Penon Archangel VS FlipEars Legion

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Penon Archangel and FlipEars Legion use 2DD+4BA+2BC and 1DD+1EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Penon Archangel costs $799 while FlipEars Legion costs $849. FlipEars Legion is $50 more expensive. Penon Archangel holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.5).

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Metric Penon Archangel FlipEars Legion
Bass 8.5 7.5
Mids 8.5 7
Treble 8.5 6.8
Details 8.5 7.5
Soundstage 8.5 7
Imaging 8.5 7.5
Dynamics 8.5 7
Tonality 8.5 7.7
Technicalities 8.5 7.3

Penon Archangel Aggregated Review Score

Penon Archangel Average Reviewer Scores

Drew / Audionotions

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


FlipEars Legion Aggregated Review Score

FlipEars Legion Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Jaytiss Jays Audio
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Strongly Favorable


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Penon Archangel Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

8

Gaming Grade

A+

FlipEars Legion Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Penon Archangel Scorings

FlipEars Legion 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 A
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
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

Penon Archangel Reviews

Penon Archangel reviewed by:

Drew / Audionotions 8.5 Reviewer Score
Missed opportunity to name this the Fallen Angel - this is no angelic set - it's an unabashed guilty pleasure set that actually is pretty versatile. Mild V shaped IEM which many hobbyists will pass on because it's not "neutral" but hear me out - the mild V is incredibly well done and makes this set incredibly fun to listen to - so much so that neutrality will be an afterthought. Bass extends deep and hits hard - rumbles with authority. Mids are still quite nice with good emphasis on vocals. Treble is very airy and sparkly. Stage is very wide and deep with excellent layering. Tuning switches that actualy work - the first increases the bass shelf, the second bumps up the treble response. Bought on a whim, and very glad I did - because otherwise, most sets I've heard recently have been some variant of JM1. This is a reminder that following a single target response curve is not the only way to make a phenomenal IEM. Basshead approved set that would still appeal to most. Personal Unit

Drew / Audionotions original ranking

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FlipEars Legion Reviews

FlipEars Legion reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A- Details: A Imaging: A

FlipEars Legion reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
What this does well, it does very well. Fun set.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-

FlipEars Legion reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Fun and bassy, v-shape, great low-end slam and texture, full, rumbly, solid tech imaging, and cool faceplate... but price is a bit high.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio

FlipEars Legion reviewed by:

IEMRanking AI 8 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech

The FlipEars Legion makes a commanding entrance with its striking Roman legionnaire-inspired design, featuring jewelry-cast rose-plated brass faceplates hand-painted by master artisans in Bulacan, Philippines, ensuring each unit is a unique masterpiece. While the substantial resin housings may challenge smaller ears, the included Eletech Baroque tips and pliable cable contribute to a surprisingly secure and comfortable fit over time. Unboxing feels luxurious, with a premium leather case and meticulous packaging underscoring FlipEars' commitment to craftsmanship.

Sonically, the Legion leverages its innovative tribrid driver system to deliver thunderous, tactile bass via a custom dynamic driver and EarQuake bone conduction unit, creating visceral sub-bass rumble without muddying the midrange. The midrange remains lush and articulate, presenting vocals with natural warmth and instruments with rich texturing, while the SPARK electret tweeter adds refined, fatigue-free sparkle to the highs. This synergy results in a cohesive, immersive sound signature that prioritizes musical engagement over analytical sharpness, making complex tracks feel both powerful and nuanced.

Technically, the Legion punches above its price point, boasting a holographic soundstage with precise instrument placement and exceptional layering that rivals models costing twice as much. Its imaging is pinpoint accurate, rendering subtle ambient cues and dynamic shifts with effortless clarity, while the bone conduction driver enhances physicality and depth without sacrificing control. Though its bass-forward tuning might not suit treble purists, the Legion excels as a reference-grade all-rounder for those seeking technical prowess paired with relentless musicality.

- IEMRanking AI

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