Lime Ears Maris VS Metalure Glacier

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Lime Ears Maris and Metalure Glacier are in-ear monitors. Lime Ears Maris costs $2,700 while Metalure Glacier costs $1,700. Lime Ears Maris is $1,000 more expensive. Metalure Glacier holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.4 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Maris has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Metalure Glacier has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Lime Ears Maris has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Lime Ears Maris Metalure Glacier
Mids 7 7
Treble 8 7
Soundstage 9 8
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 8.3 7.5
Technicalities 9 7
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Lime Ears Maris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive

Average Reviewer Score:

8.4

Very Positive


Metalure Glacier Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Reviews Comparison

Lime Ears Maris reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Great all arounder, fantastic drivers and inoffensive.
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Lime Ears Maris is a flagship 12-driver quad-brid with branded components, combining multiple BAs for lows/mids, dual Sonion ESTs for air, and a dual Sonion bone conductor for full-range weight. At $2,700 (“Ensemble”), it brings a thin-walled but comfortably large shell, flat 2-pin sockets, and an excellent leather puck case; build and fit feel deliberately premium, with only a minor faceplate edge that can snag. Overall presentation and ergonomics signal a top-tier, tour-worthy piece.

Sonically it’s a fun, impactful tuning: bass hits hard with tactile BC rumble, treble/air are pristine, and resolution is high with an open, spacious stage. The upper-mids are slightly restrained (a touch of ~4 kHz dip) which softens attack—less “incisive” than the graph might suggest—but the set remains clean, coherent, and easy to listen to for treble-sensitive listeners. Think “inoffensive but exceptional”: refined energy up top, big physical slam down low, and clarity that holds together complex mixes.

Context against peers: Terra is exciting but the 5–6 kHz energy can fatigue; Incognita tracks a preferred curve better as a one-and-done at a lower price. Annihilator offers more bite in upper-mids/treble, yet Maris will suit those sensitive to that region; versus Grand Maestro, Maris wins on comfort and bass quality. Compared with Europa, Cadenza 12, Omnium, and Visioner’s 10, trade-offs shift—some deliver sharper treble “spark” or smaller shells—but the Maris’s bone-conducted bass, comfort, and safe-refined balance make it a strong recommend to demo at a show before choosing.

Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: S

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Metalure Glacier reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-10-17
Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Slight harshness in the trebble, but competent, lovely set.

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

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Lime Ears Maris reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 8.2 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S+ Tech
Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 fun. detailed. wide. inoffensive. the price

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Lime Ears Maris Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

Metalure Glacier Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Lime Ears Maris Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • It delivers a coherent, natural timbre that remains captivating across genres. Acoustic instruments sound lifelike and textured.

Average Technical Grade

S
  • Expect an effortlessly clean presentation that keeps complex mixes perfectly organized. There is zero sense of congestion even at high volume.
Mids A-
Expect lifelike vocals and instruments with impressive nuance and realism. You can easily follow harmonies and backups.
Treble A+
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics B
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
Soundstage S
Reference-class soundstage delivering a perfectly spherical presentation with seemingly infinite space. Spatial cues extend seemingly without limit.
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

Metalure Glacier Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Overall balance feels confident and refined, rewarding long listening sessions. A reliable all-rounder for everyday listening.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • The presentation feels orderly, balancing workable detail retrieval with acceptable imaging cues. It keeps momentum without smearing transients.
Mids A-
Expect lifelike vocals and instruments with impressive nuance and realism. You can easily follow harmonies and backups.
Treble A-
The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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