Empire Ears ESR Mk2 and Symphonium Helios SE use 3BA+2EST and 4BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears ESR Mk2 costs $1,100 while Symphonium Helios SE costs $1,150. Symphonium Helios SE is $50 more expensive. Symphonium Helios SE holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 8).
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Metric | Empire Ears ESR Mk2 | Symphonium Helios SE |
---|---|---|
Bass | 7 | 7 |
Mids | 7 | 8 |
Treble | 7 | 8 |
Details | 7 | 8 |
Imaging | 7 | 7.5 |
Dynamics | 7 | 7 |
Tonality | 7.5 | 7.9 |
Technicalities | 7 | 7.9 |
Empire Ears ESR Mk2 Aggregated Review Score
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Symphonium Helios SE Aggregated Review Score
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Empire Ears ESR Mk2 Details
Driver Configuration: 3BA+2EST
Tuning Type: Warm neutral
Brand: Empire Ears Top Empire Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,100
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Symphonium Helios SE Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,150
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Empire Ears ESR Mk2 Gaming Score

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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.2Gaming Grade
BSymphonium Helios SE Gaming Score

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6.9Gaming Grade
B+Empire Ears ESR Mk2 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
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Symphonium Helios SE Scorings
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Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Empire Ears ESR Mk2 Reviews
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