Quill Acoustics Satin and Forte Ears Macbeth use 1DD+7BA+1BC+1PL and 5BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. Quill Acoustics Satin costs $3,000 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $1,000 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (8.2 vs 8.5). Quill Acoustics Satin has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Quill Acoustics Satin has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.
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Metric | Quill Acoustics Satin | Forte Ears Macbeth |
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Bass | 8.5 | 8.3 |
Mids | 8.5 | 8 |
Treble | 8 | 8.5 |
Details | 8.5 | 8.8 |
Soundstage | 8.2 | 9 |
Imaging | 8.5 | 8.8 |
Dynamics | 7.5 | 8 |
Tonality | 8.3 | 8.3 |
Technicalities | 8.2 | 8.7 |
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Quill Acoustics Satin Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+7BA+1BC+1PL
Tuning Type: Neutral
Price (Msrp): $3,000
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Forte Ears Macbeth Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $4,000
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Quill Acoustics Satin Gaming Score

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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
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6.7Gaming Grade
B+Forte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

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7Gaming Grade
A-Quill Acoustics Satin Scorings
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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.
Forte Ears Macbeth Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
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A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
S-- Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Quill Acoustics Satin Reviews
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
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