AKG N400NC VS Aful Explorer

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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AKG N400NC and Aful Explorer use 1DD and 1DD+2BA driver setups respectively. AKG N400NC costs $100 while Aful Explorer costs $120. Aful Explorer is $20 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 4.1-point edge in reviewer scores (3 vs 7.1).

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Metric AKG N400NC Aful Explorer
Bass 3 6.5
Mids 3 6.2
Treble 3 6.8
Details 3 6.5
Soundstage 3 7
Imaging 3 6.5
Dynamics 3 7
Tonality 3 7
Technicalities 3 6.6

AKG N400NC Aggregated Review Score

AKG N400NC Average Reviewer Scores

Drew / Audionotions

Average Reviewer Score:

3

Very Poor


Aful Explorer Aggregated Review Score

Aful Explorer Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Jaytiss Drew / Audionotions
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable


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AKG N400NC Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3

Gaming Grade

D

Aful Explorer Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

AKG N400NC Scorings

Aful Explorer Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

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.

AKG N400NC Reviews

AKG N400NC reviewed by:

Drew / Audionotions 3 Reviewer Score
Great sound marred by being tough to fit - awkward shell shape. Very poor UX - why can't they just use Samsung's software? Previously Owned

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Aful Explorer Reviews

Aful Explorer reviewed by:

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Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.

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Aful Explorer 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

Aful Explorer reviewed by:

Drew / 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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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+

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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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Aful Explorer 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+

Aful Explorer 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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