Final Audio ZE3000 VS Aful Explorer

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Final Audio ZE3000 and Aful Explorer are in-ear monitors. Final Audio ZE3000 costs $149 while Aful Explorer costs $120. Final Audio ZE3000 is $29 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 7.1). Aful Explorer has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better treble with a 3.2-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Aful Explorer has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Final Audio ZE3000 Aful Explorer
Bass 5 6.5
Mids 4.5 6.5
Treble 4 7.2
Details 5.5 6.5
Soundstage 5.5 7.5
Imaging 5 6.5
Dynamics 7.5 7.5
Gaming capabilities 5.1 6.9

Final Audio ZE3000 Aggregated Review Score

Final Audio ZE3000 Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive


Aful Explorer Aggregated Review Score

Aful Explorer Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T
Jaytiss
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable


Final Audio ZE3000 User Review Score

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Final Audio ZE3000 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+

Aful Explorer Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Final Audio ZE3000 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

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Aful Explorer Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Final Audio ZE3000 Reviews

Final Audio ZE3000 reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized

Final Audio ZE3000 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4.9 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: TWS from Final. TWS with decent tuning and technical capabilities Bass sounds like most TWS, very mediocre imaging

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C Treble: C- Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: C+

Aful Explorer Reviews

Aful Explorer reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Aful Explorer reviewed by:

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.

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Aful Explorer reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 6.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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- Smirk Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Aful Explorer reviewed by:

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B+ Tech
High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Aful Explorer reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-

Aful Explorer reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Perfect for rock and metal. Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble. Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.

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Aful Explorer reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: B+ Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B+
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