Vision Ears VE8 VS Lime Ears Incognita

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Vision Ears VE8 and Lime Ears Incognita use 8BA and 5DD BA driver setups respectively. Vision Ears VE8 costs $2,200 while Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700. Vision Ears VE8 is $500 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric Vision Ears VE8 Lime Ears Incognita
Bass 5 8.5
Mids 7 7
Treble 5 7
Details 7 8.5
Soundstage 6.3 8
Imaging 6 8.5
Dynamics 6 8
Tonality 6.4 8.3
Technicalities 6.7 8
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Vision Ears VE8 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


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.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Vision Ears VE8 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized

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.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Lime Ears Incognita (more reviews)

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Bass for days, slightly too agressive, but fun and enjoyable.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 inoffensive balanced sound needs better air.

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Lime Ears Incognita at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Vision Ears VE8 User Review Score

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Vision Ears VE8 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

Lime Ears Incognita Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

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

Lime Ears Incognita Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
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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