IEMs that shimmer with treble energy and openness.

IEM Details

The Softears RS10 is a high-end reference IEM featuring 10 balanced armature drivers, precise 5-way crossover, and neutral tuning with impressive sub-bass and exceptional detail—ideal for studio, mastering, and critical listening.

Sound Description

The upper mids are focused and robust, ensuring vocals cut through the mix. Lower treble is sparkly and transparent, enhancing presence and detail. Upper treble is bright and focused, adding shimmer and air. The soundstage is wide, placing instruments far across the field. Details are crisp and bring music to life. Instruments are well-defined with strong placement across the soundstage. Minimal masking ensures a focused presentation even in busy tracks. Notes carry a full-bodied and forceful sense of weight. Slam is powerful and hits with commanding force.

IEM Details

A flagship 19-driver BA IEM offering subwoofer-level bass, warm midrange, and smooth, extended treble—all housed in lightweight titanium with audio-grade cabling.

Sound Description

A assertive low-end drives the energy forward with deep pulses. A impactful and fast low-end provides excellent drive and energy. Bass texture hits with authoritative presence and physicality. The midrange is gentle and adds emotional weight. The region feels animated and centered, highlighting vocal clarity. A sparkly lower treble injects air and brilliance. Upper treble is sparkly and crisp, adding shimmer and air. A broad stereo image opens up the mix beautifully. Details are clean and bring music to life. Instruments are well-defined with strong placement across the soundstage. There’s great control over masking, keeping everything articulate. Each note lands with authority and depth. Impact is explosive, adding excitement to every hit. Treble peaks are sharp and energetic without discomfort. Acoustic tones sound organic and lifelike. Tonality is neutral and coherent, enjoyable across genres. The sound has a grainy realism that reveals inner detail.

IEM Details

Despite their small size, the Sony IER-Z1R earphones feature a sophisticated 3-way design with two dynamic drivers and a highly precise balanced armature. The sound quality is not just high-resolution—it's ultra-high-resolution, reaching an impressive frequency response of up to 100 kHz. Housed in a precisely crafted, virtually resonance-free aluminum shell, the design ensures that all three drivers remain in perfect phase alignment. The cables are fully balanced and made from high-purity OFC copper with silver plating for maximum detail retrieval.

Sound Description

Sub-bass is authoritative and warm, giving the music weight and rhythm. Low frequencies come through with depth and slam, energizing the mix. Bass texture hits with powerful presence and physicality. Lower mids are deep and rich, giving warmth to the mix. There’s a defined and animated edge that brings instruments forward. Lower treble is shimmery and transparent, enhancing presence and detail. Treble peaks sound crisp and light, enhancing spatial perception. Soundstage is expansive and helps create an immersive feel. Details are clean and bring music to life. Instruments are well-defined with strong placement across the soundstage. There’s great control over masking, keeping everything well-shaped. Weighty notes provide a rich musical presence. Impact is explosive, adding excitement to every hit. Treble peaks are defined and energetic without discomfort. Acoustic tones sound organic and lifelike. Tonality is cohesive and harmonious, enjoyable across genres. There’s a tactile quality that enhances timbral depth.

IEM Details

The Annihilator 2023 is Elysian Acoustic Labs' handcrafted flagship IEM, built by founder Lee himself. Featuring a 7-driver tribrid setup (1 dynamic, 4 balanced armature, 2 electrostatic), it delivers breathtaking resolution, expansive staging, and class-leading treble refinement. Enhanced with proprietary technologies like the DiVe Pass and 3D AccuPost systems, it offers unmatched clarity, precision, and bass control. Available in premium materials including Spin-Brushed Titanium and Gold-Plated Copper, the Annihilator is a no-compromise statement piece for those chasing summit-fi perfection.

Sound Description

The low-end feels consistent and nicely integrated. There's a musical and polished quality to the bass response. The bass feel is soft and fluid, favoring a relaxed sound. Lower mids are neutral, maintaining natural tonality. The upper mids are clear and robust, ensuring vocals cut through the mix. Lower treble is airy and transparent, enhancing presence and detail. A dynamic upper treble brings brilliant finesse to the highs. Soundstage is expansive and helps create an immersive feel. Details are sharp and bring music to life. Instruments are well-defined with powerful placement across the soundstage. Minimal masking ensures a crisp presentation even in busy tracks. Notes feel soft and a bit lightweight. There’s enough impact to keep the music animated. Sibilance is almost absent, creating a smooth top end. Timbre is neutral with a touch of coloration. Tonality is stable and consistent. There’s a tactile quality that enhances timbral depth.

IEM Details

The ThieAudio Clairvoyance is a tribrid IEM. It delivers a masterfully tuned, coherent sound with lush mids, airy treble, and articulate bass. Renowned for its holographic staging and tonal balance, the Clairvoyance offers a refined, engaging, and highly resolving listening experience. It's widely regarded as a benchmark in the sub-$1000 category, blending technical prowess with musicality.

Sound Description

Basslines maintain a blended presence that supports the mix. Basslines feel organic and defined, supporting the overall tone. Bass texture hits with strong presence and physicality. Lower mids are even, maintaining natural tonality. A glittery boost in the upper mids adds presence and energy. Treble extension in this region is shimmery and animated. There's an spacious and glittery feeling to the top end. A broad stereo image opens up the mix beautifully. Detail retrieval is focused and strong, highlighting subtle nuances. Instruments are well-defined with powerful placement across the soundstage. There’s great control over masking, keeping everything articulate. Each note lands with authority and depth. Impact is explosive, adding excitement to every hit. Sibilance is noticeable but kept tolerable. There's a realistic quality to voices and strings. The tuning feels musical and thoughtful. Texture is rich and detailed, adding realism to instruments.