Fort Ears Mefisto VS FiR Audio Neon 4

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Fort Ears Mefisto and FiR Audio Neon 4 are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while FiR Audio Neon 4 costs $2,300. Fort Ears Mefisto is $600 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 6.4). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better details with a 1.5-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 Neon 4
Bass 8 7
Mids 8.5 7.5
Treble 8.5 7.5
Details 8.5 7
Imaging 8.5 7
Dynamics 8.5 7.5
Tonality 8.3 7.3
Technicalities 8.5 7.2
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding


FiR Audio Neon 4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

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-

FiR Audio Neon 4 reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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 Neon 4 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the FiR Audio Neon 4 at an average of 3.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Mixed to Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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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 Neon 4 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.7

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 Neon 4 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Bass A-
The bass hits with conviction, offering both punch and clarity. It reaches low with confidence and control.
Mids A
Expect lifelike vocals and instruments with impressive nuance and realism. You can easily follow harmonies and backups.
Treble A
Expect effortless extension and clarity that keep the top end sparkling yet smooth. Layering in upper registers is impressive.
Dynamics A
It delivers crisp, authoritative dynamics that keep music thrilling. Subtle level shifts are clearly conveyed.
Details A-
Micro-details glide to the forefront effortlessly while timbre remains natural. Ambient cues are vivid and lifelike.
Imaging A-
Spatial cues respond immediately, reflecting every movement in the mix. Spatial cues respond instantly to the mix.
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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