Empire Ears Wraith VS Fort Ears Mefisto

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Empire Ears Wraith and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. Empire Ears Wraith costs $3,600 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. Empire Ears Wraith is $700 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 5.4-point edge in reviewer scores (3.6 vs 9). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better bass with a 5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 4.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 5.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 5.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better details with a 5.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better imaging with a 5.5-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Wraith Fort Ears Mefisto
Bass 3 8
Mids 4 8.5
Treble 3 8.5
Details 3 8.5
Imaging 3 8.5
Dynamics 3 8.5
Tonality 3.9 8.3
Technicalities 4.3 8.5
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Empire Ears Wraith Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

3.6

Poor


Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding


Reviews Comparison

Empire Ears Wraith (more reviews)

Empire Ears Wraith reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
A Zeus with almost nonexistent treble and clarity.

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Empire Ears Wraith reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 2.7 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
This IEM's name about sums it up.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

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-

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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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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Empire Ears Wraith Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.6

Gaming Grade

D-

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 Wraith Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass D
The bass sits quietly in the background, providing only faint support. Live recordings lose their stage thump.
Mids C-
The mids sound serviceable but rough around the edges, needing polish. Occasional glare can creep into upper mids.
Treble D
Treble balance wavers, creating a mix of recessed detail and harsh flashes. Highs feel restless and unfocused.
Dynamics D
Dynamics sound noticeably compressed, muting contrast between quiet and loud. Transients feel blunted and slow.
Details D
The overall picture is serviceable yet stripped of the tiny flourishes that add realism. Layering lacks consistent clarity.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning that never quite nails the center image. Left/right cues exist but are rough.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. 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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