Ziigaat Odyssey VS ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Ziigaat Odyssey and ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews use 1DD+3BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Ziigaat Odyssey costs $229 while ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews costs $249. ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews is $20 more expensive. Ziigaat Odyssey holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.1 vs 6.8). Ziigaat Odyssey carries a user score of 7.4. Ziigaat Odyssey has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Ziigaat Odyssey has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Ziigaat Odyssey has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Ziigaat Odyssey | ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 8 | 6 |
| Treble | 6 | 4 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 7 | 7 |
| Tonality | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 4 |
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Ziigaat Odyssey reviewed by
8.1
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Single-DD + 3BA hybrid with a clean, confident look: thick shell, metal nozzle that grips tips well, visible rear vent, and the preferable flat 2-pin connector. The standard Ziigaat case feels premium if a bit unexciting. Sonically, Odyssey lands a balanced, tastefully energetic tuning—ample bass for most listeners, elevated upper mids for presence, and a smooth, clean upper-treble. Out of the box it sounds immediately right and counts among the better-tuned sub-$300 IEMs. The catch: macro/micro detail and imaging are good, not mind-blowing, keeping overall technical performance at “appropriate for the price.”
Within Ziigaat’s lineup, Arcadia skews darker with less treble reach, Xeno/Ceno feels a bit treble-shy, and Dinko is the more V-shaped, poppier pick with extra sub-bass. Explorer overlaps in tonality but Odyssey adds more upper-mids energy and refinement—albeit at a higher price. Among peers, AFUL’s P7 brings the stronger technicals and a slightly more neutral sheen, K4 trades blows, and “Quattro” may edge tuning purity. As an all-rounder, though, Odyssey hits a sweet spot: rich mids, fun but controlled bass, convincing note weight, and a natural stage, even if the far-upper air can temper ultimate sparkle.
Verdict: a fantastic mid-tier set with high price-to-performance, gorgeous faceplates, and a crowd-pleasing tonality; accessories are a bit underwhelming, and the top-end “air” won’t wow technicality chasers. Scored around 8.8/10 and easily recommended as a safe, musical choice—especially when discounts bring the sticker down.
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ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews reviewed by
6.8
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete is a 1DD + 4BA hybrid at $249 with a clean, durable shell, metal nozzle, front filter, rear vent, and flat 2-pin sockets. Fit is stable and comfortable, though the body lacks the little “wing” that adds extra grip on some sets. The package feels thoughtful: the familiar ZiiGaat hard case is genuinely useful, while the stock cable is a straightforward 3.5 mm run with color-coded sides and a slightly loose chin slider—perfectly serviceable for the set’s gaming-first pitch.
Sonically, Arete goes for a boomy, thick, and grounded bass with pleasing note weight, a well-shaped FR, and an overall fun balance that flatters EDM and casual play sessions. The trade-off shows up in the 4–5 kHz zone and upper-treble “air,” where energy and refinement can feel uneven—engaging for some, a touch fatiguing or slightly dull for others over time. Versus adjacent options, Arcadia reads darker in presence; sets like Estrella or recent ZiiGaat releases can sound more “special” for pure music listening, while the new Odyssey emerges as the sub-$300 benchmark in this family for a more complete top-end and overall polish.
On the scorecard, Arete slots in at a solid 8.0 overall with a 9/10 bass, 8/10 mids, and a treble/air/imaging segment that sits a step behind its low-end authority. It’s an exceedingly competitive tuning at the price—easy to enjoy, easy to recommend to gamers and bass-leaning listeners—yet it invites a future revision with a dedicated upper-treble driver (tweeter BA, micro-planar, or EST) to lift extension and finesse. If the priority is weighty low end and a plug-and-play package, Arete is a strong pick; if chasing top-end sparkle and extra separation, Odyssey (and a few peers) make a stronger case.
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Ziigaat Odyssey Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+3BA
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Brand: ZiiGaat Top ZiiGaat IEMs
Price (Msrp): $229
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ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Brand: ZiiGaat Top ZiiGaat IEMs
Price (Msrp): $249
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Ziigaat Odyssey Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- It balances warmth and clarity well, showing only minor quirks along the way. Timbre feels believable with most instruments.
Average Technical Grade
B- Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews 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-- Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Ziigaat Odyssey User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewVery pleasing to listen to. A good starter mid-fi set that seems to cater towards neutrality while decently technical. Sibilance at higher volumes in the 6-8khz region. Good for gaming, but can get convoluted at times.
Pros
Extremely smooth mids. Bass response is very clean, and doesn't bleed into the mids much.Cons
Strange sibilance in the 6-8khz region, easy fix with eq. Doesn't seem to have very good treble extension. The recessed 1.5-2khz region causes vocals to sound distant - can be good depending on preferences.It's an easy recommendation. The tuning is great. Tech is okay, but nothing special
Pros
Fun but still "accurate" sounding signature. Comfy shell with nice design.Cons
The cable requests to be replaced. Nothing special in terms of technicalities.ZiiGaat Arete x Fresh Reviews User Reviews
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