Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro VS Elysian Pilgrim Noir

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Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro and Elysian Pilgrim Noir use 2DD+1Planar and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro costs $770 while Elysian Pilgrim Noir costs $800. Elysian Pilgrim Noir is $30 more expensive. Elysian Pilgrim Noir holds a decisive 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 7.4). Elysian Pilgrim Noir has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, Elysian Pilgrim Noir has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Elysian Pilgrim Noir has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Elysian Pilgrim Noir has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Elysian Pilgrim Noir has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro Elysian Pilgrim Noir
Bass 5 7
Mids 5 7
Treble 5 6.5
Details 5 6.5
Soundstage 5 7
Imaging 5 7
Dynamics 5 6.8
Gaming capabilities 4.5 6.8

Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


Elysian Pilgrim Noir Aggregated Review Score

Elysian Pilgrim Noir Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro User Review Score

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Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

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

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro 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 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.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
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

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-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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 B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
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 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 Hybrid 3 Pro Reviews

Custom Art Hybrid 3 Pro reviewed by:

Nymz 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Came out as boring to my ears, with a sub-par technical department.

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Elysian Pilgrim Noir Reviews

Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by:

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
link is for the less expensive one

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Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized

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

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

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:

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Elysian Pilgrim Noir reviewed by:

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

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