Elysian Annihilator 2021 VS 64 Audio A/U18 Tzar

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 and 64 Audio A/U18 Tzar use 1DD+4BA+2EST and 18BA driver setups respectively. Elysian Annihilator 2021 costs $3,500 while 64 Audio A/U18 Tzar costs $3,000. Elysian Annihilator 2021 is $500 more expensive. Elysian Annihilator 2021 holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (8.8 vs 7).

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Metric Elysian Annihilator 2021 64 Audio A/U18 Tzar
Bass 8.1 7
Mids 8.1 7
Treble 9.8 7
Details 9.7 7
Soundstage 8.5 7
Imaging 8.2 7
Dynamics 9 7
Tonality 8.6 6.5
Technicalities 8.9 8

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Shuwa-T Crin
Nymz Z-Reviews Tim Tuned

Average Reviewer Score:

8.8

Excellent


64 Audio A/U18 Tzar Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable


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Elysian Annihilator 2021 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

64 Audio A/U18 Tzar Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble S+
Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.
Dynamics S
Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.
Soundstage S-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

64 Audio A/U18 Tzar Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Reviews

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 9.1 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Usual agressive and saturated Elysian house sound with the best treble ever.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: S+ Details: S+ Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 9 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Speediest Treble, well extended, high details Midbass a bit too much for me

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Agressive listen with excellent resolution and, currently, the only true implementation of the EST drivers.

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: S+ Dynamics: S Details: S+ Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Comment: Perfect for treble heads. Extremely well tuned set with incredible technical performance and extension Treble may be a little too spicy

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Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: S Soundstage: S- Details: S Imaging: S-

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech

64 Audio A/U18 Tzar Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
A rather simple and "mainstream" tuning refined to a high level.

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