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SeeAudio Yume

60/ 100
Average
HearWiki score

Priced about right

$170
typical price, USD
Discontinued
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At a glance

Brand
SeeAudio
Type
Wired IEMs
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2021

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound7.3
Value5.8

A wired hybrid IEM with one liquid-silicone-diaphragm dynamic driver and two custom-tuned balanced-armature drivers. It is tuned as a smooth hi-fi earphone around the 2020 Harman target.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The SeeAudio Yume is a wired hybrid IEM with a single dynamic driver and two balanced armatures, tuned to the Harman curve by acoustic engineers. Its standout feature is its refined, natural tonality that excels with vocals and overall balance, making it a strong choice for listeners who prioritize tuning over raw technicalities. However, its resolution, imaging, and soundstage are only average, with a slightly weak sub-bass extension, so it won't impress those seeking maximum detail retrieval.

What works

  • Excellent, natural tonality with balanced tuning
  • Clear and engaging midrange, especially for vocals
  • Comfortable fit with good timbre
  • Tight, controlled bass response

What doesn't

  • Average resolution and detail retrieval
  • Limited soundstage and vague imaging
  • Sub-bass extension is somewhat weak
  • Presentation can feel less engaging on complex tracks

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

Specifications

Audio - SeeAudio Yume
Driver1DD + 2BA hybrid
Driver typehybrid
Driver configuration1DD + 2BA
Drivers per side3

What the reviews said

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

crinacle.com

40

The reviewer says the Yume is excellent if you care most about tuning, but its technical performance is only average and does not match the strength of its tonal balance. In short, it is praised as a standout for sound signature, while resolution and detail are seen as weaker points.

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headfonia.com

This review describes the Yume as a 1DD+2BA hybrid tuned to the Harman curve by professional acoustic engineers. The available snippet emphasizes its design/tuning approach rather than a detailed verdict, so the review is best characterized as a positive presentation of its intended sound signature.

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headphones.com

The Yume is presented as a very strong tuning-focused earphone that lowers expectations for how good an affordable IEM can sound. The review recommends it, implying that its tuning is the main reason to buy it.

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headphonesty.com

The review calls the Yume a highly enjoyable IEM with outstanding tonality, especially for vocals and overall balance. Its main drawbacks are limited soundstage, only average imaging and bass performance, and slightly weak sub-bass extension.

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primeaudio.org

The reviewer highlights strong midrange clarity, tight bass, comfortable fit, and good timbre. The main weaknesses are only moderate resolution, less engaging presentation on some tracks, and vague imaging.

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What YouTube reviewers say

Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.

The consensus

Positiveacross 4 videos

Reviewers agree the SeeAudio Yume is a well-tuned, comfortable IEM with a natural, balanced sound that excels at vocals and midrange, making it a strong value in its price range.

Reviewers liked

  • Excellent midrange and vocal tonality
  • Comfortable fit and good build quality
  • Balanced, natural tuning with good bass extension

Reviewers flagged

  • Narrow soundstage and limited stereo imaging
  • Limited treble extension and average bass texture
  • Not aggressive or exciting for bass-heads
17:00

SeeAudio Yume _(Z Reviews)_ Liquid Silicone Love

Z Reviews20.1K viewsFeb 2021

The reviewer finds the SeeAudio Yume to be a comfortable and well-built IEM with a unique, warm, and smooth sound signature that excels with strings and classical music, though it lacks the aggressive low-end and wide soundstage of competitors like the Ikko OH10. He describes the sound as being like a cozy, padded wooden box, and recommends it for those seeking a relaxed, non-fatiguing listening experience.

16:14

SeeAudio Yume REVIEW! As good as it graphs?

Super* Review12.2K viewsFeb 2021

The reviewer finds the SeeAudio Yume to be a well-tuned hybrid IEM that closely follows the Harman target, offering a natural and balanced sound with good bass extension. However, he notes that the stereo imaging is somewhat lacking, making the listening experience feel a bit two-dimensional and less engaging. Overall, he considers it a solid option at its price point, though not particularly exciting.

11:58

A MUST TRY FOR EVERYONE - Seeaudio Yume Review

Gizaudio8.5K viewsMay 2021

The reviewer highly recommends the SeeAudio Yume for its outstanding midrange and vocal tonality, which he considers best-in-class under $300. However, he notes that the bass and treble are merely average, with limited treble extension and a narrow soundstage, making it a specialized choice for vocal-focused listeners.

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