Shure se435 VS Aful Performer 5+2

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Shure se435 and Aful Performer 5+2 are in-ear monitors. Shure se435 costs $290 while Aful Performer 5+2 costs $239. Shure se435 is $51 more expensive. Aful Performer 5+2 holds a decisive 3.4-point edge in reviewer scores (4.3 vs 7.7). Aful Performer 5+2 has significantly better bass with a 3.5-point edge, Aful Performer 5+2 has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Aful Performer 5+2 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and Aful Performer 5+2 has significantly better soundstage with a 4-point edge.

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Metric Shure se435 Aful Performer 5+2
Bass 4.5 8
Mids 4 8
Treble 4.5 7.5
Details 5 7.7
Soundstage 4 8
Imaging 4 7.7
Dynamics 4.3 7
Gaming capabilities 4.3 7.4

Shure se435 Aggregated Review Score

Shure se435 Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

4.3

Unfavorable


Aful Performer 5+2 Aggregated Review Score

Aful Performer 5+2 Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews Super* Review Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable


Shure se435 User Review Score

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Shure se435 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

Aful Performer 5+2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

Shure se435 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-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
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.
Soundstage C-
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Aful Performer 5+2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

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-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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 A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

Shure se435 Reviews

Shure se435 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Imaging is strange, and tuning is still all over the place

Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: C Mids: C- Treble: C Soundstage: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C-

Aful Performer 5+2 Reviews

Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Overall it is sounding more visceral and incisive than the Performer 5.

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Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Clean, balanced, neutral sound with good layering and tech. Relaxing vocals, but lacks power and last bit of vocal extension. Bass has good controll, but lacks impact. Has sizzly planar timbre in the treble. Safe but forgettable.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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- Tim Tuned
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
A detailed, engaging all-rounder that's exciting without being shouty or harsh. Smooth, neutral tuning with a bass boost, excellent bass quality, clean mids, forward vocals, and sparkly, incisive treble. Great detail. I wouldn’t change a thing.

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Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
My kind of neutral, improves a lot on my favorites.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
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