Vision Ears Erlkonig VS PMG Audio Apx SE
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Vision Ears Erlkonig and PMG Audio Apx SE use 13BA and 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar driver setups respectively. Vision Ears Erlkonig costs $4,500 while PMG Audio Apx SE costs $6,000. PMG Audio Apx SE is $1,500 more expensive. PMG Audio Apx SE holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 9.1). PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better bass with a 1.8-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better dynamics with a 2.5-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has better details with a 0.5-point edge and PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Vision Ears Erlkonig | PMG Audio Apx SE |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Mids | 7.3 | 8.3 |
| Treble | 5.8 | 8 |
| Details | 8.5 | 9 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 9.1 |
| Imaging | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 8.5 |
| Tonality | 6.9 | 8.1 |
| Technicalities | 7.7 | 8.9 |
Vision Ears Erlkonig Aggregated Review Score
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PMG Audio Apx SE Aggregated Review Score
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Vision Ears Erlkonig Details
Driver Configuration: 13BA
Tuning Type: Variable
Price (Msrp): $4,500
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PMG Audio Apx SE Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar
Tuning Type: Warm U-shaped
Price (Msrp): $6,000
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Vision Ears Erlkonig Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
6Gaming Grade
BPMG Audio Apx SE Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
7.2Gaming 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.
PMG Audio Apx SE 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.
Vision Ears Erlkonig Reviews
Vision Ears Erlkonig reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.7
Reviewer Score
Comment: Smooth without compromising too much on details. Warm yet spacious Might almost sound dark
Vision Ears Erlkonig reviewed by: Crin
7.5
Reviewer Score
Good tonality, high resolution and an overall decent all-rounder. Crin Youtube Channel
Vision Ears Erlkonig reviewed by: Precogvision
6.3
Reviewer Score
Good detail retrieval and tonal balance on settings 3 & 4. Poor midrange micro-dynamics, though, and quite boring. Precogvision Youtube Channel
PMG Audio Apx SE Reviews
PMG Audio Apx SE reviewed by: Z-Reviews
10
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PMG Audio Apx SE reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio
8.9
Reviewer Score
Game changer. Most resolving accurate replay in the hobby. No specific qualifier to wave off potential buyer..nada Price is extreme but presentation reflects that. No sonic flaws. 1st set in 10 years that gets that.Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
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PMG Audio Apx SE reviewed by: Smirk Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
Great resolution and layering. Great bass texture and punch. Mids have a small timbral issue. Refined, resolving highs. Analogue tone. Engaging yet non-fatiguing. Cons: Shells prone to cracking.
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