Fir Audio XE6 VS Forte Ears Macbeth
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Fir Audio XE6 and Forte Ears Macbeth are in-ear monitors. Fir Audio XE6 costs $3,899 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $101 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 8.5). Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better bass with a 3.8-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-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 2.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Fir Audio XE6 | Forte Ears Macbeth |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 4.5 | 8.3 |
| Mids | 6 | 8 |
| Treble | 5 | 8.5 |
| Details | 7 | 8.8 |
| Soundstage | 6.5 | 9 |
| Imaging | 6.5 | 8.8 |
| Dynamics | 8 | 8 |
| Gaming capabilities | 4.8 | 7 |
Fir Audio XE6 Aggregated Review Score
Fir Audio XE6 Average Reviewer Scores
Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score
Forte Ears Macbeth Average Reviewer Scores
Fir Audio XE6 Details
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Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $3,899
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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 XE6 User Review Score
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Fir Audio XE6 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
4.8Gaming Grade
CForte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7Gaming 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.
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.
Fir Audio XE6 Reviews
Fir Audio XE6 reviewed by: Shuwa-T
5.9
Reviewer Score
Comment: Golden exterior costing more than jewelry. Very commanding midbass presence Recessed midrange overpowered by bass boost, just sounds tonally off
Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews
Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by: Smirk Audio
8.3
Reviewer Score
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Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by: Shuwa-T
8.7
Reviewer Score
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
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