Elysian Acoustics Dio VS Fort Ears Mefisto

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Elysian Acoustics Dio and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. Elysian Acoustics Dio costs $14,000 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. Elysian Acoustics Dio is $11,100 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.7 vs 9). Elysian Acoustics Dio has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Elysian Acoustics Dio has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Elysian Acoustics Dio has significantly better details with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Elysian Acoustics Dio Fort Ears Mefisto
Bass 8.5 8
Mids 7 8.5
Treble 8.5 8.5
Details 9.5 8.5
Imaging 8.5 8.5
Dynamics 9.5 8.5
Tonality 8 8.3
Technicalities 9.2 8.5
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Elysian Acoustics Dio Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.7

Excellent

Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Reviews Comparison

Elysian Acoustics Dio reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Excellent resolution and dynamics. Female vocals are extremely forward and the bass too elevated. Prototype demo unit from CanJam NYC 2025. Cons: Price, tuning.

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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Demoed with "Temptation" cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Fort Ears Mefisto at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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Elysian Acoustics Dio Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Elysian Acoustics Dio Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • You hear a mature integration of lows, mids, and highs that keeps music lifelike. Small tuning tweaks showcase expert restraint.

Average Technical Grade

S
  • Expect an effortlessly clean presentation that keeps complex mixes perfectly organized. There is zero sense of congestion even at high volume.
Bass S-
Bass performance is excellent, combining depth with rock-solid control. Basslines feel tactile and enveloping.
Mids A-
The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.
Treble S-
Highs sound shimmering and endless, with exquisite smoothness and detail. Air and sparkle feel endless.
Dynamics S
The presentation feels lifelike, translating every swell and attack flawlessly. The presentation feels startlingly lifelike.
Details S
Nothing is lost; you hear the absolute truth of the source material. There's nothing left to the imagination.
Imaging S-
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
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

Fort Ears Mefisto Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • The presentation is crisp and expansive, handling complex passages with impressive ease. Low-level details remain audible in quiet passages.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S-
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision that creates a palpable sense of placement. It creates a near-holographic placement.
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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