So, obviously with each new update to his list, some notable cheap IEM, is always on top.

Like thieaudio monarch, moondrop etc. (Mostly Chi-fi companies)

Im wondering how much these companies pay him to keep their IEM on top?

I personally think his list is a very good reference point for beginners, and I personally refer to his list as well before making a purchase.

But there are obvious places where some things don’t belong, ex blessing 2 being above many kilobuck IEM’s, due to tonality/technicality.

Like the 64 audio U12t being below two moondrop IEM’s??

I can agree with the tonality part being subjective, but technicality?

I’ve listened to both the blessing 2 and other IEM’s and moondrop clearly lacks on that end.

I can state many other examples, but this one is the most prevalent.