Penon Impact VS Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa

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Penon Impact and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa use 10BA+4EST and 4BA driver setups respectively. Penon Impact costs $2,500 while Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa costs $1,550. Penon Impact is $950 more expensive. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa holds a decisive 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.2 vs 8.6). Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better bass with a 3.5-point edge, Penon Impact has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Penon Impact Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa
Bass 5 8.5
Mids 8 7.8
Treble 7 8.3
Details 6 8
Soundstage 6.2 8
Imaging 6 8
Dynamics 6.2 8
Gaming capabilities 4.6 6.9

Penon Impact Aggregated Review Score

Penon Impact Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

6.2

Mixed to Positive

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Aggregated Review Score

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

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Penon Impact Details

Driver Configuration: 10BA+4EST

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $2,500

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Details

Driver Configuration: 4BA

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Price (Msrp): $1,550

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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

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa 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 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
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

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa 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-
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
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 A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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 Reviews

Penon Impact reviewed by:

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.

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Nymz Website

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

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Reviews

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa reviewed by:

Jaytiss 9.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
One of the best things Elise and Symphonium have done. Love it.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+
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