AME Raven KR VS Forte Ears Macbeth

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AME Raven KR and Forte Ears Macbeth use 8BA+4EST and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. AME Raven KR costs $3,300 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $700 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 8.5). Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Metric AME Raven KR Forte Ears Macbeth
Bass 7.3 8.3
Mids 7 8
Treble 7 8.5
Details 7.3 8.8
Soundstage 7 9
Imaging 7.3 8.8
Dynamics 5 8
Tonality 6.3 8.3
Technicalities 7 8.7

AME Raven KR Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable


Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


AME Raven KR User Review Score

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AME Raven KR Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

AME Raven KR Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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 C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble S-
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage S
Reference-class soundstage: perfectly spherical presentation with infinite space. Utterly realistic instrument placement and venue reproduction.
Details S-
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

AME Raven KR Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Great sound stage, but has some spikey treble.

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Feels like a remastered VX in terms of clarity and staging The tonality is too off for regular listening, timbre is also off in general

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: S Soundstage: S Details: S Imaging: S

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

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