Vision Ears Elysium VS Fort Ears Mefisto

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Vision Ears Elysium and Fort Ears Mefisto are in-ear monitors. Vision Ears Elysium costs $2,700 while Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900. Fort Ears Mefisto is $200 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 9). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 3.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 2.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

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Metric Vision Ears Elysium Fort Ears Mefisto
Bass 5 8
Mids 5 8.5
Treble 6 8.5
Details 7 8.5
Imaging 6 8.5
Dynamics 6 8.5
Tonality 6.2 8.3
Technicalities 7.2 8.5
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Vision Ears Elysium Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Mixed to Positive

Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding

Reviews Comparison

Vision Ears Elysium (more reviews)

Vision Ears Elysium reviewed by Crin

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
First decent implementation of Sonion's EST tweeters.

Crin original ranking

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Vision Ears Elysium reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.9 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B Tech
The first "passable" implementation of the Sonion ESTs. Not particularly coherent, unfortunately.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Demoed with "Temptation" cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Fort Ears Mefisto at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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Vision Ears Elysium Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Vision Ears Elysium Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • The presentation feels orderly, balancing workable detail retrieval with acceptable imaging cues. It keeps momentum without smearing transients.
Bass C+
The bass offers steady support without stepping into the spotlight. There's just enough punch for everyday playlists.
Mids C+
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Details A-
Resolution feels both high and relaxed, capturing nuance with ease. There's zero smearing even at high volume.
Imaging B
Positions lock in with confidence, sketching a believable stage map. There's a tangible sense of stage geometry.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Fort Ears Mefisto Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • The presentation is crisp and expansive, handling complex passages with impressive ease. Low-level details remain audible in quiet passages.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S-
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision that creates a palpable sense of placement. It creates a near-holographic placement.
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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