Empire Ears Raven VS 7th Acoustics Asteria

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Empire Ears Raven and 7th Acoustics Asteria use 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC and 1DD+12BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while 7th Acoustics Asteria costs $3,800. 7th Acoustics Asteria is $200 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8.3). 7th Acoustics Asteria has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, 7th Acoustics Asteria has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Empire Ears Raven 7th Acoustics Asteria
Bass 8 8
Mids 8 10
Treble 6 9
Details 9 8
Imaging 9 8
Dynamics 8 8
Tonality 8.2 9
Technicalities 8.9 8

Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


7th Acoustics Asteria Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

8.3

Very Positive


Empire Ears Raven User Review Score

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Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

7th Acoustics Asteria Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Empire Ears Raven 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 B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging S
Reference-class imaging: perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space. Utterly realistic placement with zero positional drift.
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

7th Acoustics Asteria Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S
  • Exquisite technical mastery. Flawless frequency integration with captivating presentation. Sets new standards in tonal execution.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids S+
Reference-class midrange - perfectly balanced and hyper-detailed. Utterly natural reproduction with effortless texture and layering.
Treble S
Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Empire Ears Raven Reviews

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
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Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters.

Precogvision original ranking

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

7th Acoustics Asteria Reviews

Precogvision

2025-09-17
Precogvision 8.3 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A+ Tech
Pretty much the closest to a tonal panacea that I've heard only held back by the bass.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: A+ Mids: S+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

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