64 Audio U18S VS Forte Ears Macbeth

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64 Audio U18S and Forte Ears Macbeth use 18BA and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. 64 Audio U18S costs $3,000 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $1,000 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 8.5). Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better bass with a 2.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better details with a 0.8-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better imaging with a 1.8-point edge.

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Metric 64 Audio U18S Forte Ears Macbeth
Bass 6 8.3
Mids 8 8
Treble 6 8.5
Details 8 8.8
Soundstage 6.3 9
Imaging 7 8.8
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 6.7 8.3
Technicalities 7 8.7

64 Audio U18S Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


64 Audio U18S User Review Score

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64 Audio U18S Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

64 Audio U18S 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-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

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-
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage S
Reference-class soundstage: perfectly spherical presentation with infinite space. Utterly realistic instrument placement and venue reproduction.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
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 U18S Reviews

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
A worse U12t. Lacks U12t's dynamic range and layering chops.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Feels like a remastered VX in terms of clarity and staging The tonality is too off for regular listening, timbre is also off in general

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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