Astell&Kern ZERO1 VS Elysian Pilgrim Noir

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Astell&Kern ZERO1 Aggregated Review Score

Astell&Kern ZERO1 Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Generally Unfavorable

Elysian Pilgrim Noir Aggregated Review Score

Elysian Pilgrim Noir Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Super* Review
Jays Audio Jaytiss Smirk Audio
Gizaudio Axel Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable

Astell&Kern ZERO1 Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+1Planar

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $700

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Elysian Pilgrim Noir Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+3BA

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $800

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Astell&Kern ZERO1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

Elysian Pilgrim Noir Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • 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 ZERO1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Flawed execution of tonal character. Noticeable peaks/dips affect timbre and coherence. May suit specific genres but lacks refinement.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Competent but unremarkable. Decent detail retrieval in quieter tracks, though busy sections challenge cohesion. Imaging is average, lacking depth.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
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

Elysian Pilgrim Noir Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval in most tracks. Soundstage has reasonable width and depth. Handles moderate complexity without congestion.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
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 A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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 ZERO1 Reviews

Astell&Kern ZERO1 reviewed by:

Precogvision 5.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Interesting tuning that has some sense of special sauce but falls short in the execution.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel - Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B

Elysian Pilgrim Noir Reviews

Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
Good but expensive. Recommended if you can find it for around $500. Direct upgrade to the AFUL Explorer. Scales great. Reminds me of the EJ07M but a bit smoother and less dynamic. Prefer it more than the OG pilgrim, but definitely not worth $400 more lol.

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Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Bassier than the original Pilgrim with similar resolution. Sound is similar to the original Pilgrim.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Way different than Pilgrim OG, less bright. Smoothe.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
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Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by:

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Relaxed at the vocal region compared to orignial Pilgrim. Too expensive. Texturing is a little bit better than original Pilgrim

Super* Review original ranking

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Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Cons: Similar to Pilgrim OG at twice the price.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by:

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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