Empire Ears Raven VS FiR Audio Xenon 6

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Empire Ears Raven and FiR Audio Xenon 6 use 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC and 1DD+4BA+1EST driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while FiR Audio Xenon 6 costs $3,900. FiR Audio Xenon 6 is $300 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (8.6 vs 8.1). Empire Ears Raven has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, FiR Audio Xenon 6 has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Raven FiR Audio Xenon 6
Bass 8 7.5
Mids 8 8
Treble 6 7.5
Details 9 7.5
Imaging 9 7
Dynamics 8 8
Tonality 8.2 7.7
Technicalities 8.9 7.5
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Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Head-Fi.org
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

FiR Audio Xenon 6 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive

Reviews Comparison

Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.8 * score rescaled + normalized
3 community members have rated the Empire Ears Raven at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

FiR Audio Xenon 6 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.6 * score rescaled + normalized
13 community members have rated the FiR Audio Xenon 6 at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Empire Ears Raven (more reviews)

Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
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V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?
Youtube Video Summary

Empire Ears Raven delivers the flagship gloss without pretending to be a value king. Expect deep sub-bass rumble, clean driver control, and a warmer mid-bass emphasis that puts extra weight behind kick drums and bass guitars. That tilt makes Raven a better fit for rock, metal, and live band mixes—grooves hit with authority and instruments carry more body, while treble stays extended without getting spicy or fatiguing.

Against strong $1K contenders, the step up is more refinement than revolution: a roughly 10–15% lift in resolution and texture, not a night-and-day transformation. For pure hip-hop subwoofer thrills, sets with stronger sub-bass focus edge it out; Raven trades some of that in-your-face thump for fuller mid-bass punch and an all-rounder presentation that scales well but isn’t about flexing quantity. Stunning set if the budget is open and rock-first bass weight is the priority; otherwise, mid-tier heavy hitters already capture most of the experience.

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Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Details: S Imaging: S

FiR Audio Xenon 6 (more reviews)

FiR Audio Xenon 6 reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

FiR Audio Xenon 6 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Empire Ears Raven 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+
Expect a gripping low-end presence that marries clarity with visceral impact. Dynamic swings land with thrilling force.
Mids A+
It offers a luxurious, resolving midrange that captures micro-detail beautifully. Every vocal inflection is captured.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S
Resolution reaches the limit of perception, exposing layers you didn't know existed. Clarity remains pristine regardless of complexity.
Imaging S
Reference-class imaging delivers perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space with zero positional drift. Localization is pinpoint-perfect in 3D.
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 Xenon 6 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Technical performance is solid, offering clear separation and consistent detail retrieval. There's enough space for instruments to breathe.
Bass A
Expect a commanding bass response that reaches deep without clouding the mix. There's both slam and nuance in equal measure.
Mids A+
It offers a luxurious, resolving midrange that captures micro-detail beautifully. Every vocal inflection is captured.
Treble A
Highs feel superbly executed, revealing micro-detail without hint of sibilance. Highs stay smooth even at volume.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval that resolves intricacies without tipping into clinical territory. Tiny nuances jump out effortlessly.
Imaging A-
Each element locks into a steady coordinate even as the mix grows dense. Imaging holds even during busy segments.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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