Empire Ears Raven VS Shure KSE1500

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Empire Ears Raven and Shure KSE1500 are in-ear monitors. Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600 while Shure KSE1500 costs $3,000. Empire Ears Raven is $600 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 5.9). Empire Ears Raven has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Shure KSE1500 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has significantly better imaging with a 3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Empire Ears Raven Shure KSE1500
Bass 8 5
Mids 8 4
Treble 6 4
Details 9 10
Imaging 9 6
Dynamics 8 6
Tonality 8.2 4.3
Technicalities 8.9 7.3

Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Shure KSE1500 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


Empire Ears Raven User Review Score

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Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Shure KSE1500 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Empire Ears Raven Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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.
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 B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging S
Reference-class imaging: perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space. Utterly realistic placement with zero positional drift.
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

Shure KSE1500 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

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
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 B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Details S+
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Empire Ears Raven Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters.

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

Shure KSE1500 Reviews

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5.9 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
A- Tech
Top-tier detail and speed, just be aware that it's very bright.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: B Details: S+ Imaging: B

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