Aroma Audio Fei Wan VS PMG Audio Apx SE
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Aroma Audio Fei Wan and PMG Audio Apx SE use 2DD+10BA and 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar driver setups respectively. Aroma Audio Fei Wan costs $4,700 while PMG Audio Apx SE costs $6,000. PMG Audio Apx SE is $1,300 more expensive. PMG Audio Apx SE holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (8.1 vs 8.9). PMG Audio Apx SE has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge and PMG Audio Apx SE has better details with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Aroma Audio Fei Wan | PMG Audio Apx SE |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Mids | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Treble | 7.3 | 8 |
| Details | 8.5 | 9 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 8.9 |
| Imaging | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Dynamics | 7.3 | 8.5 |
| Tonality | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| Technicalities | 8 | 9.2 |
Aroma Audio Fei Wan Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.1Very Positive
PMG Audio Apx SE Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.9Outstanding
Reviews Comparison
Aroma Audio Fei Wan reviewed by Yifang
8.5
Reviewer Score
PMG Audio Apx SE reviewed by Yifang
9
Reviewer Score
Yifang Youtube Channel
Aroma Audio Fei Wan reviewed by Smirk Audio
8.4
Reviewer Score
PMG Audio Apx SE reviewed by Smirk Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
Aroma Audio Fei Wan (more reviews)
Aroma Audio Fei Wan reviewed by Jaytiss
7.5
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Aroma Audio Fei Wan goes for broke with a dual-dynamic + 10BA hybrid and a sticker price around $4,688. The build is striking: a clear yellow shell with visible drivers and a glossy faceplate flecked with gold, though the shell runs large. The stock 2-pin cable is functional but a bit tangle-prone; the retro-styled unboxing and case feel premium. Minor quirks include occasional driver flex on insertion. Overall fit is comfortable despite the size, and the presentation screams boutique.
Sonically this IEM is all about texture, extension, and microdetail. Bass reaches deep with layered rumble rather than brute “slam,” mids are clean with slightly recessed vocals, and treble delivers air and sparkle without poking the 4–6 kHz zone. The graph shows healthy ear-gain and notable bass, but the magic is off-graph: resolution and overtones that feel world-class. Compared with benchmarks, Elysian Annihilator 2023 still wins on tone and vocal focus, while Fatfreq Grand Maestro and others share the “big-boy IEM” experimental flavor. Sets with shout or odd presence peaks (e.g., Dream XLS, E10/E12, Bonneville) don’t fare as well. EQ can nudge tone a touch “better,” but also trims some of Fei Wan’s special sauce—net maybe a 1–2% improvement.
Verdict: a special, statement-level IEM with second-to-none technicalities, deep textured bass, and elegant treble—tempered by a sky-high price and mids that could use more sparkle for vocal diehards. It slots just below Annihilator overall, earns a guarded recommendation, and absolutely warrants a demo before purchase. For value-minded listeners, options like Letshuoer Hype 10 capture a similar neutral-with-weight idea at a fraction of the cost, while many S–/A-tier picks remain safer bets for most.
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
PMG Audio Apx SE (more reviews)
PMG Audio Apx SE reviewed by Z-Reviews
10
* score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary
The PMG Audio Apx SE comes out swinging with a $6,000 price tag and a $1,600 cable that looks the part but fights the ear with stiffness and springy memory. The shells flaunt real lapis lazuli and an over-the-top suitcase-and-pillow presentation, complete with certificates and multiple cases—great for show, awkward for daily carry. Ergonomically, the cable’s tension and odd flush/penetrating plug mismatch feel fussy, making this an at-home listening trophy rather than a commuter’s companion.
Under the bling sits a small army: 11 drivers per side (10 mm DD, two planars—one rectangular, one round—and eight BAs) with a seven-way passive crossover, somehow delivering startling cohesion at just 5 Ω. The sound is hyper-resolving and fault-finding; imaging and spatial precision rank among the best heard, revealing hums, edits, and room cues that lesser sets gloss over. Stock silicones lean monitor-flat, but swapping to grippier tips (e.g., “Render” style) adds weight and a touch of warmth, nudging the tuning from sterile to satisfying.
Versus other favorites—Softears Twilight for natural timbre and Dunu Glacier for bass slam—the Apx SE feels like the “full package” of microdetail, stage mapping, and technical swagger, but only by a diminishing-returns margin. It’s arguably the most technically impressive IEM on the desk, yet not the most lovable; the wallet pain and fussy cable sap the joy. Verdict: hear it if you can and crave top-end microdetail, but recommending a used-car-priced IEM to normal humans? That’s a hard no.
Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
PMG Audio Apx SE reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio
8.7
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
The PMG Audio Apx SE comes out swinging with a $6,000 price tag and a $1,600 cable that looks the part but fights the ear with stiffness and springy memory. The shells flaunt real lapis lazuli and an over-the-top suitcase-and-pillow presentation, complete with certificates and multiple cases—great for show, awkward for daily carry. Ergonomically, the cable’s tension and odd flush/penetrating plug mismatch feel fussy, making this an at-home listening trophy rather than a commuter’s companion.
Under the bling sits a small army: 11 drivers per side (10 mm DD, two planars—one rectangular, one round—and eight BAs) with a seven-way passive crossover, somehow delivering startling cohesion at just 5 Ω. The sound is hyper-resolving and fault-finding; imaging and spatial precision rank among the best heard, revealing hums, edits, and room cues that lesser sets gloss over. Stock silicones lean monitor-flat, but swapping to grippier tips (e.g., “Render” style) adds weight and a touch of warmth, nudging the tuning from sterile to satisfying.
Versus other favorites—Softears Twilight for natural timbre and Dunu Glacier for bass slam—the Apx SE feels like the “full package” of microdetail, stage mapping, and technical swagger, but only by a diminishing-returns margin. It’s arguably the most technically impressive IEM on the desk, yet not the most lovable; the wallet pain and fussy cable sap the joy. Verdict: hear it if you can and crave top-end microdetail, but recommending a used-car-priced IEM to normal humans? That’s a hard no.
Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube ChannelPMG Audio Apx SE reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Aroma Audio Fei Wan Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+10BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Aroma Audio Top Aroma Audio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $4,700
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PMG Audio Apx SE Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar
Tuning Type: Warm, U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $6,000
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Aroma Audio Fei Wan Gaming Score
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6.4Gaming Grade
BPMG Audio Apx SE Gaming Score
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7.4Gaming Grade
A-Aroma Audio Fei Wan Scorings
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A- Overall balance feels confident and refined, rewarding long listening sessions. A reliable all-rounder for everyday listening.
Average Technical Grade
A+- You get an articulate, polished performance with immersive stage depth and great control. There's a sense of polish across the whole spectrum.
PMG Audio Apx SE Scorings
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A+- Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.
Average Technical Grade
S- Expect an effortlessly clean presentation that keeps complex mixes perfectly organized. There is zero sense of congestion even at high volume.
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