Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI VS Hisenior Mega5-EST

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

Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI and Hisenior Mega5-EST are in-ear monitors. Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI costs $475 while Hisenior Mega5-EST costs $549. Hisenior Mega5-EST is $74 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 3-point edge, Hisenior Mega5-EST has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge and Hisenior Mega5-EST has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI
5.8 /10
Jaytiss Score
Hisenior Mega5-EST
8.6 /10
Score gap: 2.8
Metric Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI Hisenior Mega5-EST
Mids 5 8
Treble 4 8
Soundstage 6 8.5
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 4.8 7.6
Technicalities 4 8
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI and Hisenior Mega5-EST reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI reviewed by

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
At this price I'd recommend the Scarlet mini.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI Details

Driver Configuration: n/a

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $475

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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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Fat Freq MAESTRO MINI Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.

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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