SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE VS Rhapsodio Return

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SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE and Rhapsodio Return are in-ear monitors. SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE costs $679 while Rhapsodio Return costs $699. Rhapsodio Return is $20 more expensive. SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE holds a decisive 4.8-point edge in reviewer scores (8.1 vs 3.3). 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 3.5-point edge.

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

SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE reviewed by

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

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Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: S-
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Rhapsodio Return reviewed by

2025-07-31
Jaytiss 3.3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E- Tech
Bright, hard for me to listen to.

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

SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE Details

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Price (Msrp): $679

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Price (Msrp): $699

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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.

Rhapsodio Return Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

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-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble E-
Upper frequencies retreat, causing detail and brilliance to disappear. You may think your source is covered.
Dynamics E+
Subtle shifts disappear, with transients lacking bite or urgency. Drum hits arrive without conviction.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.

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