Final Audio E500 VS Final Audio E1000

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Final Audio E500 and Final Audio E1000 are in-ear monitors. Final Audio E500 costs $25 while Final Audio E1000 costs $30. Final Audio E1000 is $5 more expensive. Final Audio E500 holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 4.2). Final Audio E500 has significantly better bass with a 3.5-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better mids with a 3.7-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better treble with a 3.2-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better details with a 4.3-point edge and Final Audio E500 has significantly better imaging with a 4.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Final Audio E500 Final Audio E1000
Bass 5.5 2
Mids 5.7 2
Treble 5.2 2
Details 5.3 1
Soundstage 6 4.2
Imaging 5.5 1
Dynamics 4 4.2
Tonality 5.6 4
Technicalities 4.5 2.8

Final Audio E500 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audionotions Jaytiss Precogvision
Crin
Smirk Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed to Negative


Final Audio E1000 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.2

Unfavorable


Final Audio E500 User Review Score

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Final Audio E500 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Final Audio E1000 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.1

Gaming Grade

D

Final Audio E500 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
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.

Final Audio E1000 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

D-
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Bass E+
Noticeably thin bass presence. Lacks body and texture, leaving low frequencies feeling hollow and underdeveloped.
Mids E+
Midrange is thin and hollow with noticeable gaps. Instruments lack body and vocals sound distant and weak.
Treble E+
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Details E-
Extremely poor resolution. Fine details are completely lost, leaving only a vague impression of the music's structure.
Imaging E-
Extremely vague imaging with no localization. All elements seem to originate from a single undefined point in space.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Final Audio E500 Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
- Super* Review
Smirk Audio 6.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B Details: B+ Imaging: A-
Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C Tech
Very well-balanced though plagued by the usual E-series QC problems.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Well tuned. Techs are middling. But for the price they are solid. The fact that they include Final E eartips makes this a must buy. QC is a crap shoot. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

- Audionotions
Jaytiss 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
For users who like ear buds, it's a great little set.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B
Precogvision 4.2 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
The most well-tuned Final Audio IEM with a balanced, fairly neutral sound.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Final Audio E1000 Reviews

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C Tech
Balanced tuning with good clarity and acceptable resolution. Surprising pick.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Nymz 1.5 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E- Tech
I like the tuning, but sounds very low res with meh techs. Great way to get the Final E tips.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: E- Imaging: E-

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