Fort Ears Mefisto and VOLK AUDIO ETOILE are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while VOLK AUDIO ETOILE costs $3,999. VOLK AUDIO ETOILE is $1,099 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 6.5). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 4.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 3.5-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Fort Ears Mefisto | VOLK AUDIO ETOILE |
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Bass | 8 | 6.5 |
Mids | 8.5 | 4 |
Treble | 8.5 | 6 |
Details | 8.5 | 6.5 |
Soundstage | 9 | 8 |
Imaging | 8.5 | 6.5 |
Dynamics | 8.5 | 5 |
Tonality | 8.3 | 5.5 |
Technicalities | 8.5 | 6 |
Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
9Outstanding
VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.5Cautiously Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)
Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio
Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org
VOLK AUDIO ETOILE (more reviews)
VOLK AUDIO ETOILE reviewed by Jaytiss
2025-10-11Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Fort Ears Mefisto Details
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Price (Msrp): $2,900
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VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST MGT
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Price (Msrp): $3,999
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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
6.9Gaming Grade
B+VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.4Gaming Grade
C-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.
VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Scorings
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Average Tunign Grade
B-- It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.
Average Technical Grade
B- It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
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