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.
Insights
Metric | Fort Ears Mefisto | Penon Impact |
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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 |
Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
9Outstanding
Penon Impact Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.4Generally Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org
Penon Impact reviewed by Head-Fi.org
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Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio
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Penon Impact reviewed by Nymz
Fort Ears Mefisto Details
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Price (Msrp): $2,900
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Driver Configuration: 10BA+4EST
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Price (Msrp): $2,500
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Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Penon Impact Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
4.6Gaming Grade
CFort Ears Mefisto Scorings
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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.
Penon Impact Scorings
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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.
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