Custom Art Fibae 5 VS 64 Audio U4s

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Custom Art Fibae 5 and 64 Audio U4s use 1DD+2BA+2Planar and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Custom Art Fibae 5 costs $1,100 while 64 Audio U4s costs $1,100. 64 Audio U4s holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 8.1). 64 Audio U4s has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, 64 Audio U4s has significantly better mids with a 2.2-point edge, 64 Audio U4s has significantly better treble with a 3.2-point edge, 64 Audio U4s has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge, Custom Art Fibae 5 has better details with a 0.8-point edge and 64 Audio U4s has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Custom Art Fibae 5 64 Audio U4s
Bass 6 8
Mids 6 8.2
Treble 4 7.2
Details 8 7.3
Soundstage 7 7
Imaging 7 7.5
Dynamics 4 8
Gaming capabilities 4.2 6.5

Custom Art Fibae 5 Aggregated Review Score

Custom Art Fibae 5 Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed


64 Audio U4s Aggregated Review Score

64 Audio U4s Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Jaytiss Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive


Custom Art Fibae 5 User Review Score

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Custom Art Fibae 5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

64 Audio U4s Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

Custom Art Fibae 5 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

64 Audio U4s 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-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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 A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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

Custom Art Fibae 5 Reviews

Custom Art Fibae 5 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
It's the case of the treble being to peaky that it doesn't sound right.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-

Custom Art Fibae 5 reviewed by:

Nymz 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Very technical and dynamic sound, with some funky tuning. Upper mid-range and treble can get in your face, but it works in the overall. Did not offend me.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Details: A+ Imaging: A-

64 Audio U4s Reviews

64 Audio U4s reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
A tastefully colored U12t with a more intimate soundstage, a cutback in technicalities, and more bass realism.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

64 Audio U4s reviewed by:

Super* Review 9* * score normalized

64 Audio U4s reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
It's a solid set, with great build quality, but sonically isn't the specialist that I want it to be.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: S Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A-

64 Audio U4s reviewed by:

Precogvision 7.7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Fantastic colored tonality with options, and the unique technical qualities to back it up. M12/M15 modules recommended.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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