Empire Ears VALKYRIE VS Symphonium Crimson
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Empire Ears VALKYRIE and Symphonium Crimson use 1DD+1BA+1EST and 4BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears VALKYRIE costs $1,600 while Symphonium Crimson costs $1,500. Empire Ears VALKYRIE is $100 more expensive. Symphonium Crimson holds a decisive 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 8.4). Symphonium Crimson has significantly better bass with a 1.1-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better mids with a 2.7-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better details with a 2.1-point edge and Symphonium Crimson has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Empire Ears VALKYRIE | Symphonium Crimson |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| Mids | 5 | 7.7 |
| Treble | 5 | 7.5 |
| Details | 6 | 8.1 |
| Soundstage | 6 | 8.3 |
| Imaging | 6 | 8.5 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 7 |
| Tonality | 5.3 | 8.1 |
| Technicalities | 7 | 8.3 |
Empire Ears VALKYRIE Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6Mixed to Positive
Symphonium Crimson Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.4Very Positive
Reviews Comparison
Empire Ears VALKYRIE reviewed by Precogvision
6
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Precogvision
8
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Empire Ears VALKYRIE (more reviews)
Empire Ears VALKYRIE reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio
6.5
Reviewer Score
Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Empire Ears VALKYRIE reviewed by Crin
5.5
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson (more reviews)
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Z-Reviews
9.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary
Symphonium Crimson lands with a bang: a four–BA, four-way crossover design that somehow delivers epic energy without a dynamic driver. Tonality reads neutral-bright with thunderous sub-bass—not a basshead hump, but a slab of solid, deep extension that stays clean. Mids stay clear for vocals and strings, treble rises for sparkle and excitement, and the presentation spreads out like pulled-apart audio “shreds” across a big canvas. The effect is clarity, detail, and slam that feel bigger than the driver count suggests, making music and film scores straight-up addictive.
Technical notes matter here. Nominal impedance is a weirdly low ~6Ω, so source pairing can swing results; the set scales and sounds happiest on robust gear that can keep low-impedance loads stable. Despite the armature array, coherency stays intact, dynamics hit harder than expected, and volume headroom invites goosebumps. It’s not a “bass monster,” yet the sub-bass authority and lively treble make it exciting rather than polite, with imaging that feels wide and tactile.
Ergonomics are the gripe list: the short nozzle can challenge seal and the premium cable lacks a formed ear hook, encouraging twist and loosening—tip rolling (even reversed-orientation tricks) helps. Build is flashy—carbon-fiber shell, red inlays, metal case that’s too hefty for travel. Pricing sits around $1,500 (or $1,700 with 8-wire cable); for sheer fun, impact, and best-in-brand performance, the value argument holds. For all-day softness, something like Twilight stays comfier; for movies, big scores, and “wow” sessions, Crimson feels like a must-grab and arguably the best Symphonium to date.
Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Jays Audio
9
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Yifang
8.5
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Nymz
8.5
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Shuwa-T
8.4
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Smirk Audio
7.9
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Jaytiss
7.8
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.3
* score rescaled + normalized
Empire Ears VALKYRIE Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA+1EST
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: Empire Ears Top Empire Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,600
Support our free service! Buying through our affiliate links costs you nothing extra:
Symphonium Crimson Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,500
Support our free service! Buying through our affiliate links costs you nothing extra:
Empire Ears VALKYRIE User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score: n/a
Based on 0 user reviews
No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!
Symphonium Crimson User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score: n/a
Based on 0 user reviews
No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!
Empire Ears VALKYRIE Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5Gaming Grade
C+Symphonium Crimson Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
A-Empire Ears VALKYRIE Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.
Average Technical Grade
A-- It manages detail and layering well enough, even if the stage feels only moderately sized. You get a clear sense of left and right, if not depth.
Symphonium Crimson 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+- It sounds refined and controlled, keeping instruments neatly separated with immersive staging. Busy arrangements remain neatly organized.
Empire Ears VALKYRIE User Reviews
"This is an example review"
Pros
- Example pro 1
- Example pro 2
Cons
- Example con 1
- Example con 2
Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.
You need to be signed in to write your own reviewSymphonium Crimson User Reviews
"This is an example review"
Pros
- Example pro 1
- Example pro 2
Cons
- Example con 1
- Example con 2
Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.
You need to be signed in to write your own reviewFind your next IEM:
IEM Finder Quiz
newIEM Comparison Tool
newVS