Nostalgia Audio Tesseract VS Forte Ears Macbeth

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Nostalgia Audio Tesseract and Forte Ears Macbeth use 10BA+6EST and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. Nostalgia Audio Tesseract costs $3,700 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $300 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (7.9 vs 8.6). Forte Ears Macbeth has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Nostalgia Audio Tesseract has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better details with a 0.8-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Nostalgia Audio Tesseract Forte Ears Macbeth
Bass 7.8 8.3
Mids 8.5 8
Treble 8.3 8.5
Details 8 8.8
Soundstage 8 9
Imaging 8.5 8.8
Dynamics 7.5 8
Tonality 7.8 8.3
Technicalities 8 8.7
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Nostalgia Audio Tesseract Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Head-Fi.org
Shuwa-T Yifang

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable

Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract 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

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

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Feels like a remastered VX in terms of clarity and staging The tonality is too off for regular listening, timbre is also off in general

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract 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+

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Nostalgia Audio Tesseract at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.7 * score rescaled + normalized
10 community members have rated the Forte Ears Macbeth at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract (more reviews)

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
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Nostalgia Audio Tesseract User Review Score

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Nostalgia Audio Tesseract Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Nostalgia Audio Tesseract Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • It presents a smooth, well-integrated tonal balance that plays nicely with many styles. It maintains natural timbre across the range.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Bass A
The bass hits with conviction, offering both punch and clarity. It reaches low with confidence and control.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble A+
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics A
You get outstanding dynamic agility, from subtle nuances to big hits. Impact comes with quick recovery.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Details A+
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging S-
Movement flows gracefully, tracing arcs that are rendered with surgical accuracy. Movement effects are rendered with precision.
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

Forte Ears Macbeth 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

S-
  • Clarity and detail leap forward, with precise imaging and an expansive stage. Orchestral works feel spacious and layered.
Bass A+
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids A+
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Soundstage S
Venue reproduction feels transcendent, portraying a limitless hall with absolute positional certainty. Imaging remains rock solid at all times.
Details S-
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging S-
Even dense mixes remain locked in place, reinforcing the illusion of physical performers. The stage remains stable regardless of complexity.
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

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