Hype 4 MKII

Hexa has less bass, Hype 4 mk2 has a tack in mid-bass that makes for a different signature. I have all 3: Hexa, Hype 4 mk2, EP321 and prefer the last one of the three. SLIIVO SL224 (also have it) might be close in tuning. I did not make a thorough comparison, just a general feeling.

the Top Pro and Hyper 4 MK2 are basically sidegrades from what y understand, both being more or less equal with the Top Pro having better soundstage and instrument separation, while the Hype MK2 has better treble and sparkle, so it kind of depends how you like your audio. For me instrument separation is key to life to music, and the treble on the top pro is enough for me, Then again i do go back to my Aful P5+2 once in a while for that smooth microplanar treble, i guess thats why so many people enjoy the Daybreak by crinear, its basically a gift at 170 bucks.

It may just be because my initial IEM was the Performer 7's, but the Hype 4 and Hype 4 MK2 had amazing bass comparably. It is legit tight and punchy. It actually makes the hype 4 seem muddled and the P7's non-existant. Id be VERY curious to try something that sounds better, honestly.

It may just be because my initial IEM was the Performer 7's, but the Hype 4 and Hype 4 MK2 had amazing bass comparably. It is legit tight and punchy. It actually makes the hype 4 seem muddled and the P7's non-existant. Id be VERY curious to try something that sounds better, honestly.

i’ve been listening to my hype 4 mk 2’s for a few days now and gotta say i’m loving them. I like a good amount of bass in my sound usually but the way these make vocals sound is impressive enough to keep me content. I use them with a ifi hipdac3 with the “xbass” button on and although the bass isn’t anything to write home about you do still hear it. Although not very comparable i do prefer to use these over my sennheiser hd660s2’s for gaming due to the separation and directionality.

Had a chance to tried Hype MK2 with NiceHCK Rockies and the addition of EST with good implementation makes it worth it. Reviewers can praise Hype MK2, Top Pros, Tea Pro / SE, but none of them have EST and it's actually the difference that is worth it. Yes the treble is good on all of those, but EST is the secret sauce that make it super enjoyable and much airer and sparkly. Don't see a reason to buy a set without EST or wait until MEMS are actually mature enough.

I'd get a decent set between 250 and 500, divines velvets and s&s, and at least a cs41x source. (Hype 4 mk 2, tanchjim soda, yu9que, ziigat horizon) maybe f1 pro if own no planar.

The hype 4 mk2 is pretty sick but I’m not sure what my actual favourite is