Aful Explorer VS AFUL MagicOne

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Aful Explorer and AFUL MagicOne use 1DD+2BA and 1BA driver setups respectively. Aful Explorer costs $120 while AFUL MagicOne costs $140. AFUL MagicOne is $20 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 6.4). AFUL MagicOne has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, AFUL MagicOne has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Aful Explorer has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better dynamics with a 1.8-point edge, AFUL MagicOne has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Aful Explorer has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

Metric	Aful Explorer	AFUL MagicOne
Bass	6.5	6.8
Mids	6.2	7.2
Treble	6.8	6.2
Details	6.5	7
Soundstage	7	7
Imaging	6.5	6
Dynamics	7	5.3
Tonality	7	6.3
Technicalities	6.6	6.2

Aful Explorer Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable

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AFUL MagicOne Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs

Price (Msrp): $120

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Driver Configuration: 1BA

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs

Price (Msrp): $140

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Aful Explorer Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

AFUL MagicOne Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

Aful Explorer Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

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.

Bass B+

Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.

Mids B

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble B+

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics A-

Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.

Soundstage A-

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Details B+

Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.

Imaging B+

Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.

Gaming B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

AFUL MagicOne Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.

Bass B+

Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.

Mids A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

Treble B

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics C+

Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.

Soundstage A-

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Details A-

Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.

Imaging B

Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.

Gaming B

Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Aful Explorer Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.6 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical.

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Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A

Reviewed by: Audionotions

7 Reviewer Score

Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit. Loaner

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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

6.8 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

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

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

6.5 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

Perfect for rock and metal. Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble. Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

6.4 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

B+ Tech

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Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

6 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

B+ Tech

High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music.

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