InEar SD5 and Symphonium Helios SE use 5BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. InEar SD5 costs $1,100 while Symphonium Helios SE costs $1,150. Symphonium Helios SE is $50 more expensive. Symphonium Helios SE holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 8).
Insights
Metric | InEar SD5 | Symphonium Helios SE |
---|---|---|
Bass | 7 | 7 |
Mids | 7 | 8 |
Treble | 7 | 8 |
Details | 7 | 8 |
Imaging | 7 | 7.5 |
Dynamics | 7 | 7 |
Tonality | 7 | 7.9 |
Technicalities | 7 | 7.9 |
InEar SD5 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7Generally Favorable
Symphonium Helios SE Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8Very Positive
Reviews Comparison
InEar SD5 (more reviews)
InEar SD5 reviewed by Crin
Symphonium Helios SE (more reviews)
Symphonium Helios SE reviewed by Jays Audio
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Symphonium Helios SE reviewed by Nymz
Symphonium Helios SE reviewed by Precogvision
Precogvision Youtube Channel
InEar SD5 Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: Warm V-shape
Brand: CrinEar Top CrinEar IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,100
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Symphonium Helios SE Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,150
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InEar SD5 User Review Score
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InEar SD5 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
6Gaming Grade
BSymphonium Helios SE Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+InEar SD5 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Symphonium Helios SE Scorings
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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 across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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