HUM Reference VS Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa

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HUM Reference and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa are in-ear monitors. HUM Reference costs $1,300 while Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa costs $1,550. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa is $250 more expensive. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 8.5). Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better bass with a 3.3-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better mids with a 1.2-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better treble with a 2.2-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric HUM Reference Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa
Bass 5.5 8.8
Mids 6.6 7.8
Treble 6 8.2
Details 7.5 8
Soundstage 6.5 8.5
Imaging 6 8
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 6 8.2
Technicalities 6.1 8.3

HUM Reference Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed


Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Precogvision
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Very Positive


Reviews Comparison

HUM Reference (more reviews)

HUM Reference reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Solid neutral tuning with good clarity Imaging and soundstage depth limits the potential of this monitor

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B- Mids: B+ Treble: B Soundstage: B+ Details: A Imaging: B

HUM Reference reviewed by Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Basically sounds like a shallow-fit ER4S.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa (more reviews)

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 9.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
One of the best things Elise and Symphonium have done. Love it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa reviewed by Precogvision

2025-09-17
Precogvision 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Slightly more tame than the Crimson but more well-rounded as a result. Something like a slightly refined U12t.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

HUM Reference User Review Score

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HUM Reference Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

HUM Reference Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa 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

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass S-
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A+
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-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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