Forte Ears Macbeth VS Empire Ears Raven

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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
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

Forte Ears Macbeth Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Empire Ears Raven Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


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-

Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming 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.
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

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.
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 B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging S
Reference-class imaging: perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space. Utterly realistic placement with zero positional drift.
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

Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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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

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: S Soundstage: S Details: S Imaging: S

Empire Ears Raven Reviews

Empire Ears Raven reviewed by:

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio

Empire Ears Raven reviewed by:

Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Details: S Imaging: S

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