Fort Ears Mefisto VS qdc Emperor

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

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Fort Ears Mefisto and qdc Emperor are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while qdc Emperor costs $2,900. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 8). qdc Emperor has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto qdc Emperor
Bass 8 8.3
Mids 8.5 8
Treble 8.5 8.3
Details 8.5 8.3
Soundstage 9 9
Imaging 8.5 8
Dynamics 8.5 8
Tonality 8.3 8
Technicalities 8.5 8.5
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

qdc Emperor Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Head-Fi.org
Shuwa-T Yifang

Average Reviewer Score:

8

Very Positive

Reviews Comparison

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-

qdc Emperor reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

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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Head-Fi.org original ranking

qdc Emperor reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the QDC Emperor at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

qdc Emperor (more reviews)

qdc Emperor reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Treble extension, EST implementation is top notch here, also not a conventional style of tuning Price

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

qdc Emperor reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
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Yifang original ranking

Yifang Youtube Channel

Fort Ears Mefisto User Review Score

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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 Emperor 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+

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

qdc Emperor Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • You get a polished tonal profile that stays natural from bass through treble. Subtle tuning choices keep things engaging.

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+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A+
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble A+
Highs sound shimmering and endless, with exquisite smoothness and detail. Air and sparkle feel endless.
Dynamics A+
Expect thrilling dynamics that move effortlessly from whispers to roars. Explosive moments sound thrilling.
Soundstage S
Venue reproduction feels transcendent, portraying a limitless hall with absolute positional certainty. Imaging remains rock solid at all times.
Details A+
The tiniest inflections pop into view as if spotlit within the mix. Low-level details feel magnified yet natural.
Imaging A+
Movement flows gracefully, tracing arcs that are rendered with surgical accuracy. Movement effects are rendered with precision.
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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