AME Gaia and Forte Ears Macbeth are in-ear monitors. AME Gaia costs $3,240 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $760 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 3.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 8.5). Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 5.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.
Insights
Metric | AME Gaia | Forte Ears Macbeth |
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Bass | 5 | 8.3 |
Mids | 5 | 8 |
Treble | 3 | 8.5 |
Details | 5 | 8.8 |
Soundstage | 7 | 9 |
Imaging | 5 | 8.8 |
Dynamics | 4 | 8 |
Tonality | 5 | 8.3 |
Technicalities | 3 | 8.7 |
AME Gaia Aggregated Review Score
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Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score
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Average Reviewer Score:
8.5Excellent
Reviews Comparison
AME Gaia (more reviews)
AME Gaia reviewed by Jaytiss
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Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Shuwa-T
Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Smirk Audio
AME Gaia Details
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Price (Msrp): $3,240
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Forte Ears Macbeth Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $4,000
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AME Gaia Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
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2.1Gaming Grade
E+Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

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7Gaming Grade
A-AME Gaia Scorings
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C+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
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D- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings
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A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
S-- Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
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