Empire Ears LEGEND-X VS Lime Ears Incognita

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Empire Ears LEGEND-X and Lime Ears Incognita use 2DD+5BA and 5DD BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears LEGEND-X costs $2,300 while Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700. Empire Ears LEGEND-X is $600 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Lime Ears Incognita has better treble with a 0.5-point edge and Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears LEGEND-X Lime Ears Incognita
Bass 7 8.5
Mids 6 7
Treble 6.5 7
Details 7 8.5
Soundstage 6.9 8
Imaging 7 8.5
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 7 8.3
Technicalities 6.6 8
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Empire Ears LEGEND-X Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


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-

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.

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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

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

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

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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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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+

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 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

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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