Dita Perpetua VS Elysian Annihilator 2023

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Dita Perpetua and Elysian Annihilator 2023 are in-ear monitors. Dita Perpetua costs $3,000 while Elysian Annihilator 2023 costs $2,999. Dita Perpetua is $1 more expensive. Elysian Annihilator 2023 holds a decisive 3.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 9). Elysian Annihilator 2023 has significantly better bass with a 4.2-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2023 has significantly better mids with a 3.5-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2023 has significantly better treble with a 4.4-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2023 has significantly better soundstage with a 3-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2023 has significantly better details with a 4-point edge and Elysian Annihilator 2023 has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Dita Perpetua Elysian Annihilator 2023
Bass 4 8.2
Mids 4.5 8
Treble 5 9.4
Details 5.5 9.5
Soundstage 6 9
Imaging 6 7.5
Dynamics 5.4 8.2
Tonality 4.5 8.6
Technicalities 6.4 8.9

Dita Perpetua Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative


Elysian Annihilator 2023 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Tim Tuned Smirk Audio IEMRanking AI
Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding


Dita Perpetua User Review Score

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Dita Perpetua Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

Elysian Annihilator 2023 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

Dita Perpetua Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
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 Annihilator 2023 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
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 S
Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage S
Reference-class soundstage: perfectly spherical presentation with infinite space. Utterly realistic instrument placement and venue reproduction.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Dita Perpetua Reviews

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
A- Tech
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Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Shuwa-T 5.2 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: For acquired tastes, while your wallet gets acquired in the process. The cable is more impressive than the IEM Overall resolution, honestly pretty low resolution

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: C- Mids: C Treble: C+ Soundstage: B Details: B- Imaging: B

Elysian Annihilator 2023 Reviews

Super* Review 10* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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Jaytiss 9.6 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
Treble extension is insane, I always think I'm over it, but I may never be over it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: S Treble: S Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S
Gizaudio Axel 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Hands down, my favorite IEM. Powerful, impactful bass, the best treble I’ve experienced in an IEM, endgame-level detail. The bass might be too much for some people.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Precogvision 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
More of an all-rounder with better bass compared to the 2021 version, sacrifices some soundstage.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: S+ Dynamics: S Details: S+ Imaging: A-
Tim Tuned 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
More defined bass than 2021 version 2021 is cleaner and more open sounding

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: S
Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Top-tier resolution with world-class treble. Great dynamics. Could use better bass texturing. An exciting listen.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

IEMRanking AI

2025-07-25
IEMRanking AI 8.9 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech

The Elysian Annihilator 2023 delivers a distinctive U-shaped signature, prioritizing an ethereal, hyper-detailed treble that remains its crown jewel. The dual electrostatic drivers produce a sparkling, linear upper register with exceptional air and micro-detail retrieval, often cited as best-in-class for its effortless extension and lack of harshness. Mids are clear and resolving but lean slightly thin due to a deliberate 1-1.5kHz recession, lending vocals an "ultra-clear" rather than lush character.

Bass performance, while improved over earlier iterations, remains contentious at its $3k price. The single Foster dynamic driver offers good sub-bass quantity and slam but struggles with speed and textural nuance, leading to smearing on complex passages. Technicalities impress with razor-sharp transients and strong macro-dynamics, though soundstage width and layering fall short of flagship expectations, and imaging is merely competent.

Practical considerations include large resin shells that may challenge smaller ears, though comfort is generally good with deep-seating tips. The included Liquid Links Martini cable is well-built but uses proprietary Pentaconn connectors, limiting aftermarket options. Low sensitivity (94dB) demands a powerful source to avoid dynamics compression.

- IEMRanking AI

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