Fatfreq Maestro SE VS Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa

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Fatfreq Maestro SE and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa use 1DD+7BA+4EST and 4BA driver setups respectively. Fatfreq Maestro SE costs $1,900 while Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa costs $1,550. Fatfreq Maestro SE is $350 more expensive. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 8.5). Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better treble with a 0.7-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 1-point edge.

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Metric Fatfreq Maestro SE Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa
Bass 8 8.8
Mids 7 7.8
Treble 7.5 8.2
Details 6 8
Soundstage 7.2 8.5
Imaging 7 8
Dynamics 7.2 8
Tonality 7.5 8.2
Technicalities 7 8.3

Fatfreq Maestro SE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz Crin
Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Precogvision
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Very Positive


Fatfreq Maestro SE User Review Score

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Fatfreq Maestro SE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

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+

Fatfreq Maestro SE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A+
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
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. 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

Fatfreq Maestro SE Reviews

Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Thunderous bass. Proper midbass, brilliant trebs. 12 drivers Female Vocals can sound un natural in some instances

Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 6.7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Good bass with neutral mids and treble, but sub-par techs for its price.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: A+ Mids: B Treble: A- Details: B Imaging: A-

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

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.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-

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.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

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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