Rhapsido Return VS SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE

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Rhapsido Return and SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE are in-ear monitors. Rhapsido Return costs $699 while SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE costs $679. Rhapsido Return is $20 more expensive. SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE holds a decisive 4.8-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 8.1). SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better dynamics with a 6-point edge and SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Rhapsido Return
3.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE
8.1 /10
Score gap: 4.8
Metric Rhapsido Return SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE
Mids 4 7
Treble 1 5
Soundstage 6 8.5
Dynamics 2 8
Tonality 3.3 7.1
Technicalities 1 5
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Rhapsido Return reviewed by

Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
Bright, hard for me to listen to.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE reviewed by

2025-07-20
Jaytiss 8.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C+ Tech
Early, but very nice so far.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-
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Rhapsido Return Details

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Price (Msrp): $699

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SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Details

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Rhapsido Return Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable yet unrefined, revealing grain and occasional harshness. It sounds a bit grainy on detailed recordings.
Treble E-
The top end feels muffled, with air and shimmer barely audible. Ambient reverb tails are chopped short.
Dynamics E+
Dynamic range feels limited, smearing micro-contrast and transient attack. Soft details are smoothed into the background.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.

SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids A-
It delivers an excellent midrange that feels vibrant and true to life. It balances clarity with natural smoothness.
Treble C+
Expect a polite treble presentation that balances presence with restraint. Percussion carries a pleasant sparkle.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage S-
Three-dimensional layering becomes effortless, placing performers on a lifelike virtual stage. Venue ambience wraps around convincingly.

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