Fort Ears Mefisto VS FiR Audio Xenon 6

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Fort Ears Mefisto and FiR Audio Xenon 6 are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while FiR Audio Xenon 6 costs $3,900. FiR Audio Xenon 6 is $1,000 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 8.1). Fort Ears Mefisto has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto FiR Audio Xenon 6
Bass 8 7.5
Mids 8.5 8
Treble 8.5 7.5
Details 8.5 7.5
Imaging 8.5 7
Dynamics 8.5 8
Tonality 8.3 7.7
Technicalities 8.5 7.5
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

FiR Audio Xenon 6 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive

Reviews Comparison

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Demoed with "Temptation" cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

FiR Audio Xenon 6 reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Fort Ears Mefisto at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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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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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

FiR Audio Xenon 6 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Fort Ears Mefisto 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+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S-
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision that creates a palpable sense of placement. It creates a near-holographic placement.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. 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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