AME Mousa VS Empire Ears Raven
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
AME Mousa and Empire Ears Raven use 13BA+2BC and 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC driver setups respectively. AME Mousa costs $4,500 while Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600. AME Mousa is $900 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (8.2 vs 8.6). Empire Ears Raven has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, AME Mousa has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, AME Mousa has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | AME Mousa | Empire Ears Raven |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8 | 8 |
| Mids | 7 | 8 |
| Treble | 6.8 | 6 |
| Details | 8.5 | 9 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 8.6 |
| Imaging | 8.5 | 9 |
| Dynamics | 8.8 | 8 |
| Tonality | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Technicalities | 7.3 | 8.9 |
AME Mousa Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.2Very Positive
Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.6Excellent
Reviews Comparison
AME Mousa reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.8
* score rescaled + normalized
AME Mousa (more reviews)
AME Mousa reviewed by Smirk Audio
8.2
Reviewer Score
AME Mousa reviewed by Jaytiss
8
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
AME Mousa goes all-in on extravagance: a 15-driver array (BA stack plus two bone conductors) in a massive, impeccably finished shell with a faceplate that hints at Damascus-steel swirls. The $4,500 package feels ultra-premium—weighty presentation box, desk display case, metal tip cards (fancy but a bit fiddly), and a tidy stock cable that looks good yet lacks a chin slider. Fit will depend on ear size: the shells are very thick and heavy, though ergonomics and finish are smooth. Overall unboxing and build scream luxury.
Sonically it hits a warm, energizing V-shape with impactful bass, dynamic highs, and full-bodied vocals; sibilance is minimal and the set shines at higher volumes. Tuning isn’t neutral—expect a 1 kHz dip and lively 4–6 kHz energy—so it thrills more than it analyzes, and can edge toward fatigue over marathon sessions. Versus peers, it feels richer and more rambunctious than neutral “meta-target” options (think Storm/K4 style sets), less air-starved than darker tunings like CP622B, and more bass-driven than something like Annihilator while not as modular or chameleon-like as Grand Maestro. The takeaway: a specialist, endgame-flavored IEM for listeners chasing slam, note-weight, and engagement over strict neutrality—highly enjoyable if the price and shell size aren’t deal-breakers, and best auditioned first given its bold fit and flavor.
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Empire Ears Raven (more reviews)
Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Jays Audio
9
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Empire Ears Raven delivers the flagship gloss without pretending to be a value king. Expect deep sub-bass rumble, clean driver control, and a warmer mid-bass emphasis that puts extra weight behind kick drums and bass guitars. That tilt makes Raven a better fit for rock, metal, and live band mixes—grooves hit with authority and instruments carry more body, while treble stays extended without getting spicy or fatiguing.
Against strong $1K contenders, the step up is more refinement than revolution: a roughly 10–15% lift in resolution and texture, not a night-and-day transformation. For pure hip-hop subwoofer thrills, sets with stronger sub-bass focus edge it out; Raven trades some of that in-your-face thump for fuller mid-bass punch and an all-rounder presentation that scales well but isn’t about flexing quantity. Stunning set if the budget is open and rock-first bass weight is the priority; otherwise, mid-tier heavy hitters already capture most of the experience.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Precogvision
8
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
AME Mousa Details
Driver Configuration: 13BA+2BC
Tuning Type: Basshead
Price (Msrp): $4,500
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Empire Ears Raven Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Empire Ears Top Empire Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $3,600
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AME Mousa Gaming Score
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5.8Gaming Grade
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7.1Gaming Grade
A-AME Mousa Scorings
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Average Tunign Grade
A-- Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.
Average Technical Grade
A-- The presentation feels orderly, balancing workable detail retrieval with acceptable imaging cues. It keeps momentum without smearing transients.
Empire Ears Raven 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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