CVJ Aria VS CVJ Shadowblade

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CVJ Aria and CVJ Shadowblade are in-ear monitors. CVJ Aria costs $79 while CVJ Shadowblade costs $89. CVJ Shadowblade is $10 more expensive. CVJ Aria holds a decisive 3.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 2.8). CVJ Aria has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, CVJ Aria has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, CVJ Aria has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and CVJ Aria has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Metric CVJ Aria CVJ Shadowblade
Mids 5 4
Treble 4 1
Soundstage 7 5
Dynamics 3 2
Tonality 5 3
Technicalities 4 1

CVJ Aria Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


CVJ Shadowblade Aggregated Review Score

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Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

2.8

Very Negative


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CVJ Aria Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

CVJ Shadowblade Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.6

Gaming Grade

E

CVJ Aria 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-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

CVJ Shadowblade Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble E-
Treble is extremely rolled off and veiled. High frequencies are barely perceptible with significant loss of detail.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

CVJ Shadowblade Reviews

Jaytiss 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
It's not good, I'm probably sending back. Black Nozzles

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+
Z-Reviews 2.5 * score normalized

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