PMG Audio Apx SE VS Forte Ears Macbeth
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
PMG Audio Apx SE and Forte Ears Macbeth use 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. PMG Audio Apx SE costs $6,000 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. PMG Audio Apx SE is $2,000 more expensive. PMG Audio Apx SE holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (9.1 vs 8.5). PMG Audio Apx SE has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | PMG Audio Apx SE | Forte Ears Macbeth |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Mids | 8.3 | 8 |
| Treble | 8 | 8.5 |
| Details | 9 | 8.8 |
| Soundstage | 9.1 | 9 |
| Imaging | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Dynamics | 8.5 | 8 |
| Tonality | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Technicalities | 8.9 | 8.7 |
PMG Audio Apx SE Aggregated Review Score
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Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score
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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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Forte Ears Macbeth Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $4,000
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PMG Audio Apx SE User Review Score
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PMG Audio Apx SE Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
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7Gaming Grade
A-PMG Audio Apx SE 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.
Forte Ears Macbeth 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.
PMG Audio Apx SE Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
10
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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio
8.9
Reviewer Score
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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
8.7
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
8.3
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