Faudio Dark Sky VS Symphonium Helios SE

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Faudio Dark Sky and Symphonium Helios SE use 1DD and 4BA driver setups respectively. Faudio Dark Sky costs $1,150 while Symphonium Helios SE costs $1,150. Symphonium Helios SE holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 8). Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge, Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Faudio Dark Sky Symphonium Helios SE
Bass 6 7
Mids 5 8
Treble 4.5 8
Details 6 8
Soundstage 6 8
Imaging 6 7.5
Dynamics 5.9 7
Tonality 6.1 7.9
Technicalities 6.2 7.9

Faudio Dark Sky Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Shuwa-T
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


Symphonium Helios SE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

8

Very Positive


Faudio Dark Sky User Review Score

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Faudio Dark Sky Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Symphonium Helios SE 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+

Faudio Dark Sky Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
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 Helios 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
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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

Faudio Dark Sky Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5.6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
5kHz runs slightly hot and technicalities aren't enough to push it above the single-DD competition.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
Comment: Expensive but not justified. Bass-oriented, good treble extension It's not great bass, treble is splashy yet not well defined

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: C Soundstage: B Details: B Imaging: B

Symphonium Helios SE Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Best Treble around it's price. Super airy but still smooth. Bass-scoop isn't as bad as I thought, but those who want mid-bass - avoid it.

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Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Limited to 50 units. A huge improvement fit wise versus the original. Great TOTL all-rounder. Great sub, upper mids and treble. Mid-bass is an improvement but still not boosted. Great technical chops while fixing the sense of plasticness the original had.

Nymz original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 7.4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
See Helios but with more mid-treble and mid-bass.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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