Forte Ears Macbeth VS 7th Acoustics Asteria
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Forte Ears Macbeth and 7th Acoustics Asteria use 5BA+4EST+2BC and 1DD+12BA driver setups respectively. Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000 while 7th Acoustics Asteria costs $3,800. Forte Ears Macbeth is $200 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8.3). Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, 7th Acoustics Asteria has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, 7th Acoustics Asteria has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better details with a 0.8-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has better imaging with a 0.8-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Forte Ears Macbeth | 7th Acoustics Asteria |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8.3 | 8 |
| Mids | 8 | 10 |
| Treble | 8.5 | 9 |
| Details | 8.8 | 8 |
| Soundstage | 9 | 8.3 |
| Imaging | 8.8 | 8 |
| Dynamics | 8 | 8 |
| Tonality | 8.3 | 9 |
| Technicalities | 8.7 | 8 |
Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score
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Forte Ears Macbeth Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $4,000
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7th Acoustics Asteria Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+12BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $3,800
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Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-7th Acoustics Asteria Gaming Score
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6.8Gaming Grade
B+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.
7th Acoustics Asteria Scorings
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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.
Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews
8.7
Reviewer Score
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
8.3
Reviewer Score
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7th Acoustics Asteria Reviews
Precogvision
2025-09-17
8.3
Reviewer Score
Pretty much the closest to a tonal panacea that I've heard only held back by the bass. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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