Empire Ears Raven VS Final x Dita Shichiku.Kangen

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Empire Ears Raven and Final x Dita Shichiku.Kangen use 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC and 1DD driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while Final x Dita Shichiku.Kangen costs $2,600. Empire Ears Raven is $1,000 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a decisive 3.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 5.2). Empire Ears Raven has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better details with a 3-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has significantly better imaging with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Raven Final x Dita Shichiku.Kangen
Bass 8 5
Mids 8 5
Treble 6 4
Details 9 6
Imaging 9 6
Dynamics 8 6
Tonality 8.2 4.7
Technicalities 8.9 6

Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Final x Dita Shichiku.Kangen Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative


Empire Ears Raven User Review Score

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Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Final x Dita Shichiku.Kangen Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Empire Ears Raven Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging S
Reference-class imaging: perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space. Utterly realistic placement with zero positional drift.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Final x Dita Shichiku.Kangen 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

B
  • 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+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
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 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

Empire Ears Raven Reviews

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?

Jays Audio original ranking

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Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Final x Dita Shichiku.Kangen Reviews

Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B Tech
Dynamic and bites hard but poor treble extension and questionable tuning.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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