Empire Ears Raven VS Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS

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Empire Ears Raven and Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS use 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC and 2DD+5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS costs $5,000. Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS is $1,400 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8.5). Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS has better dynamics with a 0.5-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.

Metric	Empire Ears Raven	Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS
Bass	8	9
Mids	8	8
Treble	6	8
Details	9	8.5
Imaging	9	8.5
Dynamics	8	8.5
Tonality	8.2	8.3
Technicalities	8.9	8.5

Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent

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Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Very Positive

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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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Driver Configuration: 2DD+5BA+4EST+2BC

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Brand: Empire Ears Top Empire Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $5,000

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Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Empire Ears Raven Scorings

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 B

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics A+

Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.

Details S

Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.

Imaging S

Reference-class imaging: perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space. Utterly realistic placement with zero positional drift.

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

Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS Scorings

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 S

World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.

Mids A+

Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.

Treble A+

Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.

Dynamics S-

Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.

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 B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Empire Ears Raven Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

9 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

S Tech

V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

8 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

S- Tech

Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters.

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

Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS Reviews

Reviewed by: Audionotions

8.5 Reviewer Score

Very engaging IEM. Bass extends deep and hits hard and fast, mids are clear and lush with very good weight and tactility. Treble is clear without fatigue. It's a pretty warm IEM but has clarity that you don't usually find with this sort of tuning. Instrument separation is pretty standout. Very expensive. Very large IEMs. And they have driver flex, which is not what you'd expect from something that costs this much. Nonetheless, a very fun IEM. Tour Unit

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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

8.4 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

S- Tech

Excellent bass dynamics and texture. Cold timbre and driver flex. Otherwise excellent technicalities and solid tuning. Cons: Driver flex, cold timbre.

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

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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