Symphonium Giant VS Intuaura Purple
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Symphonium Giant and Intuaura Purple are in-ear monitors. Symphonium Giant costs $800 while Intuaura Purple costs $649. Symphonium Giant is $151 more expensive. Intuaura Purple holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 7.8).
Insights
| Metric | Symphonium Giant | Intuaura Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Mids | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| Treble | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| Details | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 7.8 |
| Imaging | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Dynamics | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Tonality | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Technicalities | 6.7 | 7.8 |
Symphonium Giant Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.2Generally Favorable
Intuaura Purple Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.8Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Symphonium Giant reviewed by Z-Reviews
7.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary
Symphonium Giant comes in at $700 with a head-scratching spec sheet that vaguely says “hybrid BA + custom-tuned DD” while shouting about a 7Ω impedance. That ultra-low load is the story: it makes the set absurdly cable-sensitive—swap wires and the tonality shifts from lively to dull in a heartbeat. The stock cable keeps things intact; an Effect Audio swap noticeably softens detail, while a cheap Flare cable warms the signature and adds thickness. Tip rolling matters too (wide-bore DUNU SS versus “Render” tips), and even sources react; a portable FPGA DAP bleeds battery into that 7Ω sink, whereas a tube hybrid (Orchard Audio Valencia) injects welcome warmth and space. Packaging and labeling feel small-batch—serial plaques and sacks galore—but the box design and shell labeling are meh.
When set up right—stock cable, DUNU SS tips, and a touch of tube—Giant delivers a surprisingly large soundstage, clean mids, and impactful bass when the mix calls for it. Chain variance, though, is wild: vocals and treble clarity swing with every wire and amp, and the wrong pairing turns the tuning boring. As a value play, the performance fits closer to a strong $500 bracket; accessories are basic, and the tuning lacks the bombastic sparkle of Symphonium’s Crimson. Verdict: fine to recommend with caveats—use the stock cable, avoid high-resistance wires, and give it a warm front end. Treat the 7Ω spec with respect, or the Giant shrinks fast.
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Intuaura Purple reviewed by Z-Reviews
8
* score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary
Intuaura Purple brings a polished, pricey package: lush purple shells, a comfy fit, and a cable that looks the part—even if the accessories feel recycled from cheaper siblings. The kicker is the optional DSP dongle (~$65) that re-voices the set; without it, the Purple already sounds clean, punchy, and engaging, with strong clarity and respectable stage. Snap the DSP on and the tuning shifts toward flatter, smoother treble and tidier FR, but soundstage shrinks a notch and the presentation loses some air. It’s a dramatic EQ-by-hardware move—effective, yes, but it turns one IEM into two different takes, which raises the question: which tuning is “the” Purple?
As a pure IEM at $650, Purple holds up: comfortable, easy to enjoy across sources, and free of obvious sibilance when left stock. Compared to lower-priced models that seem to need their DSP to shine, this one doesn’t; the dongle just complicates the decision with a second signature riding shotgun. Verdict: a confident 8/10 for the IEM itself—good build, enjoyable tonality, solid technicals—tempered by the mental tax of the bolt-on DSP path. Buy for the purple “puppy”; don’t let the extra “Honda Civic” in the box talk you into second-guessing what already works.
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Symphonium Giant (more reviews)
Symphonium Giant reviewed by Smirk Audio
7.6
Reviewer Score
Symphonium Giant reviewed by Jaytiss
7.5
Reviewer Score
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Symphonium Giant reviewed by Jays Audio
6
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Intuaura Purple (more reviews)
Intuaura Purple reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
6.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming
Score
Intuaura Purple reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Symphonium Giant Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $800
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Intuaura Purple Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $649
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Symphonium Giant Gaming Score
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BIntuaura Purple Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Symphonium Giant Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- It balances warmth and clarity well, showing only minor quirks along the way. Timbre feels believable with most instruments.
Average Technical Grade
B+- Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
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