Elysian Annihilator 2021 VS Nightjar Duality

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 and Nightjar Duality use 1DD+4BA+2EST and 2DD driver setups respectively. Elysian Annihilator 2021 costs $3,500 while Nightjar Duality costs $3,000. Elysian Annihilator 2021 is $500 more expensive. Elysian Annihilator 2021 holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.8 vs 8.2). Nightjar Duality has better bass with a 0.9-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better treble with a 2.4-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has slightly better dynamics with a 0.3-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better details with a 1.7-point edge and Elysian Annihilator 2021 has slightly better imaging with a 0.4-point edge.

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Metric Elysian Annihilator 2021 Nightjar Duality
Bass 8.1 9
Mids 8.1 7.7
Treble 9.8 7.3
Details 9.7 8
Soundstage 8.5 7.5
Imaging 8.2 7.8
Dynamics 9 8.8
Tonality 8.6 7.9
Technicalities 8.9 7.3

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Shuwa-T Crin
Nymz Z-Reviews Tim Tuned

Average Reviewer Score:

8.8

Excellent


Nightjar Duality Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Jaytiss Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.2

Very Positive


Elysian Annihilator 2021 User Review Score

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

Nightjar Duality Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

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+
Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.
Dynamics S
Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.
Soundstage S-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging A+
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

Nightjar Duality Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

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-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass S
World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics S-
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Reviews

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 9.1 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Usual agressive and saturated Elysian house sound with the best treble ever.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 9 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Speediest Treble, well extended, high details Midbass a bit too much for me

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Agressive listen with excellent resolution and, currently, the only true implementation of the EST drivers.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: S+ Dynamics: S Details: S+ Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Comment: Perfect for treble heads. Extremely well tuned set with incredible technical performance and extension Treble may be a little too spicy

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: S Soundstage: S- Details: S Imaging: S-

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech

Nightjar Duality Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B Tech
Bass thunder, with impedance adapter fun and switches.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A+ Treble: B Dynamics: S Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Massive yet controlled bass. Lush timbre and well-extended, non-pesky treble. Bassy mode may be too bassy for some. Mids can be a touch forward on balanced mode.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Pretty much a must have for bassheads, with surprising clarity in highs

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

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