Acoustune 'Sho' and Symphonium Crimson are in-ear monitors. Acoustune 'Sho' costs $1,799 while Symphonium Crimson costs $1,500. Acoustune 'Sho' is $299 more expensive. Symphonium Crimson holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 8.4). Symphonium Crimson has significantly better bass with a 2.6-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better mids with a 2.7-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better soundstage with a 2.3-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better details with a 1.1-point edge and Symphonium Crimson has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.
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Metric | Acoustune 'Sho' | Symphonium Crimson |
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Bass | 6 | 8.6 |
Mids | 5 | 7.7 |
Treble | 4 | 7.5 |
Details | 7 | 8.1 |
Soundstage | 6 | 8.3 |
Imaging | 6.5 | 8.5 |
Dynamics | 5.8 | 7 |
Gaming capabilities | 4.6 | 7.1 |
Acoustune 'Sho' Aggregated Review Score
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Acoustune 'Sho' Details
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Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $1,799
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Symphonium Crimson Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $1,500
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Acoustune 'Sho' Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.6Gaming Grade
CSymphonium Crimson Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
7.1Gaming Grade
A-Acoustune 'Sho' Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
B+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Symphonium Crimson Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Acoustune 'Sho' Reviews
Acoustune 'Sho' reviewed by: Shuwa-T
Comment: Tested with both the stainless steel module and brass. V-shaped with decent technicalities Brass module has bass bloom, stainless steel module more balanced sounding; japanese design is really something else
Symphonium Crimson Reviews
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by: Z-Reviews
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by: Precogvision
Colored tonality done correctly with incredible bass and dynamics. Upper-treble can be slightly too zingy depending on source. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by: Smirk Audio
Excellent bass, dynamics, and resolution. Very large soundstage with great imaging. Mid/upper-treble may be too elevated for some.
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by: Jays Audio
U-shaped/Slight V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun signature. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by: Jaytiss
Suffers from BA bass, and super Zingie Treble. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by: Shuwa-T
The bassier Helios with no sacrifices to clarity
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by: Nymz
Great bass, holographic stage and top of the shelf dynamics. Probably my favourite rendition of a W-shaped tuning to this date. Treble might be spicy for some, but using Divinus Velvets (stock black) seem to help a lot.
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