Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS - Reviews & Ratings
2 Reviews (A Tier | 8/10)
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Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS
Summary
Based on 2 reviews, the Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS is standing out as a favorite among reviewers, who note that it elevates everyday playlists.
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8Strongly Favorable
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Gaming Score
6.9Gaming Grade
B+Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+5BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Brand: Empire Ears Top Empire Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $5,000
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Reviews
Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
8.4
Reviewer Score
A+
Tuning
S-
Tech
Excellent bass dynamics and texture. Cold timbre and driver flex. Otherwise excellent technicalities and solid tuning. Cons: Driver flex, cold timbre.
Bass: S
Mids: A+
Treble: A+
Dynamics: S-
Details: S-
Imaging: S-
Reviewed by: Audionotions
7.5
Reviewer Score
Very engaging IEM. Bass extends deep and hits hard and fast, mids are clear and lush with very good weight and tactility. Treble is clear without fatigue. It's a pretty warm IEM but has clarity that you don't usually find with this sort of tuning. Instrument separation is pretty standout. Very expensive. Timbre is a bot off and overall is little bit brittle sounding. Very large IEMs and very heavy. And they have driver flex, which is not what you'd expect from something that costs this much. Nonetheless, a very fun IEM if you don't care about how natural it sounds.
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Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS vs. Subtonic STORM
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9.2 |
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Softears Enigma offers better treble, mids and details.
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9 |
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Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS vs. Elysian Annihilator 2023
Elysian Annihilator 2023 offers better treble and details.
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9 |
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Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS vs. Fort Ears Mefisto
Fort Ears Mefisto offers better mids and treble.
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9 |
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PMG Audio Apx SE offers better details.
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8.9 |
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Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS vs. Elysian Annihilator 2021
Elysian Annihilator 2021 offers better treble, details and dynamics.
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8.9 |
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Canpur CP622B offers better mids, details and imaging.
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8.8 |
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Astell&Kern x Empire Ears NOVUS vs. 7th Acoustics Asteria
7th Acoustics Asteria offers better mids, treble and imaging.
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8.8 |
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Unique Melody Mason FS Soleil Tomb offers better mids and details.
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8.7 |
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Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- It delivers a coherent, natural timbre that remains captivating across genres. Acoustic instruments sound lifelike and textured.
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
S
The bass is breathtaking, pairing thunderous impact with absolute precision. Every rumble is rendered with realism.
Mids
A+
The midrange sounds refined and revealing, balancing clarity with emotional weight. Timbre accuracy rivals studio monitors.
Treble
A+
The treble performance feels luxurious, marrying air, control, and excitement. You can place every high-frequency element.
Dynamics
S-
Dynamic range is superb, blending powerful impact with nuanced control. It captures both whisper and roar effortlessly.
Details
S-
The tiniest inflections pop into view as if spotlit within the mix. Low-level details feel magnified yet natural.
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
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