Ziigaat Cincotres

The reviewer praises the Ziigaat Cincotres as an excellent IEM for mid-bass lovers, delivering a powerful and punchy bass while maintaining good treble extension and technical performance, avoiding common pitfalls like muddiness. However, the mid-range has a scooped and boomy character that can make vocals sound hollow or heavy, and the unboxing experience is lacking. Overall, it's recommended for those seeking an exciting V-shaped sound, but not for those wanting neutrality or natural mids.

The reviewer compares the Ziigaat Cincotres to the Thie HYPE 4, noting that despite a one-BA difference and a $140 price gap, the Cincotres sounds more realistic in bass guitar and is preferred overall. The extra BA in the HYPE 4 does not provide a discernible benefit in mids or treble, making the Cincotres the better value.

The reviewer praises the Ziigaat Cincotres as a well-built and comfortable IEM with a pleasing, unique tuning that excels in mids and imaging, though it can sound a bit bright at times and lacks strong bass. They consider it a solid, enjoyable set that is better than its sibling, the Dinko, and recommend it for those who find the Da Vinci too bassy or the Mega5EST too expensive.