Empire Ears Odin VS Fort Ears Mefisto

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Empire Ears Odin and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. Empire Ears Odin costs $3,400 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. Empire Ears Odin is $500 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 9). Empire Ears Odin has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge, Empire Ears Odin has better details with a 0.8-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has better imaging with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Odin Fort Ears Mefisto
Bass 8.8 8
Mids 7.5 8.5
Treble 7.8 8.5
Details 9.3 8.5
Imaging 7.8 8.5
Dynamics 7 8.5
Tonality 7.7 8.3
Technicalities 8 8.5
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Empire Ears Odin Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin Tim Tuned
Smirk Audio Yifang Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable

Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Reviews Comparison

Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.1 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

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-

Empire Ears Odin (more reviews)

Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
High-clarity signature that invokes a sense of stateliness.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Crin

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
A Legend X with the bass properly controlled and the resolution one step higher.

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Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Well textured bass, good control, pleasing tones

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: S Mids: A- Treble: A+

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

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 Odin Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

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 Odin Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Overall balance feels confident and refined, rewarding long listening sessions. A reliable all-rounder for everyday listening.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • You get an articulate, polished performance with immersive stage depth and great control. There's a sense of polish across the whole spectrum.
Bass S-
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A
The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.
Treble A
Treble performance is excellent—airy, extended, and beautifully controlled. It reveals subtle studio ambiance.
Dynamics A-
Dynamic performance is excellent, combining sharp transients with strong contrast. Transients snap with authority.
Details S
Resolution reaches the limit of perception, exposing layers you didn't know existed. Clarity remains pristine regardless of complexity.
Imaging A
Spatial cues respond immediately, reflecting every movement in the mix. Spatial cues respond instantly to the mix.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. 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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