Symphonium Giant VS Rhapsido Return

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Symphonium Giant and Rhapsido Return are in-ear monitors. Symphonium Giant costs $800 while Rhapsido Return costs $699. Symphonium Giant is $101 more expensive. Symphonium Giant holds a decisive 3.9-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 3.3). Symphonium Giant has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Symphonium Giant has significantly better treble with a 5.8-point edge, Symphonium Giant has significantly better dynamics with a 6.3-point edge and Symphonium Giant has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Symphonium Giant Rhapsido Return
Bass 7.5 3.3
Mids 6.5 4
Treble 6.8 1
Details 7.5 3.3
Soundstage 7 6
Imaging 7.5 3.3
Dynamics 8.3 2
Tonality 7.2 3.3
Technicalities 6.7 1
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Symphonium Giant Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Smirk Audio Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Rhapsido Return Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

3.3

Very Poor


Reviews Comparison

Symphonium Giant reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
There's warm, warmer, then a huge gap, then the Giant. Warmiest.

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

Rhapsido Return reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
Bright, hard for me to listen to.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: E- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

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Symphonium Giant reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: A Details: A Imaging: A

Symphonium Giant reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized

Symphonium Giant reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Super warm and thick, mid-bass centric, basically the Meteor with less treble and more low-end, needs power, turns into basshead at higher volumes, very bassy.

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Symphonium Giant Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

Rhapsido Return Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

1.2

Gaming Grade

E-

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.
Bass A
You get robust low-end authority that remains disciplined and textured. Layering stays intact despite the weight.
Mids B+
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble B+
Treble response is good, delivering clarity and sparkle without fatigue. Hi-hats sound lively without sting.
Dynamics A+
Dynamic range is superb, blending powerful impact with nuanced control. It captures both whisper and roar effortlessly.
Soundstage A-
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval that resolves intricacies without tipping into clinical territory. Tiny nuances jump out effortlessly.
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

Rhapsido Return Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable yet unrefined, revealing grain and occasional harshness. It sounds a bit grainy on detailed recordings.
Treble E-
The top end feels muffled, with air and shimmer barely audible. Ambient reverb tails are chopped short.
Dynamics E+
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming E-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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