Ambient Acoustics AM7 VS Symphonium Crimson

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

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Ambient Acoustics AM7 and Symphonium Crimson use 7BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. Ambient Acoustics AM7 costs $1,750 while Symphonium Crimson costs $1,500. Ambient Acoustics AM7 is $250 more expensive. Symphonium Crimson holds a decisive 4.9-point edge in reviewer scores (3.5 vs 8.4).

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Metric Ambient Acoustics AM7 Symphonium Crimson
Bass 3.5 8.6
Mids 3.5 7.7
Treble 3.5 7.5
Details 3.5 8.1
Soundstage 3.5 8.3
Imaging 3.5 8.5
Dynamics 3.5 7
Tonality 3.5 8
Technicalities 3.5 8.2

Ambient Acoustics AM7 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

3.5

Poor


Symphonium Crimson Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Jaytiss
Nymz Shuwa-T Precogvision
Z-Reviews Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.4

Very Positive


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Ambient Acoustics AM7 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2

Gaming Grade

E+

Symphonium Crimson 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-

Ambient Acoustics AM7 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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.
Bass S-
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

Ambient Acoustics AM7 Reviews

Crin 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D+ Tech
Unreliable switches, mediocre technical ability and the tone is slightly off.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

Symphonium Crimson Reviews

Z-Reviews 9.5 * score normalized
Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
U-shaped/Slight V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun signature.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Nymz 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
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.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: S
Shuwa-T 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
The bassier Helios with no sacrifices to clarity

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: S- Mids: A+ Treble: S- Soundstage: S- Details: S- Imaging: S-
Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Colored tonality done correctly with incredible bass and dynamics. Upper-treble can be slightly too zingy depending on source.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+
Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Excellent bass, dynamics, and resolution. Very large soundstage with great imaging. Mid/upper-treble may be too elevated for some.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: S-
Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Suffers from BA bass, and super Zingie Treble.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

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