Empire Ears Nemesis VS Fir Audio M4

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Empire Ears Nemesis and Fir Audio M4 use 2DD+3BA and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Nemesis costs $1,600 while Fir Audio M4 costs $1,900. Fir Audio M4 is $300 more expensive. Fir Audio M4 holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 6).

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Metric Empire Ears Nemesis Fir Audio M4
Bass 5 4
Mids 5 5.5
Treble 5 4.5
Details 5 5
Soundstage 5 7
Imaging 5 6.5
Tonality 5 5.6
Technicalities 5.5 6.4
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Empire Ears Nemesis Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


Fir Audio M4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed


Reviews Comparison

Empire Ears Nemesis reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
A lot more treble compared to the Vantage.

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Fir Audio M4 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Too similar to the M3 to be worth the price markup.

Crin original ranking

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Fir Audio M4 (more reviews)

Fir Audio M4 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.4 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B Tech
Comment: Warm and lush midrange. Soundstage is surprisingly wide, midrange focused tuning Note definition is strangely subpar despite treble boost

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C- Mids: B- Treble: C Soundstage: A- Details: C+ Imaging: B+

Empire Ears Nemesis User Review Score

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Empire Ears Nemesis Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.9

Gaming Grade

D+

Fir Audio M4 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.6

Gaming Grade

C

Empire Ears Nemesis Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Fir Audio M4 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

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 C-
Bass stays subdued, content to hover in the background. It keeps things tidy, yet unremarkable.
Mids B-
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble C
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Soundstage A-
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement and clear front/back localization. Positions snap into place convincingly.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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