BGVP Phantom SE VS Nostalgia Audio Tesseract

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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BGVP Phantom SE and Nostalgia Audio Tesseract use 2DD+2BA+2EST+2BC and 10BA+6EST driver setups respectively. BGVP Phantom SE costs $1,099 while Nostalgia Audio Tesseract costs $3,700. Nostalgia Audio Tesseract is $2,601 more expensive. Nostalgia Audio Tesseract holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 8.1).

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Metric BGVP Phantom SE Nostalgia Audio Tesseract
Bass 6.5 7.8
Mids 6.5 8.5
Treble 6.5 8.3
Details 6.5 8
Soundstage 6.5 8
Imaging 6.5 8.5
Dynamics 6.5 7.5
Tonality 6.5 8.2
Technicalities 7.5 8.1

BGVP Phantom SE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


Nostalgia Audio Tesseract Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive


Reviews Comparison

BGVP Phantom SE (more reviews)

BGVP Phantom SE reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A Tech

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract (more reviews)

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.4 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
Midbass and midrange focused, while boasting very clear midrange Treble can be intense

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

BGVP Phantom SE User Review Score

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BGVP Phantom SE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

BGVP Phantom SE 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
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract 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

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass A
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids S-
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 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 A+
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

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