Shure KSE1500 and Forte Ears Macbeth are in-ear monitors. Shure KSE1500 costs $3,000 while Forte Ears Macbeth costs $4,000. Forte Ears Macbeth is $1,000 more expensive. Forte Ears Macbeth holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 8.5). Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better bass with a 3.3-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better treble with a 4.5-point edge, Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Shure KSE1500 has significantly better details with a 1.3-point edge and Forte Ears Macbeth has significantly better imaging with a 2.8-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Shure KSE1500 | Forte Ears Macbeth |
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Bass | 5 | 8.3 |
Mids | 4 | 8 |
Treble | 4 | 8.5 |
Details | 10 | 8.8 |
Soundstage | 5.9 | 9 |
Imaging | 6 | 8.8 |
Dynamics | 6 | 8 |
Tonality | 4.3 | 8.3 |
Technicalities | 7.3 | 8.7 |
Shure KSE1500 Aggregated Review Score
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Shure KSE1500 Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Shure Top Shure IEMs
Price (Msrp): $3,000
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Forte Ears Macbeth Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $4,000
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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
4.9Gaming Grade
CForte Ears Macbeth Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-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.
Forte Ears Macbeth 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.
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Reviewed by: Precogvision
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Forte Ears Macbeth Reviews
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
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