Empire Ears Raven VS PMG Audio Apx SE
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Empire Ears Raven and PMG Audio Apx SE use 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC and 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while PMG Audio Apx SE costs $6,000. PMG Audio Apx SE is $2,400 more expensive. PMG Audio Apx SE holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 9.1). PMG Audio Apx SE has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.
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| Metric | Empire Ears Raven | PMG Audio Apx SE |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8 | 8.5 |
| Mids | 8 | 8.3 |
| Treble | 6 | 8 |
| Details | 9 | 9 |
| Imaging | 9 | 8.5 |
| Dynamics | 8 | 8.5 |
| Tonality | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Technicalities | 8.9 | 8.9 |
Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score
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Empire Ears Raven Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Empire Ears Top Empire Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $3,600
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PMG Audio Apx SE Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar
Tuning Type: Warm U-shaped
Price (Msrp): $6,000
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Empire Ears Raven User Review Score
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Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7.1Gaming Grade
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7.2Gaming Grade
A-Empire Ears Raven Scorings
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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.
PMG Audio Apx SE 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.
Empire Ears Raven Reviews
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
9
Reviewer Score
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Reviewed by: Precogvision
8
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PMG Audio Apx SE Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
10
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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio
8.9
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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
8.5
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