Meze Rai Penta and Symphonium Helios SE use 1DD+4BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. Meze Rai Penta costs $1,100 while Symphonium Helios SE costs $1,150. Symphonium Helios SE is $50 more expensive. Symphonium Helios SE holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 8).
Insights
Metric | Meze Rai Penta | Symphonium Helios SE |
---|---|---|
Bass | 5.5 | 7 |
Mids | 5.5 | 8 |
Treble | 5.5 | 8 |
Details | 5.5 | 8 |
Imaging | 5.5 | 7.5 |
Dynamics | 5.5 | 7 |
Tonality | 5.5 | 7.9 |
Technicalities | 5.5 | 7.9 |
Meze Rai Penta Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.5Mixed
Symphonium Helios SE Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8Very Positive
Reviews Comparison
Meze Rai Penta (more reviews)
Meze Rai Penta reviewed by Crin
Symphonium Helios SE (more reviews)
Symphonium Helios SE reviewed by Jays Audio
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Symphonium Helios SE reviewed by Nymz
Symphonium Helios SE reviewed by Precogvision
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Meze Rai Penta Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: Warm V-shape
Price (Msrp): $1,100
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Symphonium Helios SE Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,150
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Meze Rai Penta Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
4.5Gaming Grade
CSymphonium Helios SE Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Meze Rai Penta Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
B-- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Symphonium Helios SE Scorings
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Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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