Hype 10vs.Meister
Sound & Specs Comparison
Information
Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.
Objective Comparison
Facts, details, stuff.
| General Info | Hype 10 | Meister |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Thieaudio | Vision Ears |
| Country | China | Germany |
| IEM Description | – | – |
| Price Level | n/a | n/a |
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| Driver Config | – | – |
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| Shell Material | – | – |
| Cable | – | – |
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| Freq Range | – | – |
| Impedance (Ω) | – | – |
| Sensitivity (dB) | – | – |
| Crossover | – | – |
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| Comments | 0 | 0 |
| Visit Count | 27 | 16 |
| External Reviews | 0 | 0 |
Meta Ratings
Both IEMs perform nearly identically across all evaluated aspects.
| Hype 10 | Meister | |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Comfort Fit | – | – |
| Build Quality | – | – |
| Stock Cable | – | – |
| Accessories | – | – |
Sound Characteristics
Hype 10 offers a stronger and more impactful bass response, adding weight and presence where Meister feels less assertive (8 vs 7.5). It adds a more body and slam to bass hits, which makes it feel more physical than Meister (8 vs 7.5). The lower midrange on It blends a more smoothly into the bass region, avoiding the disconnect found in Meister (8 vs 7.5). Upper mids are a more resolving and expressive on It, revealing emotion and articulation better than Meister (8 vs 7.5). Meister creates a a wider soundstage, giving instruments more space and a better sense of placement than Hype 10 (8.5 vs 8). It extracts low-level details a more effectively, helping subtle nuances emerge clearer than on Hype 10 (8.5 vs 7.5). The grain and surface of instruments are rendered b more vividly by It, while Hype 10 feels flatter (8.3 vs 7.8).
| Hype 10 | Meister | |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Bass | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Bass | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Bass Feel | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Lower Mids | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Upper Mids | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Lower Treble | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Upper Treble | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Sound Stage Width | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Detail | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Layering | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Masking | – | – |
| Note Weight | – | – |
| Slam | – | – |
| Sibilance | – | – |
| Timbre Color | – | – |
| Tonality | – | – |
| Texture | 7.8 | 8.3 |
Tonal Signature
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