Empire Ears VALKYRIE VS Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa

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Empire Ears VALKYRIE and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa use 1DD+1BA+1EST and 4BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears VALKYRIE costs $1,600 while Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa costs $1,550. Empire Ears VALKYRIE is $50 more expensive. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 8.5). Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better mids with a 2.8-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better treble with a 3.2-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears VALKYRIE Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa
Bass 7.5 8.8
Mids 5 7.8
Treble 5 8.2
Details 6 8
Soundstage 6 8.5
Imaging 6 8
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 5.3 8.2
Technicalities 7 8.3

Empire Ears VALKYRIE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Bad Guy Good Audio Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Precogvision
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Very Positive

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Empire Ears VALKYRIE Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA+1EST

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Brand: Empire Ears Top Empire Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,600

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Details

Driver Configuration: 4BA

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,550

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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

5

Gaming Grade

C+

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

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Empire Ears VALKYRIE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. 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

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
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 S-
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 VALKYRIE Reviews

Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Shell caps.. Basshead for 1.5 g's?? GTFOH

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Bass: A- Mids: C+ Treble: C+
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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Vibrant, intensive listen with some seriously awesome bass decay.

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

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Lots of sub-bass with extremely thin mids. Adequate technicalities.

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 9.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
One of the best things Elise and Symphonium have done. Love it.

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Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-
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Reviewed by: Precogvision

2025-09-17
Precogvision 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Slightly more tame than the Crimson but more well-rounded as a result. Something like a slightly refined U12t.

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

Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

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