Dark Magician VS SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Dark Magician and SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE are in-ear monitors. Dark Magician costs $600 while SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE costs $679. SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE is $79 more expensive. SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 8.1). SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better dynamics with a 6-point edge and SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Dark Magician | SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 6 | 7 |
| Treble | 5 | 5 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 8.5 |
| Dynamics | 2 | 8 |
| Tonality | 4.8 | 7.1 |
| Technicalities | 5 | 5 |
Dark Magician Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.8Mixed
SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.1Very Positive
Reviews Comparison
Dark Magician reviewed by Jaytiss
5.8
Reviewer Score
SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE reviewed by Jaytiss
2025-07-20
8.1
Reviewer Score
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Dark Magician Details
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Price (Msrp): $600
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Dark Magician Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.4Gaming Grade
C-SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5.1Gaming Grade
C+Dark Magician Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C- Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.
Average Technical Grade
C+- The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.
Average Technical Grade
C+- Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
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