Fiio FD 15 VS Angelears X TFZ Athena

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Fiio FD 15 and Angelears X TFZ Athena are in-ear monitors. Fiio FD 15 costs $150 while Angelears X TFZ Athena costs $130. Fiio FD 15 is $20 more expensive. Fiio FD 15 holds a decisive 3.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 3.5). Fiio FD 15 has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Fiio FD 15 has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, Fiio FD 15 has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Fiio FD 15 has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Fiio FD 15 Angelears X TFZ Athena
Mids 7 4
Treble 6 2
Soundstage 7 5
Dynamics 5 1
Tonality 6.3 3
Technicalities 6 2
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Fiio FD 15 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable

Angelears X TFZ Athena Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

3.5

Poor

Reviews Comparison

Fiio FD 15 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Balanced and even. Solid set that is mid focused.

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Angelears X TFZ Athena reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
Doesn't get a recomendation at this price.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C- Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: C+

Angelears X TFZ Athena (more reviews)

Angelears X TFZ Athena reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 4 * score rescaled + normalized
Classic "2018" Single DD V-shaped tuning. Bright, Bassy, sharp, slightly fatiguing tonality. Bass Bleeds into Mids. "Classic" sound. Nice cable.

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Fiio FD 15 User Review Score

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Fiio FD 15 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Angelears X TFZ Athena Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

2.3

Gaming Grade

E+

Fiio FD 15 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble B
Treble is articulate and clean, adding excitement without harshness. It adds sparkle without harshness.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Angelears X TFZ Athena Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • A foggy, one-dimensional presentation wipes out layering and obscures the finer points of a mix. Spatial cues barely register at all.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble E+
Treble leans dark, softening cymbals and trimming extension. Brightness is replaced with a murky haze.
Dynamics E-
Dynamics barely flicker, leaving energetic sections strangely subdued. There's no punch to latch onto.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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