Forte Ears Macbeth VS 64 Audio Volur

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Forte Ears Macbeth and 64 Audio Volur use 5BA+4EST+2BC and 2DD+8BA driver setups respectively. Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000 while 64 Audio Volur costs $2,499. Forte Ears Macbeth is $1,501 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8.4). Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Forte Ears Macbeth 64 Audio Volur
Bass 8.3 8.4
Mids 8 6
Treble 8.5 7
Details 8.8 8.4
Soundstage 9 7
Imaging 8.8 8.4
Dynamics 8 7
Gaming capabilities 7 6.7

Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Forte Ears Macbeth Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


64 Audio Volur Aggregated Review Score

64 Audio Volur Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Fresh Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

8.4

Very Positive


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-

64 Audio Volur Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble S-
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage S
Reference-class soundstage: perfectly spherical presentation with infinite space. Utterly realistic instrument placement and venue reproduction.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

64 Audio Volur Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
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

Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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- Smirk Audio
Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by:

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

64 Audio Volur Reviews

64 Audio Volur reviewed by:

Fresh Reviews 9* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Great IEM but big price. Not Huge Gain

Fresh Reviews original ranking

Fresh Reviews Youtube Channel
- Fresh Reviews

64 Audio Volur reviewed by:

Super* Review 9* * score normalized
If you are a lover of bass, this is a good option. Does not sacrify the rest of the sound signature

Super* Review original ranking

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- Super* Review

64 Audio Volur reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
64 Audio's finest.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

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