Shure KSE1500 VS Fort Ears Mefisto

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Shure KSE1500 and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. Shure KSE1500 costs $3,000 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. Shure KSE1500 is $100 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 9). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 4.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 4.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 2.5-point edge, Shure KSE1500 has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

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Metric Shure KSE1500 Fort Ears Mefisto
Bass 5 8
Mids 4 8.5
Treble 4 8.5
Details 10 8.5
Imaging 6 8.5
Dynamics 6 8.5
Tonality 4.3 8.3
Technicalities 7.3 8.5
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Shure KSE1500 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed

Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Reviews Comparison

Shure KSE1500 (more reviews)

Shure KSE1500 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

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Demoed with "Temptation" cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Fort Ears Mefisto at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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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

Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Shure KSE1500 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Bass C+
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids C-
The region is listenable but lacks the finesse and clarity of better tuning. A touch of EQ can smooth things out.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics B
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
Details S+
Every recording is presented with forensic clarity that still sounds organic. It reveals the recording environment perfectly.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
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

Fort Ears Mefisto Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • The presentation is crisp and expansive, handling complex passages with impressive ease. Low-level details remain audible in quiet passages.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S-
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision that creates a palpable sense of placement. It creates a near-holographic placement.
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

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