FIR Audio RN6 VS Forte Ears Macbeth

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FIR Audio RN6 and Forte Ears Macbeth use 1EST+1DD BA and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. FIR Audio RN6 costs $3,300 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $700 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.2 vs 8.5). Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better details with a 2.8-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better imaging with a 2.8-point edge.

Insights

Metric FIR Audio RN6 Forte Ears Macbeth
Bass 7 8.3
Mids 6 8
Treble 6 8.5
Details 6 8.8
Soundstage 9 9
Imaging 6 8.8
Dynamics 8 8
Gaming capabilities 4.6 7

FIR Audio RN6 Aggregated Review Score

FIR Audio RN6 Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive


Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Forte Ears Macbeth Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


FIR Audio RN6 User Review Score

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Forte Ears Macbeth User Review Score

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FIR Audio RN6 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.6

Gaming Grade

C

Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

FIR Audio RN6 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

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Forte Ears Macbeth 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 S-
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage S
Reference-class soundstage: perfectly spherical presentation with infinite space. Utterly realistic instrument placement and venue reproduction.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
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 RN6 Reviews

FIR Audio RN6 reviewed by:

Nymz 6.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Good bass texture with nothing else remarkable... until I saw its price.

Nymz original ranking

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- Nymz
Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Details: B Imaging: B

Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Feels like a remastered VX in terms of clarity and staging The tonality is too off for regular listening, timbre is also off in general

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

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