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.
Insights
Metric | Shanling ME800 | Symphonium Helios SE |
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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
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Shanling ME800 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+4BA
Tuning Type: Variable
Price (Msrp): $1,050
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Symphonium Helios SE Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,150
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Shanling ME800 Gaming Score

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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3.9Gaming Grade
D+Symphonium Helios SE Gaming Score

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6.9Gaming 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.
Symphonium Helios SE Scorings
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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.
Shanling ME800 Reviews
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Reviewed by: Nymz
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