Thieaudio Hype 10 Review (versus Hype 4)

[@seanner69]

Thanks, been waiting for this one! Trying so hard to just keep maining the Canon 2's and not giving into the Hype 4s, even though the ali discounts on it are pretty good rn. Trying to save up for next 11.11 and go big with a $1k iem... we'll see if anything unseats the mk3 by then!

[@auzimatic]

I really wish there were more competent iems for a third of the price for gaming and such. Most people I know can’t afford a product like this or a hype 4 to be honest and that’s a pity because the difference between a more budget friendly pair and this caliber of tech is otherworldly.

[@ACE112ACE112]

New ranking system let's goo. Didn't know sigmot em6l was that low compares to other offerings. Good to have the detailed rankings

[@FreshReviewsYT]

A b is very good !

[@whthppndndnwll]

Hey Fresh, appreciate the comparison! I have a quick question, are the Hype 4 and the Monarch Mk III comparable in size, or the former a little bit, yet noticeably, smaller?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Hype 4 much smaller!

[@whthppndndnwll]

@@FreshReviewsYT Thank you very much!

[@El_Mouse]

Excellent! Can't wait to get my hands on the Hype 4 and hope this IEMs are worth transitioning to from headphones.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Lmk 😃

[@guilllaumebellemare3070]

I have the xenns top and I love it, but I'd like to try a basshead set that is immersive and fun, while still providing enough depth perception and a good sense of where sounds are coming from. I hope you try something like the maestro mini for gaming for instance.

[@InvictusLegend]

Hello Fresh!! I am planning on buying the DT 900 Pro X. I was wondering if you could answer something for me. Would you say that these headphones are better than any of the iems on your list? Or if some iems beat it, which ones would you say are better in terms of having a WIDER SOUNDSTAGE? I care mostly about having a super wide wall hack type of soundstage, and imaging too.

[@BLNKT.]

I have the DT 900 pro x and a pair of Raptgo x HBB Hook X iems which have a pretty great soundstage. I like the iems for competitive gaming but I like both and I've also used cheap earbuds in the past. Honestly after listening to anything for a while, you can get used to anything and figure out the cues. Even pros on stage use silly sponsored headsets and they do fine.

[@khonjel_singh]

I have Sennheiser PC37X and QKZ x HBB. Use both. HBB when it's hot out. Nearly identical other than losing some treble detail on the HBB. It's removed from his budget tier list now but it was there before and he gave it a glowing review. Check Fresh's video list. Iirc he reviewed both DT 900 X and PC38X. My bet's on PC38X being better.

[@KaibillKaan]

Awesome review as always. Will you be getting the new Ziigaats? The Doscinco and Cinocotres? And did I miss the Simgot EA1000 review? or were they too harsh to even bother for a full review?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Review should be coming soon! Got side tracked unfortunately

[@jannmitchelle123]

EA500LM? They marketed that thing as a gaming iem just like the EM6L

[@FractalGOOD]

Also to mention, Aoshida E20 would be interesting too.

[@FramelViruzia]

Was gonna bring this up, that set is praised by IEM community and yet somehow the brand itself claimed to be great at gaming too, hope it will get into your wallhack certification tierlist as I really want to get the set 🤣

[@ravantgarde1899]

Hoping for a Simgot EA500LM review. Curious if it beats out the EM6L

[@parkervenus]

Hey fresh love the videos! I just picked up Aful Performer 8 for FPS gaming and overall media. Did I make a good choice?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

For sure

[@jankoos-ow8xf]

hi fresh i have a hd560s. I want to replace it with a iem for gaming what would you recommend ?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

There are a ton of good IEMs. I believe the orchestra lite is on sale for under 200. Might be a good starting point

[@jankoos-ow8xf]

@@FreshReviewsYT Thank you

[@chris93r]

Thanks for another awesome review! You mentioned in another video that this is your first "nice" custom cable. Is it worth it in combination with the Hype 4s?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I love the cable. I think the cable is bad ass

[@Sadlylate]

I was just wondering where you left off at with the IEMs quest, Or if it had died out.. You mention you have the Sennheisers as your main headphones.. Coming from owning DT1990's for the past 8 years (they held up incredibly well).. I'm looking to dabble in IEMS. In what scenario would you swap the IEMS for the Headphones and vice versa? Is it fatigue? I once bought the truthear x crin collab (first ones) and they were cool for my laptop on-the-go type style but I'm quite spoiled with the audio quality of the DT1990's when EQ'd. Thanks for the content Fresh!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

So I find IEMs to handle very well and will provide an experience that parallels most top headphones. You won’t be disappointed. I use IEMs most of the time because I simply just hate the heat that comes with earcups and/or enjoy the comfort more of IEMs. Now that I’ve found performance with IEMs that’s killer I interchange frequently

[@User-ys7cb]

The HD 490 Pro are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used (I currently main them) and these headphones actually got me more interested in IEMs because they left me wondering: "If these are the most comfortable headphones already, what's the point of buying even more expensive ones which might sound slightly better but are not more comfortable or even less comfortable?" Of course comfort is subjective, but I feel like IEMs can offer better long-term comfort than even the most comfortable headphones on the market.

[@Delbs1]

Btw, highly appreciate the ranking system on all the audio products! Thanks again Fresh 🤍

[@domchan3578]

What budget option on your list would you recommend strictly for CS2. Been researching for a month and was looking at crim zero og but nobody specified cs2. Was about to get a s12 but if you didn’t like the z12 is assume s12 is lower grade.

[@wangmingchu1379]

how does the hype 10 stack up against monarch mk.3 and prestige LTD?

[@kbratos]

I have the same question

[@thexan.2248]

im stuck between the truthear x crin blue vs red , ive heard blue is better for gaming but red has better sound quality but im using for gaming films and music. which would u say theres a bigger difference in gaming or general sound quality

[@FreshReviewsYT]

The red still work well in game with the adapter in the box.

[@thexan.2248]

@@FreshReviewsYT thankss

[@DonutDoch]

Hi there, love your videos! I only use one set of headphone and IEM for everything, so I really appreciate that I can get a sense for gaming and general use from your reviews. That said, I am contemplating between the Hype 4 and Xenns Top for my next IEM upgrade. What are your thoughts on which I should pick? How do they compare?

[@nez5732]

awesome pairs! think i might sidegrade/upgrade from the quintets and give em a try, great video! hope to see you review a budget mouse from vxe, the r1 pro max, 4k polling and deadass looks like if endgame/pulsar/lamzu had a baby, cheers mr fresh!

[@RobertMartino98]

How do you like the quintet ? I was very close to buying them but I couldn't try them before buying lol

[@heeku_]

yo great review again fresh, you popping mate! you literally review all of the relevant gear, and those iem videos are so useful its crazy, the comparisons are so useful too, you help so many ppl choose wisely for sure! i went with orchestras lite the same time i placed an order for the mmk3, the gap was so huge in favor of mmk3 it made the orchestras sound so so bad. out of scope but have you heard the anni 2023 yet? i wonder how you'll like it, especially against mmk3. cheers!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I haven’t yet !

[@runex6662]

What do you think about foam tips for gaming? As far as I understand, they are softer and you can sit in them longer without discomfort. What's interesting, though, is how seriously they take sound. If this is all right, could you recommend something from the budget segment? (My headphones - 7Hz Sonus, if that's important)

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Foam tips are great. It’s hard to recommend one for a specific IEM. Comply tips are known to be very good

[@horizonchien4948]

mr.fresh do u have any reference on cable for iems on cs2 some kind like fps games excepting tripowin,it’s really hard to buy in my country

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Tripowin cables are great! Are they available for you?

[@horizonchien4948]

@@FreshReviewsYT The tripowin cable is not available here in my country ；（

[@aormaisuay5101]

@@FreshReviewsYTwhich color?

[@Gidrah]

I see you added a letter grade to your recs. Im a little confused though because you rank the Xenns Top higher than the Monarch MKIII but in your review video of it you mentioned that it was hard to go back to the Top after using the MKIII. So which ones better before getting into above $1k range?

[@Noctorrn]

the xenns higher rating is probably due to a price-performance difference if i had to guess

[@MobuFPS]

He's probably taking price into consideration

[@Gidrah]

I'm happy with my Top but kinda deep down the rabbit hole. Wondering if the gains are worth the price jump.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Fixed

[@MobuFPS]

​@@Gidrah I'd say keep your Top since you're happy with it

[@eastcoasthandle]

Great review! Where did you buy those cables for the Hype 4? What was the name of them again?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

tysm! It is an Eros S cable by Effect Audio. I believe i got them from 46 audio

[@SoundConstraints]

How do these compare to hd560s for gaming? the 560s hurt my ears due to my head size and shallow ear mitt depth (not sound related pain)

[@HonestOrNot]

Did the corpse cable make a difference on the HD 490 Pro?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

If it did it’s very slight. Wouldn’t spend the extra dough again

[@Doggie64]

MICE! Ooops IEMS! 3rd video up today....wtf....stop, go spend time with the family.....although I do appreciate all your time and effort you do for us on these videos. ❤ I haz a question about fit on the Hype 10; is it smaller than the Monach Mk3? (My left ear gets uncomfortable after about an hour, no problems with the right). WOOF! 😊

[@FreshReviewsYT]

It’s about the same tbh. I wish I had that pair here to test side by side. It might be a TINY TINY bit smaller. You might love the hype 4 doggie !

[@Doggie64]

Thanks Bro, I may give em a try, but I wanna try the Canon 2's too....woof. @@FreshReviewsYT

[@hokagoteatimereviews]

Great review! The hype 4 looks very enticing

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Really nice at the price point

[@iNxL]

Could you also link your cable and eartips? Any preference on Foam or Silicone tips?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Depends on the iem but I like spinfits and azla sednaearfits

[@ehiojieyan8505]

Not sure if you’ll see this or answer, but what’s really a solid middle ground choice in price that I can use with an Xbox Series X for gaming? Mainly call of duty. Been using the Astro A50s for 3 years and looking to see if there is better out there for that price point

[@FreshReviewsYT]

The ew200 or truthear Crinacle zero

[@ehiojieyan8505]

@@FreshReviewsYT thank you so much for the reply!! What would you recommend for a solution to using a microphone for party chat on Xbox while using the two IEMs you listed? Do you think the KZ ZAR Hybrids might be a bitter fit or do those suck for the money?

[@chase_mowka]

Hey man question for you, I got a new audio interface with a 10 ohm output impedance and want to still run my hype fours for gaming, if I ran a low impedance amp out of the line out would this allow for the IEMS to have the proper sound?

[@x-ray3431]

I own the HD 800S and game with them. However, I want a pair of IEMS for gaming. Which one should i transition to that's equivalent to the HD 800s?

[@distraction2803]

No iem can directly compare with the HD800s as far as I'm aware in imaging simply due to the form factor. Some can get close like the 64audio Valour and to a lesser extend for much cheaper the ThieAudio Monarch mkiii. I'm not the most knowledgeable on this subject though, take it with some salt.

[@x-ray3431]

Thank you​@@distraction2803

[@alphapapa4446]

I’d get the EM6L first and see if you like the formfactor first.

[@Averithh]

In a quick comparison, would you say you'd hold the Hype 4 over the Orchestra Lites?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

For sure

[@Averithh]

@@FreshReviewsYT if only the Hype 4s aren’t on pre-order now, I’d cop it

[@MobuFPS]

Can't wait for my white hype 4s!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

they're beautiful

[@Silverjerk]

I grabbed the white model and paired it with the white LC7 cable. Looks stunning.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@Silverjerk sounds so amazing

[@MobuFPS]

@@Silverjerk Hell yeah! How do you like em?

[@Silverjerk]

@@MobuFPS Best IEM at its price point, without question. Some reviewers characterize it as a Mini-Monarch MK3, and that’s definitely accurate. You’ll miss a small amount of presence and air, but not enough to justify spending well over twice the price for the MK3. I grabbed the white model because it was shipping sooner than the black, but couldn’t be happier. The color is stunning in person. Pictures don’t do it justice. Worth the wait. Enjoy!

[@blu3mercy]

yo bro loved your videos almost watched everyone of em wanted to know what will be the best iem under 40-50$ i've seen people saying go for planar i will be using it for competitive gaming and would need perfect footsteps as well !

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Crinacle zero blue

[@blu3mercy]

thank you so much for quick response can you tell me 2nd option if i opt Crinacle zero blue MoonDrop CHU KZ X HBB PR2

[@DenisDamulira23]

Bro, you have to use the same cable. Been in the game a while and what you're hearing can be the cables as well. e.g 100% copper cable (Stronger dynamics = more bass,mids and treble) vs silver + copper which softens everything up sonically giving a more relaxeed listening and higher sense of stage width and depth.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I base everything off the default cable that comes with the IEM for the purposes of the review

[@theknightofren]

Hey man, unrelated to the video, but have you by any chance tried the JDS Labs Atom?/Atom+

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I haven’t unfortunately

[@theknightofren]

Love the new A+/B+ grading system in the description! @@FreshReviewsYT

[@realyum123]

Hi! I love your videos and wanted to ask you what you think the top 3 IEMs for valorant?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

What’s the budget

[@williaml3275]

$500 or less. I saw your comment about the topping dac dx3. Does that help with gaming?

[@williaml3275]

I guess my question is top 3 iem under $500 for valorant and does a dac help with this? Would you suggest getting a topping dx3 for $200 and buy a pair of $300 iems for valorant? Does the dac help for gaming?

[@Valord-he3dg]

Hey fresh i wonder EQ your iem makes any diffrence while gaming

[@jakitraki101]

U heard about kinera celest phoenix call? They good at gaming?

[@dispinellajj]

Hi Fresh! What would be the best item to play Warzone these days? Big hug from Brazil.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Yanyin canon 2 is great

[@dispinellajj]

@@FreshReviewsYT hello bro! I had an iem simgot em6l, but I didn't get used to it. Is the difference from Yanjin too big? I didn't have much sense of space and Location in Codmw3 with the em6l. sorry for my bad english.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@dispinellajj it’s great yea.

[@dispinellajj]

@@FreshReviewsYT So it's worth buying Yanjin, right? Thank you very much. I'm your fan.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@dispinellajj it is yea. I would also recommend looking at the splendor II on linsoul for something as good and cheaper

[@Skiwa]

is the lettering grade seperate for each category? I assume a B in Mid Range IEMs are not the same as B in High End.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

The gradings do not account for driver quality or resolution which typically things become richer sounding as you move up to higher quality drivers like Knowles and sonion as an example. So some things on the budget list might sound meh in quality to the mid range yes. This is not a music tier list. Somethings still perform adequately in game. Hence why we have always held the zero and Em6l in high regard.

[@Skiwa]

thanks! Would you say the Ochestra Lites are a noticable upgrade over the Truthear x Crin Zero? I'm mainly playing Battle Royales (Warzone).@@FreshReviewsYT

[@frakshaoce3281]

Thank you, I'm buying Hype 4.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Good choice!

[@Desmond987]

Cant decide between Hype 10 and Monarch mk3, will be used for gaming and music.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

My preference is still the monarch. But it really might boil down to your music library!

[@L3GIT91]

Hype 10 or the Monarch mkIII For daily music listening?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Personal preference. For me mk3

[@L3GIT91]

@@FreshReviewsYT which has more bass and more balanced highs? I don’t like like anything too harsh but rather highs that roll off better

[@DPinWheel]

What do the grades on the tier list mean? Is he taking it price to performance ratio into account, or is it a pure performance grading scale?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Performance.

[@DPinWheel]

@@FreshReviewsYTSurprised to see that the HD 490 is the best. I thought an IEM would top it. Thanks Fresh. That grade scale is elite in that case instead of comparing across headphones every video.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@DPinWheel yea exactly! I hope it helps! The 490s are very good. The depth perception and amount you can hear while things are going crazy is disgustingly good

[@DPinWheel]

@@FreshReviewsYT I’m definitely coping those and spending the extra on a good dac/amp from your tier list. I appreciate it. For 500 dollars, that is insane. I appreciate the quick reply as well. You’re the best reviewer out, especially for gaming. I pray you 500k subs, go and prosper my friend.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@DPinWheel thanks. The sub number would be awesome and I appreciate that. But most importantly I just want to hear you got them and loved them as much as I do. Keep me posted!

[@rawrj]

I think I like that Hype 4 faceplate more than the 10 tbh

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Love it too

[@theillmeister]

Hype 4 hypeeeeeee

[@QualityScrub]

Please review the EA500LM

[@alphaa7420]

Hey whats some good headphones you would recommend for gaming and KZbin thats wired and under 150$

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Maybe the tygr 300r

[@alphaa7420]

@@FreshReviewsYT okay thanks bro

[@alphaa7420]

@@FreshReviewsYT the price is a bit too high in my country any other recommendations?

[@asdfgiopppp]

I really liked my hype 4s but I got an allergic reaction with either the shell material or the eartips. Haven't used it for about a week now.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Maybe try foam eartips instead. The shell is a medical grade resin so I don’t think it would be that but you never know.

[@asdfgiopppp]

@@FreshReviewsYT yeah I'm leaning with the silicone eartips being the cause of the allergic reaction. I'm letting my ear fully heal before I use them again. Might switch to spinfits since I've been using them for years with no problems.

[@nyororomeowelas1225]

Queens of the Stone Age!

[@bourjuva]

hello my dude me again: Thieaudio Hype 10 or Kinera Imperial Verdandi for gaming and overall for everything im not gonna buy anyother again iems close term so be consider about before answer pls thanks again keep it up!

[@bourjuva]

i was consider about ie900 and Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK but im about decide after ur answer.

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I haven’t tried the Kinera. I don’t like sennheiser IEMs for gaming.

[@bourjuva]

@@FreshReviewsYT so what would be exact answer question is same

[@bourjuva]

@@FreshReviewsYT broo do someting

[@FreshReviewsYT]

My lists regarding my picks are updated and in my most recent videos. The fa19 crushes everything you’ve listed. Try the fiio fa19

[@Corporalis]

When will I see a Modhouse Tungsten gaming review lol?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

maybe soon =D i hear they are awesome

[@Corporalis]

@@FreshReviewsYT yes mine should arrive by the end of february or early march. Im so excited

[@Angel-AbC9]

Hype 4 or sennheiser i600 if had to take one only ?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Hype.

[@enjiyup]

upgrade the cable on the Hype 4 or use default?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Default is fine!

[@flashjor98]

Did you end up getting ride of the 64 audio valür?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

No I have them.

[@mongolianlambhoof]

hi ik this is unrelated but is there a large difference between the dt900 pro xand dt700 pro x, as i would prefer sound isolation but also play competitive games. thnks

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I felt there was a big difference

[@jakitraki101]

Hi man. Do u gonna test simgot em500lm?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Yes. Just waiting to be over Covid

[@jakitraki101]

​Get well @@FreshReviewsYT

[@nichwe]

Simgot EA500LM please!!

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Coming asap haha. Just recovering from COVID

[@Briancantaim]

Would be cool if u could do gaming iem tier list in something like excel and include even the ones that didn’t get into the top top

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I agree. I just have to get everything organized I want it to be perfect

[@Briancantaim]

@@FreshReviewsYT looking forward to that!

[@Briancantaim]

@@FreshReviewsYT Also would like to see a review of softears studio4 heard good thing about it

[@jakitraki101]

hi man what about simgot ea500lm for gaming?

[@jakitraki101]

do u tested them yet? or u gonna do video in future

[@songboek]

What happened to the Volur????

[@FreshReviewsYT]

What do you mean

[@FreshReviewsYT]

@@songboek The rating is reflected in the description.

[@chongu]

Upvote for Bojji

[@Honestlye]

Which would you recommend for Valorant specifically while still being able to play apex okay? Budget is like $200 Also is there anything I need to get along with IEM?

[@FreshReviewsYT]

I recommend starting with the Crinacle zero and an amp dac like the topping dx3 pro +

[@Honestlye]

Is there any way I can get in contact temporarily because I've been considering the switch from headset to IEM. I just had some questions still in mind and I'm not sure if I should. @@FreshReviewsYT

[@Honestlye]

@@FreshReviewsYTIs there anyway to get in contact because I have a few questions. If there’s a video to redirect for most of the FAQ, could you redirect me? I’ve been using headsets for a while and im trying to swap because I can’t use headsets for long term use.

[@chrisjohnson9306]

Gallactic Jellyfish for the win

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Hahaha ftw!

[@horizonchien4948]

what about IE200

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Hated it.

[@horizonchien4948]

@@FreshReviewsYT same as me， it sucks

[@horizonchien4948]

@@FreshReviewsYT mr.fresh is origin from tanchjim a good iems for cs2 apex and acg listenings

[@WyattOShea]

:)

[@FreshReviewsYT]

Love u

[@WyattOShea]

@@FreshReviewsYT

[@WyattOShea]

@@FreshReviewsYT

[@WyattOShea]