JH Audio Layla Aion VS Forte Ears Macbeth

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JH Audio Layla Aion and Forte Ears Macbeth use 12BA and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. JH Audio Layla Aion costs $3,500 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $500 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 6-point edge in reviewer scores (2.6 vs 8.5). Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better bass with a 4.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better mids with a 6-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 6.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better details with a 4.8-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better imaging with a 4.8-point edge.

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Metric JH Audio Layla Aion Forte Ears Macbeth
Bass 4 8.3
Mids 2 8
Treble 2 8.5
Details 4 8.8
Soundstage 2.6 9
Imaging 4 8.8
Dynamics 3 8
Tonality 2.7 8.3
Technicalities 3.7 8.7

JH Audio Layla Aion Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

2.6

Very Negative


Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


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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

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-

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

Forte Ears Macbeth 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 S-
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
Reference-class soundstage: perfectly spherical presentation with infinite space. Utterly realistic instrument placement and venue reproduction.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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 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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Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews

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

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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