Lime Ears Incognita and Penon Impact use 5DD BA and 10BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700 while Penon Impact costs $2,500. Penon Impact is $800 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.4). Penon Impact has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Lime Ears Incognita | Penon Impact |
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Bass | 8.5 | 5 |
Mids | 7 | 8 |
Treble | 7 | 7 |
Details | 8.5 | 6 |
Soundstage | 8 | 7.4 |
Imaging | 8.5 | 6 |
Dynamics | 8 | 7.4 |
Tonality | 8.3 | 6.7 |
Technicalities | 8 | 5.8 |
Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.5Excellent
Penon Impact Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.4Generally Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Head-Fi.org
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Lime Ears Incognita Details
Driver Configuration: 5DD BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Lime Ears Top Lime Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,700
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Penon Impact Details
Driver Configuration: 10BA+4EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $2,500
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Lime Ears Incognita Gaming Score

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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+Penon Impact Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
4.6Gaming Grade
CLime Ears Incognita Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.
Average Technical Grade
A+- A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
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.
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