Hisenior Mega5-EST costs $549. Dark Magician is $51 more expensive. Hisenior Mega5-EST holds a decisive 2.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 8.6). Hisenior Mega5-EST has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Hisenior Mega5-EST has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Hisenior Mega5-EST has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Hisenior Mega5-EST has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Dark Magician
5.8 /10
Jaytiss Score
Hisenior Mega5-EST
8.6 /10
Score gap: 2.8
Metric Dark Magician Hisenior Mega5-EST
Mids 6 8
Treble 5 8
Soundstage 7 8.5
Dynamics 2 6
Tonality 4.8 7.6
Technicalities 5 8
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Dark Magician reviewed by

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Where the bass.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: A-

Dark Magician Details

Driver Configuration: n/a

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $600

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Hisenior Mega5-EST Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST

Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost

Brand: Hisenior Top Hisenior IEMs

Price (Msrp): $549

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Dark Magician Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Mids B
The mids are articulate and well-balanced, lending body to instruments. Instrument layering remains stable.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage A-
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.

Hisenior Mega5-EST Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • You get an articulate, polished performance with immersive stage depth and great control. There's a sense of polish across the whole spectrum.
Mids A+
Expect an immersive mid band where every vocal inflection and texture shines. Complex arrangements stay perfectly composed.
Treble A+
The treble performance feels luxurious, marrying air, control, and excitement. You can place every high-frequency element.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage S-
A panoramic, wraparound presentation suspends each element in a convincingly airy bubble. Instruments float with pinpoint spacing.

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