Wired IEMs
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5
82Great
$220
Full review dataSIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 vs Ziigaat Arcanis: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 - Great overall at around $220.
Wired IEMs
Ziigaat Arcanis
76Great
$400
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5
- Ziigaat Arcanis
HearWiki score
82
76
Sound
8.5
8.2
Value
7.5
7.0
Price (USD)
$220
$400
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
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 (2026) against Ziigaat Arcanis (2025). These are 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.
- SUPERMIX 520261 yr newer
- Arcanis2025
Specifications
SUPERMIX 5Arcanis
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $220
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 76
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 2BA hybrid
- 2DD + 5BA hybrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 2BA
- 2DD + 5BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 7
- Impedance
- 19 Ω
- 12 Ω
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- -
What reviewers said
SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5
The SIMGOT SUPERMIX 5 is a wired hybrid IEM that pairs a dynamic driver with dual balanced armatures to deliver a tactile, mildly warm sound. It offers well-controlled physical bass, clear vocals, and smooth, non-fatiguing treble, making it a polished and engaging listen. While its technical performance is strong for the price, the midrange could use a bit more richness, and the bone-conduction driver can occasionally be distracting during movement.
- Pro:Physical, well-controlled bass
- Pro:Smooth, non-fatiguing treble
- Pro:Clear vocal reproduction
- Con:Midrange lacks some depth
- Con:Bone-conduction driver can be distracting
- Con:Not ideally suited for active use
Ziigaat Arcanis
The Ziigaat Arcanis is a wired hybrid IEM that delivers a refined, balanced sound with a slightly bright tilt, thanks to its seven-driver setup. It excels at vocal clarity, imaging, and overall technical performance, making it a strong contender in its price bracket. However, its barebones accessory kit and occasional driver flex hold it back from being a complete package.
- Pro:Excellent imaging and soundstage
- Pro:Natural and engaging midrange
- Pro:Smooth treble with good extension
- Con:Barebones accessory package
- Con:Occasional driver flex
- Con:Limited micro-detail retrieval
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