Empire Ears Raven VS Noble Audio Shogun

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Empire Ears Raven and Noble Audio Shogun use 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC and 1DD+6BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while Noble Audio Shogun costs $3,900. Noble Audio Shogun is $300 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.6 vs 6.4). Empire Ears Raven has significantly better bass with a 2.5-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Empire Ears Raven 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 2.8-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Raven Noble Audio Shogun
Bass 8 5.5
Mids 8 5.8
Treble 6 5.5
Details 9 8
Soundstage 8.6 7
Imaging 9 6.3
Dynamics 8 7.3
Tonality 8.2 6.1
Technicalities 8.9 7.9
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Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Head-Fi.org
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

Noble Audio Shogun Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fox Told Me So
Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Empire Ears Raven (more reviews)

Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
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V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?
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Empire Ears Raven delivers the flagship gloss without pretending to be a value king. Expect deep sub-bass rumble, clean driver control, and a warmer mid-bass emphasis that puts extra weight behind kick drums and bass guitars. That tilt makes Raven a better fit for rock, metal, and live band mixes—grooves hit with authority and instruments carry more body, while treble stays extended without getting spicy or fatiguing.

Against strong $1K contenders, the step up is more refinement than revolution: a roughly 10–15% lift in resolution and texture, not a night-and-day transformation. For pure hip-hop subwoofer thrills, sets with stronger sub-bass focus edge it out; Raven trades some of that in-your-face thump for fuller mid-bass punch and an all-rounder presentation that scales well but isn’t about flexing quantity. Stunning set if the budget is open and rock-first bass weight is the priority; otherwise, mid-tier heavy hitters already capture most of the experience.

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Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Empire Ears Raven reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.8 * score rescaled + normalized
3 community members have rated the Empire Ears Raven at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Noble Audio Shogun (more reviews)

Noble Audio Shogun reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.5 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

Noble Audio Shogun reviewed by Fox Told Me So

Fox Told Me So 5.2 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Noble Shogun makes a bold first impression: bass—massive, dominant, and impossible to ignore.

The overall tonality leans dark, with low frequencies taking center stage. Bass gain exceeds JM1’s +8 dB curve and even surpasses Harman, giving it an overwhelming weight. Yet quantity isn’t the issue—quality is. Sub-bass extension is average, slam feels soft, and excess warmth seeps into the mids, adding congestion and fatigue.

Vocals are smooth but veiled, missing air and presence due to the lack of a 3kHz lift. Instruments sound darker than they should, and treble—though decent on graph—rolls off quickly, buried under the dominant bass.

Soundstage spreads wide but stays flat, with limited height and depth. The 5kHz dip further weakens upper-mid energy, collapsing openness.

Verdict: Shogun delivers sheer bass power but sacrifices balance and clarity along the way. A bass-heavy, dark-tilted tuning that may please bassheads, yet struggles to justify its high-end price.

Fox Told Me So original ranking

Fox Told Me So Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A+ Imaging: C+
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Empire Ears Raven User Review Score

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Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Noble Audio Shogun Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5.8

Gaming Grade

B-

Empire Ears Raven 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+
Expect a gripping low-end presence that marries clarity with visceral impact. Dynamic swings land with thrilling force.
Mids A+
It offers a luxurious, resolving midrange that captures micro-detail beautifully. Every vocal inflection is captured.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S
Resolution reaches the limit of perception, exposing layers you didn't know existed. Clarity remains pristine regardless of complexity.
Imaging S
Reference-class imaging delivers perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space with zero positional drift. Localization is pinpoint-perfect in 3D.
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

Noble Audio Shogun Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Overall technical control is strong, presenting instruments with clarity and sensible staging. Textures are portrayed with satisfying clarity.
Bass B-
The bass offers steady support without stepping into the spotlight. There's just enough punch for everyday playlists.
Mids B-
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble B-
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Dynamics A-
Expect excellent punch and micro-detail that render rhythmic shifts effortlessly. It keeps up with complex rhythmic swings.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.
Details A+
The tiniest inflections pop into view as if spotlit within the mix. Low-level details feel magnified yet natural.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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