Lime Ears Maris VS Shure KSE1500
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Lime Ears Maris and Shure KSE1500 are in-ear monitors. Lime Ears Maris costs $2,700 while Shure KSE1500 costs $3,000. Shure KSE1500 is $300 more expensive. Lime Ears Maris holds a decisive 2.8-point edge in reviewer scores (8.7 vs 5.9). Lime Ears Maris has significantly better bass with a 4.3-point edge, Lime Ears Maris has significantly better mids with a 4.3-point edge, Lime Ears Maris has significantly better treble with a 4.6-point edge, Lime Ears Maris has significantly better dynamics with a 1.6-point edge, Shure KSE1500 has better details with a 0.6-point edge and Lime Ears Maris has significantly better imaging with a 3.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Lime Ears Maris | Shure KSE1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 9.3 | 5 |
| Mids | 8.3 | 4 |
| Treble | 8.6 | 4 |
| Details | 9.4 | 10 |
| Soundstage | 9.3 | 5.9 |
| Imaging | 9.5 | 6 |
| Dynamics | 7.6 | 6 |
| Tonality | 8.6 | 4.3 |
| Technicalities | 9.2 | 7.3 |
Lime Ears Maris Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.7Excellent
Shure KSE1500 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.9Mixed
Reviews Comparison
Lime Ears Maris (more reviews)
Lime Ears Maris reviewed by Paul Wasabii
9.4
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Youtube Video Summary
Lime Ears Maris takes a fuller, weightier direction than Terra, with a stronger low-end shelf, relaxed upper mids, a gentle 5 kHz dip, and extended air via ESTs. The 12-driver quad architecture (dual dynamics, six BAs, two ESTs, two bone-conduction) is used to create a highly natural and non-fatiguing balance where clarity sits slightly forward yet never turns sharp. The theme is unmistakable: depth, body, and a sense of scale that suits higher listening levels.
What stands out is the front-to-back layering: bass feels enclosure-like with real sub-bass reach, while the mids carry dimension and texture rather than a flat plane. The set behaves like a playlist killer, handling hip-hop and EDM as confidently as acoustic material, delivering impact without losing composure. Bone-conduction and dual DD tricks add a visceral undertow that typical graphs do not fully explain.
Technical performance is elite: resolution and microdetail arrive with a refined BA timbre, and the soundstage maps distinct zones in height and depth with precise imaging. Treble sits perfectly judged over the weighty foundation, using EST sparkle for air rather than glare. At around 2,800 USD, the execution of driver roles and end-to-end tuning coherence justifies summit-fi expectations.
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Lime Ears Maris reviewed by Jaytiss
8.5
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Lime Ears Maris is a flagship 12-driver quad-brid with branded components, combining multiple BAs for lows/mids, dual Sonion ESTs for air, and a dual Sonion bone conductor for full-range weight. At $2,700 (“Ensemble”), it brings a thin-walled but comfortably large shell, flat 2-pin sockets, and an excellent leather puck case; build and fit feel deliberately premium, with only a minor faceplate edge that can snag. Overall presentation and ergonomics signal a top-tier, tour-worthy piece.
Sonically it’s a fun, impactful tuning: bass hits hard with tactile BC rumble, treble/air are pristine, and resolution is high with an open, spacious stage. The upper-mids are slightly restrained (a touch of ~4 kHz dip) which softens attack—less “incisive” than the graph might suggest—but the set remains clean, coherent, and easy to listen to for treble-sensitive listeners. Think “inoffensive but exceptional”: refined energy up top, big physical slam down low, and clarity that holds together complex mixes.
Context against peers: Terra is exciting but the 5–6 kHz energy can fatigue; Incognita tracks a preferred curve better as a one-and-done at a lower price. Annihilator offers more bite in upper-mids/treble, yet Maris will suit those sensitive to that region; versus Grand Maestro, Maris wins on comfort and bass quality. Compared with Europa, Cadenza 12, Omnium, and Visioner’s 10, trade-offs shift—some deliver sharper treble “spark” or smaller shells—but the Maris’s bone-conducted bass, comfort, and safe-refined balance make it a strong recommend to demo at a show before choosing.
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Lime Ears Maris reviewed by Kois Archive
8.2
Reviewer Score
Kois Archive Youtube Channel
Shure KSE1500 (more reviews)
Shure KSE1500 reviewed by Precogvision
5.9
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Lime Ears Maris Details
Driver Configuration: 6BA,+2BC+2DD,+2EST,
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Lime Ears Top Lime Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $2,700
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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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Lime Ears Maris Gaming Score
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7.5Gaming Grade
AShure KSE1500 Gaming Score
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4.9Gaming Grade
CLime Ears Maris Scorings
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S-- A masterfully balanced signature renders music effortlessly realistic and emotionally engaging. Nuanced mixes benefit from its balance.
Average Technical Grade
S- Expect an effortlessly clean presentation that keeps complex mixes perfectly organized. There is zero sense of congestion even at high volume.
Shure KSE1500 Scorings
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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.
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