JH Audio Layla Aion VS Fort Ears Mefisto

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JH Audio Layla Aion and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. JH Audio Layla Aion costs $3,500 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. JH Audio Layla Aion is $600 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 6.4-point edge in reviewer scores (2.6 vs 9). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better bass with a 4-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 6.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 6.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 5.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better details with a 4.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better imaging with a 4.5-point edge.

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Metric JH Audio Layla Aion Fort Ears Mefisto
Bass 4 8
Mids 2 8.5
Treble 2 8.5
Details 4 8.5
Imaging 4 8.5
Dynamics 3 8.5
Tonality 2.7 8.3
Technicalities 3.7 8.5
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JH Audio Layla Aion Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

2.6

Very Negative

Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Reviews Comparison

JH Audio Layla Aion (more reviews)

JH Audio Layla Aion 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.

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

JH Audio Layla Aion reviewed by Super* Review

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Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Demoed with "Temptation" cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Fort Ears Mefisto at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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JH Audio Layla Aion Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

1.9

Gaming Grade

E

Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

JH Audio Layla Aion Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Balance is severely off, producing a harsh, unpleasant listen regardless of genre. Long sessions quickly become exhausting.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Bass C-
Low-end presence is gentle and restrained, favoring balance over slam. There's enough presence for casual listening.
Mids E+
The mids come across papery and weak, draining warmth from the mix. Acoustic tracks sound brittle and distant.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics D
Dynamics sound noticeably compressed, muting contrast between quiet and loud. Transients feel blunted and slow.
Details C-
Nothing sounds offensive, yet nothing is etched sharply enough to captivate detail lovers. It's fine for casual listening sessions.
Imaging C-
Depth hints are present though they rarely extend far beyond the stage front. Movement effects are understandable.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Fort Ears Mefisto Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • The presentation is crisp and expansive, handling complex passages with impressive ease. Low-level details remain audible in quiet passages.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S-
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision that creates a palpable sense of placement. It creates a near-holographic placement.
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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