Fort Ears Mefisto VS Empire Ears x Astell&Kern Odyssey

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Fort Ears Mefisto and Empire Ears x Astell&Kern Odyssey are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while Empire Ears x Astell&Kern Odyssey costs $3,400. Empire Ears x Astell&Kern Odyssey is $500 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 8).

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto Empire Ears x Astell&Kern Odyssey
Bass 8 8
Mids 8.5 8
Treble 8.5 8
Details 8.5 8
Imaging 8.5 8
Dynamics 8.5 8
Tonality 8.3 8
Technicalities 8.5 8
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding


Empire Ears x Astell&Kern Odyssey Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Yifang

Average Reviewer Score:

8

Very Positive


Reviews Comparison

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

Empire Ears x Astell&Kern Odyssey (more reviews)

Empire Ears x Astell&Kern Odyssey reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech

Fort Ears Mefisto User Review Score

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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 x Astell&Kern Odyssey Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

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

Empire Ears x Astell&Kern Odyssey Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • It delivers a coherent, natural timbre that remains captivating across genres. Acoustic instruments sound lifelike and textured.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • It sounds refined and controlled, keeping instruments neatly separated with immersive staging. Busy arrangements remain neatly organized.
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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