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IEMs Reviewed: 428
Average score given: 6.1

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Jaytiss is a well-regarded IEM reviewer known for an engaging and personal approach that blends technical insights with relatable listening experiences. His reviews often feature vivid descriptions of how music feels through different IEMs, using specific song tests and everyday scenarios to convey sound characteristics in an accessible way. While knowledgeable about measurements and driver configurations, Jaytiss prioritizes real-world usability factors like comfort, fit, and long-term listening enjoyment, openly sharing subjective preferences without dismissing alternative perspectives. This combination of enthusiasm, practical advice, and conversational tone has established Jaytiss as a trusted voice across audio communities, particularly for those seeking honest impressions on both budget and premium IEMs.

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A+
$169

Letshuoer S12 Ultra

  • They saved the best s12 for last.
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
U-Shaped 1Planar (14.8 mm)
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8
7.2
A-
$150

Fiio FD 15

  • Balanced and even. Solid set that is mid focused.
Tuning: B Tech: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a Fiio FD 15 review by jaytiss
7.3
6.1
A-
$150

Truthear Nova

  • Nice set, great bass. Too much upper mids.
Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
U-Shaped 1DD+4BA
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7.3
6.8
A-
$159

Hidizs MP 145

  • Fit is a pain, and it is a bit dark, but maybe the best planar.
Tuning: B Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a Hidizs MP 145 review by jaytiss
7
6
B+
$200

Seeaudio Yume II

  • This could be end game for some.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a 2BA+1DD> Seeaudio Yume II review by jaytiss
6.8
5.6
7.2
B+
$180

KBEAR KB16 Cepheus

  • Enjoyable, but not really worth it.
Tuning: B- Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
n/a 2DD+6BA KBEAR KB16 Cepheus review by jaytiss
6.8
5.9
B+
$150

CKLVX D41

  • See notes for Pula PA02.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Neutral 1DD+4BA CKLVX D41 review by jaytiss
6.8
5.2
B+
$149

ORIVETI bleqk Lowmaster

  • Sound excellent. Very fun.
Tuning: B- Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a 3dd BA ORIVETI bleqk Lowmaster review by jaytiss
6.8
6.9
B
$129

HIDIZS MP143

  • Nice and smooth, maybe too smooth.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a HIDIZS MP143 review by jaytiss
6.3
5.1
B
$200

IKKO OH10 Modified

  • Very enjoyable bass, reasonable iem, nice, but not overly impressive.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a IKKO OH10 Modified review by jaytiss
6.3
4.4
B
$120

Padsmith IEM

  • Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
Neutral 1DD+1Planar
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6.3
5.7
B
$200

Dunu Talos

  • It's a fine set, but my excitement is dulled by it's price.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-
Neutral n/a Dunu Talos review by jaytiss
6
5.9
B
$170

KZ Sonata

  • It has some issues, but it isn't bad.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Neutral with Bass Boost 14BA KZ Sonata review by jaytiss
6
6.7
B
$130

Fiio FH3

  • Bass, but at what cost? Everything.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: C+
Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+2BA Fiio FH3 review by jaytiss
6
4.3
B
$169

Tekusai Lucid

  • Lacks contrast.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
Warm n/a
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6
5
B
$170

Kinera Relentless

  • A fun V -Shape. Great upper mids.
Tuning: C+ Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped 6DD BA Kinera Relentless review by jaytiss
6
3.6
B-
$149

EarAcoustic VSA-MAX

  • Warm fun set, but Has a lot of upper trebble for me to love.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: A- Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a
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5.8
3.5
B-
$200

BASN MTPro

  • It has a lot of odd warmth, but isn't a bad set.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a BASN MTPro review by jaytiss
5.8
4.9
B-
$119

NF Audio NM20

  • This is for stage use, but exciting for music and gaming.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped n/a
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5.8
3.5
B-
$100

Tripowin x HBB Olina

  • New HBB Xuan NV is just the way to go over this.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped 1DD Tripowin x HBB Olina review by jaytiss
5.8
5.1
B-
$160

Meze Alba

  • Aceptable, but not great value.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
V-Shaped 1x Dynamic (10.8mm) Meze Alba review by jaytiss
5.5
4.2
B-
$169

Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda

  • Shouty, expensive, but not without merrit.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Tin Hifi P1 Max 2 Panda review by jaytiss
5.5
4.9
B-
$109

BASN Metalen

  • Very fun set, but not tonally neutral.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a 2DD+2BA BASN Metalen review by jaytiss
5.5
5.9
C+
$129

TINHIFI T5S

  • Great tonal balance, only lacks in imaging and highs.
Tuning: C- Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a n/a TINHIFI T5S review by jaytiss
5.3
4.6
C+
$169

NF NA2+

  • Great technicalities.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: A-
n/a 1DD NF NA2+ review by jaytiss
5
5.6
C+
$139

ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix

  • I think this is a solid improvement on the Phoenixcall.
Tuning: C+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a 4DD BA+2PZT ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix review by jaytiss
5
2.9
C
$150

7HZ FIVE

  • It's not terrible, but just not remended at the price.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
n/a 5DD 7HZ FIVE review by jaytiss
4.8
5
C
$160

Tanchjim Hana

  • Treble just not good, too much upper mids as energy.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: B
Bright 1DD Tanchjim Hana review by jaytiss
4.8
4.5
C
$150

Audiosense DT200

  • Mid Focused set.
Tuning: C Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
Neutral 2BA Audiosense DT200 review by jaytiss
4.8
4.3
C
$180

Tanchjim Kara

  • Has nice treble, good technicals. But it's super expensive for me.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA Tanchjim Kara review by jaytiss
4.5
6
C
$110

Dunu Kima

  • Sounds good. Smooth and Fast. Definate upgrade to the Dunu Titan S.
Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a Dunu Kima review by jaytiss
4.5
4.9
C
$200

ORIVETI OD200

  • Just ok, not a huge fan but I can see how others might like it.
Tuning: C Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: D Soundstage: B
n/a n/a ORIVETI OD200 review by jaytiss
4.5
2.8
C
$160

Letshuoer S12 Pro

  • It's very similar to the z12.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B
n/a 1Planar
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4.5
5.3
C
$110

Moondrop Stellaris

  • Needs EQ to shine.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+
Neutral n/a Moondrop Stellaris review by jaytiss
4.5
5.1
C-
$150

Fiio x Crinacle FHE Eclipse

  • I like it but it's a bit harsh in the treble.
Tuning: C- Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: D Soundstage: A-
n/a 1DD+2BA Fiio x Crinacle FHE Eclipse review by jaytiss
4.3
3
C-
$110

Kiwi Ears Quartet

  • Silly fun V shaped set, but very not neutral.
Tuning: C- Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
V-Shaped 2DD+2BA Kiwi Ears Quartet review by jaytiss
4.3
4.1
C-
$119

NF Acous NM20

  • I'd only reccomend for Professional work.
Tuning: C- Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
n/a 1DD NF Acous NM20 review by jaytiss
4.3
4.7
C-
$120

TinHifi T4 Plus

  • Decent iem for a bud sytle iem. Not terrible. Last iem I buy off a Z-review.
Tuning: C- Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a TinHifi T4 Plus review by jaytiss
4
5.3
C-
$150

Sennheiser IE 200

  • Just not for me. Tried multiple times, never found engaging.
Tuning: C- Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a Sennheiser IE 200 review by jaytiss
4
2.6
C-
$119

Ulim

  • It's just really ok
Tuning: C- Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a Ulim review by jaytiss
4
3.3
C-
$100

7Hz Salnotes Dioko

  • Timbre is weird, treble is harsh.
Tuning: C- Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B
Neutral n/a 7Hz Salnotes Dioko review by jaytiss
4
4.9
C-
$160

LETSHUOER Z12

  • Very V shaped. Enjoyable. 60 dollar cable included with it.
Tuning: C- Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B
n/a 1Planar LETSHUOER Z12 review by jaytiss
4
5
C-
$100

7hz Legato

  • It does bass well, it is very solid for the price. You need to watch movies on this.
Tuning: C- Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+
n/a 2DD 7hz Legato review by jaytiss
4
3.6
C-
$100

Faaeal Tulip

  • It's weird. I don't get it.
Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Mids: D Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C-
n/a n/a Faaeal Tulip review by jaytiss
4
4.7
D+
$150

Antlion Audio Kimura Duo

  • It's better than the solo, but no enough to be competitive.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a Antlion Audio Kimura Duo review by jaytiss
3.8
2.5
D+
$169

Hidizs MS3

  • Seems bright.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a 2DD BA Hidizs MS3 review by jaytiss
3.8
4.5
D+
$139

Final A4000

  • A bit warm, and late pina gain. Not terrible, but increased 9k is also meh.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a Final A4000 review by jaytiss
3.8
2.5
D+
$100

Etymotic ER2XR

  • Legendary iem. But I can't even.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+
Neutral 1DD Etymotic ER2XR review by jaytiss
3.5
5.3
D
$130

Angelears X TFZ Athena

  • Doesn't get a recomendation at this price.
Tuning: D Tech: E+ Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+
Bright 1x Dynamic (10mm Beryllium) Angelears X TFZ Athena review by jaytiss
3
2.3
E+
$100

KiiBoom Allure

  • Very non-linear, extremly poor packaging. Remind me of a Meze 109 in iem form.
Tuning: E+ Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D
n/a n/a KiiBoom Allure review by jaytiss
2.3
1.4
E+
$100

SeeAudio x Z Reviews Rinko

  • I like Zeos, I like waifus. I like SeeAudio. :)
Tuning: E+ Tech: E- Mids: D Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D
n/a 1DD,+1P SeeAudio x Z Reviews Rinko review by jaytiss
2
4.5
E
$159

1MORE Penta

  • lol what
Tuning: E Tech: E- Mids: D Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: E+
n/a n/a 1MORE Penta review by jaytiss
1.8
1.2
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