Forte Ears Macbeth and Empire Ears Raven use 5BA+4EST+2BC and 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000 while Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600. Forte Ears Macbeth is $400 more expensive. Both score 8.5 from reviewers. Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Forte Ears Macbeth | Empire Ears Raven |
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Bass | 8.3 | 8 |
Mids | 8 | 8 |
Treble | 8.5 | 6 |
Details | 8.8 | 9 |
Soundstage | 9 | 8.5 |
Imaging | 8.8 | 9 |
Dynamics | 8 | 8 |
Gaming capabilities | 7 | 7.1 |
Forte Ears Macbeth 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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Empire Ears Raven Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $3,600
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Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
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7.1Gaming 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.
Empire Ears Raven 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.
Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews
Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by: Smirk Audio
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Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by: Shuwa-T
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
Empire Ears Raven Reviews
Empire Ears Raven reviewed by: Jays Audio
V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced? Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Empire Ears Raven reviewed by: Precogvision
Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters. Precogvision Youtube Channel
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