Fort Ears Mefisto VS Penon Impact

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Fort Ears Mefisto and Penon Impact are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while Penon Impact costs $2,500. Fort Ears Mefisto is $400 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 7.4). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better details with a 2.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto Penon Impact
Bass 8 5
Mids 8.5 8
Treble 8.5 7
Details 8.5 6
Imaging 8.5 6
Dynamics 8.5 7.4
Tonality 8.3 6.7
Technicalities 8.5 5.8
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding


Penon Impact Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


Reviews Comparison

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

Penon Impact reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.6 * score rescaled + normalized
13 community members have rated the Penon Impact at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

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-

Penon Impact (more reviews)

Penon Impact reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 6.2 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
Limp bass, but good mid-range and treble tuning. Techs felt underwhelming for its price, with extremely blunted transients.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

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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+

Penon Impact Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.6

Gaming Grade

C

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

Penon Impact Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass C+
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids A+
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble A-
The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.
Details B
You hear inner textures easily, even when the arrangement piles on layers. You can hear subtle studio effects.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement and clear front/back localization. Positions snap into place convincingly.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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