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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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$1,550

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa

  • One of the best things Elise and Symphonium have done. Love it.
Tuning: A+ Tech: S Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-
Neutral with Bass Boost 4BA
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9.4
6.8
S-
$1,000

Campfire Audio Alien Brain

  • So simple and nice it's hard to not love.
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+
Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA
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8.8
6.7
S-
$1,599

Linsoul x HBB Jupiter

  • Great BASS, blarg trebble.
Tuning: A Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: S Soundstage: S-
Basshead 1DD+6BA+4EST
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8.6
6.3
S-
$1,199

Campfire Moon Rover

  • It's a littled relaxed in the bass, but has a fun nice tune.
Tuning: A Tech: A- Mids: S Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
Warm n/a Campfire Moon Rover review by jaytiss
8.5
6.2
S-
$1,700

Lime Ears Incognita

  • Bass for days, slightly too agressive, but fun and enjoyable.
Tuning: A Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+
n/a 5DD BA Lime Ears Incognita review by jaytiss
8.5
6.6
S-
$1,700

Metalure Glacier

  • Slight harshness in the trebble, but competent, lovely set.
Tuning: A Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+
n/a n/a Metalure Glacier review by jaytiss
8.5
5.7
S-
$1,200

Lime Ears Terra

  • Best value of the Lime Ears.
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
U-Shaped 1DD+5BA
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8.5
6.7
A+
$2,000

Ice Lab Spectrumica

  • Kinda overly bassy, but good treble, and well done.
Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Mids: B Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S-
Warm n/a Ice Lab Spectrumica review by jaytiss
8.4
6.3
A
$1,999

64 Audio U12T

  • Just Smooth and nice, great all arounder with smooth technicals, but too boring.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
Neutral with Bass Boost 12BA 64 Audio U12T review by jaytiss
7.8
7
8.2
A
$1,800

Empire Ears Triton

  • Lacks a little special sause, but it's a capable smooth darker set.
Tuning: B+ Tech: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A-
Neutral with Bass Boost n/a Empire Ears Triton review by jaytiss
7.8
4
A
$1,500

Symphonium Crimson

  • Suffers from BA bass, and super Zingie Treble.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
U-Shaped 4BA Symphonium Crimson review by jaytiss
7.8
7.2
A
$1,100

64 Audio U4S

  • It's a solid set, with great build quality, but sonically isn't the specialist that I want it to be.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: A+ Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B
Neutral 1DD+3BA 64 Audio U4S review by jaytiss
7.8
6.1
A
$2,000

Fat Freq MAESTRO SE

  • It might be the channel imbalance, but not a fan.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
Basshead 1DD+7BA+1EST Fat Freq MAESTRO SE review by jaytiss
7.5
4.7
A
$1,200

Technics EAH-TZ700

  • Nice little buds, very good quality and fun.
Tuning: B+ Tech: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
Basshead n/a Technics EAH-TZ700 review by jaytiss
7.5
4.5
A-
$1,100

Dunu Mirai

  • Expensive for what it is, lean, and bright.
Tuning: B Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
U-Shaped 1DD+6BA
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7.3
6.8
A-
$1,500

Sennheiser IE900

  • I don't get it, not even a little.
Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A
Warm 1DD Sennheiser IE900 review by jaytiss
7.1
5.5
B+
$1,300

64 Audio U6T

  • Nice graph, but images weird for an iem of this cost.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
Neutral with Bass Boost 6BA 64 Audio U6T review by jaytiss
6.8
5.8
B
$1,400

64 Audio Solo

  • It's nice, but is planar and kinda dull.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a 64 Audio Solo review by jaytiss
6
4.6
B
$1,199

Kinera Imperial Verdandi

  • Decent set, a little bright for my taste.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a Kinera Imperial Verdandi review by jaytiss
6
4
C+
$1,100

Custom Art Fibae 5

  • It's the case of the treble being to peaky that it doesn't sound right.
Tuning: C+ Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
n/a 1DD+2BA+2Planar Custom Art Fibae 5 review by jaytiss
5
4.9
C+
$1,400

Campfire Bonneville

  • Upper Mids from hell.
Tuning: C+ Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
n/a 2DD+2BA Campfire Bonneville review by jaytiss
5
1.2
C
$2,000

Oriolus Monachaa

  • Poor Value, I can't recomend it.
Tuning: C Tech: E+ Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
U-Shaped 4DD Oriolus Monachaa review by jaytiss
4.8
3.6
C-
$1,799

Fir Audio E12

  • Head fi tour inc
Tuning: C- Tech: E+ Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a Fir Audio E12 review by jaytiss
4
1.1
C-
$1,299

Fir Audio E10

  • Head fi tour inc
Tuning: C- Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a Fir Audio E10 review by jaytiss
4
0.9
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