Timbre · Dark tone

5 IEMs · Reduced treble energy, sparkle or air gives the overall presentation a darker or lower-weighted tone. This is distinguished from warmth and body in the lower mids. Local upper-mid or treble peaks can still be audible.

This list filters timbre only; frequency emphasis is shown separately for each product.

Browse sound and listening character

Each IEM has a separate frequency emphasis, timbre and representative listening character. Each dimension independently totals 65.

Frequency emphasis

Bass emphasis24 IEMs Vocal emphasis7 IEMs Treble emphasis8 IEMs Balanced bands26 IEMs

Timbre

Warm tone25 IEMs Neutral tone15 IEMs Bright tone20 IEMs Dark tone5 IEMs

Listening character

One main listening character per IEM, independent of frequency emphasis and timbre. This browsing aid uses the retained listening accounts.

Rhythm and impact19 IEMs Vocal expression11 IEMs Clarity and detail12 IEMs Relaxed listening11 IEMs Versatile listening12 IEMs

Compare products, scores, prices and sound in the essentials view. Full view retains ranks, specifications and all sub-scores.

Model	Technical score	Enjoyment score	Catalogue reference · KRW	Timbre	Frequency emphasis	Listening character	Brand	Driver configuration	Details
LegatoRetained editorial scores · Source records 13	82	92	₩123,432Reference price · 2026-10-10	Dark tone	Bass emphasis	Rhythm and impact	7Hz	2DD (12mm + 6mm)	Product details ↗
Plutus BeastRetained editorial scores · Source records 14	80	83	₩118,006Reference price · 2026-10-10	Dark tone	Bass emphasis	Rhythm and impact	Celest	1BC + 1BA + 1SPD	Product details ↗
GK12 UltraProvisional scores · Source records 10	81	87	₩89,146Reference price · 2026-10-10	Dark tone	Bass emphasis	Rhythm and impact	GEEKWOLD	2DD + 2PZT BC + 1BA + 1Planar	Product details ↗
SE846Retained editorial scores · Source records 13	84	88	₩1,115,942Reference price · 2026-10-10	Dark tone	Bass emphasis	Relaxed listening	Shure	4BA	Product details ↗
RUMBAProvisional scores · Source records 20	80	88	₩53,516Reference price · 2026-10-10	Dark tone	Balanced bands	Relaxed listening	ZiiGaat	1DD (10mm Graphene)	Product details ↗