Hidition Violet VS Forte Ears Macbeth

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Hidition Violet and Forte Ears Macbeth use 13BA and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. Hidition Violet costs $3,300 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $700 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 8.6). Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better mids with a 1-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, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better imaging with a 2.8-point edge.

Insights

Metric Hidition Violet Forte Ears Macbeth
Bass 8 8.3
Mids 7 8
Treble 7 8.5
Details 7 8.8
Soundstage 7.3 9
Imaging 6 8.8
Dynamics 7 8
Tonality 7.6 8.3
Technicalities 7.7 8.7
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Hidition Violet Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Crin Precogvision
Yifang

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable

Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

Hidition Violet (more reviews)

Hidition Violet reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
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Yifang original ranking

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Hidition Violet reviewed by Crin

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Strong sub-bass presence, slightly cut-back upper mids. A fun IEM through and through.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Hidition Violet reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
The best BA bass that I have heard, otherwise marred by poor imaging and slight congestion issues.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Hidition Violet reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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Forte Ears Macbeth (more reviews)

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Shuwa-T

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

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

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.7 * score rescaled + normalized
10 community members have rated the Forte Ears Macbeth at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Hidition Violet User Review Score

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Hidition Violet Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

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-

Hidition Violet Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • The response is even and composed, lending itself to effortless genre hopping. Voices sit comfortably in the mix.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Overall technical control is strong, presenting instruments with clarity and sensible staging. Textures are portrayed with satisfying clarity.
Bass A+
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids A-
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble A-
The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.
Dynamics A-
Expect excellent punch and micro-detail that render rhythmic shifts effortlessly. It keeps up with complex rhythmic swings.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval that resolves intricacies without tipping into clinical territory. Tiny nuances jump out effortlessly.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement and clear front/back localization. Positions snap into place convincingly.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • You hear a mature integration of lows, mids, and highs that keeps music lifelike. Small tuning tweaks showcase expert restraint.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Clarity and detail leap forward, with precise imaging and an expansive stage. Orchestral works feel spacious and layered.
Bass A+
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids A+
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Soundstage S
Venue reproduction feels transcendent, portraying a limitless hall with absolute positional certainty. Imaging remains rock solid at all times.
Details S-
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging S-
Even dense mixes remain locked in place, reinforcing the illusion of physical performers. The stage remains stable regardless of complexity.
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

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