Empire Ears Raven VS JH Audio Layla Aion

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Empire Ears Raven and JH Audio Layla Aion use 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC and 12BA driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while JH Audio Layla Aion costs $3,500. Empire Ears Raven is $100 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a decisive 6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 2.6). Empire Ears Raven has significantly better bass with a 4-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better mids with a 6-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better details with a 5-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has significantly better imaging with a 5-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Raven JH Audio Layla Aion
Bass 8 4
Mids 8 2
Treble 6 2
Details 9 4
Imaging 9 4
Dynamics 8 3
Tonality 8.2 2.7
Technicalities 8.9 3.7

Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


JH Audio Layla Aion Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

2.6

Very Negative


Empire Ears Raven User Review Score

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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-

JH Audio Layla Aion Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.9

Gaming Grade

E

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

JH Audio Layla Aion Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids E+
Midrange is thin and hollow with noticeable gaps. Instruments lack body and vocals sound distant and weak.
Treble E+
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Empire Ears Raven Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

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.

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

JH Audio Layla Aion Reviews

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 3.1 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
D+ Tech
Muddy with no upper-midrange or treble extension to speak of. You wouldn't know this IEM had 12BAs.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: D Details: C- Imaging: C-

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