Empire Ears Raven VS FiR Audio Krypton 5

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Empire Ears Raven and FiR Audio Krypton 5 use 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while FiR Audio Krypton 5 costs $3,000. Empire Ears Raven is $600 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.4). Empire Ears Raven has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, FiR Audio Krypton 5 has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Raven FiR Audio Krypton 5
Bass 8 7.5
Mids 8 7.5
Treble 6 7.5
Details 9 7
Imaging 9 7
Dynamics 8 8
Tonality 8.2 7.5
Technicalities 8.9 7.3

Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


FiR Audio Krypton 5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


Empire Ears Raven User Review Score

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Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

FiR Audio Krypton 5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

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

FiR Audio Krypton 5 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
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

Empire Ears Raven Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

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.

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

FiR Audio Krypton 5 Reviews

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.4 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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