TRN-Medusa VS Apos x Community Rock Lobster

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TRN-Medusa and Apos x Community Rock Lobster are in-ear monitors. TRN-Medusa costs $50 while Apos x Community Rock Lobster costs $60. Apos x Community Rock Lobster is $10 more expensive. Apos x Community Rock Lobster holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 7.1). Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Apos x Community Rock Lobster has slightly better soundstage with a 0.4-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
TRN-Medusa
4.5 /10
Jaytiss Score
Apos x Community Rock Lobster
7.1 /10
Score gap: 2.6
Metric TRN-Medusa Apos x Community Rock Lobster
Mids 5 6
Treble 3 5
Soundstage 6 6.4
Dynamics 3 7
Tonality 4.5 6.1
Technicalities 3 5
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough TRN-Medusa and Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

TRN-Medusa reviewed by

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Nice overall tonal quality, with just a dash of shout.

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: B

Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviewed by

2025-10-11
Jaytiss 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Has some slight colorizations, but is fun and rich.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B
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TRN-Medusa Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $50

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Apos x Community Rock Lobster Details

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TRN-Medusa Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • 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 D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics D
Dynamics come across throttled, leaving energetic moments underwhelming. Energetic passages land with a thud.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.

Apos x Community Rock Lobster Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics A-
The system snaps into action with precision, highlighting every swell. Recordings feel energetic and alive.
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.

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