Flipears Aurora VS Fort Ears Mefisto

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

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Flipears Aurora and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. Flipears Aurora costs $2,100 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. Fort Ears Mefisto is $800 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 9). Flipears Aurora has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better mids with a 0.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has better treble with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Flipears Aurora Fort Ears Mefisto
Bass 9 8
Mids 8 8.5
Treble 8 8.5
Details 8.5 8.5
Soundstage 8 9
Imaging 8.5 8.5
Dynamics 6.4 8.5
Tonality 6.4 8.3
Technicalities 6.9 8.5
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Flipears Aurora Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Reviews Comparison

Flipears Aurora (more reviews)

Flipears Aurora reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Bass hits with real subwoofer qualities, generally balanced sounding with no real faults Extremely difficult to obtain

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Shuwa-T Website

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

Flipears Aurora reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
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Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

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-

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

Flipears Aurora User Review Score

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Flipears Aurora Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Flipears Aurora 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

B+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass S
You get a reference-grade low end that feels powerful, deep, and effortlessly clean. The low-end foundation sounds studio-grade.
Mids A+
The midrange sounds refined and revealing, balancing clarity with emotional weight. Timbre accuracy rivals studio monitors.
Treble A+
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging that lets instruments float naturally around you. It paints a holographic bubble around you.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers while maintaining natural timbre. It uncovers hidden layers with ease.
Imaging S-
Instruments feel carved into space with unwavering positional stability. Instruments occupy palpable coordinates.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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

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