Vision Ears Erlkonig VS Empire Ears Raven

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Vision Ears Erlkonig and Empire Ears Raven use 13BA and 2DD+5BA+4EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Vision Ears Erlkonig costs $4,500 while Empire Ears Raven costs $3,600. Vision Ears Erlkonig is $900 more expensive. Empire Ears Raven holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 8.5). Empire Ears Raven has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Empire Ears Raven has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Empire Ears Raven has significantly better imaging with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Vision Ears Erlkonig Empire Ears Raven
Bass 6.8 8
Mids 7.3 8
Treble 5.8 6
Details 8.5 9
Soundstage 7.5 8.5
Imaging 7.5 9
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 6.9 8.2
Technicalities 7.7 8.9

Vision Ears Erlkonig Aggregated Review Score

Vision Ears Erlkonig Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

7.2

Generally Favorable


Empire Ears Raven Aggregated Review Score

Empire Ears Raven Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


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Vision Ears Erlkonig Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

Empire Ears Raven Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Vision Ears Erlkonig Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details S-
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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

Empire Ears Raven Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging S
Reference-class imaging: perfectly pinpoint accuracy in 3D space. Utterly realistic placement with zero positional drift.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Vision Ears Erlkonig Reviews

Vision Ears Erlkonig reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 7.7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Comment: Smooth without compromising too much on details. Warm yet spacious Might almost sound dark

Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: B+ Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Vision Ears Erlkonig reviewed by:

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Good tonality, high resolution and an overall decent all-rounder.

Crin original ranking

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- Crin

Vision Ears Erlkonig reviewed by:

Precogvision 6.3 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Good detail retrieval and tonal balance on settings 3 & 4. Poor midrange micro-dynamics, though, and quite boring.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Empire Ears Raven Reviews

Empire Ears Raven reviewed by:

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun bass and engaging signature. Overpriced?

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio

Empire Ears Raven reviewed by:

Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Sounds quite hi-fi and grand sounding, but coherency could use work - bass is distinct from the EST tweeters.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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