Short answer: the ThieAudio V16 Divinity. It ranks #508 of 1291 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $1,499; the Fatfreq Sakura ranks #633, rated 3.7/5, at $1,499. With prices this close, go by the sound-quality ranking rather than the cost.
Why pick the ThieAudio V16 Divinity: A 16 balanced armature IEM with a preference score of 72 from Crinacle’s measurement, nearly flat sub-bass to 20 Hz and lifted treble air. Watch for: The presence region from 3 to 6 kHz sits about 4 dB low, with a dip of roughly 8 dB near 4.6 kHz, which pushes vocals and guitars back and can make the sound feel distant.
What the Fatfreq Sakura does well: Crinacle’s measurement gives it a preference score of 70, a reasonably close match to the response most listeners prefer. The catch: A 2.6 dB standard deviation from target means the response is noticeably uneven in places.
Buy the ThieAudio V16 Divinity. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Fatfreq Sakura at the same price, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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A 16 balanced armature IEM with a preference score of 72 from Crinacle’s measurement, nearly flat sub-bass to 20 Hz and lifted treble air.
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Crinacle’s measurement gives it a preference score of 70, a reasonably close match to the response most listeners prefer.
FATfreq $1,499.00 eBayPrices on this page were last checked October 16, 2026 at 5:46 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ThieAudio V16 Divinity | Fatfreq Sakura | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.00 | $1,499.00 |
| Ranked | #508 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones | #633 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) | 70 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.16 dB standard deviation | 2.58 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.63 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.08 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.2 dB at 30 Hz) | - |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature | - |
| Drivers | 16 x balanced armature | - |
| Impedance | 18 ohms | - |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB | - |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
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