qdc Anole VX VS Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa

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qdc Anole VX and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa use 10BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. qdc Anole VX costs $2,500 while Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa costs $1,550. qdc Anole VX is $950 more expensive. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 8.5). Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge and qdc Anole VX has significantly better details with a 1-point edge.

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Metric qdc Anole VX Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa
Bass 6.8 8.8
Mids 8 7.8
Treble 7.4 8.2
Details 9 8
Soundstage 8 8.5
Imaging 7.8 8
Dynamics 5 8
Tonality 7.5 8.2
Technicalities 8.6 8.3

qdc Anole VX Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Tim Tuned Nymz
Shuwa-T Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable


Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Precogvision
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Very Positive


qdc Anole VX User Review Score

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qdc Anole VX Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

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

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

qdc Anole VX Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre 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 B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
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.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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

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

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
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 S-
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

qdc Anole VX Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 9* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Comment: Sounds like a DD iem but with the clarity and speed of BA; unrivalled clarity. You'll hear more sounds than intended

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S+ Tech
A highly detailed IEM. Endgame-level detail. BA bass and timbre.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S+ Tech
Unrivaled Resolution Can be fatiguing

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
Lovely tonality with incredible technicalities that scream details everywhere. Sinning only on female vocal position and BA timbre. Hits my HRTF like I like to hit my credit card.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.9 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Very well-rounded, but sounds overly plasticky and artificial.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 9.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
One of the best things Elise and Symphonium have done. Love it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A+ Treble: S Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-

Reviewed by: Precogvision

2025-09-17
Precogvision 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Slightly more tame than the Crimson but more well-rounded as a result. Something like a slightly refined U12t.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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