Elysian Annihilator 2021 VS Vision Ears EXT

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 and Vision Ears EXT use 1DD+4BA+2EST and 2DD+2EST driver setups respectively. Elysian Annihilator 2021 costs $3,500 while Vision Ears EXT costs $3,000. Elysian Annihilator 2021 is $500 more expensive. Elysian Annihilator 2021 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (8.8 vs 7.3). Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better mids with a 1.1-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better treble with a 2.8-point edge, Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Elysian Annihilator 2021 has significantly better details with a 1.7-point edge.

Metric	Elysian Annihilator 2021	Vision Ears EXT
Bass	8.1	8
Mids	8.1	7
Treble	9.8	7
Details	9.7	8
Soundstage	8.5	7.3
Imaging	8.2	8
Dynamics	9	8
Tonality	8.6	7.2
Technicalities	8.9	7.7

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

8.8

Excellent

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Vision Ears EXT Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST

Tuning Type: U-Shaped

Brand: Elysian Top Elysian IEMs

Price (Msrp): $3,500

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Driver Configuration: 2DD+2EST

Tuning Type: U-Shaped

Brand: Vision Ears Top Vision Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $3,000

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 User Review Score

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Elysian Annihilator 2021 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

Vision Ears EXT Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

Gaming Grade

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

S-

Highly polished technical execution. Excellent frequency synergy creates an immersive experience. Enhances musical content.

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 S+

Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.

Dynamics S

Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.

Soundstage S-

Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.

Details S

Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.

Imaging A+

Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.

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 EXT Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.

Bass A+

Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.

Mids A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

Treble A-

Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.

Dynamics A+

Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.

Details A+

Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.

Imaging A+

Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.

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

Elysian Annihilator 2021 Reviews

Reviewed by: Nymz

9.1 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

S Tech

Usual agressive and saturated Elysian house sound with the best treble ever.

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

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

9 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

S Tech

Speediest Treble, well extended, high details Midbass a bit too much for me

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

8.7 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

S Tech

Agressive listen with excellent resolution and, currently, the only true implementation of the EST drivers.

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

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

8.7 Reviewer Score

S- Tuning

S- Tech

Comment: Perfect for treble heads. Extremely well tuned set with incredible technical performance and extension Treble may be a little too spicy

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Bass: S- Mids: S- Treble: S Soundstage: S- Details: S Imaging: S-

Reviewed by: Crin

8.5 Reviewer Score

S- Tuning

S Tech

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