Lime Ears Incognita VS qdc 8PRO

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Lime Ears Incognita and qdc 8PRO use 5DD BA and 8BA driver setups respectively. Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700 while qdc 8PRO costs $1,540. Lime Ears Incognita is $160 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.9). qdc 8PRO has better mids with a 0.5-point edge and qdc 8PRO has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Lime Ears Incognita qdc 8PRO
Bass 8.5 8
Mids 7 7.5
Treble 7 8
Details 8.5 8
Soundstage 8 7.9
Imaging 8.5 8
Dynamics 8 8
Tonality 8.3 7.8
Technicalities 8 8
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Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


qdc 8PRO Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Lime Ears Incognita (more reviews)

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Bass for days, slightly too agressive, but fun and enjoyable.

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 inoffensive balanced sound needs better air.

Kois Archive original ranking

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Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Lime Ears Incognita at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

qdc 8PRO (more reviews)

qdc 8PRO reviewed by Smirk Audio

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

Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

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Lime Ears Incognita Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

qdc 8PRO Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Lime 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.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
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

qdc 8PRO Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
Bass A+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A
The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.
Treble A+
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics A+
Dynamic range is superb, blending powerful impact with nuanced control. It captures both whisper and roar effortlessly.
Details A+
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging A+
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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