Effect Audio Axiom VS Lime Ears Incognita

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Effect Audio Axiom and Lime Ears Incognita use 1DD+2BA and 5DD BA driver setups respectively. Effect Audio Axiom costs $1,500 while Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700. Lime Ears Incognita is $200 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a decisive 3.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.8 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge and Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge.

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Metric Effect Audio Axiom Lime Ears Incognita
Bass 3 8.5
Mids 3 7
Treble 3 7
Details 5 8.5
Soundstage 4.8 8
Imaging 7 8.5
Dynamics 4 8
Tonality 3.3 8.3
Technicalities 4.9 8
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Effect Audio Axiom Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Crin
Super* Review
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable

Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

Effect Audio Axiom reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.9 * score rescaled + normalized
11 community members have rated the Effect Audio Axiom at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Lime Ears Incognita at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Effect Audio Axiom (more reviews)

Effect Audio Axiom reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score rescaled + normalized
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Effect Audio Axiom reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.7 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
C+ Tech
Good imaging, but the tonality is all sorts of borked.

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Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: A-

Effect Audio Axiom reviewed by Crin

Crin 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C Tech
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Lime Ears Incognita (more reviews)

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Bass for days, slightly too agressive, but fun and enjoyable.

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 inoffensive balanced sound needs better air.

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Effect Audio Axiom Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.4

Gaming Grade

D

Lime Ears Incognita Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Effect Audio Axiom Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass D
Expect a restrained low end that prioritizes cleanliness over excitement. Impact comes across soft and restrained.
Mids D
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble D
Expect treble that alternates between muted and splashy in the same track. Cymbals sound inconsistent across tracks.
Dynamics C-
Expect modest dynamics that keep music listenable without thrill. Micro-contrast is serviceable.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging A-
Depth mapping feels natural and accurate, supporting convincing immersion. Depth mapping feels precise and natural.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Lime Ears Incognita 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+
  • A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
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

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