Final Audio A8000 VS Lime Ears Incognita

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Final Audio A8000 and Lime Ears Incognita use 1DD and 5DD BA driver setups respectively. Final Audio A8000 costs $2,000 while Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700. Final Audio A8000 is $300 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a decisive 2.7-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better mids with a 2.8-point edge, Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge and Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Final Audio A8000 Lime Ears Incognita
Bass 6.3 8.5
Mids 4.3 7
Treble 5.5 7
Details 7.3 8.5
Soundstage 8 8
Imaging 6.5 8.5
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 5.4 8.3
Technicalities 7.1 8
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Final Audio A8000 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed

Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

Final Audio A8000 (more reviews)

Final Audio A8000 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Final's best IEM. Massive soundstage backed by superb clarity, Japanese tuning style Intense treble region

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Final Audio A8000 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A Tech
Technically strong but going too far with the treble emphasis.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Final Audio A8000 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.1 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
B- Tech
Ear piercing upper-midrange and treble response. Decent technicalities, but a far cry from the Dunu Luna.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: B Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: C+

Lime Ears Incognita (more reviews)

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Bass for days, slightly too agressive, but fun and enjoyable.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 inoffensive balanced sound needs better air.

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Lime Ears Incognita at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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Final Audio A8000 User Review Score

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Final Audio A8000 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+

Lime Ears Incognita Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Final Audio A8000 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Bass B
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids C-
The mids sound serviceable but rough around the edges, needing polish. Occasional glare can creep into upper mids.
Treble B-
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage A+
Three-dimensional layering becomes effortless, placing performers on a lifelike virtual stage. Venue ambience wraps around convincingly.
Details A-
Textural subtleties glow, giving each recording a beautifully illuminated character. It exposes mix decisions with precision.
Imaging B+
Positions lock in with confidence, sketching a believable stage map. There's a tangible sense of stage geometry.
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

Lime Ears Incognita Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
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

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