Elysian X VS Empire Ears Raven

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Elysian X and Empire Ears Raven use 1DD+4BA+4EST and 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Elysian X costs $4,500 while Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600. Elysian X is $900 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (8.2 vs 8.6). Elysian X has better bass with a 0.7-point edge, Elysian X has significantly better treble with a 2.7-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Elysian X Empire Ears Raven
Bass 8.7 8
Mids 8 8
Treble 8.7 6
Details 9 9
Imaging 7.5 9
Dynamics 7 8
Tonality 8.2 8.2
Technicalities 8.7 8.9
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Elysian X Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Nymz Tim Tuned Precogvision
Yifang

Average Reviewer Score:

8.2

Very Positive

Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Head-Fi.org
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

Elysian X reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Basically a more sub-bass focused Annihilator 2021 with some trade-offs in technicalities.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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Elysian X reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S+ Tech
One of the most technically competent, all tonal qualities are of the highest level, with treble perhaps being the best to ever exist. Low availability, sounds a bit bright and lean, does not work for all genres, likely to be very fatiguing depending on the listener. Important to note preferences.

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Elysian X reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
A more sub-bass focused Annihilator without the same level of technicalities and treble.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Elysian X reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Near excellent timbre, fantastic bass Slight uppermids uneverness

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Elysian X reviewed by Crin

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
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Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
YouTube video thumbnail
V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?
Youtube Video Summary

Empire Ears Raven delivers the flagship gloss without pretending to be a value king. Expect deep sub-bass rumble, clean driver control, and a warmer mid-bass emphasis that puts extra weight behind kick drums and bass guitars. That tilt makes Raven a better fit for rock, metal, and live band mixes—grooves hit with authority and instruments carry more body, while treble stays extended without getting spicy or fatiguing.

Against strong $1K contenders, the step up is more refinement than revolution: a roughly 10–15% lift in resolution and texture, not a night-and-day transformation. For pure hip-hop subwoofer thrills, sets with stronger sub-bass focus edge it out; Raven trades some of that in-your-face thump for fuller mid-bass punch and an all-rounder presentation that scales well but isn’t about flexing quantity. Stunning set if the budget is open and rock-first bass weight is the priority; otherwise, mid-tier heavy hitters already capture most of the experience.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.8 * score rescaled + normalized
3 community members have rated the Empire Ears Raven at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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Elysian X User Review Score

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Elysian X Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Elysian X Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • The tonal balance is polished and expressive, highlighting emotion without sacrificing accuracy. It keeps emotional weight without sacrificing accuracy.

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 S-
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A+
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
Treble reaches superb heights, offering effortless extension and crystal clarity. Every cymbal crash resolves into fine mist.
Dynamics A-
The system snaps into action with precision, highlighting every swell. Recordings feel energetic and alive.
Details S
Every recording is presented with forensic clarity that still sounds organic. It reveals the recording environment perfectly.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging delivers precise, stable placement with instruments occupying tangible points in space. It locks each element into a steady position.
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

Empire Ears Raven 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+
Expect a gripping low-end presence that marries clarity with visceral impact. Dynamic swings land with thrilling force.
Mids A+
It offers a luxurious, resolving midrange that captures micro-detail beautifully. Every vocal inflection is captured.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S
Resolution reaches the limit of perception, exposing layers you didn't know existed. Clarity remains pristine regardless of complexity.
Imaging S
Reference-class imaging delivers perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space with zero positional drift. Localization is pinpoint-perfect in 3D.
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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