Ice Lab Prismatica | 5-Driver Balanced Armature Universal IEMs

The Prismatica shows just how good balanced armature bass can be. The crossover implemented in this set is spot on. This has been often compared to the ThieAudio Monarch mkIII and I can see why having owned both. If you are familiar with the mkIII this set offers the same sound signature in the price range . Decent resolution when paired with the right source. I listen to classic rock/metal and I’m very happy with this set in my stable. I can definitely give the Prismatica a recommendation.

The other reviews have touted the greatness of these, so I’ll do something
Different.
My original review gave these a 3…(now here is why customer service is so great at Bloom audio). Having read my less then stellar review of these, Matthew took the time to contact me to see why our reviews were so opposite.

So this is for all the guys who didn’t read or pay attention to instructions…ie…like on ikea furniture Assembly and then built it with the help of their wives…you know how well that goes😖🤬
Very important!! If you haven’t done so already……watch Matthew’s review of the Prismatica on YouTube. 2 pay attention ( being head phone junkies…imo I’d say most of us look at reviews mostly for the sound breakdown, the graph and comparison tests…the rest is just filler..right?🤦‍♂️). The thing with these is they sound as amazing as described…here’s the attention part…he clearly says that these are very tip dependent!!!….so make sure you try the different types of eartips provided or ones you may have on hand ( kinda sure we all there are few laying about :).I have a stubborn fondness for Comply tips, so naturally I just shove those on just about every iem I own, and that’s somewhere north of 40….
When I first tried these with my Comply tips…they sounded nothing like as described..so of course, instead of doing the easy ‘try other tips’ as suggested I went with the more difficult complex and time consuming option…for those of you playing along…. if you guessed let’s play a game of musical Dacs/Amps…that’s right I brought out the fleet…guess what…it didn’t help.
Now Matthew, for what ever reason ( because he maybe evil or he just likes to screw with those of us that didn’t pay attention 🤷‍♂️)suggest the SpinFit Omni.
I can’t be the only sausage fingered guy out there….cause these things are definitely evil for fitting on a wide nozzle ( one size fits all my behind)…he even has a short video ( that he will gleefully provide you) showing how easy they are to put on…either way I managed to get these on eventually…the sound is as great as the the all reviews say‼️
Like turning on a switch everything filled in and came to life…now these are the IEMs I was expecting…I did change out the Omni for a pair of Symbio tips with no loss in sound and as a bonus not only do they sound great, are solidly built and very comfortable but also have one of the nicest cases I’ve ever seen ( with over 40 IEMs mid to top $ range) this case kicks ass the of most other iem cases…it’s just stands out👍
I have to thank Matthew again for all his time, emails and advice provided.

Was looking for a more full sound signature and with help from Caleb was able to narrow it down to what I like versus not. The Ice Lab Prismatica checked all the boxes. The sound I was looking for, the comfort and the price. Thank you!

Searched a long time for a high-quality all-rounder IEM upgrade, that was 'energetic/engaging' with hard hitting but controlled bass. Disappointed w/prior test models (Thieaudio Oracle MK3,etc) while decent, felt 'boring' for my library (Alternative/Rock/Pop/Country/Orchestral Scores). Came across Matthew's superb review of the Prismatica and was intrigued. Chatted online w/Bloom Audio & purchased the Prismatica on the spot.

Build Quality/Comfort provides the best I have used to date (ergonomic/smaller size fits perfectly for my difficult ears). Zero ear pressure, can listen for hours with no pain, but tips are key (these are wide-bore nozzles-6mm). Tried multiple brands(ex. Divinus Velvet), best results with Spinfit Omni (while not considered 'wide bore' they do fit, but have patience).

Pairing w/Ibasso DC-Elite (usb from Win11 pc) was magical. Thumping bass elevated Kick-drums/Electric Guitars to sound rich/full with no bleed-over. Male & Female vocals were spot-on authentic/accurate and just enough treble sparkle on the top. While not the treble detail monster, never felt I like missed anything. This IEM works perfectly for cranking up loud/quick/fast dynamic swing tracks or those beautiful, intimate & delicate. Cannot stop listening to this IEM & could not be happier!

Special shout-out to Matthew for his perfect guidance/pairing options & helping me locate this gem!

First and foremost, the customer service at Bloom Audio is unparalleled! Caleb and Matthew are amazing, and I sincerely appreciate all of the help they provided!

Now that that is finished, what is there to say? After searching for my own personal "end-game" IEM for many months trying various price ranges, drivers, cables, ear tips, etc. I was fortunate enough to land on the Prismatica.

At first listen, I knew it was something special. The sheer openness, dynamics, overall tonality, fit, and fun signature it presents are phenomenal! The bass is weighty and present, instruments are properly presented and separated in the mix, vocals, be they male or female, are reproduced incredibly naturally, and the treble has impressive sparkle without fatigue.

The two contenders within this price range I was comparing against were Oriolus Szalayi and Flipears Aether. Both of these are unique in their regard: Oriolus was bass-forward and presented wonderful dynamics but only at louder volumes. the Aether was great but the bass felt lacking and the mids were odd for my tastes.

The packaging is the most premium I have seen, as well! The box they come in is high quality, the case is dope, the cable is wonderful and 4.4mm, the included ear tips are silicone and foam which is great, and you get a metallic silver plate with your serial number!

All in all, it is an incredible package for an incredibly built IEM! Solid all around! I'm very happy that I will be using these for many years to come!