Fort Ears Mefisto VS VOLK AUDIO ETOILE

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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.

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto VOLK AUDIO ETOILE
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

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding


VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


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

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE (more reviews)

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-10-11
Jaytiss 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Hard to EQ, weird tonality. Extremly poor value. King Weird.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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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+

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

4.4

Gaming 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.
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

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

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.
Mids C-
The region is listenable but lacks the finesse and clarity of better tuning. A touch of EQ can smooth things out.
Treble B
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage A+
It crafts a floating sphere of sound where directional cues shimmer with precision. Layering remains stable even when pushed.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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