Elysian Annihilator 2021 VS Rhapsodio Master

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 and Rhapsodio Master are in-ear monitors. Elysian Annihilator 2021 costs $3,500 while Rhapsodio Master costs $30,000. Rhapsodio Master is $26,500 more expensive. Elysian Annihilator 2021 holds a decisive 6.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.8 vs 2.6). Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better bass with a 5.1-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better mids with a 5.1-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better treble with a 6.8-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better dynamics with a 6-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better details with a 6.7-point edge and Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better imaging with a 5.2-point edge.

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Metric Elysian Annihilator 2021 Rhapsodio Master
Bass 8.1 3
Mids 8.1 3
Treble 9.8 3
Details 9.7 3
Soundstage 8.5 2.6
Imaging 8.2 3
Dynamics 9 3
Tonality 8.6 3
Technicalities 8.9 3

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Shuwa-T Crin
Nymz Z-Reviews Tim Tuned

Average Reviewer Score:

8.8

Excellent


Rhapsodio Master Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

2.6

Very Negative


Elysian Annihilator 2021 User Review Score

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

Rhapsodio Master Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.5

Gaming Grade

E

Elysian Annihilator 2021 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.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble S+
Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.
Dynamics S
Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.
Soundstage S-
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+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

Rhapsodio Master Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Reviews

Nymz 9.1 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Usual agressive and saturated Elysian house sound with the best treble ever.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: S+ Details: S+ Imaging: A+
Z-Reviews 9 * score normalized
Tim Tuned 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Speediest Treble, well extended, high details Midbass a bit too much for me

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S+
Precogvision 8.7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
Agressive listen with excellent resolution and, currently, the only true implementation of the EST drivers.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: S+ Dynamics: S Details: S+ Imaging: A+
Shuwa-T 8.7 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Comment: Perfect for treble heads. Extremely well tuned set with incredible technical performance and extension Treble may be a little too spicy

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: S Soundstage: S- Details: S Imaging: S-
Crin 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech
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Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

Rhapsodio Master Reviews

Precogvision

2025-09-17
Precogvision 2.6 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Avante garde sound where you simply give up searching for meaning and accept that your artistic sensibilities are not at the level for which the artist intended.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

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