Empire Ears Wraith VS Forte Ears Macbeth

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Empire Ears Wraith and Forte Ears Macbeth use 7BA+4EST and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Wraith costs $3,600 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $400 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 5-point edge in reviewer scores (3.6 vs 8.6). Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better bass with a 5.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 5.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better details with a 5.8-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better imaging with a 5.8-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Wraith Forte Ears Macbeth
Bass 3 8.3
Mids 4 8
Treble 3 8.5
Details 3 8.8
Soundstage 3.6 9
Imaging 3 8.8
Dynamics 3 8
Tonality 3.9 8.3
Technicalities 4.3 8.7
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Empire Ears Wraith Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

3.6

Poor

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 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.

Crin original ranking

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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

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 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-

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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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Empire Ears Wraith User Review Score

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Empire Ears Wraith Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

2.6

Gaming Grade

D-

Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

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

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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