ZeEmpire ZE51B VS 7th Acoustics Supernova

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

IEMRanking.com Home Compare IEMs

ZeEmpire ZE51B and 7th Acoustics Supernova are in-ear monitors. ZeEmpire ZE51B costs $800 while 7th Acoustics Supernova costs $850. 7th Acoustics Supernova is $50 more expensive. 7th Acoustics Supernova holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.7). 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better mids with a 3.7-point edge, 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better treble with a 3.9-point edge, ZeEmpire ZE51B has significantly better dynamics with a 2.7-point edge and 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric ZeEmpire ZE51B 7th Acoustics Supernova
Bass 6.5 6.9
Mids 5 8.7
Treble 4 7.9
Details 6.5 6.6
Soundstage 6 8
Imaging 6.5 7.9
Dynamics 9 6.3
Gaming capabilities 4 6.6

ZeEmpire ZE51B Aggregated Review Score

ZeEmpire ZE51B Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


7th Acoustics Supernova Aggregated Review Score

7th Acoustics Supernova Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Smirk Audio Jays Audio Precogvision Shuwa-T Nymz
Jaytiss
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable


ZeEmpire ZE51B User Review Score

ZeEmpire ZE51B Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

Based on 0 user reviews

No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!

7th Acoustics Supernova User Review Score

7th Acoustics Supernova Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

Based on 0 user reviews

No user reviews yet. Be the first one who writes a review!

ZeEmpire ZE51B Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4

Gaming Grade

C-

7th Acoustics Supernova 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+

ZeEmpire ZE51B Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics S
Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
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

7th Acoustics Supernova Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids S-
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging A
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
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

ZeEmpire ZE51B Reviews

ZeEmpire ZE51B reviewed by:

2025-07-20
Jaytiss 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C- Tech
This is a fun set, damn. The most fun bass I've heard. Period

Jaytiss original ranking

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

7th Acoustics Supernova Reviews

7th Acoustics Supernova reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

7th Acoustics Supernova reviewed by:

Smirk Audio 7.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Rich, honeyed timbre. Well-tuned with solid techs. A very smooth listen. Could use better resolution and incisiveness.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

- Smirk Audio
Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A- Details: A- Imaging: A

7th Acoustics Supernova reviewed by:

Super* Review 9* * score normalized

7th Acoustics Supernova reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
Super smoooth. TOTL dynamics and treble air - dunno how they managed this airy and smooth with only BAs. Very clean, no sharpness, or sudden peaks, endgame separation and detail. Only drawback is that the sub-bass is a bit meh, and that the sound isn't that "unique". Very safe all-rounder, and one of the best under $1000. Endgame set. Aside from the bass, everything else is better than Monarch MK3, MK2 still has better vocals, but the Supernova beats them when it comes to treble extention and smootheness - too bad it's impossible to get one lol.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio

7th Acoustics Supernova reviewed by:

Precogvision 7.3 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Nearly immaculate tonality, coherency, and timbre with reasonably good technicalities.

Precogvision original ranking

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

7th Acoustics Supernova reviewed by:

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Natural king. Special iem at any price.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

7th Acoustics Supernova reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 7.9 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
Lovely midrange, vocal-centric set that never sounds fatiguing Techs are not class leading

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: A- Mids: S Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A+

7th Acoustics Supernova reviewed by:

Nymz 7.6 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Made to order - 60 days. Brilliant tonality with technical support, just lacking the last hair of detail. Transient sharpness and decay are on point. You will be hard-pressed to find better under 1k.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: A- Mids: S Treble: A+ Details: B Imaging: A+

ZeEmpire ZE51B User Reviews

Example User Posted on ...
0.0

"This is an example review"

Pros
  • Example pro 1
  • Example pro 2
Cons
  • Example con 1
  • Example con 2
No User-Reviews Yet

Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.

You need to be signed in to write your own review

7th Acoustics Supernova User Reviews

Example User Posted on ...
0.0

"This is an example review"

Pros
  • Example pro 1
  • Example pro 2
Cons
  • Example con 1
  • Example con 2
No User-Reviews Yet

Share your experience and build your personal ranking list.

You need to be signed in to write your own review

Find your next IEM:

IEM Finder Quiz

new
Use this quiz and answer a few questions to get your individual IEM recommendation list
(1/2) How much are you willing to spend on the IEM?
(2/2) Which sound characteristics are particularly important to you?

Footer