💎ThieAudio "Oracle" Earphones Review

[@samlee2562]

In 20 years the ocean of headphones is gonna be mind-boggling

[@D4wn42]

if you could choose between OG oracle, or the hype 4 - which would it be? there's a few years of development between them... so i'm wondering

[@gordonfreeman4491]

I had my eye on the Clairvoyance, but I got the Oracle. Damn it is a fantastic IEM and my first EST IEM, but not the last.

[@geraltdhowl3218]

The graph tool Is freakin awesome! Thank you man for your contribution to the audiophile community, in the last 1.5 year you made a fuckin beautifull Evolution. Keep going 💪🏼😁

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Thanks. Super Reviews really built that modern interface. He helped a ton to bring that to the community

[@Scubadevils]

Great review and I'm tempted as always... I own in order of purchase: MEST MKII, IER-M9, DUNU SA6, DUNU ZEN, XBA-N3... will this compliment my collection and offer something different?! I was debating the Claire, Monarch, EST112 and the Kinera Nanna... this now thrown into the mix of decisions too :)

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

It would be most like SA6 with a DD. Looks like you have plenty of IEM to keep you happy

[@Scubadevils]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews the IEM addiction is real! It'll be another few months, enjoying the process of evaluating my next purchase...

[@BaptizedTTV]

Your mic sounds great! I'm really enjoying my Tin T5 right now, but damn now I want an Oracle too, haha

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

My man 50 grand It's quite a good set. I was expecting Excalibur to be my fave. Expectations..

[@arturomartinez3354]

Thank you very much for the tool!! Coming from the "Bad Guy" it is an excellent gift for people loving this hobby.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Other people put in the work. I just get to enjoy, Thanks

[@jamiegustkey2573]

You're the new level of depth... 👏🏻👑 I'ma start calling you Johnny Depth... 😂jk Great review as always!

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

LOL

[@korling99]

Someone should start a pass around club. You pay an annual membership fee that pays for all the newest headphones/IEMs/other audio gear, then confirmed members at different cost levels get access to borrow the gear. Then develop partnerships with certain vendors to get discounts on products within the pool.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I think some sellers do some stuff kinda like that

[@mrulesoul]

I will be very glad to subscribe to it. Would love to know if any such services are available.

[@Lken174]

Also, excellent review. Answered all of my questions. 👍

[@Lken174]

Man that's really slick how you flattened the oracle to see the relative difference between the two sets. Really cool. Definitely recommend to keep doing that for reference

[@jaroslavfricek7772]

So I finally got the og Oracle and have been listening to it for a past week. It's beautiful set. Thank you ♥️ 💯 😎🤟

[@didileao]

Difference in price between Oracle and Clairvoyance is not that much, so if you could choose only 1 (based on your "taste"), which one would you go for?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Clair has more authorative bass. Beyond that I have to A/B them like I did with Oracle/Excalibur

[@mindflayer]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Keeping an eye on this comparison. You know I’ve been waiting on making that decision. I love me some bass but not at the cost of vocals and guitars.

[@didileao]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Thanks for always reply. You are the man.

[@soundblast75]

Thanks man, been waiting to see what you think, so went ahead and got Oracle, will be added to Clair and Mest2 for diversity in life😉😁👍

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

You Those are Beast sets. This will compliment those nicely. More balanced but not neutering basslines or screaming guitars

[@soundblast75]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews smashing, anything i add to C9 now rocks beyond believe, Bet Oracle will upscale further. Long wait now though 👍🍻🍻

[@bigb77]

I need you sir to Know This. Because of you Technical well define Ear I purchased Oracale pull the trigger now waiting 3 weeks for Linsoul to send me them even after zreviews Excalibur vs Oricale .Hats off you giving details on different songs vocals time stamps on tracks comparing both units where rubber meets the road able to relate tracks

[@Cheezzjus]

Good shit bro 😎 Is the oracle worth the upgrade from the Mangirds? How do the two compare?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Oh that is the battle. Dunu EST Mangird and Oracle

[@neatfreak1584]

Hi BGGAR! Thanks for the awesome review. It means a lot and I have a lot of respect for you. I am about to pull the trigger on this but before that I wanted to ask about sibilance. Does the Oracle have any sort of sibilance? I have the est112 and I had to eq to reduce the treble harshness and sibilance. It is much better now and I am starting to really enjoy it but I think the Oracle would be much better. I should have waited for your review of the est112 before I pulled the trigger but I got excited and bought when it came out. Many thanks to you!

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Yeah in my 112 video I noted that was a bad part that in some tracks was obvious, a metallic sheen. The Oracle has none of that.

[@Lken174]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews that is very good to know. 👍

[@caspar903]

Waiting on the moondrop aria review :)

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

It will be coming

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

0:00 INTRO 1:58 SPIDER GRAPH 3:10 Playlist 4:01 BASS 7:49 MIDS 11:37 TREBLE

[@HobbyTalk]

It looks like planars rate somewhat lower on your tier ranking but also get a lot of praise, curious if you could elaborate? I’m looking into a set under $1100 with the best value for sound, this IEM is really on the top of my list, what are your thoughts? I love timeless and p1 max, z12 is fun but timeless and p1 max are more my thing. Didn’t like dioko.

[@디킴-w9c]

nice review bro! i got blessing2 dusk and u think oracle deserves to buy for now? thanks

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

This has more upper treble detail. If you like Dusk and it fits good, enjoy that. I like Oracle better but that is partly fit related

[@디킴-w9c]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews thank u for reply wish u the best always🙏🏻

[@romainpannier953]

Thanks for the video again as usual.For a bassbead you would recommend more the Monarch or the Oracle. I still can't decide thanks for help

[@ideoidiom]

Hey a quick question about your tier list, does ‘value’ weigh into the rankings or is it just pure sound? Been looking for a step up from the Mangird Tea and I’m wondering if Oracle is barely an upgrade. Or should I save up for the MEST mk ii after all? Or a used MEST mk i?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

SQ.

[@johnhayes8476]

I have a Mest mk1 if you want it. I want to get a custom one.

[@felipeborges830]

So Thie is back at it kicking again

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

They are. Both are good, Oracle is great

[@michaelharness3258]

What do you like better mest ll or the Oracle?

[@chadwilliams7119]

This one got me excited. Anybody want to purchase my Thieaudio V14? haha. Thanks for this, dude

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

No prop. I got surprised. The excalibur was the one I expected to like

[@henriqueamorimleal7222]

I still love my V14

[@bonkisay1331]

How much? Love my V3. Open for an Upgrade

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

@@bonkisay1331 $530 I think

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

@@henriqueamorimleal7222 That is a great set. Tuned like EE ODIN but all BA

[@georgivasilev9895]

I order it . I’m a big planer magnetic over the ear👂 headphones But my last purchase was fiio M15 dap and I was looking for a portable iem . Hope is as good as I think

[@quinch110508]

Does it make sense to have both Mest Mk2 and Oracle alongside each other? Or is it better to just settle with Mest Mk2 alone? Wanted to understand whether these two compliments each other and doesn't overlap in some ways in terms of sound signatures.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

MKII

[@MarsJimmy]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Is the sound quality of the mk2 over the oracle worth the huge price increase?

[@Maver1ck911]

The Kill Jill on going deep bassline is a true test for any FR extension and rumble

[@danielgordon2166]

Do you think the extra $239 is worth it over the mangird TEA? Like you I listen to a lot of rock and want something that does vocals and drums well.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Most popular question I am getting. I have to compare them

[@neatfreak1584]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews I as well would like to know. I have the Teas and EST112. Sold the FD5 for fatiguing treble and sibilance. Between Tea and est112, Tea is better with sibilance and mids but can be shouty. EST112 has better bass with 13mm beryllium DD, resolution, soundstage and no shoutiness. Tea is a keeper though.

[@squalllionheart7675]

On the same boat as well. Got a used deal on mangirds but i wonder if the oracle is a much better buy/upgrade.

[@yogibear2584]

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the new fiio with its dual bery driver and semi open back shell my next iem will be this thieaudio oracle or the fiio

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

That is about to be opened tomorrow

[@Riomulen]

There're just too many promising iem coming up: oracle, excalibur, fiio fh5s, tsmr land, see audio miu... I think that's all

[@terencechu2163]

SA6 or Oracle? Looking for one that can be a daily-use iem, and suitable for a wider range of music, but leaning towads metal/rock

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Oracle IMO

[@filbert_sebastian]

Is it worth it to upgrade from blessing 2

[@OhDearBabajan]

can you tell me what apps you got there for your music? thank you!

[@bebiblow]

@bad guy good audio reviews do you use the standard cable for this iem or change the cable?

[@trevor7849]

Great review. And thanks for the help in the comments. Would you consider this a worthwhile upgrade over the L4?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Yes, definitely

[@EvolJeft]

hi need your opinion among Variations and Oracle. thx alot

[@jaroslavfricek7772]

I just bought the OG Oracle these days, there is some wispiness reported in the treble from the ESTs, is it really that strong...🙋‍♂️🙂

[@stanleychen5754]

Great review! But just a quick question, if I'm looking for a portable USB C dac, what wud ur recommendations be? Est iems can be power hungry sometimes based on my exp.

[@bogdanflorea6116]

Why is Mangird Tea twice in your faves top ? Do you love it that much ?! 😀

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I...actually do

[@bogdanflorea6116]

So do I man. I saw Zeos' review as well, but it was yours (and your top) that made me choose these over SeeAudio Yume and Thieaudio Legacy 3. I got the second revision with nicer case, tips and the updated nozzle. Don't know if they changed the sound in any way, but they do sound amazing, and they're tuned perfectly for the music I listen to. In the future I am looking at Thieaudio Clairvoyance or Oracle/Excalibur for portable (with a Hiby new R6 2020) and HarmonicDyne Zeus with a Singxer SA-1 at home. Anyway, thanks for the recommendation !

[@mattpratola8888]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews wondering if you would be willing to review a recent production tea? I had the original pair which I absolutely loved but had a connector issue on one earpiece, so returned for warranty replacement. Replacement was new production (leather case etc) and imho it is not as good as originals. 🙏

[@samyg123]

How does the fit compare to the clairvoyance?

[@rustydog2112]

On the strength of this review I bought the oracles to compare against my FH7s. They're backordered, so it'll be a few weeks.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Thanks for the trust!

[@PhDPIMP]

And have you received them?

[@rustydog2112]

@@PhDPIMP I did, and there was dstortion in one of the drivers on the right side, so I sent them back and got issued another pair.

[@PhDPIMP]

@@rustydog2112 That doesn't sound too reliable. I have heard more people complaining about distortion. Wouldn't you rather own a diffrent, perhaps more reliable set?

[@j1nftw1n]

What audio player is that? The UI is super cool looking

[@Wingedmagician]

Maybe we’re due for a video for TOTL $500-600 🤷‍♂️ just an idea 😁 Oracle, EJ07m, Variations, sa6……

[@clintonw1055]

What happened to the CIEM option with the higher end ThieAudios? I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the Clairvoyance, but they are no longer offering custom fit (still have it for Legacy line). Big disappointment as the custom route is the only way to go for me.

[@maegnificant]

This one or Monarch MK II?

[@quadrannilator]

We all know the tracks you use to particularly focus on while evaluating gear, but can you also post a list of your entire media library? My interest is in trying to find songs I'm familiar with and like, and listen out the treble side of things in them, so that I can better understand what's your preference, and how can I adjust my internal profile of the gear to your ears+liking. Many thanks for all that you do...

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

That's a good idea. I should up the whole catalogue list somewhere

[@quadrannilator]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews Yeah, exactly! You already have a Tier List, so maybe something similar. I'm trying to compare Your Baseline to My Baseline! 😉😁

[@McanoLasala]

If it sounds as it graphs, it must be bliss.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

This is why tuning is everything. Thoughtful, considered tuning.....unless they got super lucky

[@johnhayes8476]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews thieaudio has gotten lucky a lot. 😉 tons of great stuff from those folks!

[@johnhayes8476]

@CasualDude yeah I was joking. They’re obviously very good at what they do!

[@whatarewedoing0]

yo can you tell if this is the exact same shell as the clair or has it gotten a little smaller because it has less drivers?

[@el_bebe_de_to_be_kind]

Oracle or Blessing 2: dusk?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Oracle.

[@el_bebe_de_to_be_kind]

And Mingard Tea?

[@jorgecosta7620]

How good is this for prog/metal/instrumental?

[@bangengeman]

I've never had any experience with Electrostatics. How does it scale with more power?

[@GeorgiusOrlandus]

QUESTION: Do you think this Thieaudio Oracle is a great match to a Sony NW-ZX300? Or in your opinion: which is the best EIM to be used in a NW-ZX300? Thanks a lot.

[@manjsher3094]

Bad Dude How do these compare to your custom L3's. I have been saving this year for a custom l3, yep I own a regular pair. So my question is theses over custom L3's?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I have no Custom Thies. I wanted a Custom Clair but they don't do CIEM anymore

[@manjsher3094]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews my bad

[@23darksoulshunterroad9]

How would these compare to the Tansio Mirai Land?

[@keithb5612]

Oracle vs Clairvoyance please

[@arrowzen7433]

Yes!

[@jimgraff9662]

I have been saving for the Clair. These spark my interest but also considering the Tansio Maria Land. So now I’m confused and indecisive. Any help?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Land has hot treble. Not on par with Clair or Oracle.

[@jimgraff9662]

Thanks for that info. Is that Clair still superior for your music? Or just different?

[@ST-ut5bh]

Hi Bro, compare to DUNU EST112, which one will you prefer? Thanks!

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

This as mention in my 112 video the Dunu can have an obvious metallic sheen to the treble. I don't know why? It is obvious and I cited in my review. This does not have that

[@Samuell1124]

Do you think this is good for pop and edm?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Yes, but the impact of Clair or Monarch or Excalibur is more potent though.

[@RCNZGAMERTH]

Do I need this if I own the clairvoyance already?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Nope.

[@norm5958]

Need help upgrading fh5s with Oracle, variations or save for clairvoyance or monarch1 all types of music bass a plus

[@prabinpaudel5572]

Add tin p1 to the graph tools please! ❤️

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I got a lot of adding to do

[@prabinpaudel5572]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews best wishes.. And thank you so much for everything you've been doing. 😍

[@abdullahbinmadhi8306]

this iem or dunu sa6 since dunu is the king at this price?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

This. It has a DD sounds more realistic.

[@HobbyTalk]

Your target is my favorite so far

[@nicholaskyriazis1663]

I was able to get the Empire Ears Bravado a while back for a great price and have enjoyed them. Looking into the next step. I'm thinking the Clairvoyance but maybe now... thinking of the oracle. Try them out see if I like them, save some money. Enjoy the reviews. Thank you.

[@dondeleon78]

Nice intro... Not hurting my ears 👍

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Yeah, chill mode right now

[@disastrousemouse]

Something to try once I’m making money again!

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I need a signed copy of your masterpiece.

[@disastrousemouse]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews You got it!

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

@@disastrousemouse Thanks. I'm not going to flip it on ebay to buy the latest flagship IEM. It should be worth more than that. New Cadillac!!

[@twle1972]

Would like to ask this Oracle comparing with Monarch?

[@nik4520]

Really confused how fit this is for someone like me who doesn't really do guitar or vocals... ?

[@kylo1402]

is a properly eq v14 still worth it?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Yes, that is a very good set IMO

[@greenneon9606]

On this iem have a big diference compare with unique melody mest mk2 ?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I don't think anything has same authenticity as UM MEST.

[@danielemartire]

Hi, i think im going to join the bus on these pair. But i need to sell my pair of YY ST7 (i.e. Shuoer EJ07) here in Japan. I believe it will be hard to sell these on Mercari or Yahoo auction, since unknown brand. Any suggestions where i can sell iems here in Japan? Thanks a lot!

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Not sure, Mercari maybe. It's growing fast

[@danielemartire]

Yep, i could but it is not worth to sell expensive chifi as these. Thanks anyway!

[@encagedparadise3696]

The upcoming see audio Miu is promising

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Thanks. 1st time I have heard of it

[@tongsteve4748]

It will be ready shortly. We are still doing the packaging artwork

[@simplyalif]

Waiting on the tin t5 😭

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Coming up. Lotta reviewers got that set so plenty of vids are coming I'm sure

[@henriqueamorimleal7222]

Hi. I love how you are improving you channel. Great job! I am a big fan of ThieAudio. As I alrrady got the Legacy 3 and the Voyager 14, do I need the Oracle? Or it is a huge improvement?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Thanks. It is a clear improvement over L3 and v14 though V14 is a very detailed wide playback. This is a bit more natural/Balanced

[@juanbucio1501]

Do you plane review Shozy Black Hole, this could be interesting 👍

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Hawaiian suggestion recieved! Thanks!

[@HKM132]

Hey man, any plans to review senns IE300? Demo-ed it awhile back wanna know what you think compared to others like L3, Mangrid etc. Great work as always!

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

No plans but I will get em to measure then review

[@el_bebe_de_to_be_kind]

Oracle or Dunu EST 112?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Oracle

[@unchartedm9413]

This vs anole v14?

[@Weareonenation303]

It's a shame these came out after I ordered the EST 112, I would have considered these. Oh well, maybe I might buy these in the future.

[@tung.nguyen.29]

Thanks for another great review. Please compare about the size of Clair and Oracle. I like Clair a lot but it's too huge to fit in my ears.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Close to same size

[@lisan_al-ghaib]

8:58 - I'm glad there are people who see through the hypocrisy and pandering of these "advocates".

[@marktspot]

I love you calling out U2's B.S. EPIC

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

He's a hypocrite.

[@TheDealer1228]

Bad Guy Good Audio Reviews I’ve literally never heard Bono tell anyone not to fly in a plane. He’s always been focused on racism, poverty, and world hunger. If you don’t like the music that’s one thing, but don’t make shit up.

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

@@TheDealer1228 In a speech made in Tokyo last year, Bono said: "“My prayer is that we become better in looking after our planet.” But according to environmentalist experts from carbonfootprint.com, the band will clock up 70,000 air miles during their 100-date 18-month world tour, not to mention transporting the three 390-tonne stages and 200 crew and backstage staff members who accompany them as well. Their CO2 emissions are the equivalent of the waste created by 6,500 average British or Irish people in an entire year, or equal to leaving a standard 100 watt lightbulb on for 159,000 years, and are much larger than the carbon footpring left by Madonna during her 2006 world tour when she produced 1,635 tonnes in air transport.

[@jayacena7094]

Waiting for your starshine review

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Got it. Have not opened yet

[@samlee2562]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews new headphone day... 🤗🎉

[@sivutzaza6096]

Waiting on the fearless audio tequila review T T

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

I do not rec. No video coming for that. Sorry

[@edwardwagner78]

thanks

[@mikediezel0923]

🔥

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

[@ajrd2872]

Which set sounds better oracle and excalibur or monarch and clairvoyance?

[@OmPrakashomie]

For bass try killing stranger & there is limit for live !

[@NewDarkKnight]

Wow nice

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

It is damn nice

[@lerdude4230]

First to see this beast video

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

3 way tie tonight

[@kawhileonardmichaeljackson8501]

Oracle or kinera Nanna?

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Oracle

[@kawhileonardmichaeljackson8501]

@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews how so? Is is just based on the tuning or is the Oracle overall better and more detailed?

[@wallkar139]

The production quality is terrible, the right earbud began to crackle at high frequencies. For many users, these headphones simply died.

[@shonenjump9]

I have the Mangird tea and the bass is present but the BAs making it squished in the corner the mids and treble is in your face you can barely detect the mid bass, If this Oracle feels the same I’ll keep investing in Monarch

[@ece_rockmars]

Will i enjoy this real good if i have mangird tea

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

They are close up to treble hbb.squig.link/?share=Oracle,Mangird

[@arrowzen7433]

What does air pollution have to do with whether U2 makes good music? - a true message is a clear signal. Thought you especially would have respect for science/facts (how things actually are) and a appreciation of nature (w. your sensibilities)…hmm…and climate change is especially “relevant” for those living on (sub)tropical Islands…

[@MaxWeitzel3141]

👁

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

[@ifrk4956]

1st

[@ifrk4956]

Ha haaaa

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Triple tie!!

[@MrAhuraMazda]

Any notes on the $50 Kinera BD005 Pro? BA hyrbid with I believe Beryllium plated driver for $50, seems to get great reviews

[@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews]

Not yet. Just brief listens.

[@danielpeshev8143]

everything is very weil said...