Fir Audio XE6 and Empire Ears Raven are in-ear monitors. Fir Audio XE6 costs $3,899 while Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600. Fir Audio XE6 is $299 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 8.5). Empire Ears Raven has significantly better bass with a 3.5-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.
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Metric | Fir Audio XE6 | Empire Ears Raven |
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Bass | 4.5 | 8 |
Mids | 6 | 8 |
Treble | 5 | 6 |
Details | 7 | 9 |
Soundstage | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Imaging | 6.5 | 9 |
Dynamics | 8 | 8 |
Gaming capabilities | 4.8 | 7.1 |
Fir Audio XE6 Aggregated Review Score
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Fir Audio XE6 Details
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Price (Msrp): $3,899
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Driver Configuration: 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC
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Price (Msrp): $3,600
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Fir Audio XE6 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
4.8Gaming Grade
CEmpire Ears Raven Gaming Score

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7.1Gaming Grade
A-Fir Audio XE6 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- 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.
Empire Ears Raven Scorings
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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.
Fir Audio XE6 Reviews
Fir Audio XE6 reviewed by: Shuwa-T
Comment: Golden exterior costing more than jewelry. Very commanding midbass presence Recessed midrange overpowered by bass boost, just sounds tonally off
Empire Ears Raven Reviews
Empire Ears Raven reviewed by: Jays Audio
V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced? Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Empire Ears Raven reviewed by: Precogvision
Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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