Symphonium Crimson - Reviews & Ratings
9 Reviews (A Tier | 8.4/10)
Summary
Based on 9 reviews, the Symphonium Crimson is attracting consistent praise from reviewers, who highlight its polish and refinement.
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8.4Very Positive
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Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
A-Symphonium Crimson Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,500
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Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
9.5
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Youtube Video Summary
Symphonium Crimson lands with a bang: a four–BA, four-way crossover design that somehow delivers epic energy without a dynamic driver. Tonality reads neutral-bright with thunderous sub-bass—not a basshead hump, but a slab of solid, deep extension that stays clean. Mids stay clear for vocals and strings, treble rises for sparkle and excitement, and the presentation spreads out like pulled-apart audio “shreds” across a big canvas. The effect is clarity, detail, and slam that feel bigger than the driver count suggests, making music and film scores straight-up addictive.
Technical notes matter here. Nominal impedance is a weirdly low ~6Ω, so source pairing can swing results; the set scales and sounds happiest on robust gear that can keep low-impedance loads stable. Despite the armature array, coherency stays intact, dynamics hit harder than expected, and volume headroom invites goosebumps. It’s not a “bass monster,” yet the sub-bass authority and lively treble make it exciting rather than polite, with imaging that feels wide and tactile.
Ergonomics are the gripe list: the short nozzle can challenge seal and the premium cable lacks a formed ear hook, encouraging twist and loosening—tip rolling (even reversed-orientation tricks) helps. Build is flashy—carbon-fiber shell, red inlays, metal case that’s too hefty for travel. Pricing sits around $1,500 (or $1,700 with 8-wire cable); for sheer fun, impact, and best-in-brand performance, the value argument holds. For all-day softness, something like Twilight stays comfier; for movies, big scores, and “wow” sessions, Crimson feels like a must-grab and arguably the best Symphonium to date.
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio
9
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Reviewed by: Yifang
8.5
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Reviewed by: Nymz
8.5
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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
8.4
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Reviewed by: Precogvision
8
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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
7.9
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.8
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Reviewed by: Head-Fi.org
8.3
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Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.
Average Technical Grade
A+- It sounds refined and controlled, keeping instruments neatly separated with immersive staging. Busy arrangements remain neatly organized.
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