Empire Ears Raven and Nightjar Duality use 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC and 2DD driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while Nightjar Duality costs $3,000. Empire Ears Raven is $600 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8.2). Nightjar Duality has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Nightjar Duality has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Nightjar Duality has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has significantly better imaging with a 1.3-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Empire Ears Raven | Nightjar Duality |
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Bass | 8 | 9 |
Mids | 8 | 7.7 |
Treble | 6 | 7.3 |
Details | 9 | 8 |
Soundstage | 8.5 | 7.5 |
Imaging | 9 | 7.8 |
Dynamics | 8 | 8.8 |
Tonality | 8.2 | 7.9 |
Technicalities | 8.9 | 7.3 |
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Empire Ears Raven Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Empire Ears Top Empire Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $3,600
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Nightjar Duality Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD
Tuning Type: L Shaped
Price (Msrp): $3,000
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Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

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7.1Gaming Grade
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BEmpire Ears Raven Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
S-- Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Nightjar Duality 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-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
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