
Symphonium Audio Meteor VS Hercules Audio Noah
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
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.
Insights
Metric | Symphonium Audio Meteor | Hercules Audio Noah |
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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 |
Symphonium Audio Meteor Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.2Generally Favorable
Hercules Audio Noah Aggregated Review Score
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Average Reviewer Score:
8.9Outstanding
Reviews Comparison
Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Jaytiss
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Hercules Audio Noah reviewed by Jaytiss
2025-10-17Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Symphonium Audio Meteor (more reviews)
Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Super* Review
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.
Super* Review original ranking
Super* Review Youtube ChannelSymphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Audionotions
Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Smirk Audio
Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Z-Reviews
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.
Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Jays Audio
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.
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Nymz
Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Precogvision
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Yifang
Symphonium Audio Meteor reviewed by Head-Fi.org
Symphonium Audio Meteor Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $600
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Hercules Audio Noah Details
Driver Configuration: 3dd BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $525
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Symphonium Audio Meteor Gaming Score

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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.
Hercules Audio Noah Scorings
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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.
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