7th Acoustics Supernova VS Fiio FX15

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7th Acoustics Supernova and Fiio FX15 use 6BA and 1DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. 7th Acoustics Supernova costs $850 while Fiio FX15 costs $750. 7th Acoustics Supernova is $100 more expensive. 7th Acoustics Supernova holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 6.8). 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better bass with a 2.9-point edge, 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better mids with a 4.7-point edge, 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better treble with a 2.4-point edge, 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge, 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge, 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better details with a 2.6-point edge and 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better imaging with a 2.9-point edge.

Metric	7th Acoustics Supernova	Fiio FX15
Bass	6.9	4
Mids	8.7	4
Treble	7.9	5.5
Details	6.6	4
Soundstage	8	6.5
Imaging	7.9	5
Dynamics	6.3	5
Tonality	7.9	4.9
Technicalities	7.5	5.7

7th Acoustics Supernova Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

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Fiio FX15 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 6BA

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Price (Msrp): $850

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST

Tuning Type: V-shape

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Price (Msrp): $750

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7th Acoustics Supernova Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Fiio FX15 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

7th Acoustics Supernova Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.

Bass B+

Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.

Mids S-

Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.

Treble A

Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.

Dynamics B

Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.

Soundstage A+

Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.

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+

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

Fiio FX15 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B-

Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.

Bass C-

Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.

Mids C-

Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.

Treble B-

Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.

Dynamics C+

Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.

Soundstage B+

Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.

Details C-

Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.

Imaging C+

Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.

Gaming C

Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

7th Acoustics Supernova Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A+ Tech

Natural king. Special iem at any price.

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Mids: S Treble: A+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Reviewed by: Audionotions

8 Reviewer Score

Some of the best timbre I've heard on an IEM to date with decent technicalities to match. Tonality is really good. Bass is neither too much nor too little - just enough to add the perfect amount of weight to the mids. It slams and punches when called for but never overwhelms. Mids are great. Treble is well extended but smooth with very good extension and air. It never gets sibilant or too bright. This is a cohesive IEM and almost nothing ever sounds "wrong." From a very subjective point of view, certain female vocals can sound slightly compressed, flat or recessed - in my opinion, it could use a smidge more upper mid elevation, but there are folks that really like this. Resolution is decent for the price but not particularly outstanding - details are there but there are definitely more detailed IEMs for the price. Imaging is fantastic and separation is very good. Overall the Supernova is in the running for most "natural" and "organic" IEM I've heard to date and I love it. Potential dealbreakers: this is an all-BA set so pressure build is something to consider. The woofer is vented so it's not too bad but it can be uncomfortable for sensitive ears. Previously Owned

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.9 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A Tech

Lovely midrange, vocal-centric set that never sounds fatiguing Techs are not class leading

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

Reviewed by: Nymz

7.6 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A- Tech

Made to order - 60 days. Brilliant tonality with technical support, just lacking the last hair of detail. Transient sharpness and decay are on point. You will be hard-pressed to find better under 1k.

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7.5 Reviewer Score

S- Tuning

A+ Tech

Super smoooth. TOTL dynamics and treble air - dunno how they managed this airy and smooth with only BAs. Very clean, no sharpness, or sudden peaks, endgame separation and detail. Only drawback is that the sub-bass is a bit meh, and that the sound isn't that "unique". Very safe all-rounder, and one of the best under $1000. Endgame set. Aside from the bass, everything else is better than Monarch MK3, MK2 still has better vocals, but the Supernova beats them when it comes to treble extention and smootheness - too bad it's impossible to get one lol.

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

7.3 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A- Tech

Nearly immaculate tonality, coherency, and timbre with reasonably good technicalities.

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

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

7.2 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

Rich, honeyed timbre. Well-tuned with solid techs. A very smooth listen. Could use better resolution and incisiveness.

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

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