Empire Ears Hero VS Lime Ears Incognita

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Empire Ears Hero and Lime Ears Incognita use 1DD+3BA and 5DD BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Hero costs $1,350 while Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700. Lime Ears Incognita is $350 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a decisive 2.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Hero Lime Ears Incognita
Bass 7 8.5
Mids 5 7
Treble 4 7
Details 6 8.5
Soundstage 5.8 8
Imaging 6 8.5
Dynamics 7 8
Tonality 5.4 8.3
Technicalities 6.7 8
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Empire Ears Hero Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed

Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

Empire Ears Hero (more reviews)

Empire Ears Hero reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Well-controlled bass emphasis with a less-well-controlled treble emphasis makes this hard to appreciate.

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Empire Ears Hero reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Energetic sound signature with solid dynamics that's bottlenecked by an overzealous treble response.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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.

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

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

Empire Ears Hero User Review Score

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Empire Ears Hero Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

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+

Empire Ears Hero Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass A-
Expect a commanding bass response that reaches deep without clouding the mix. There's both slam and nuance in equal measure.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics A-
You get outstanding dynamic agility, from subtle nuances to big hits. Impact comes with quick recovery.
Details B
You hear inner textures easily, even when the arrangement piles on layers. You can hear subtle studio effects.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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

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