
Soranik Bastille Signature VS Symphonium Crimson
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Soranik Bastille Signature and Symphonium Crimson use 1DD+4BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. Soranik Bastille Signature costs $1,299 while Symphonium Crimson costs $1,500. Symphonium Crimson is $201 more expensive. Symphonium Crimson holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 8.4). Symphonium Crimson has significantly better bass with a 3.6-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better mids with a 4.2-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better soundstage with a 2.3-point edge, Symphonium Crimson has significantly better details with a 2.6-point edge and Symphonium Crimson has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Soranik Bastille Signature | Symphonium Crimson |
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Bass | 5 | 8.6 |
Mids | 3.5 | 7.7 |
Treble | 5 | 7.5 |
Details | 5.5 | 8.1 |
Soundstage | 6 | 8.3 |
Imaging | 6 | 8.5 |
Dynamics | 5.4 | 7 |
Tonality | 5 | 8 |
Technicalities | 5.7 | 8.2 |
Soranik Bastille Signature Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.4Mixed to Negative
Symphonium Crimson Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.4Very Positive
Reviews Comparison
Soranik Bastille Signature reviewed by Shuwa-T
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Shuwa-T
Soranik Bastille Signature (more reviews)
Soranik Bastille Signature reviewed by Crin
Symphonium Crimson (more reviews)
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Z-Reviews
Youtube Video Summary
Symphonium Crimson lands with a bang: a four–BA, four-way crossover design that somehow delivers epic energy without a dynamic driver. Tonality reads neutral-bright with thunderous sub-bass—not a basshead hump, but a slab of solid, deep extension that stays clean. Mids stay clear for vocals and strings, treble rises for sparkle and excitement, and the presentation spreads out like pulled-apart audio “shreds” across a big canvas. The effect is clarity, detail, and slam that feel bigger than the driver count suggests, making music and film scores straight-up addictive.
Technical notes matter here. Nominal impedance is a weirdly low ~6Ω, so source pairing can swing results; the set scales and sounds happiest on robust gear that can keep low-impedance loads stable. Despite the armature array, coherency stays intact, dynamics hit harder than expected, and volume headroom invites goosebumps. It’s not a “bass monster,” yet the sub-bass authority and lively treble make it exciting rather than polite, with imaging that feels wide and tactile.
Ergonomics are the gripe list: the short nozzle can challenge seal and the premium cable lacks a formed ear hook, encouraging twist and loosening—tip rolling (even reversed-orientation tricks) helps. Build is flashy—carbon-fiber shell, red inlays, metal case that’s too hefty for travel. Pricing sits around $1,500 (or $1,700 with 8-wire cable); for sheer fun, impact, and best-in-brand performance, the value argument holds. For all-day softness, something like Twilight stays comfier; for movies, big scores, and “wow” sessions, Crimson feels like a must-grab and arguably the best Symphonium to date.
Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Jays Audio
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Nymz
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Precogvision
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Smirk Audio
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Jaytiss
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Symphonium Crimson reviewed by Head-Fi.org
Soranik Bastille Signature Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $1,299
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Symphonium Crimson Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,500
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Soranik Bastille Signature Gaming Score

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4.5Gaming Grade
CSymphonium Crimson Gaming Score

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7.1Gaming Grade
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Average Technical & Tuning Grades
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C+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
B-- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Symphonium Crimson Scorings
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A+- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
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