Fort Ears Mefisto VS Vision Ears x Astell&Kern Aura

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Fort Ears Mefisto and Vision Ears x Astell&Kern Aura are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while Vision Ears x Astell&Kern Aura costs $4,100. Vision Ears x Astell&Kern Aura is $1,200 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 8.5).

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto Vision Ears x Astell&Kern Aura
Bass 8 8.5
Mids 8.5 8.5
Treble 8.5 8.5
Details 8.5 8.5
Imaging 8.5 8.5
Dynamics 8.5 8.5
Tonality 8.3 8.5
Technicalities 8.5 8
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding


Vision Ears x Astell&Kern Aura Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Yifang

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Reviews Comparison

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Demoed with "Temptation" cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

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

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org

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

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Vision Ears x Astell&Kern Aura (more reviews)

Vision Ears x Astell&Kern Aura reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech

Fort Ears Mefisto User Review Score

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Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Vision Ears x Astell&Kern Aura Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Fort Ears Mefisto Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • The presentation is crisp and expansive, handling complex passages with impressive ease. Low-level details remain audible in quiet passages.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S-
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision that creates a palpable sense of placement. It creates a near-holographic placement.
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

Vision Ears x Astell&Kern Aura Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Tonal balance reaches a highly refined state, sounding seamless from lows to highs. Everything locks together with satisfying coherence.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • You get an articulate, polished performance with immersive stage depth and great control. There's a sense of polish across the whole spectrum.
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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