FiR M3 VS Empire Ears Nemesis

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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FiR M3 and Empire Ears Nemesis use 2BA+1DD> and 2DD+3BA driver setups respectively. FiR M3 costs $1,200 while Empire Ears Nemesis costs $1,600. Empire Ears Nemesis is $400 more expensive. FiR M3 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 5).

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Metric FiR M3 Empire Ears Nemesis
Tonality 6.5 5
Technicalities 6.5 5.5
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FiR M3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Empire Ears Nemesis Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

FiR M3 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Interesting tubeless technology, though the imaging improvements are minimal.

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Empire Ears Nemesis reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
A lot more treble compared to the Vantage.

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FiR M3 User Review Score

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FiR M3 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-

Empire Ears Nemesis Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.9

Gaming Grade

D+

FiR M3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
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

Empire Ears Nemesis Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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