Stealthsonics U9 and Symphonium Helios SE use 1DD+8BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. Stealthsonics U9 costs $1,100 while Symphonium Helios SE costs $1,150. Symphonium Helios SE is $50 more expensive. Symphonium Helios SE holds a decisive 3.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 8).
Insights
Metric | Stealthsonics U9 | Symphonium Helios SE |
---|---|---|
Bass | 4.5 | 7 |
Mids | 4.5 | 8 |
Treble | 4.5 | 8 |
Details | 4.5 | 8 |
Imaging | 4.5 | 7.5 |
Dynamics | 4.5 | 7 |
Tonality | 4 | 7.9 |
Technicalities | 5.5 | 7.9 |
Stealthsonics U9 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
4.5Generally Unfavorable
Symphonium Helios SE Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8Very Positive
Reviews Comparison
Stealthsonics U9 (more reviews)
Stealthsonics U9 reviewed by Crin
Symphonium Helios SE (more reviews)
Symphonium Helios SE reviewed by Jays Audio
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Symphonium Helios SE reviewed by Nymz
Symphonium Helios SE reviewed by Precogvision
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Stealthsonics U9 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+8BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Price (Msrp): $1,100
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Symphonium Helios SE Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,150
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Stealthsonics U9 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
4.1Gaming Grade
C-Symphonium Helios SE Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Stealthsonics U9 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
B-- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Symphonium Helios SE Scorings
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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- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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