Wired IEMs
Qdc Anole VX
63Good
$2,300
Full review dataQdc Anole VX vs Thieaudio Valhalla: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Thieaudio Valhalla comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Thieaudio Valhalla - Outstanding overall at around $1999.
Wired IEMs
Thieaudio Valhalla
81Outstanding
$2,000
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Thieaudio Valhalla leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Qdc Anole VX
- Thieaudio Valhalla
HearWiki score
63
81
Sound
8.6
9.4
Value
4.0
6.5
Price (USD)
$2,300
$2,000
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 Thieaudio Valhalla is 7 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 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Anole VX2018
- Valhalla20257 yr newer
Specifications
Anole VXValhalla
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $2,300
- $2,000
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 81
- Released
- 2018
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- balanced armature
- 19× balanced armature
- Driver type
- balanced-armature
- balanced-armature
- Drivers per side
- -
- 19
- Impedance
- 15 Ω
- 9 Ω
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
What reviewers said
Qdc Anole VX
The qdc Anole VX is a flagship 10-driver balanced-armature IEM that pairs a lively, musical tuning with outstanding technical detail and transparency. It offers flexible tuning options to adapt its character, all wrapped in a premium, comfortable build that justifies its high-end price for discerning listeners.
- Pro:Lively, musical tuning with strong bass impact
- Pro:Exceptional detail retrieval and transparency
- Pro:Flexible tuning options for sound customization
- Con:Very high price point
- Con:Requires a quality source to shine due to low impedance
- Con:No wireless or noise-canceling features for the cost
Thieaudio Valhalla
The Thieaudio Valhalla is a premium wired IEM equipped with 19 balanced armature drivers per side, delivering a highly detailed and precisely separated soundstage. Its clean, organized tuning offers strong bass definition with clear mids and non-fatiguing treble, making it a top-tier choice for critical listening. The build quality is exceptional, matching its flagship status and technical performance.
- Pro:Excellent build quality and premium presentation
- Pro:Highly resolved sound with careful separation
- Pro:Strong bass definition without muddying mids
- Con:Very high price point
- Con:Low 9-ohm impedance may require a capable source
- Con:No wireless or ANC features for portable convenience
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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