Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa VS Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa and Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea use 4BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa costs $1,550 while Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea costs $1,300. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa is $250 more expensive. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.9). Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better bass with a 0.6-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea has better details with a 0.8-point edge and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea
Bass 8.8 8.1
Mids 7.8 7.5
Treble 8.2 7.5
Details 8 8.8
Soundstage 8.5 8
Imaging 8 7.5
Dynamics 8 8
Tonality 8.2 7.6
Technicalities 8.3 8.5

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Precogvision
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Very Positive


Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jays Audio Tim Tuned Precogvision
Nymz
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable


Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa User Review Score

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Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea User Review Score

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

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-

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass S-
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage S-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
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

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 9.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
One of the best things Elise and Symphonium have done. Love it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-

Reviewed by: Precogvision

2025-09-17
Precogvision 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Slightly more tame than the Crimson but more well-rounded as a result. Something like a slightly refined U12t.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Effect Audio x Elysian Gaea Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 9* * score normalized

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.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

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

Shuwa-T Website

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

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

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

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

Precogvision original ranking

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

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