Symphonium Audio Meteor VS Hercules Audio Noah

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Symphonium Audio Meteor and Hercules Audio Noah use 4BA and 3dd BA driver setups respectively. Symphonium Audio Meteor costs $600 while Hercules Audio Noah costs $525. Symphonium Audio Meteor is $75 more expensive. Hercules Audio Noah holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 8.9). Hercules Audio Noah has significantly better mids with a 1.8-point edge, Hercules Audio Noah has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Hercules Audio Noah has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge and Symphonium Audio Meteor has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Symphonium Audio Meteor Hercules Audio Noah
Bass 7.8 8.9
Mids 6.3 8
Treble 6.5 7
Details 6.3 8.9
Soundstage 8 7.5
Imaging 7 8.9
Dynamics 7.5 9
Tonality 7.2 7.9
Technicalities 6.5 7
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Symphonium Audio Meteor Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Yifang
Audionotions Jaytiss Smirk Audio Z-Reviews Jays Audio Nymz Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Hercules Audio Noah Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.9

Outstanding


Reviews Comparison

Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
I'm just not a fan of the tuning, but I can see how others might like it.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Hercules Audio Noah reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-10-17
Jaytiss 8.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Clean vocals, just amazing, clean and clear. 5/5 amazing maybe best thing Ive heard.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary

Warm-tilted and unapologetically bassy, Symphonium’s 4BA Meteor aims for a thick, relaxed presentation that still feels refined up top. The bass carries notable mid-bass weight—authoritative for BA, if not as tactile or tight as the best DD sets—while the overall picture favors cohesion over knife-edge separation. What elevates it is the treble: impressively extended, smooth, and free of glare, adding micro-contrast and vocal texture that keeps the warmth from turning soupy. Imaging is only so-so, headstage feels enveloping rather than wide, and tonal clarity takes a back seat to body—but the tuning “hits different” in an inviting way.

Build and ergonomics mark a clear step up from Helios: a smaller, medium-sized metal shell with comfortable ingress/egress and generally easy fit, though security is merely average and the faceplate print/finish can look a bit rough under certain light. Accessory details may vary, but the package shown included a nice pocketable case and a well-behaved cable (watch polarity on 2-pin). At $600, it positions itself as Symphonium’s most approachable entry, boutique quirks and all.

Against peers, Dunu’s SA6 reads cleaner and more neutral with crisper imaging (its bass can be hit-or-miss), while Shuoer EJ07M “Kind of Lava” feels the most technical here—superb DD bass and slightly tame treble with a narrower stage. The Meteor carves its own lane: a warm-neutral, meaty signature with standout treble quality and a cozy stage that’s easy to live with. Verdict: a confident 4/5—not for clarity chasers, but a uniquely satisfying alternative for those who want rich warmth done right.


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Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7.5 Reviewer Score
Warm U-shaped IEM. Very pleasant to listen to. Bass is pretty good for a BA set with a focus on decay which makes it rumble nicely - perhaps lacks a bit of tactility. Very solid choice for those who like this sort of tuning. Lacks a bit of upper mid energy for my tastes which can detract from certain voices and instruments but good amount of sparkle and air.

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Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A Details: A- Imaging: A-

Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary

Packaging and accessories go hard: a wild Nightjar cable that actually behaves, a tiny waterproof case, foam and silicone tips, even a burlap sack. The shells are much smaller than other Symphoniums and easy to fit with the right tips (xElastic/SpinFit helped). Build and unboxing feel premium and the cable ergonomics are spot-on.

Tonally, this is a U-shaped, boombastic, in-your-face tuning—big bass, crisp treble, recessed mids—designed to shove the music right into the bubble. It’s energetic and aggressive, doesn’t change much with amplification, but can get prickly with some tips and then oddly dull up top with others. The treble lacks excitement, mid clarity feels veiled, and soundstage is limited; “bass-bass-bass” dominates while detail and air don’t keep up.

At $600, the value proposition is the sticking point. Back-to-back swaps against cheaper sets reveal clearer vocals, cleaner highs, and even better bass texture elsewhere, which makes this Meteor hard to justify. For those chasing slam, sparkle, and space, there are multiple sub-$200 options that do more with less. Verdict: stylish presentation and fun punch, but too pricey for the performance—many alternatives simply outshine it.


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Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Meaty textured mid-bass, but can be a bit much. VVery warm sound. Library dependent. Airy treble, but vocals are a bit pushed back and buried.
Youtube Video Summary

Thick, meaty mid-bass steals the spotlight here: kick drums and bass guitars hit with authoritative punch, driving songs forward with head-bobbing momentum. Despite being BA, the low end doesn’t sound like BA—impact is heavy, rumble is extended, and separation/texturing are fantastic, especially on instrumental tracks and Western artists with rhythm-heavy mixes. The treble surprises too: airy cymbal strikes cut through the warmth, violins/flutes glow with a smooth, non-fatiguing shine, and overall dynamics/scale impress—turn it up and it gets better.

Trade-offs show up in the midrange. That generous mid-bass can mask vocals on busier tracks, pushing them a bit distant and making textures harder to pick out versus cleaner sets like OG Monarch or QKZ x HBB’s DSP-tuned rivals. Note weight is more natural (never thin), but the set is warm-tilted rather than neutral, so vocal-centric ballads and mid-forward mixes can feel too cozy. As a targeted recommendation: for poly-rhythmic, low-end-driven genres it can be a grand slam; for all-rounder use, consider a slight EQ dip to the mid-bass to unmask vocals and open the mids—doing so keeps the Meteor’s energy intact while restoring clarity.


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Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
U-Shaped warm tuning that is as easy to love it as it is to rec it. Despite being a full BA, the bass has great qualities to it. Great techs given the price and tuning. I had to buy one myself.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Details: B Imaging: A-

Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.9 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
A fun U-shape through and through, at the expense of some detail. Fantastic bass and upper-treble extension.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.8 * score rescaled + normalized
14 community members have rated the Symphonium Audio Meteor at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Symphonium Audio Meteor Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Hercules Audio Noah Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Symphonium Audio Meteor Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • A smooth, agreeable balance keeps the presentation engaging without obvious flaws. Only sensitive ears will nitpick the bumps.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass A
Bass is strong and well-defined, delivering slam with admirable control. Electronic drops hit with authority.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble B+
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics A
The system snaps into action with precision, highlighting every swell. Recordings feel energetic and alive.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
Details B
Finer gestures snap into focus without sounding clinical or forced. Layering holds strong across genres.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging delivers precise, stable placement with instruments occupying tangible points in space. It locks each element into a steady position.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Hercules Audio Noah Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • The presentation feels orderly, balancing workable detail retrieval with acceptable imaging cues. It keeps momentum without smearing transients.
Mids A+
It offers a luxurious, resolving midrange that captures micro-detail beautifully. Every vocal inflection is captured.
Treble A-
Highs feel superbly executed, revealing micro-detail without hint of sibilance. Highs stay smooth even at volume.
Dynamics S
This is reference-grade dynamic performance with breathtaking realism. It mirrors live-music intensity perfectly.
Soundstage A
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.
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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