Empire Ears Legend X SE VS Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa

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Empire Ears Legend X SE and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa use 2DD+5BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Legend X SE costs $2,400 while Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa costs $1,550. Empire Ears Legend X SE is $850 more expensive. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 8.6). Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Legend X SE Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa
Bass 8 8.5
Mids 7 7.8
Treble 7 8.3
Details 8 8
Soundstage 7.1 8
Imaging 8 8
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 7.2 8.1
Technicalities 7.2 8.5

Empire Ears Legend X SE Aggregated Review Score

Empire Ears Legend X SE Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Aggregated Review Score

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

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Empire Ears Legend X SE Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+5BA

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Price (Msrp): $2,400

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Details

Driver Configuration: 4BA

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Price (Msrp): $1,550

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Empire Ears Legend X SE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa 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 SE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass S-
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

Empire Ears Legend X SE Reviews

Empire Ears Legend X SE reviewed by:

Precogvision 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Lacks control in the bass, but it's so fun. Excellent imaging performance that belies its tuning.

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

Empire Ears Legend X SE reviewed by:

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
A more upper-mid-forward variation of the original Legend X, which could come off as slightly more mid-recessed.

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Reviews

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa reviewed by:

Jaytiss 9.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
One of the best things Elise and Symphonium have done. Love it.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+
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