Forte Ears Macbeth VS Elysian Annihilator 2021
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Forte Ears Macbeth and Elysian Annihilator 2021 use 5BA+4EST+2BC and 1DD+4BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000 while Elysian Annihilator 2021 costs $3,500. Forte Ears Macbeth is $500 more expensive. Elysian Annihilator 2021 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8.8). Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has better details with a 0.9-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has better imaging with a 0.6-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Forte Ears Macbeth | Elysian Annihilator 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Mids | 8 | 8.1 |
| Treble | 8.5 | 9.8 |
| Details | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Soundstage | 9 | 8.5 |
| Imaging | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Dynamics | 8 | 9 |
| Gaming capabilities | 7 | 7.4 |
Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score
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Elysian Annihilator 2021 Aggregated Review Score
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Forte Ears Macbeth Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $4,000
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Elysian Annihilator 2021 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $3,500
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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
7Gaming Grade
A-Elysian Annihilator 2021 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7.4Gaming Grade
A-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.
Elysian Annihilator 2021 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
S-- Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.
Average Technical Grade
S-- Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews
Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by: Smirk Audio
8.3
Reviewer Score
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Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by: Shuwa-T
8.7
Reviewer Score
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
Elysian Annihilator 2021 Reviews
Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by: Z-Reviews
9
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Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by: Tim Tuned
9
Reviewer Score
Speediest Treble, well extended, high details Midbass a bit too much for me Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by: Precogvision
8.7
Reviewer Score
Agressive listen with excellent resolution and, currently, the only true implementation of the EST drivers. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by: Crin
8.5
Reviewer Score
Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by: Shuwa-T
8.7
Reviewer Score
Comment: Perfect for treble heads. Extremely well tuned set with incredible technical performance and extension Treble may be a little too spicy
Elysian Annihilator 2021 reviewed by: Nymz
9.1
Reviewer Score
Usual agressive and saturated Elysian house sound with the best treble ever.
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