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Lime Ears Terra

73/ 100
Great
HearWiki score

Priced about right

$1,200
typical price, USD
Discontinued
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At a glance

Brand
Lime Ears
Type
Wired IEMs
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2024

Score breakdowngreat overall

Sound8.6
Value6.2

A six-driver wired hybrid IEM combining a titanium dynamic bass driver with five balanced-armature drivers. Lime Ears positions it as the entry point to its high-end universal-IEM range.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Lime Ears Terra is a hybrid in-ear monitor that delivers a versatile, well-rounded sound with a warm, bass-forward character and controlled treble. It pairs solid build quality with broad musical compatibility, though its bass texture and ultimate technical finesse are not exceptional for the price. Overall, it's a dependable all-rounder that performs strongly against similarly priced rivals rather than leading its class.

What works

  • Lush, bass-present tuning that remains controlled in the highs
  • Versatile and balanced across many music genres
  • Sturdy construction and premium build quality
  • Good technical performance for a hybrid design

What doesn't

  • Bass texture is only average for the price point
  • Nozzle is long or thick, which may affect fit for some users
  • Not class-leading in outright technical refinement

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Lime Ears Terra
Driver1DD + 5BA hybrid
Driver typehybrid
Driver configuration1DD + 5BA
Drivers per side6

What the reviews said

4 source(s) feeding this product's score.

head-fi.org

90

The collected Head-Fi reviews are broadly positive, describing Terra as balanced, musical, and highly recommendable with very good technical performance. Common caveats include a long or thick nozzle and some limits in outright technical refinement.

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audiodiscourse.com

This review says Terra succeeds as a versatile, well-balanced earphone that works well across a wide range of music. The main criticism is that bass texture is merely average for the price, while the rest of the tuning is praised.

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headfonics.com

Headfonics describes Terra as a hybrid IEM with solid technical ability and a pleasing overall tuning. The write-up frames it as good rather than class-leading, with performance that holds up well against peers.

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headphones.com

The reviewer calls the Lime Ears Terra a strong all-rounder with impressive build quality and a lush, bass-present tuning that stays controlled up top. They note only minor issues, mainly that bass texture could be better.

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