Empire Ears Odin VS Forte Ears Macbeth

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Empire Ears Odin and Forte Ears Macbeth use 2DD+5BA+4EST and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Odin costs $3,400 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $600 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 8.6). Empire Ears Odin has better bass with a 0.6-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Empire Ears Odin has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Odin Forte Ears Macbeth
Bass 8.8 8.3
Mids 7.5 8
Treble 7.8 8.5
Details 9.3 8.8
Soundstage 7.7 9
Imaging 7.8 8.8
Dynamics 7 8
Tonality 7.7 8.3
Technicalities 8 8.7
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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

Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.1 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ 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.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

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+

Forte Ears Macbeth (more reviews)

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Feels like a remastered VX in terms of clarity and staging The tonality is too off for regular listening, timbre is also off in general

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: S Soundstage: S Details: S Imaging: S

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.7 * score rescaled + normalized
10 community members have rated the Forte Ears Macbeth at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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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

Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

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

Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • You hear a mature integration of lows, mids, and highs that keeps music lifelike. Small tuning tweaks showcase expert restraint.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Clarity and detail leap forward, with precise imaging and an expansive stage. Orchestral works feel spacious and layered.
Bass A+
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids A+
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Soundstage S
Venue reproduction feels transcendent, portraying a limitless hall with absolute positional certainty. Imaging remains rock solid at all times.
Details S-
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging S-
Even dense mixes remain locked in place, reinforcing the illusion of physical performers. The stage remains stable regardless of complexity.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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