Fir Audio KR5 VS Elysian Annihilator 2021

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Fir Audio KR5 and Elysian Annihilator 2021 are in-ear monitors. Fir Audio KR5 costs $2,999 while Elysian Annihilator 2021 costs $3,500. Elysian Annihilator 2021 is $501 more expensive. Elysian Annihilator 2021 holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 8.8). Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better bass with a 1.1-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better mids with a 2.1-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better treble with a 3.8-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better details with a 1.7-point edge and Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better imaging with a 1.2-point edge.

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Metric Fir Audio KR5 Elysian Annihilator 2021
Bass 7 8.1
Mids 6 8.1
Treble 6 9.8
Details 8 9.7
Soundstage 7.5 8.5
Imaging 7 8.2
Dynamics 9 9
Gaming capabilities 5.6 7.4

Fir Audio KR5 Aggregated Review Score

Fir Audio KR5 Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Elysian Annihilator 2021 Aggregated Review Score

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Crin Shuwa-T
Z-Reviews Tim Tuned Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

8.8

Excellent


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Fir Audio KR5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

Fir Audio KR5 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

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

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 S+
Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.
Dynamics S
Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.
Soundstage S-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

Fir Audio KR5 Reviews

Fir Audio KR5 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 6.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A Tech
Comment: Silver model tested. W-shaped tuning with excellent clarity; detail-focused iem Midbass hump can interfere with the midrange on crowded tracks

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Reviews

Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 9 * score normalized

Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Speediest Treble, well extended, high details Midbass a bit too much for me

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S+

Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by:

Precogvision 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Agressive listen with excellent resolution and, currently, the only true implementation of the EST drivers.

Precogvision original ranking

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- Precogvision
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: S+ Dynamics: S Details: S+ Imaging: A+

Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by:

Crin 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
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Crin original ranking

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Comment: Perfect for treble heads. Extremely well tuned set with incredible technical performance and extension Treble may be a little too spicy

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: S Soundstage: S- Details: S Imaging: S-

Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by:

Nymz 9.1 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Usual agressive and saturated Elysian house sound with the best treble ever.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: S+ Details: S+ Imaging: A+

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