Shanling ME800 VS Symphonium Helios SE

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Shanling ME800 and Symphonium Helios SE use 2DD+4BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. Shanling ME800 costs $1,050 while Symphonium Helios SE costs $1,150. Symphonium Helios SE is $100 more expensive. Symphonium Helios SE holds a decisive 3.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 8). Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge, Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better details with a 4-point edge and Symphonium Helios SE has significantly better imaging with a 3.5-point edge.

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Metric Shanling ME800 Symphonium Helios SE
Bass 4 7
Mids 4 8
Treble 4 8
Details 4 8
Imaging 4 7.5
Dynamics 4 7
Tonality 4.5 7.9
Technicalities 5 7.9

Shanling ME800 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Generally Unfavorable


Symphonium Helios SE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

8

Very Positive


Shanling ME800 User Review Score

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Shanling ME800 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.9

Gaming Grade

D+

Symphonium Helios SE 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+

Shanling ME800 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Symphonium Helios SE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

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 A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A+
Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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

Shanling ME800 Reviews

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Sounds very mediocre for the price.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Symphonium Helios SE Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Best Treble around it's price. Super airy but still smooth. Bass-scoop isn't as bad as I thought, but those who want mid-bass - avoid it.

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Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Limited to 50 units. A huge improvement fit wise versus the original. Great TOTL all-rounder. Great sub, upper mids and treble. Mid-bass is an improvement but still not boosted. Great technical chops while fixing the sense of plasticness the original had.

Nymz original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 7.4 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
See Helios but with more mid-treble and mid-bass.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Details: A+ Imaging: A-

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