Forte Ears Macbeth VS Fir Audio XE6

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Forte Ears Macbeth and Fir Audio XE6 are in-ear monitors. Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000 while Fir Audio XE6 costs $3,899. Forte Ears Macbeth is $101 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (8.6 vs 6.7). Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 3-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.

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Metric Forte Ears Macbeth Fir Audio XE6
Bass 8.3 6.8
Mids 8 5.5
Treble 8.5 5.5
Details 8.8 7
Soundstage 9 6.5
Imaging 8.8 6.5
Dynamics 8 6.7
Tonality 8.3 6.1
Technicalities 8.7 7.4
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Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

Fir Audio XE6 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Bad Guy Good Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Shuwa-T

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

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

Fir Audio XE6 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: Golden exterior costing more than jewelry. Very commanding midbass presence Recessed midrange overpowered by bass boost, just sounds tonally off

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C Mids: B Treble: C+ Soundstage: B+ Details: A- Imaging: B+

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Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.7 * score rescaled + normalized
10 community members have rated the Forte Ears Macbeth at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Fir Audio XE6 (more reviews)

Fir Audio XE6 reviewed by Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

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Bass: S Mids: C+ Treble: B

Forte Ears Macbeth User Review Score

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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 XE6 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.5

Gaming Grade

B-

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.
Bass A+
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids A+
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Soundstage S
Venue reproduction feels transcendent, portraying a limitless hall with absolute positional certainty. Imaging remains rock solid at all times.
Details S-
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging S-
Even dense mixes remain locked in place, reinforcing the illusion of physical performers. The stage remains stable regardless of complexity.
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 XE6 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Technical chops are reliable, pairing tidy separation with a soundstage that stays conservative. Micro-detail is decent, though never spotlighted.
Bass B+
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B-
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble B-
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Soundstage B+
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.
Details A-
Resolution feels both high and relaxed, capturing nuance with ease. There's zero smearing even at high volume.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement and clear front/back localization. Positions snap into place convincingly.
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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