Fiio FX15 VS SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE

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Fiio FX15 and SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE are in-ear monitors. Fiio FX15 costs $750 while SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE costs $679. Fiio FX15 is $71 more expensive. SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 8.1). SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Fiio FX15 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Fiio FX15 SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE
Bass 4 8.1
Mids 4 7
Treble 5.5 5
Details 4 8.1
Soundstage 6.5 8.5
Imaging 5 8.1
Dynamics 5 8
Tonality 4.9 7.1
Technicalities 5.7 5
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Fiio FX15 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jaytiss Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable

SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive

Reviews Comparison

Fiio FX15 reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-08-09
Jaytiss 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Unique tuning, but the switch would be better in the mids or bass.

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Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+
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SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-07-20
Jaytiss 8.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
Early, but very nice so far.

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Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-
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Fiio FX15 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Fiio FX15 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
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Fiio FX15 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.6 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C- Tech
Odd recessions in frequency response lead to unique imaging but uncanny tonality.

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Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C+

Fiio FX15 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the FIIO FX15 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Fiio FX15 User Review Score

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Fiio FX15 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE 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+

Fiio FX15 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass C-
Low-end presence is gentle and restrained, favoring balance over slam. There's enough presence for casual listening.
Mids C-
The region is listenable but lacks the finesse and clarity of better tuning. A touch of EQ can smooth things out.
Treble B-
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage B+
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.
Details C-
It conveys the core of each track yet glosses over the quieter gestures underneath. Delicate details remain a bit subdued.
Imaging C+
Stereo cues lock in more reliably, even if depth mapping remains approximate. Panning transitions smoothly across the stage.
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

SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids A-
It delivers an excellent midrange that feels vibrant and true to life. It balances clarity with natural smoothness.
Treble C+
Expect a polite treble presentation that balances presence with restraint. Percussion carries a pleasant sparkle.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage S-
Three-dimensional layering becomes effortless, placing performers on a lifelike virtual stage. Venue ambience wraps around convincingly.
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

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