Fort Ears Mefisto VS Melodic Artification Alter Ego

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Fort Ears Mefisto and Melodic Artification Alter Ego are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while Melodic Artification Alter Ego costs $2,500. Fort Ears Mefisto is $400 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 8.2). Melodic Artification Alter Ego has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better details with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto Melodic Artification Alter Ego
Bass 8 8.5
Mids 8.5 8.5
Treble 8.5 8
Details 8.5 7.5
Imaging 8.5 8.5
Dynamics 8.5 8
Tonality 8.3 8.3
Technicalities 8.5 8
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Melodic Artification Alter Ego Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.2

Very Positive

Reviews Comparison

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-

Melodic Artification Alter Ego reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Textured, punchy bass. Great staging width, okay depth. Resolving midrange and slightly polite highs. Slightly dry timbre. Great all-rounder.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: A 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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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Melodic Artification Alter Ego reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.3 * score rescaled + normalized
5 community members have rated the Melodic Artification Alter Ego at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Melodic Artification Alter Ego Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

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

Melodic Artification Alter Ego 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

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Bass S-
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble A+
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Details A
Low-level information blossoms, presenting a rich tapestry of articulate sound. Analytical listeners will be delighted.
Imaging S-
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
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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