Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
One IEM outperformed everything on this table — including a $1,299 flagship. This IEM comparison will save you from making an expensive mistake.
💛 A huge thanks to Bloom Audio for making this comparison possible.
bloomaudio.com
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▸ FiiO Oak Nano (~$487)*: amzn.to/4yzAPJc
▸ Softears Edge (~$499)*: amzn.to/4fdUhDH
▸ Grand Oriveti Eminency (~$1,299): oriveti.com/grand-oriveti-eminency
▸ Fosi IM4* (~$99): amzn.to/3T4UEb8
▸ Hiby Yula* (~$49): tinyurl.com/HibyYula
*affiliate links - thank you for your support!!
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📊 My full IEM rankings database: https://passionforsound.com.au/iem-rankings-comparisons/
I tested five IEMs head-to-head — from $49 to $1,299 — to find the best IEM at each price point. The results were not what I expected.
IEMs reviewed:
• Hiby Yula — $49
• Fosi IM4 — $99
• FiiO Oak Nano — $487
• Softears Edge — $499
• Grand Oriveti Eminency — $1,299
Each IEM is evaluated on sound quality, build, accessories, and real-world value. No hype, no filler — just honest in-ear monitor reviews and a final IEM ranking you can actually use.
🏆 FINAL IEM RANKINGS:
S-tier: FiiO Oak Nano
A+ tier: Softears Edge | Grand Oriveti Eminency
A tier: Fosi IM4
B+ tier: Hiby Yula
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🎵 Passion for Sound — making high-quality audio gear understandable and accessible. I'm Lachlan, and with 25+ years as a musician and a background in hearing science, I help you find gear that genuinely matches your ears and your budget.
💬 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
▸ YouTube Membership: bit.ly/PFSMember
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📲 FIND ME:
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Chapters
00:00 IEM ranking tier list
00:55 Grand Oriveti Eminency
02:48 Hiby Yula
03:48 Fosi Audio IM4
06:28 Softears Edge
09:29 FiiO Oak Nano
11:52 Rankings
#IEM #audiophile #IEMreview #FiiOOakNano #bestIEM #InEarMonitor #IEM2025 #headphones #audioreviews #PassionForSound
One IEM outperformed everything on this table — including a $1,299 flagship. This IEM comparison will save you from making an expensive mistake.
💛 A huge thanks to Bloom Audio for making this comparison possible.
bloomaudio.com
────── GEAR IN THIS VIDEO ──────
▸ FiiO Oak Nano (~$487)*: amzn.to/4yzAPJc
▸ Softears Edge (~$499)*: amzn.to/4fdUhDH
▸ Grand Oriveti Eminency (~$1,299): oriveti.com/grand-oriveti-eminency
▸ Fosi IM4* (~$99): amzn.to/3T4UEb8
▸ Hiby Yula* (~$49): tinyurl.com/HibyYula
*affiliate links - thank you for your support!!
────────────────────────────────
📊 My full IEM rankings database: https://passionforsound.com.au/iem-rankings-comparisons/
I tested five IEMs head-to-head — from $49 to $1,299 — to find the best IEM at each price point. The results were not what I expected.
IEMs reviewed:
• Hiby Yula — $49
• Fosi IM4 — $99
• FiiO Oak Nano — $487
• Softears Edge — $499
• Grand Oriveti Eminency — $1,299
Each IEM is evaluated on sound quality, build, accessories, and real-world value. No hype, no filler — just honest in-ear monitor reviews and a final IEM ranking you can actually use.
🏆 FINAL IEM RANKINGS:
S-tier: FiiO Oak Nano
A+ tier: Softears Edge | Grand Oriveti Eminency
A tier: Fosi IM4
B+ tier: Hiby Yula
──────────────────────────────────────────
🎵 Passion for Sound — making high-quality audio gear understandable and accessible. I'm Lachlan, and with 25+ years as a musician and a background in hearing science, I help you find gear that genuinely matches your ears and your budget.
💬 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
▸ YouTube Membership: bit.ly/PFSMember
▸ Super Thanks: tap the ❤️ button
📲 FIND ME:
▸ Website: www.passionforsound.com.au
▸ TikTok: tiktok.com/@passionforsoundau
──────────────────────────────────────────
Chapters
00:00 IEM ranking tier list
00:55 Grand Oriveti Eminency
02:48 Hiby Yula
03:48 Fosi Audio IM4
06:28 Softears Edge
09:29 FiiO Oak Nano
11:52 Rankings
#IEM #audiophile #IEMreview #FiiOOakNano #bestIEM #InEarMonitor #IEM2025 #headphones #audioreviews #PassionForSound
