qdc Anole V14 VS Fort Ears Mefisto

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qdc Anole V14 and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. qdc Anole V14 costs $3,000 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. qdc Anole V14 is $100 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 9). Fort Ears Mefisto has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 2.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric qdc Anole V14 Fort Ears Mefisto
Bass 7.3 8
Mids 7 8.5
Treble 6.5 8.5
Details 8.3 8.5
Soundstage 8 9
Imaging 8.3 8.5
Dynamics 6 8.5
Tonality 7.1 8.3
Technicalities 7.7 8.5
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qdc Anole V14 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Super* Review
Shuwa-T Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable

Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Reviews Comparison

qdc Anole V14 (more reviews)

qdc Anole V14 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Comment: Bass heavy for BA with no strange timbre. Great detail retrieval and technicalities Almost comes across as somewhat messy with that much clarity that it ruins the cohesiveness

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

qdc Anole V14 reviewed by Crin

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Rather bassy even in stock form; fun and engaging, though at the expense of sheer technical performance.

Crin original ranking

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qdc Anole V14 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Fixes Anole VX's bass texture and plastickyness, but comes with its own quirks in the metallic treble.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Details: A+ Imaging: A+

qdc Anole V14 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Demoed with "Temptation" cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Fort Ears Mefisto at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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qdc Anole V14 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

Fort Ears Mefisto 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+

qdc Anole V14 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • It delivers a confident technical showing with defined layers and satisfying clarity. You can follow backing vocals with relative ease.
Bass A-
You get robust low-end authority that remains disciplined and textured. Layering stays intact despite the weight.
Mids A-
Expect lifelike vocals and instruments with impressive nuance and realism. You can easily follow harmonies and backups.
Treble B+
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics B
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers while maintaining natural timbre. It uncovers hidden layers with ease.
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

Fort Ears Mefisto Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • The presentation is crisp and expansive, handling complex passages with impressive ease. Low-level details remain audible in quiet passages.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S-
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision that creates a palpable sense of placement. It creates a near-holographic placement.
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

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