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 8.6). 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
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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 Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

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.

Precogvision original ranking

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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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Forte Ears Macbeth 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

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.7 * score rescaled + normalized
10 community members have rated the Forte Ears Macbeth at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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JH Audio Layla Aion User Review Score

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JH Audio Layla Aion Gaming Score

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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-
  • 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

Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • You hear a mature integration of lows, mids, and highs that keeps music lifelike. Small tuning tweaks showcase expert restraint.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Clarity and detail leap forward, with precise imaging and an expansive stage. Orchestral works feel spacious and layered.
Bass A+
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids A+
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Soundstage S
Venue reproduction feels transcendent, portraying a limitless hall with absolute positional certainty. Imaging remains rock solid at all times.
Details S-
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging S-
Even dense mixes remain locked in place, reinforcing the illusion of physical performers. The stage remains stable regardless of complexity.
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

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