qdc x MusicTeck Emperor SE VS Forte Ears Macbeth

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qdc x MusicTeck Emperor SE and Forte Ears Macbeth use 1DD+10BA+4EST and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. qdc x MusicTeck Emperor SE costs $3,200 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $800 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8 vs 8.6). Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better details with a 0.8-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has better imaging with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric qdc x MusicTeck Emperor SE Forte Ears Macbeth
Bass 8 8.3
Mids 8 8
Treble 8 8.5
Details 8 8.8
Soundstage 8 9
Imaging 8 8.8
Dynamics 8 8
Tonality 8 8.3
Technicalities 8 8.7
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qdc x MusicTeck Emperor SE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8

Very Positive

Forte Ears Macbeth Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Smirk Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

qdc x MusicTeck Emperor SE reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8 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+

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Forte Ears Macbeth (more reviews)

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Feels like a remastered VX in terms of clarity and staging The tonality is too off for regular listening, timbre is also off in general

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Forte Ears Macbeth reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.7 * score rescaled + normalized
10 community members have rated the Forte Ears Macbeth at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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qdc x MusicTeck Emperor SE User Review Score

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qdc x MusicTeck Emperor SE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

qdc x MusicTeck Emperor SE 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

A+
  • It sounds refined and controlled, keeping instruments neatly separated with immersive staging. Busy arrangements remain neatly organized.
Bass A+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A+
Expect an immersive mid band where every vocal inflection and texture shines. Complex arrangements stay perfectly composed.
Treble A+
Treble reaches superb heights, offering effortless extension and crystal clarity. Every cymbal crash resolves into fine mist.
Dynamics A+
It captures both explosive hits and delicate shifts with lifelike realism. Micro-dynamics shimmer through the mix.
Details A+
Inner textures glow vividly yet never feel etched or artificial. It borders on studio-monitor transparency.
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

Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • You hear a mature integration of lows, mids, and highs that keeps music lifelike. Small tuning tweaks showcase expert restraint.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Clarity and detail leap forward, with precise imaging and an expansive stage. Orchestral works feel spacious and layered.
Bass A+
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids A+
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Soundstage S
Venue reproduction feels transcendent, portraying a limitless hall with absolute positional certainty. Imaging remains rock solid at all times.
Details S-
No subtlety is too small; the presentation exposes it all with composure. Complex tracks remain crystal clear.
Imaging S-
Even dense mixes remain locked in place, reinforcing the illusion of physical performers. The stage remains stable regardless of complexity.
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

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