Empire Ears Raven VS Nostalgia Audio Tesseract

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Empire Ears Raven and Nostalgia Audio Tesseract use 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC and 10BA+6EST driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while Nostalgia Audio Tesseract costs $3,700. Nostalgia Audio Tesseract is $100 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8.1). Empire Ears Raven has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Nostalgia Audio Tesseract has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Nostalgia Audio Tesseract has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Raven Nostalgia Audio Tesseract
Bass 8 7.8
Mids 8 8.5
Treble 6 8.3
Details 9 8
Soundstage 8.5 8
Imaging 9 8.5
Dynamics 8 7.5
Tonality 8.2 8.2
Technicalities 8.9 8.1

Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Nostalgia Audio Tesseract Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

8.1

Very Positive


Empire Ears Raven User Review Score

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Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Empire 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.
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 B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging S
Reference-class imaging: perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space. Utterly realistic placement with zero positional drift.
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

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract 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

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass A
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

Empire Ears Raven Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

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

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.4 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
Midbass and midrange focused, while boasting very clear midrange Treble can be intense

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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