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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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$400

Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk

  • Just a tad on the bland side.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A+ Mids: B Treble: A+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
n/a 2DD+2BA+2PLA
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7.8
7.6
7.7
A
$299

Epz K9

  • A little bit too much lower trebble, but it's still a good balanced set.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
Warm 1DD+8BA
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7.5
7.5
A
$350

Yanyin Cannon II

  • There is somethign special about this guy.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
n/a 3dd BA Yanyin Cannon II review by jaytiss
7.5
5.9
A
$320

Moondrop Blessing 3

  • A little lean, but if you eq it's one of the best sets out there for the price.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
Neutral 2DD+4BA Moondrop Blessing 3 review by jaytiss
7.5
6.8
A
$205

EPZ P50

  • For me this has some oddities. It would be higher if those weren't there.
Tuning: B+ Tech: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+2BA+2Planar EPZ P50 review by jaytiss
7.5
7.3
9.5
A-
$349

Penon Fan 3s

  • Richer tonality, so far niice.
Tuning: B Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a Penon Fan 3s review by jaytiss
7.3
5.8
A-
$220

Simgot ET 142

  • This is for the black nozzle ranking.
Tuning: B Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a Simgot ET 142 review by jaytiss
7.3
6.1
A-
$240

Dunu Falcon Ultra

  • Bassy boy that lacks air and detail.
Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped 1DD Dunu Falcon Ultra review by jaytiss
7.3
5.9
A-
$289

SPA Hi End Max

  • Strong V, not weak, STRONG. Not for mid heads.
Tuning: A- Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
V-Shaped 3dd BA SPA Hi End Max review by jaytiss
7
7
A-
$285

Softears Volume

  • Smooth, slightly splashy treble, but a legend.
Tuning: B Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
Neutral 1DD+2BA Softears Volume review by jaytiss
7
6
A-
$300

Noble Knight

  • Nice mid focused set, but needs EQ.
Tuning: B Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
n/a n/a Noble Knight review by jaytiss
7
6
B+
$236

MYER-AUDIO CKLVX D62

  • Great details, fun vocals, it's just great.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+
n/a 2DD+6BA MYER-AUDIO CKLVX D62 review by jaytiss
6.8
6.2
B+
$239

FatFreq x HBB Deuce

  • Hits Hard, and is super fun. Suprisingly great mids.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
n/a 2DD
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6.8
6.4
B+
$299

ThieAudio Hype 2

  • Just not right for me, but solid.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a 2DD+2BA ThieAudio Hype 2 review by jaytiss
6.8
6.5
B+
$236

Myer Audio CLKVX D62

  • Great details, fun vocals, it's just great.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a 2DD+6BA Myer Audio CLKVX D62 review by jaytiss
6.8
6.8
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
$350

XENNS Mangird Tea2

  • Tea Pro is a bit better for my taste.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a XENNS Mangird Tea2 review by jaytiss
6.3
4.8
B
$399

Penon Quattro

  • Mid range is wonky, interesting but not good.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B
n/a 4DD
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6.3
4.8
B
$380

Dunu Vulkan

  • Solid iem, nice tonality but really not for Bassheads.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Neutral 2DD+4BA Dunu Vulkan review by jaytiss
6.3
6.2
B
$250

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite

  • It's just too safe, needs more something.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Neutral 8BA Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite review by jaytiss
6.3
6.1
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
$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
$249

SymphonyEars Hexad

  • It's a nice sound, worth the price to support local talent.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a 2DD+4BA SymphonyEars Hexad review by jaytiss
6
5
B
$279

Penon Fan 2

  • Warm, odd midrange, and upper air. But it's fine...
Tuning: C+ Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Penon Fan 2 review by jaytiss
6
5.7
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-
$280

Fiio FH5S

  • Not for those that are sensitive to upper trebble.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
Neutral with Bass Boost 2DD+2BA Fiio FH5S review by jaytiss
5.8
4.4
B-
$399

Tipsy Dummer pro 4

Tuning: C Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a Tipsy Dummer pro 4 review by jaytiss
5.8
3.3
C+
$219

Penon Vortex

  • It's not bad if you want a bass light presentation, but not for me.
Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Penon Vortex review by jaytiss
5.3
4.8
C+
$300

Xenns Mangird Tea

  • It's not bad, sorta neutral and mid.
Tuning: C- Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
Neutral 1DD+6BA Xenns Mangird Tea review by jaytiss
5.3
5.7
C+
$370

AR Audio Aure

  • Sounds decent, and I see how others like it.
Tuning: C- Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a n/a AR Audio Aure review by jaytiss
5.3
3.1
C+
$259

Intuaura Splendor II

  • Nice packaging, beautiful shell, but expensive.
Tuning: C- Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a 1DD Intuaura Splendor II review by jaytiss
5.3
5.6
C+
$300

Penon Serial

  • Lacks in bass, low pinna gain, but overall not bad, just expensive.
Tuning: C- Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
n/a 3DD Penon Serial review by jaytiss
5.3
4.6
C+
$300

Prisma Audio Azul

  • Severly lacks bass.
Tuning: C- Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
Neutral n/a Prisma Audio Azul review by jaytiss
5.3
4.8
C+
$206

Tipsy Spica 260

  • Great with EQ.
Tuning: C- Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a 2DD BA Tipsy Spica 260 review by jaytiss
5.3
4.5
C+
$280

Seeaudio Bravery

  • Just seems like another BA only set that lacks dynamics and punch.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
Warm 4BA Seeaudio Bravery review by jaytiss
5
5.5
C+
$400

7hz Aurora

  • It's a fun iem, but not something that I would want.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a 7hz Aurora review by jaytiss
5
6.1
C+
$240

Raptgo Hook-X

  • Cool concept. I love the presentation and the sound, just not the price.
Tuning: C+ Tech: D Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
V-Shaped n/a Raptgo Hook-X review by jaytiss
5
5.7
C+
$300

Fiio FD5

Tuning: C+ Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
V-Shaped 1DD Fiio FD5 review by jaytiss
5
4.8
C+
$350

Dita Project M

  • It's pretty but poorly tuned.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Dita Project M review by jaytiss
5
5.9
C+
$249

Open Audio Siren

  • It's not that it's bad, is just that there are better options.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
n/a 1DD+2BA Open Audio Siren review by jaytiss
5
4.3
C
$280

Tingker Acoustics H16

  • Odd for me.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+
n/a 8BA Tingker Acoustics H16 review by jaytiss
4.5
4.2
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-
$249

HeartField Blanc

  • It's not bad, but it's a lot of treble.
Tuning: C- Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a HeartField Blanc review by jaytiss
4.3
4.1
D+
$230

FiiO FH15

  • Not a fan. Lacks treble.
Tuning: D+ Tech: E- Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
Neutral with Bass Boost n/a FiiO FH15 review by jaytiss
3.5
1.8
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