Joyodio is a company with no information. However, their debut Shine appears to have all of the tuning switches and a dark, yet shiny, textured backplate. Thanks to Linsoul for providing the Shine for review purposes.
Technical Specifications
- Form: IEM
- Drivers: 1 x DD + 2 x BA 11 mm Driver with Polycondensated Crystal Polymer Diaphragm
- 7mm dual magnetic&dual cavity dynamic driver, complemented with 29689 and 30019 balanced armatures
- Impedance (Ohm): 11-31
- Sensitivity (dB): 106
- Frequency Response (Hz): 20 Hz – 40 KHz
- Removable Cable: Y
- 16 Different Tuning Options
Packaging
Except for the M-sized box and the attention to detail, it’s fairly standard. It looks like we have a team effort here.
In the box
- Earphone
- Carrying Bag
- 6 pair of replacement eartips
- Earphone Cable
- Needle to switch tuning options
- Tuning option instructions
- Manual
Cable
The cable is 8 core silver-plated cable, braided not too tight or loose.
Comfort
It’s comfort is easy on your ears. And the nozzle is helping it into your ears.
Joyodio Shine Sound
In my view, the normal tuning and the OG tips are successful in balancing the fun and technical aspects of the Shine. Yet the desire for power is shouting in my ears. I am listening to naturally produced music that has a very expansive soundscape. The rumbling sound effect is absent from the background, though. Because of this, I could have referred to it as “not bodied.” Is there a minus sign there? The details in Karitas are great, and the way the instrument sounds gets a B+. A good score would be achieved by being able to hear the hand claps of the audience in the body. All of this is possible because of the combination of a warm source and Shine. Several outcomes are possible, depending on the combination of factors used. The bass in performances of electronic music is typically thick and non-bleeding. The same may be said about songs recorded by Therion in his earlier days. There is no sign of distortion coming from the bass. Moreover, there is an abundance of treble. Even though some of Therion’s early recordings had trouble with layering, the bass is clear and strong, and the highs are clear and easy to hear. However, I am unable to make the same claim about layering in any of the stock statuses.
Bass
Its bass is so controlled despite having huge bass, according to its frequency graph. It’s hard to give a full explanation of the bass because there are so many different ways to play it and the tuning switches and OG eartips have such a big effect on how it sounds. To my ears, the bass is always missing something, but OG bass settings are able to create a slight air pressure. It could be said that it is insufficient, muffled, or serves as background noise. There is a hint of airy behavior with some switch setups. Nevertheless, I’m not hearing that heavy, definitive pounding that some genres need. When I use the first dip switch to boost the low end, I see a slight improvement (1001 or 1000). These adjustments helped the bass sound less flat and hollow, but the fuzz remained. Furthermore, there is a decent amount of fullness and depth in the bass. I find the alignments of the switches labeled “1000” and “1001” to be the most reliable. It brings the low end forward, which helps to compensate for the highs and that BA timbre.
Midrange
If you don’t count the recessed nature, the instrument projection is good; vocals are great with all their extensions and tonalities. While it’s set back in the middle, it packs a punch. Shine’s pinna-gain is more lively. With the right playlist and volume settings, the Shine might be rather loud. The midpoint strikes a nice balance between realism and grit, with decent note weight and richness. Based on what I’ve picked up, this seems to be the case. Unless you’re listening to complex music or low-quality files, you won’t experience any loss of midrange detail or separation. At most switch positions, the midrange is melodic yet coarse. This varies with the quality of the recording. The mids have fair resolution and brightness, but aren’t very clean in the end.
Treble
During the time with Joyodio Shine, the treble part is never highlighted. They never fail to do their responsibilities. This may be viewed as both an advantage and a drawback, depending on how you look at it. The treble can range from very calm (1000) to almost flat (0000) to very lively and bright (0111) and everywhere in between. This holds true across the board over the full frequency, and the direction of the switch does make a difference. I can make out the primitive beginnings of some sibilance, but it isn’t quite widespread enough to be a significant issue. In addition, the treble might be a touch splashy, depending on the settings that you have for the dip switch. On the other hand, there is enough detail, snap, and crispness in the treble region.
Comparisons
vs Dunu TitanS: Probably the fairest but cruelest comparison is the following. Prices are the same, but one company has two decades of experience and more than a dozen IEMs, and the other is making its debut. TitanS is brighter and has a lot more detail (enough to show how the trumpet pistons move up and down), but like Shine, the midrange is pushed back. TitanS is certainly fuller, and the energy is outstanding. Basses and layering both pack a punch. TitanS, on the other hand, isn’t providing you with a pleasant listening experience due to its brute force of the delicate Shine.
vs Truthear Hexa: Another same priced but cruel comparison. T guys have the know how of Moondrop, and they are hitting everything they throw. But Joyodio Shine is the newcomer on the scene.Hexa has the same effectiveness as Shine. But the background is fuller. However, it looks like every instrument is slightly stuck to each other. BUT, the bass has a definite advantage over the 0000 tuning of Shine. 1111 is more like it.
Where to Buy
Conclusion
Joyodio Shine is the first iem that Joyodio produced, but it has a lot of tuning options—almost an infinite number if you count cable / eartip / source rollings. They say “all that glitters is not gold.” However, this gleam reflects the J guys’ potential. I am looking forward to their second iem. They will learn in the end.
Rating: 4/5
PROS
- Almost infinite tuning choices
- Comfortable fit and the playback
- Safe tuning generally
- Price and its cable
CONS
- Not roaring
- Treble is not playing a lead role
- Not that bright or airy
- Clarity doesn’t compete with some
