Fort Ears Mefisto VS Noble Audio Shogun

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Fort Ears Mefisto and Noble Audio Shogun are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while Noble Audio Shogun costs $3,900. Noble Audio Shogun is $1,000 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 6.4). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better bass with a 2.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 2.8-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better imaging with a 2.3-point edge.

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto Noble Audio Shogun
Bass 8 5.5
Mids 8.5 5.8
Treble 8.5 5.5
Details 8.5 8
Soundstage 9 7
Imaging 8.5 6.3
Dynamics 8.5 7.3
Tonality 8.3 6.1
Technicalities 8.5 7.9
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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 Shogun Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fox Told Me So
Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to 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 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

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 Shogun (more reviews)

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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Fort Ears Mefisto User Review Score

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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 Shogun Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5.8

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 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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