INTUAURA Balance and Ziigaat Odyssey 2 use 1DD+4BA and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. INTUAURA Balance costs $299 while Ziigaat Odyssey 2 costs $249. INTUAURA Balance is $50 more expensive. Ziigaat Odyssey 2 holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 8). Ziigaat Odyssey 2 carries a user score of 8.2. Ziigaat Odyssey 2 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, INTUAURA Balance has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Ziigaat Odyssey 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Ziigaat Odyssey 2 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
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Metric | INTUAURA Balance | Ziigaat Odyssey 2 |
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Mids | 7 | 8 |
Treble | 7 | 6 |
Soundstage | 6.5 | 7 |
Dynamics | 6 | 7 |
Tonality | 6.6 | 7 |
Technicalities | 7 | 6 |
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INTUAURA Balance reviewed by
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Ziigaat Odyssey 2 reviewed by
2025-10-06Youtube Video Summary
Ziigaat x Hangout Audio Odyssey 2 comes as a 1DD + 3BA hybrid in a fully metal shell with a matching metal nozzle, venting, and a comfortable, familiar Ziigaat fit. The package is generous: a handsome new case (seen on Luna/Crescent), 4.4 balanced with a swappable 3.5 adapter, multiple tips, and spare filters. The flat 2-pin cable looks good in black/green but is a bit memory-prone/tangle-happy; functional, yet a likely swap for cable sticklers.
Sonically, Odyssey 2 skews punchy in the bass with clean, thick mids and well-controlled upper-mids; the treble is smooth and gently rolled with limited airy “sparkle,” giving a more studio-like presentation. Versus the original Odyssey, this tuning is less U-shaped, with dialed-back excitement and upper treble—safer, calmer, and easier long-term. It’s a well-built, well-accessorized set at a reasonable price that many will find effortless to enjoy, even if thrill-seekers may want more bite up top.
In context, it parallels Lush on upper-mids (no urgent need to switch unless craving a touch more sub-bass or a different treble flavor), feels safer than Performer 7 (which has spicier 8k), and sits under the more vivid Odyssey (OG) and the slightly brighter, airier Crescent. It doesn’t reach the extra sub-bass/air of the Dusk DSP but improves on the original Dusk’s flatter treble character; meanwhile, Ziigaat’s Horizon trends richer and crisper up top. Overall verdict: a solid 8.0/10—mids are the star, bass is engaging if not rowdy, and upper-treble restraint keeps fatigue low. Not the most electric choice at ~$225, but a clean, safe, studio-leaning option with broad appeal.
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INTUAURA Balance Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Price (Msrp): $299
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Ziigaat Odyssey 2 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+3BA
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Brand: ZiiGaat Top ZiiGaat IEMs
Price (Msrp): $249
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INTUAURA Balance Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.
Average Technical Grade
A-- A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Ziigaat Odyssey 2 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- A smooth, agreeable balance keeps the presentation engaging without obvious flaws. Only sensitive ears will nitpick the bumps.
Average Technical Grade
B- The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewRefined and cohesive hybrid that trades showy treble for balance and control; strong value around its price but not a class-leading detail monster.
Pros
Engaging neutral-with-sub-bass tuning with tight, textured lows and clear mids. Solid build and generous accessories including 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm plugs, tips, and filters.Cons
Soundstage size is only average for the price, and upper mids can come across slightly forward on brighter tracks.Find your next IEM:
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