Grado GR8 VS CrinEar Meta

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Grado GR8 Aggregated Review Score

Grado GR8 Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4

Negative

CrinEar Meta Aggregated Review Score

CrinEar Meta Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Smirk Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Generally Favorable

Grado GR8 Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: Warm neutral

Price (Msrp): $300

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CrinEar Meta Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $250

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Grado GR8 User Review Score

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Grado GR8 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

CrinEar Meta Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

Grado GR8 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

CrinEar Meta Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval in most tracks. Soundstage has reasonable width and depth. Handles moderate complexity without congestion.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
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.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Grado GR8 Reviews

Grado GR8 reviewed by:

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C Tech
Weird mids, somewhat hot treble. Not... great.

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CrinEar Meta Reviews

CrinEar Meta reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Bright-leaning all-rounder with sparkly treble sauce. Great tech for price and great accessories. Good coloration that's not vanilla and safe as other crin collabs. Can be fatiguing at higher volumes, tip dependent, rec sancai wide/regular or Softear Ultra Clear/EPZ clear tips.

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CrinEar Meta reviewed by:

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Versus similar priced IEMs this is probably the IEM I would be buying. Very nice IEM and a little bit on the contrasty side.

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CrinEar Meta reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

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