Fiio FD 15 VS ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix

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Fiio FD 15 and ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix are in-ear monitors. Fiio FD 15 costs $150 while ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix costs $139. Fiio FD 15 is $11 more expensive. Fiio FD 15 holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 5). Fiio FD 15 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Fiio FD 15 has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge and Fiio FD 15 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Fiio FD 15
7.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix
5 /10
Score gap: 2.3
Metric Fiio FD 15 ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix
Mids 7 5
Treble 6 2
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6.3 5
Technicalities 6 2
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Fiio FD 15 reviewed by

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Balanced and even. Solid set that is mid focused.

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

ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix reviewed by

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
E+ Tech
I think this is a solid improvement on the Phoenixcall.

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Fiio FD 15 Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs

Price (Msrp): $150

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ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Details

Driver Configuration: 4DD BA+2PZT

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs

Price (Msrp): $139

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Fiio FD 15 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble B
Treble is articulate and clean, adding excitement without harshness. It adds sparkle without harshness.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.

ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble E+
Treble feels muted, reducing brilliance and sheen across tracks. Recordings lack their usual energy.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.

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