Fort Ears Mefisto VS Noble Audio Onyx

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Fort Ears Mefisto and Noble Audio Onyx are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while Noble Audio Onyx costs $3,200. Noble Audio Onyx is $300 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 8.3). Fort Ears Mefisto has better mids 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, Fort Ears Mefisto has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto Noble Audio Onyx
Bass 8 8
Mids 8.5 8
Treble 8.5 8
Details 8.5 8
Imaging 8.5 8
Dynamics 8.5 8
Tonality 8.3 8
Technicalities 8.5 8.3
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Noble Audio Onyx Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Yifang Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.3

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-

Noble Audio Onyx reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

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

Noble Audio Onyx (more reviews)

Noble Audio Onyx reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
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Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Noble Audio Onyx Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

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

Noble Audio Onyx 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+
  • You get an articulate, polished performance with immersive stage depth and great control. There's a sense of polish across the whole spectrum.
Bass A+
Expect a gripping low-end presence that marries clarity with visceral impact. Dynamic swings land with thrilling force.
Mids A+
You get reference-worthy mids that combine transparency, texture, and depth. It brings out emotional nuance beautifully.
Treble A+
The treble performance feels luxurious, marrying air, control, and excitement. You can place every high-frequency element.
Dynamics A+
Dynamic range is superb, blending powerful impact with nuanced control. It captures both whisper and roar effortlessly.
Details A+
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging A+
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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