Simphonio VR1 VS Fort Ears Mefisto

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

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Simphonio VR1 and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. Simphonio VR1 costs $2,300 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. Fort Ears Mefisto is $600 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 4.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 9). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better bass with a 4-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 3.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 4.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 4.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better details with a 4.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better imaging with a 4.5-point edge.

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Metric Simphonio VR1 Fort Ears Mefisto
Bass 4 8
Mids 5 8.5
Treble 4 8.5
Details 4 8.5
Imaging 4 8.5
Dynamics 4 8.5
Tonality 4.7 8.3
Technicalities 4.8 8.5
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Simphonio VR1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Unfavorable

Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Reviews Comparison

Simphonio VR1 (more reviews)

Simphonio VR1 reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
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Simphonio VR1 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.9 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Lack of air and mostly sounds like a generic single-DD that's been dampened.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Simphonio VR1 User Review Score

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Simphonio VR1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.2

Gaming Grade

D

Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Simphonio VR1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Bass C-
The bass remains polite, offering definition without much drive. Dynamics remain gentle even at higher volume.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics C-
Dynamics are average—competent yet lacking real excitement. It keeps music listenable but uninspiring.
Details C-
The presentation is fine for casual listening but leaves refinement on the table. There's some grain on quieter elements.
Imaging C-
Depth hints are present though they rarely extend far beyond the stage front. Movement effects are understandable.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. 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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