Wired IEMs
1MORE E1001
80Great
$52
Full review data1MORE E1001 vs QKZ x HBB Hades: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the 1MORE E1001 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: 1MORE E1001 - Great overall at around $52.
Wired IEMs
QKZ x HBB Hades
58Average
$50
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
1MORE E1001 leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- 1MORE E1001
- QKZ x HBB Hades
HearWiki score
80
58
Sound
8.5
5.5
Calls
6.0
-
Value
8.0
6.0
Price (USD)
$52
$50
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The QKZ x HBB Hades is 6 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 6 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- E10012018
- x HBB Hades20246 yr newer
Specifications
E1001x HBB Hades
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $52
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 80
- 58
- Released
- 2018
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA hybrid
- 2DD
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 2DD
- Driver size
- 16 mm
- 9 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 2
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 99 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 18 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- -
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- Microphones
- 1
- -
What reviewers said
1MORE E1001
The 1MORE E1001 is a wired hybrid in-ear monitor that pairs a 16mm dynamic driver with two balanced armatures to deliver a rich, detailed sound signature at a budget-friendly price. Its all-metal build, comfortable fit, and generous accessory package make it a compelling pick for listeners seeking premium features without the premium cost. While its tuning is generally balanced and engaging, it does have some minor limitations in soundstage width and cable handling.
- Pro:Excellent value for a triple-driver hybrid design
- Pro:Solid all-metal construction with a premium feel
- Pro:Comfortable, secure fit for extended listening
- Con:Cable is prone to noticeable microphonics
- Con:Soundstage feels somewhat narrow and intimate
- Con:Instrument separation is only average for the price
QKZ x HBB Hades
The QKZ x HBB Hades is a wired dual-dynamic IEM that leans heavily into a bass-first, L-shaped sound signature, making it a niche pick for fans of deep, impactful low-end rather than a balanced all-rounder. Its comfortable shells, solid build, and easy fit are highlights, but the overly dark tuning, recessed mids and treble, and lack of technical finesse limit its appeal to specific genres. It's also fairly power-hungry for a low-impedance design, so a capable source helps it shine.
- Pro:Comfortable and well-built shells
- Pro:Detachable 0.78mm 2-pin cable for easy upgrades
- Pro:Very affordable for a dual-dynamic setup
- Con:Bass-heavy tuning causes bleed into mids
- Con:Recessed vocals and treble reduce clarity
- Con:Weak technical performance (detail, separation)
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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