Lime Ears Incognita VS Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea

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Lime Ears Incognita and Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea use 5DD BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700 while Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea costs $1,300. Lime Ears Incognita is $400 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.9). Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea carries a user score of 7.4. Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea has better mids with a 0.5-point edge and Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea has better treble with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Lime Ears Incognita Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea
Bass 8.5 8.1
Mids 7 7.5
Treble 7 7.5
Details 8.5 8.8
Soundstage 8 8
Imaging 8.5 7.5
Dynamics 8 8
Tonality 8.3 7.6
Technicalities 8 8.5
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Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jays Audio Tim Tuned Precogvision Head-Fi.org
Audionotions Nymz
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable

Reviews Comparison

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 x Elysian Gaea reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
12 community members have rated the Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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 x Elysian Gaea (more reviews)

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 9* * score rescaled + normalized
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The Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea goes big on everything: a roughly $1,300 price tag, striking stabilized-wood faceplates with a dual-tone finish, and a stock cable that feels a bit bombastic in both look and handling. Under the showy exterior sits a tuning that leans Harman-like, pairing a clean bass lift with a tidy, slightly thinned lower midrange. The immediate takeaways are resolution and headstage—detail pops from the mix and spatial cues are easy to place, giving tracks an expansive, high-definition sheen.

That extra energy cuts both ways. The lower treble can push forward, adding bite and excitement but occasionally turning aggressive depending on track and chain, while the leaner mids trade warmth for etched clarity. It’s an experience-first IEM: fast, vivid, and unapologetically bright-tilted, best for listeners who crave sparkle and microdetail over coziness. Overall verdict: a solid four stars out of five—a standout for those specifically seeking something a little extra, with the caveat that treble sensitivity and midrange fullness expectations should be managed.

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Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 8.5 Reviewer Score
Gaea is bright, and at first, it might seem to be dry, but not in a bad way. I initially thought it could use more meat on the bones, but this tuning works very well after listening. Sinfully resolving. Great layering with top tier transients, dynamics, imaging, and separation. Mids and treble are amazing. Bass is very punchy but perhaps doesn't rumble as much as I'd like, but it is still quite nice. Lack of rumble in the bass is probably the only knock I have against Gaea, but even then, the bass response is incredibly fast and overall the bass is very well textured and incredibly high quality. Loved this on demo so much that I ended up buying my own. Very versatile - plays everything I throw at it with ease.

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Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 8.2 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Clarity king with great sense of detail. An agressive listen but never sibilant. Great tight and fast bass, at the expense of sounding dry in the lower mids. Not recommended if you are sensitive to higher frequencies.

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Details: S Imaging: A-

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Easy to like tuning that isn't considered too safe with convincing vocal presentation, bass slams hard Not entirely coherent especially in the upper frequencies, subbass hits a little too hard relative to the rest of the frequencies

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
Super aggresive, exciting, v-shape, treblehead. Low-end is also very punchy and rumbly. TOTL technical performance with tons of details and OCD, but gets fatiguing. Shouty.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
Versatile DNA that's also unique. #1 Jack of all trades

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 7.4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Fantastic clarity at the expense of sounding somewhat dry.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Lime Ears Incognita User Review Score

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Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea User Review Score

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Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7.4

Generally Favorable

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 x Elysian Gaea Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.2

Gaming Grade

A-

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

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • It presents a smooth, well-integrated tonal balance that plays nicely with many styles. It maintains natural timbre across the range.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Layering is confident and precise, backed by imaging that locks elements firmly in place. Micro-details peek through without sounding forced.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids A
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A
Highs feel superbly executed, revealing micro-detail without hint of sibilance. Highs stay smooth even at volume.
Dynamics A+
It captures both explosive hits and delicate shifts with lifelike realism. Micro-dynamics shimmer through the mix.
Soundstage A+
It crafts a floating sphere of sound where directional cues shimmer with precision. Layering remains stable even when pushed.
Details S-
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging A
Spatial cues respond immediately, reflecting every movement in the mix. Spatial cues respond instantly to the mix.
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

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7.4

Track dependent

Pros
Great DD Bass
Cons
Incoherent. Female vocal a bit unatural

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