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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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$1,000

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-
$850

7th Acoustics Supernova

  • Natural king. Special iem at any price.
Tuning: A Tech: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
Neutral with Bass Boost 6BA
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8.5
6.7
A+
$679

SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE

  • Early, but very nice so far.
Tuning: A- Tech: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-
n/a n/a
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8.1
5.1
A
$770

FATfreq x Effect Audio: Quantum

  • I don't want to like, but I love.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: S Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped n/a
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7.8
6.8
A
$890

Oriolus Szalayi

  • BASS + BASS + BASS = fun? Maybe.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A
n/a n/a Oriolus Szalayi review by jaytiss
7.6
5.2
A
$849

FlipEars Legion

  • What this does well, it does very well. Fun set.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+1EST+1BC
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7.5
6.4
A
$670

LetShuoer EJ07M

  • Fit is an issue same as the Blessing 2 Dusk.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
U-Shaped 1DD+2BA+4EST LetShuoer EJ07M review by jaytiss
7.5
6.7
A
$800

Symphonium Giant

  • There's warm, warmer, then a huge gap, then the Giant. Warmiest.
Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: S Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a Symphonium Giant review by jaytiss
7.5
6.3
A-
$700

Moondrop S8

  • Special set.
Tuning: B Tech: A- Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
U-Shaped 8BA Moondrop S8 review by jaytiss
7.3
6.9
A-
$600

Symphonium Audio Meteor

  • I'm just not a fan of the tuning, but I can see how others might like it.
Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+
U-Shaped 4BA Symphonium Audio Meteor review by jaytiss
7.3
6.2
A-
$600

Fiio FH9

  • A different try on Reference.
Tuning: B Tech: A- Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped 1DD+6BA Fiio FH9 review by jaytiss
7.3
5.4
A-
$729

Moritz Paradise

  • When you get the right setting in, ohh so nice.
Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
V-Shaped 2DD+4BA+2BC Moritz Paradise review by jaytiss
7
4.8
A-
$700

Noble Van Gogh

  • Specialist.
Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+
n/a 1DD+1BA+2EST Noble Van Gogh review by jaytiss
7
4.8
A-
$629

Moritz Dragon

  • Bonkers fun DD set, love it. Very V shaped.
Tuning: B Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a Moritz Dragon review by jaytiss
7
5.6
B+
$700

ISN Audio EBC80

  • This is a nice set, great implementation of drivers.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
n/a 4DD BA EST BC ISN Audio EBC80 review by jaytiss
6.8
5.2
B+
$600

I/O Volare

  • Nice overall quality.
Tuning: B- Tech: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a 1DD+4BA+4EST
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6.8
6
B+
$800

ZeEmpire

  • This is a fun set, damn. The most fun bass I've heard. Period
Tuning: B+ Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: S+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a ZeEmpire review by jaytiss
6.5
4.3
B+
$799

Jomo Nautilus

  • Thick rich and juicy, fun set.
Tuning: B- Tech: B Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
n/a 2BC,+1DD,+1P Jomo Nautilus review by jaytiss
6.5
6.8
B+
$800

ZeEmpire ZE51B

  • This is a fun set, damn. The most fun bass I've heard. Period
Tuning: B- Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: S Soundstage: B
n/a n/a ZeEmpire ZE51B review by jaytiss
6.5
4
B
$900

Ice Labs Prismatica

  • WARM!
Tuning: C+ Tech: A- Mids: C- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
Neutral with Bass Boost 5BA Ice Labs Prismatica review by jaytiss
6.3
5.9
B
$600

Oriolus Isabellae

  • Awesome shimmer, and cool unique sound.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
V-Shaped 1DD Oriolus Isabellae review by jaytiss
6.3
5.2
B
$699

Mangird XENNS UP

  • Highs on this set are very offputting.
Tuning: C+ Tech: C- Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
Neutral with Bass Boost 1DD+4BA+2EST Mangird XENNS UP review by jaytiss
6
6.1
B-
$800

UM Stardust

  • Pillowy bass, bland. Just not great especially at this price.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a UM Stardust review by jaytiss
5.8
4.4
B-
$800

FatFreq Scarlet Mini

  • Ohh this set is a special love affair with BASS. Not Neutral lol.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Basshead 1DD+2BA FatFreq Scarlet Mini review by jaytiss
5.8
5.7
B-
$600

Dark Magician

  • Where the bass.
Tuning: C Tech: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: A-
n/a n/a Dark Magician review by jaytiss
5.8
4.4
C
$799

Moondrop Dark Saber

  • It has it's moments, but it is a massive please demo first style iem.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
n/a 2DD+8BA Moondrop Dark Saber review by jaytiss
4.8
5
C
$670

Plunge Audio Unity

  • Nice build quality, but this tune aint it.
Tuning: C Tech: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: D Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Plunge Audio Unity review by jaytiss
4.5
3.7
D
$699

Rhapsido Return

  • Bright, hard for me to listen to.
Tuning: D Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
n/a n/a Rhapsido Return review by jaytiss
3.3
1.2
D
$699

Rhapsodio Return

  • Bright, hard for me to listen to.
Tuning: D Tech: E- Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
n/a n/a Rhapsodio Return review by jaytiss
3.3
1.2
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