Ambient Acoustics MAD16 and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. Ambient Acoustics MAD16 costs $2,500 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. Fort Ears Mefisto is $400 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 4.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 9).
Insights
| Metric | Ambient Acoustics MAD16 | Fort Ears Mefisto |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 4.5 | 8 |
| Mids | 4.5 | 8.5 |
| Treble | 4.5 | 8.5 |
| Details | 4.5 | 8.5 |
| Imaging | 4.5 | 8.5 |
| Dynamics | 4.5 | 8.5 |
| Tonality | 4 | 8.3 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 8.5 |
Ambient Acoustics MAD16 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
4.5Generally Unfavorable
Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
9Outstanding
Reviews Comparison
Ambient Acoustics MAD16 (more reviews)
Ambient Acoustics MAD16 reviewed by Crin
Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)
Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio
Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org
Ambient Acoustics MAD16 Details
Driver Configuration: 16BA
Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $2,500
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Price (Msrp): $2,900
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Ambient Acoustics MAD16 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3.9Gaming Grade
D+Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Ambient Acoustics MAD16 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C-- Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.
Average Technical Grade
B- The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Fort Ears Mefisto Scorings
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Average Tunign Grade
A+- Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.
Average Technical Grade
S-- The presentation is crisp and expansive, handling complex passages with impressive ease. Low-level details remain audible in quiet passages.
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