Symphonium Crimson VS Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Symphonium Crimson and Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited use 4BA and 7BA driver setups respectively. Symphonium Crimson costs $1,500 while Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited costs $1,500. Symphonium Crimson holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (8.4 vs 7.6). Symphonium Crimson has significantly better bass with a 3.6-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has better mids with a 0.7-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better details with a 1.1-point edge and Symphonium Crimson has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Symphonium Crimson | Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8.6 | 5 |
| Mids | 7.7 | 7 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 6 |
| Details | 8.1 | 7 |
| Soundstage | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Imaging | 8.5 | 8 |
| Dynamics | 7 | 6 |
| Tonality | 8.1 | 6.7 |
| Technicalities | 8.3 | 6.8 |
Symphonium Crimson Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.4Very Positive
Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.6Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Yifang
8.5
Reviewer Score
Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited reviewed by Yifang
8
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Precogvision
8
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited reviewed by Precogvision
6.3
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.3
* score rescaled + normalized
Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited reviewed by Head-Fi.org
9
* score rescaled + normalized
Symphonium Crimson (more reviews)
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Z-Reviews
9.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary
Symphonium Crimson lands with a bang: a four–BA, four-way crossover design that somehow delivers epic energy without a dynamic driver. Tonality reads neutral-bright with thunderous sub-bass—not a basshead hump, but a slab of solid, deep extension that stays clean. Mids stay clear for vocals and strings, treble rises for sparkle and excitement, and the presentation spreads out like pulled-apart audio “shreds” across a big canvas. The effect is clarity, detail, and slam that feel bigger than the driver count suggests, making music and film scores straight-up addictive.
Technical notes matter here. Nominal impedance is a weirdly low ~6Ω, so source pairing can swing results; the set scales and sounds happiest on robust gear that can keep low-impedance loads stable. Despite the armature array, coherency stays intact, dynamics hit harder than expected, and volume headroom invites goosebumps. It’s not a “bass monster,” yet the sub-bass authority and lively treble make it exciting rather than polite, with imaging that feels wide and tactile.
Ergonomics are the gripe list: the short nozzle can challenge seal and the premium cable lacks a formed ear hook, encouraging twist and loosening—tip rolling (even reversed-orientation tricks) helps. Build is flashy—carbon-fiber shell, red inlays, metal case that’s too hefty for travel. Pricing sits around $1,500 (or $1,700 with 8-wire cable); for sheer fun, impact, and best-in-brand performance, the value argument holds. For all-day softness, something like Twilight stays comfier; for movies, big scores, and “wow” sessions, Crimson feels like a must-grab and arguably the best Symphonium to date.
Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Jays Audio
9
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Nymz
8.5
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Shuwa-T
8.4
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Smirk Audio
7.9
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Jaytiss
7.8
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited (more reviews)
Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited reviewed by Super* Review
9*
* score rescaled + normalized
Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited reviewed by Crin
5.5
Reviewer Score
Crin Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,500
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Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited Details
Driver Configuration: 7BA
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm
Price (Msrp): $1,500
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Symphonium Crimson Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
A-Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5.8Gaming Grade
B-Symphonium Crimson Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.
Average Technical Grade
A+- It sounds refined and controlled, keeping instruments neatly separated with immersive staging. Busy arrangements remain neatly organized.
Custom Art Fibae 7 Unlimited Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.
Average Technical Grade
B+- It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
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