Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS Review & Ranking

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Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS

Driver Configuration: 2DD+5BA+4EST+2BC

Tuning Type: Neutral

Price (Msrp): $5000

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Smirk Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

8.4

Very Positive

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Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Excellent bass dynamics and texture. Cold timbre and driver flex. Otherwise excellent technicalities and solid tuning. Cons: Driver flex, cold timbre.
Source - Smirk Audio

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Refined and versatile. Natural timbre and excellent balance across frequencies. Engaging and emotionally connected.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

B+
  • Gaming grade level: Competent Imaging
  • Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended
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