FiR Audio Krypton 5 VS Forte Ears Macbeth
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
FiR Audio Krypton 5 and Forte Ears Macbeth use 1DD+4BA and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. FiR Audio Krypton 5 costs $3,000 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $1,000 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8.6). Forte Ears Macbeth has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better imaging with a 1.8-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | FiR Audio Krypton 5 | Forte Ears Macbeth |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Mids | 7.5 | 8 |
| Treble | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Details | 7 | 8.8 |
| Soundstage | 8.5 | 9 |
| Imaging | 7 | 8.8 |
| Dynamics | 8 | 8 |
| Tonality | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Technicalities | 7.3 | 8.7 |
FiR Audio Krypton 5 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.5Very Positive
Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.6Excellent
Reviews Comparison
FiR Audio Krypton 5 reviewed by Smirk Audio
7.4
Reviewer Score
Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Smirk Audio
8.3
Reviewer Score
FiR Audio Krypton 5 reviewed by Head-Fi.org
9.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.7
* score rescaled + normalized
Forte Ears Macbeth (more reviews)
Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Shuwa-T
8.7
Reviewer Score
FiR Audio Krypton 5 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $3,000
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Forte Ears Macbeth Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $4,000
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FiR Audio Krypton 5 User Review Score
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FiR Audio Krypton 5 Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
5.9Gaming Grade
B-Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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7Gaming Grade
A-FiR Audio Krypton 5 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- It presents a smooth, well-integrated tonal balance that plays nicely with many styles. It maintains natural timbre across the range.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Technical chops are reliable, pairing tidy separation with a soundstage that stays conservative. Micro-detail is decent, though never spotlighted.
Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- You hear a mature integration of lows, mids, and highs that keeps music lifelike. Small tuning tweaks showcase expert restraint.
Average Technical Grade
S-- Clarity and detail leap forward, with precise imaging and an expansive stage. Orchestral works feel spacious and layered.
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