SPA Hi End Max VS MYER SL224

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

SPA Hi End Max and MYER SL224 use 3dd BA and 2DD+2BA+4Micro-Planar driver setups respectively. SPA Hi End Max costs $289 while MYER SL224 costs $270. SPA Hi End Max is $19 more expensive. MYER SL224 holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 8.6). MYER SL224 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, MYER SL224 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and MYER SL224 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Jaytiss Score
SPA Hi End Max
7 /10
Jaytiss Score
MYER SL224
8.6 /10
Score gap: 1.6
Metric SPA Hi End Max MYER SL224
Mids 6 7
Treble 7 7
Soundstage 8 8.5
Dynamics 7 8
Tonality 7 7.6
Technicalities 7 7
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough SPA Hi End Max and MYER SL224 reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

SPA Hi End Max reviewed by

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Strong V, not weak, STRONG. Not for mid heads.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

SPA Hi End Max Details

Driver Configuration: 3dd BA

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Price (Msrp): $289

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MYER SL224 Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA+4Micro-Planar

Tuning Type: Neutral

Price (Msrp): $269.99

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SPA Hi End Max Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble A-
Treble performance is excellent—airy, extended, and beautifully controlled. It reveals subtle studio ambiance.
Dynamics A-
It delivers crisp, authoritative dynamics that keep music thrilling. Subtle level shifts are clearly conveyed.
Soundstage A+
A panoramic, wraparound presentation suspends each element in a convincingly airy bubble. Instruments float with pinpoint spacing.

MYER SL224 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Overall balance feels confident and refined, rewarding long listening sessions. A reliable all-rounder for everyday listening.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
Expect effortless extension and clarity that keep the top end sparkling yet smooth. Layering in upper registers is impressive.
Dynamics A+
It captures both explosive hits and delicate shifts with lifelike realism. Micro-dynamics shimmer through the mix.
Soundstage S-
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.

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