Symphonium Crimson [8.4/10]

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8.4

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming 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

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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

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
U-shaped/Slight V/W Shaped. Energetic treble. Great tech. Fun signature.

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Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 8.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Great bass, holographic stage and top of the shelf dynamics. Probably my favourite rendition of a W-shaped tuning to this date. Treble might be spicy for some, but using Divinus Velvets (stock black) seem to help a lot.

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: S

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
The bassier Helios with no sacrifices to clarity

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

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Colored tonality done correctly with incredible bass and dynamics. Upper-treble can be slightly too zingy depending on source.

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Excellent bass, dynamics, and resolution. Very large soundstage with great imaging. Mid/upper-treble may be too elevated for some.

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Bass: A+ Mids: A Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: S-

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Suffers from BA bass, and super Zingie Treble.

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Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

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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+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass S-
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A+
Exceptional resolution that uncovers the deepest layers. Retrieves even the most minute details while maintaining natural timbre.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming A-
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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