Vision Ears VE8 VS FiR Audio Krypton 5

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Vision Ears VE8 and FiR Audio Krypton 5 use 8BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Vision Ears VE8 costs $2,200 while FiR Audio Krypton 5 costs $3,000. FiR Audio Krypton 5 is $800 more expensive. FiR Audio Krypton 5 holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 8.5). FiR Audio Krypton 5 has significantly better bass with a 2.5-point edge, FiR Audio Krypton 5 has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, FiR Audio Krypton 5 has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge, FiR Audio Krypton 5 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and FiR Audio Krypton 5 has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Vision Ears VE8 FiR Audio Krypton 5
Bass 5 7.5
Mids 7 7.5
Treble 5 7.5
Details 7 7
Imaging 6 7
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 6.4 7.5
Technicalities 6.7 7.3
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Vision Ears VE8 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive

FiR Audio Krypton 5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Very Positive

Reviews Comparison

Vision Ears VE8 (more reviews)

Vision Ears VE8 reviewed by Crin

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Extremely coherent signature with a pleasing tuning and high technicalities.

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Vision Ears VE8 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Vision Ears VE8 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
The warm IEM of warm IEMs. Carried by its excellent midrange.

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

FiR Audio Krypton 5 (more reviews)

FiR Audio Krypton 5 reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.4 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Details: A- Imaging: A-

FiR Audio Krypton 5 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

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

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Vision Ears VE8 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

FiR Audio Krypton 5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

Vision Ears VE8 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass C+
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids A-
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble C+
Expect a polite treble presentation that balances presence with restraint. Percussion carries a pleasant sparkle.
Dynamics B
You get confident dynamics that track both macro swings and rhythmic drive. There's life in every crescendo.
Details A-
Resolution feels both high and relaxed, capturing nuance with ease. There's zero smearing even at high volume.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
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

FiR Audio Krypton 5 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • It presents a smooth, well-integrated tonal balance that plays nicely with many styles. It maintains natural timbre across the range.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Technical chops are reliable, pairing tidy separation with a soundstage that stays conservative. Micro-detail is decent, though never spotlighted.
Bass A
Bass is strong and well-defined, delivering slam with admirable control. Electronic drops hit with authority.
Mids A
It delivers an excellent midrange that feels vibrant and true to life. It balances clarity with natural smoothness.
Treble A
The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.
Dynamics A+
Expect thrilling dynamics that move effortlessly from whispers to roars. Explosive moments sound thrilling.
Details A-
Low-level information blossoms, presenting a rich tapestry of articulate sound. Analytical listeners will be delighted.
Imaging A-
You can literally point to where sounds originate across the stage. You can point to where sounds originate.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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