Fort Ears Mefisto VS Fir Audio KR5

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Fort Ears Mefisto and Fir Audio KR5 are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while Fir Audio KR5 costs $2,999. Fir Audio KR5 is $99 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 6.9). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto Fir Audio KR5
Bass 8 7
Mids 8.5 6
Treble 8.5 6
Details 8.5 8
Soundstage 9 7.5
Imaging 8.5 7
Dynamics 8.5 6.9
Tonality 8.3 6.3
Technicalities 8.5 7.5
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Fir Audio KR5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Demoed with "Temptation" cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Fort Ears Mefisto at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Fir Audio KR5 (more reviews)

Fir Audio KR5 reviewed by Shuwa-T

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

Shuwa-T Website

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

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Fort Ears Mefisto 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+

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-

Fort Ears Mefisto Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • The presentation is crisp and expansive, handling complex passages with impressive ease. Low-level details remain audible in quiet passages.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S-
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision that creates a palpable sense of placement. It creates a near-holographic placement.
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

Fir Audio KR5 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Overall technical control is strong, presenting instruments with clarity and sensible staging. Textures are portrayed with satisfying clarity.
Bass A-
Expect a commanding bass response that reaches deep without clouding the mix. There's both slam and nuance in equal measure.
Mids B
The mids are articulate and well-balanced, lending body to instruments. Instrument layering remains stable.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Soundstage A
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Details A+
The tiniest inflections pop into view as if spotlit within the mix. Low-level details feel magnified yet natural.
Imaging A-
Each element locks into a steady coordinate even as the mix grows dense. Imaging holds even during busy segments.
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

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