2025 VGP Award Winners
VGP is Japan’s largest audio-visual award, renowned for its expert judging panel, which includes industry critics and leading retailers. Each year, the best products in various categories, including in-ear monitors, are selected based on their performance and quality. The VGP 2025 awards highlight top-tier products that stand out for their exceptional sound and design. We are honored to have four of our products recognized in this prestigious award, a testament to our commitment to delivering outstanding audio experiences.
THIEAUDIO Origin - 2025 VGP Gold Award
Featuring an innovative 1DD + 4BA + 2EST + 1BC Quadbrid IEM driver configuration, the THIEAUDIO Origin combines four different driver types and a total of 8 drivers per side. This advanced setup delivers a truly unique sound with deep, impactful bass, accurate mids, and natural treble. The 12dB sub-bass shelf and balanced tuning make it ideal for bass enthusiasts without sacrificing clarity.
Premium drivers from Sonion and Knowles, including dual electrostatic super tweeters and a 10mm bio-cellulose dynamic driver, ensure exceptional sound quality. Whether for intricate details or powerful lows, the THIEAUDIO Origin redefines the listening experience. These outstanding qualities helped it stand out and win the prestigious 2025 VGP Gold Award.
THIEAUDIO Oracle MKIII - 2025 VGP Gold Award
Also a winner of the Best of 2024 Awards by Headfonia, the Oracle MKIII features an updated 2DD+2BA+2EST configuration. Building on the foundation of the original Oracle and Oracle MKII, the Oracle series was designed to provide professional studio monitor tuning and technical performance at an affordable price.
The MKIII introduces key upgrades, including enhanced bass drivers for a stronger sub-bass presence. Additionally, the tuning has been refined based on two years of customer feedback, resulting in a more natural and engaging listening experience. This year, it has also been honored with the 2025 VGP Gold Award.
KIWI EARS Canta - 2025 VGP Gold Award
Featuring a sophisticated 1DD+2Planar Hybrid IEM configuration, the Kiwi Ears Canta combines one dynamic driver and two planar drivers to deliver exceptional audio performance with enhanced texture and tonal richness across the full frequency range.
Designed to accentuate both male and female vocals, the Canta offers a rich midrange, crisp mid-treble transition, and powerful sub-bass. The result is a well-balanced sound profile, ideal for genres like pop, hip-hop, and rock. Its natural warmth in the low-mid transition adds texture to vocals and instruments, while the treble remains clean and smooth. These outstanding qualities earned it the 2025 VGP Gold Award.
KIWI EARS KE4 - 2025 VGP Award
Introducing a completely new IEM design featuring a 2DD+2BA configuration, the Kiwi Ears KE4 combines a 2 Dynamic Driver isobaric sub-woofer system with 2 Balanced Armature drivers for full-range and tweeter performance.
The two custom 10mm dynamic drivers deliver powerful sub-bass impact, emphasizing kick drums and bass guitar presence. A RAB 32257 BA driver, custom-tuned with enhanced ventilation, ensures smooth bass-to-midrange integration, offering lush, textured vocals and instruments. An American-made Knowles RAD 33518 BA tweeter delivers pristine, natural treble with excellent upper frequency extension, resulting in an airy, open sound. These outstanding features helped the KE4 earn the 2025 VGP Award.
2024 Summer VGP Award Winners
THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIII - 2024 Summer VGP Gold Award
Featuring the advanced IMPACT2 technology and a 2DD+6BA+2EST configuration, the THIEAUDIO Monarch MKIII continues to impress with its outstanding sound quality and innovative design.
THIEAUDIO Prestige LTD - 2024 Summer VGP Award
Featuring a 1DD + 4BA + 4EST tribrid configuration with updated tuning, the THIEAUDIO Prestige LTD builds on the original Prestige’s pioneering use of electrostatic (EST) drivers. With sustained EST output from 10kHz to 20kHz, the Prestige LTD showcases remarkable treble extension and fully realizes the potential of EST technology in the IEM format.
THIEAUDIO Hype 10 - 2024 Summer VGP Award
Featuring 2DD + 10BA drivers and innovative technologies like the IMPACT² subwoofer system, it delivers exceptional sound quality with a well-balanced sound signature. Strong bass and clear treble make it an ideal choice for music enthusiasts seeking a premium listening experience.
THIEAUDIO Hype 4 - 2024 Summer VGP Award
Featuring a 2DD + 4BA hybrid configuration, it delivers high-precision sound reproduction, making it perfect for audiophiles and professionals seeking premium-quality audio.
THIEAUDIO Hype 2 - 2024 Summer VGP Award
Featuring a 2DD + 2BA hybrid configuration, the HYPE 2 represents the next step in our evolution. With this advanced design, we offer exceptional sound quality and performance that both audiophiles and professionals will appreciate.
2024 Headfonics Awards
7Hz Aurora: Top Gear 2024 Awards - Writer’s Choice: Meldrick
XENNS Mangird Tea Pro: Top Gear 2024 Awards – Writer’s Choice: Kurt
THIEAUDIO Hype 4: Bang For Buck Writer’s Choice 2024 – Nihal
We would like to sincerely thank everyone for your continued support. Your trust and feedback drive us to constantly improve and deliver top-quality products. We look forward to bringing you even more exciting innovations in the year ahead. Wishing you all a Happy New Year, and see you in 2025!
