See Audio Yume II

Source(s)

• Truthear Shio

Ear tips

• DUNU S&S

Packaging

• Comes with a decent amount of accessories
  • IEM.
  • Hard case.
    • Clamshell type opening mechanism
    • Also comes with a button-up strap in the case itself, to button up to cables
      • The cable must be thin enough to be buttoned up though.
  • Wide selection of ear tips.
    • 5 pairs of generic silicone ear tips
  • 6N OFC Silver-Plated Copper Cable
    • Quality is decent, but it does tangle up a sometimes, and it is actually quite thin and lightweight.

Build Quality

• Beautiful, solid aluminum alloy finish throughout the shell.

Fit

• Nozzle width is on the thinner side, but length is average.
• Fits very well for me, I can feel the little bit of weight of the Yume 2 but it is lightweight enough for me to use it comfortable for half a day easily.

Tonality

• Bright leaning, mild V-shaped

Bass

• Decently balanced, but mid bass is slightly more prominent than the sub bass.
• Impactful yet very snappy and punchy bass with decent depth.
• Has decent texture and good definition.
• Bass decay is a little bit too fast, may leave some people wanting a bit more.
• Good amount of bass to sound fun enough but definitely not enough to satisfy bassheads.

Midrange

• Clean midrange with a hint of warmth.
• Female vocals are the highlight here: Very engaging and forward but never shouty, smooth, crystal clear, and have some bite to them with very good extension.
• Male vocals are not as excellent as female vocals but they don't fall too short either, the little bit of warmth helps to maintain its lushness to a certain degree but there is a little bit of thinness to it, only very slightly though.
• Overall timbre and instruments sound very natural for most part, only a very slight metallic timbre on the upper end.
• Overall note weight and density leans towards the thin side, but only a tiny bit.

Treble

• Treble is overall bright and airy.
• Can get a little grainy or mildly sibilant at times but it is still considered to be quite smooth overall.
• Can get a little intense/fatiguing over a long listening session but never gets too harsh or peaky.
• Very well extended, all the way up until the upper treble, giving it a very airy sensation.
• Details in the treble is very revealing and can be perceived easily as well, due to its sparkly nature.

Technicalities

Resolution

• Resolution and detail retrieval is great ... for a hybrid in this range. Falls a bit short when comparing to planar IEMs in this price range like the Letshuoer S12 and 7hz Timeless.

Soundstage

• Soundstage is wide and expansive, but depth is somewhat average.

Imaging

• Imaging and accuracy is decent, I am able to tell where the instruments and vocals quite well in most cases.
• Gaming:
  • Apex Legends: Similar situation, I'm able to judge the sound of footsteps and gunfire in terms of left and right really well but not other directions like top and bottom.

Separation

• Separation and layering is good, each and every individual instrument and vocal are layered very clearly.

Conclusion

• As a conclusion, I think the Seeaudio Yume 2 is an easy recommendation if you're looking for an IEM that is fun, yet well balanced, well controlled, clean, and not overdone in any way.
• The Seeaudio Yume 2 does quite well in all 3 frequencies (bass, midrange, treble), and there was no major flaw in any of them, only minor nitpicks at worst.
• However, if you're looking for an IEM that special in a specific fields only (eg: technicalities [planar]), this may not be it for you as this is very well rounded.

Thanks for reading!

Disclaimer
the unit was sent as a part of a review tour in my country, but I am not being paid or compensated otherwise for the review.



Build
the yume 2 looks a stunner and is more on the compact side, thus being a very good match for people with small ears. it is a bit smaller than i'd wanted for my ears, but it was mitigated by the correct choice of tips. it seats deep and creates a perfect seal in my ears. needless to say there is no discomfort in my ears even after extended listening, and it quite literally vanishes in my ear (fit-wise). I do have concerns regarding the nature of the shells though, and it may turn out to be scratch prone but that is something I cannot verify. As other reviews have already mentioned, it is indeed a fingerprint magnet.



Sound quality
The sound of the yume 2 is balanced for the most part. It has a detailed and musical midrange and the overall tone of the sound is very pleasant. The midbass has tight and clean attack/decay but I wish it had more bass extension in the subbass region. Due to this, there is some detail lost in the lowest bass frequencies where there is rumble and deep attack. however for most music this might not be an issue. The upper midrange is very pleasant to the ears and even harsh female vocals come out as smooth and polished. The treble region for the most part is balanced and smooth but I wish it had more extension in the ultra highs that would have given it more air and micro details and spatial cues but that is me being nitpicky. the overall tuning is very good for the price



Conclusion
yume 2 is a definitive step up from the OG Yume but I still wish it had more extensions in both ends. but it is still an excellently tuned iem for the price.

Intro
Seeaudio is a rising brand in china who have come up with some great iems like Bravery, Yume Midnight etc. Now they have come up with the Yume 2. This unit has been sent to me as a part of a review but all thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

Build
The shells are really pretty and they look quite premium. i do feel they are finger print mangnets however and the polished plate may show up scratches later on with rough use. the cable is soft and supple and it is a 6N OFC Silver-Plated Copper Cable.
the carry case is also beautiful and feels like a jewellery box.

Sound Quality
The sound of the yume 2 is simply brilliant, it reminds me of a few other iems mixed together so let's get into it.

Bass
The bass is rich and has very good punch to it. there is a slight rounded character to the bass that reminds me heavily of Tnachjim Oxygen. The bass is fast and it doesn't bleed into the mids. The bass will satisfy even the bassheads out there but it also has substance to back it up
with its clean attack and detail in this region. trying out different genres and i always felt the bass to be really high quality and satisfying.

Mids
The midrange is a bit on the forward side but it is not grainy at all and the overall tone and timbre is very realistic. male and female vocals have a hint of smoothness to them that makes the sound very satisfying for midrange lovers. there is sufficient detail in this region and the overall presentation is quite musical indeed.
Harsh female vocals and the bitiness of the upper midrange is reflected very nicely. if the recording is poor quality and harsh, the yume 2 does smooth things out a bit but not too much, just enough to make the experience very enjoyable.

Treble
The treble is perfect for me. it feels very natural and extended but it has the perfect presentation for me which makes the final sound very non fatiguing and relaxing. there is enough detail in the treble region but it does lose out to the raw resolution that some planars bring.

Conclusion
The yume 2 has a very satisfying and enjoyable sound signature which will suit a wide variety of listeners' taste and I highly recommend it