Empire Ears LEGEND-X VS Fort Ears Mefisto

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Empire Ears LEGEND-X and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. Empire Ears LEGEND-X costs $2,300 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. Fort Ears Mefisto is $600 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 9). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 2.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears LEGEND-X Fort Ears Mefisto
Bass 7 8
Mids 6 8.5
Treble 6.5 8.5
Details 7 8.5
Imaging 7 8.5
Dynamics 6 8.5
Tonality 7 8.3
Technicalities 6.6 8.5
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Empire Ears LEGEND-X Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Bad Guy Good Audio Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable

Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Reviews Comparison

Empire Ears LEGEND-X (more reviews)

Empire Ears LEGEND-X reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B Tech
Bass, details,sparkle Bass (too much for some genre) mids

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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: B Treble: A-
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Empire Ears LEGEND-X reviewed by Crin

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
High resolution hybrid flawed only by lack of control in the bass regions.

Crin original ranking

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Empire Ears LEGEND-X reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Bass lacks texture, but a fairly holographic, "grand" presentation that is unique for a V-shaped response.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

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 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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Empire Ears LEGEND-X User Review Score

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Empire Ears LEGEND-X Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

Gaming Grade

C+

Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Empire Ears LEGEND-X Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass A-
You get robust low-end authority that remains disciplined and textured. Layering stays intact despite the weight.
Mids B
The region sounds composed and expressive, giving vocals a natural spotlight. It keeps vocals front and center nicely.
Treble B+
Treble response is good, delivering clarity and sparkle without fatigue. Hi-hats sound lively without sting.
Dynamics B
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Details A-
Textural subtleties glow, giving each recording a beautifully illuminated character. It exposes mix decisions with precision.
Imaging A-
You can literally point to where sounds originate across the stage. You can point to where sounds originate.
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

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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