Oriolus Traillii VS PMG Audio Apx SE

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Oriolus Traillii and PMG Audio Apx SE use 8BA+4EST and 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar driver setups respectively. Oriolus Traillii costs $6,000 while PMG Audio Apx SE costs $6,000. PMG Audio Apx SE holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.9 vs 9.3). PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better bass with a 2.5-point edge, Oriolus Traillii has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better dynamics with a 2.5-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has better details with a 0.8-point edge and PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better imaging with a 1.3-point edge.

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Metric Oriolus Traillii PMG Audio Apx SE
Bass 6.5 9
Mids 9 7.5
Treble 7 8
Details 8.3 9
Imaging 7.3 8.5
Dynamics 6 8.5
Gaming capabilities 6 7.1

Oriolus Traillii Aggregated Review Score

Oriolus Traillii Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable

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PMG Audio Apx SE Aggregated Review Score

PMG Audio Apx SE Average Reviewer Scores

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Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

9.3

Outstanding

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Oriolus Traillii Details

Driver Configuration: 8BA+4EST

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Price (Msrp): $6,000

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PMG Audio Apx SE Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar

Tuning Type: Warm U-shaped

Price (Msrp): $6,000

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Oriolus Traillii Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

PMG Audio Apx SE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Oriolus Traillii Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids S
Reference-class midrange - perfectly balanced and hyper-detailed. Utterly natural reproduction with effortless texture and layering.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

PMG Audio Apx SE 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 S
World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics S-
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-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

Oriolus Traillii Reviews

Oriolus Traillii reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Very natural and balanced-sounding set. Exquisite voicing and tuning. Soundstage is somewhat intimate. Bass is plasticky and lacks slam/texture. Cons: Price.

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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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Precogvision 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Dull microdynamics and treble at a not-so-dull price.

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

Oriolus Traillii reviewed by:

Crin 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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PMG Audio Apx SE Reviews

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PMG Audio Apx SE reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Great resolution and layering. Great bass texture and punch. Mids have a small timbral issue. Refined, resolving highs. Analogue tone. Engaging yet non-fatiguing. Cons: Shells prone to cracking.

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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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