qdc White Tiger VS Elysian Apostle

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qdc White Tiger and Elysian Apostle use 6BA+2EST and 1DD+2BA+2EST driver setups respectively. qdc White Tiger costs $1,500 while Elysian Apostle costs $1,799. Elysian Apostle is $299 more expensive. Elysian Apostle holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 8.9). Elysian Apostle has better mids with a 0.5-point edge and Elysian Apostle has better treble with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric qdc White Tiger Elysian Apostle
Bass 7 8.9
Mids 8.5 9
Treble 7.5 8
Details 7.5 8.9
Soundstage 8.5 8.5
Imaging 8 8.9
Dynamics 7.2 8
Gaming capabilities 6.6 7.3

qdc White Tiger Aggregated Review Score

qdc White Tiger Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Elysian Apostle Aggregated Review Score

Elysian Apostle Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio IEMRanking AI
Gizaudio Axel Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.9

Excellent


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qdc White Tiger 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+

Elysian Apostle Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.3

Gaming Grade

A-

qdc White Tiger 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

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids S-
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.
Soundstage S-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
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

Elysian Apostle Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Mids S
Reference-class midrange - perfectly balanced and hyper-detailed. Utterly natural reproduction with effortless texture and layering.
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.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

qdc White Tiger Reviews

qdc White Tiger reviewed by:

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A Tech
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qdc White Tiger reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Midrange focused, niche tuning that does not sacrifice too much on clarity and ease of listening Subbass roll off, has the softest presentation within the entire upper 25%

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Elysian Apostle Reviews

Elysian Apostle reviewed by:

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S- Tech
Clean, neutral, and clear vocals. Reminds me of a cleaner Volume S or slightly better OG Oracle, but very expensive, maybe if you can find one around $1000 since it's more of a sidegrade to RSV, Mystic 8, and Arcanis vocal wise. If you want clean vocals Monarch MK2 does the same thing but for $700 less.

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Elysian Apostle reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S+ Tech
Exceptional in every way. Incredibly textured bass, forward vocals, top-tier EST treble, and insane detail.

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Elysian Apostle reviewed by:

Jaytiss 9.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Instrument separation is good, and is a nice darkness, but can be silbilant.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Elysian Apostle reviewed by:

IEMRanking AI 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech

The Elysian Apostle delivers a V-shaped signature with a powerful, sub-bass-focused low end that offers substantial rumble and physicality, though some listeners might find it occasionally overwhelming or lacking in tight control. Its dual electrostatic drivers provide crisp, extended treble with good air and minimal harshness, while the midrange remains clear and natural despite slight recession, particularly excelling with vocal clarity and emotional delivery.

Comfort is mixed due to the large nozzle diameter, which demands extensive tip-rolling for a secure fit, though the lightweight aluminum shells are ergonomic for extended wear once settled. The Pentaconn ear connectors offer stability but limit third-party cable options, and the included accessories like the Divinus Velvet tips are functional but basic for the price tier.

Positioned as an "Annihilator Junior", the Apostle captures much of Elysian’s energetic house sound at a lower cost, offering strong technical performance like wide staging and solid resolution. However, its bass dominance and fit quirks make it less versatile across genres, appealing mainly to those seeking a fun, dynamic listen rather than strict neutrality.

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