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At a glance
- Brand
- NiceHCK
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2025
Score breakdowngreat overall
Sound7.5
Value9.3
A wired dynamic-driver IEM using a dual-magnet, dual-chamber driver design and a semi-open acoustic concept. It is a low-cost music-listening model offered with either 3.5 mm or USB-C termination.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The NICEHCK TEARS is a budget-friendly wired IEM that delivers surprisingly mature sound for its price, featuring a single dynamic driver with controlled bass and clear treble. Its tuning leans mildly V-shaped, offering broad genre versatility and an open, well-separated soundstage that exceeds expectations at this level. While the build uses lightweight plastic and the accessory kit is modest, the overall tonal balance and comfort make it a compelling pick for cost-conscious listeners.
What works
- Excellent value for the price
- Controlled, deep bass response
- Wide soundstage with good separation
- Comfortable, lightweight fit
- Versatile tuning across genres
What doesn't
- Plastic build feels less premium
- Upper mids can become sharp on some tracks
- Sparse accessory kit
- Passive isolation is limited
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Impedance | 20 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Impedance | 20 Ω |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Connector | 2-pin 0.78 mm |
|---|
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
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The consensus
Mixedacross 5 videosReviewers largely agree that the NICEHCK TEARS offers a wide, open soundstage and airy treble that is unusual at its budget price, with most praising its engaging vocals and value for around $28-30.
Reviewers liked
- Wide, open soundstage
- Airy treble with good extension
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Excellent cable and ear tips
- Great value at around $28-30
Reviewers flagged
- Light, lacking bass (sub and mid)
- Plastic build
- Shallow fit that can slip out
- Requires PEQ for optimal sound
- Imaging is average for price
3:03I Found Super-Affordable Open Back IEMs! (NiceHCK Tears)
The reviewer finds the NICEHCK TEARS to be a surprisingly capable budget open-back IEM, offering a wide soundstage and airy treble that is unusual at this price. They note the V-shaped tuning with smooth highs and good vocal presence, but caution that bass is lacking, making it unsuitable for bass heads. Overall, they recommend it for those seeking an affordable, comfortable IEM with an open, spacious sound, especially for gaming.
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10:09NiceHCK Tears - First Surprise of 2026
The reviewer is highly impressed with the NICEHCK TEARS, calling it a standout budget IEM that delivers surprisingly engaging vocals, clean sound, and excellent treble extension for its $28-29 price. They recommend using the provided PEQ preset or the USB-C version to get the best performance, and note it excels as a gaming set as well.
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5:13NiceHCK Tears. Explained simply.
The reviewer finds the NICEHCK TEARS to be a very cheap in-ear monitor that delivers accordingly average, unimpressive sound. It is compared unfavorably to similarly priced competitors like the SoundNote 02 and Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition, which sound better. The main issues are thin vocals, weak bass, and a small soundstage, though it does handle sibilance well for its price.
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11:16NiceHCK Tears A Better Thieaudio Elixir At A Budget Price?
The reviewer praises the NICEHCK TEARS as a budget single-dynamic-driver IEM that offers a unique, musical sound reminiscent of the pricier Thieaudio Elixir but with better sub-bass and treble extension. They highlight its excellent accessories, solid cable, and comfortable build for around $30, concluding it's a fantastic value and highly recommendable, especially for fans of the Elixir.
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8:26GK Kunten Upgrade for $25? [NiceHCK Yuandao Tears Review]
13.5/15The reviewer finds the NiceHCK TEARS to be a well-balanced, warm-sounding single dynamic driver IEM with excellent comfort and a safe, easy-to-like tonality. While it performs solidly for its price, it faces stiff competition from cheaper alternatives like the Kuntun and slightly more resolving options like the Titan X, making it a good but not standout choice.
MixedWatch on YouTube
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