Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa VS Unique Melody Maven II

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa and Unique Melody Maven II use 4BA and 2DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa costs $1,550 while Unique Melody Maven II costs $1,799. Unique Melody Maven II is $249 more expensive. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa holds a decisive 3.4-point edge in reviewer scores (9.4 vs 6). Unique Melody Maven II carries a user score of 8.2. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa has significantly better soundstage with a 3.5-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa
9.4 /10
Jaytiss Score
Unique Melody Maven II
6 /10
Score gap: 3.4
Metric Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Unique Melody Maven II
Mids 8 5
Treble 9 5
Soundstage 8.5 5
Dynamics 8 6
Tonality 8.4 5
Technicalities 9 5
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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa reviewed by

Jaytiss 9.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S Tech
One of the best things Elise and Symphonium have done. Love it.
Youtube Video Summary

Europa comes as a 4-BA flagship at around $1,600, dressed in a beautifully machined metallic shell with a flat 2-pin, swappable-plug cable that feels supple and well-made. The faceplate is gorgeous and the nozzle is tidy, but the shell is slippery and hard to handle, with no lip or tactile anchors, making fit the biggest wild card here. Packaging on this loaner wasn’t complete, but the cable’s chin slider holds position nicely. Small note for U.S. buyers: there’s an import tax to account for.

Tuning is the draw. Europa tracks J’s target closely with smooth bass, clean mids, and a smart 4–5 kHz dip to keep shout in check, followed by tasteful energy around 5–6 kHz for detail. Versus Symphonium’s Crimson, the retune trims a touch of bass and dials back upper-air brightness for a more refined top end; it reads less fatiguing while staying lively. Compared with other Symphonium sets, Titan pushes too much low-end and can feel muffled, and Meteor skews boomy with not enough treble sparkle—Europa simply measures and sounds more balanced. On the broader field, it trades blows with Monarch (that set comes off a hair cleaner/pristiner, while Europa carries a bit more thump). Even beside the Annihilator—a pricier favorite—there’s a case for Europa’s tonality, which some will find easier and less fatiguing.

Technical chops are strong: plenty of detail, a spacious stage, and bass that feels authoritative without bloat. Imaging is generally good, if occasionally a touch blunted, and the mids, while very solid, don’t pull unique imaging tricks. Overall score sits at about 95/100—a special listen for the right ears. The caveats are the fit and the price; if the shell geometry works for you, Europa can be a top-tier all-rounder. As always, demo if possible—comfort can swing this from “great” to “endgame-adjacent.”

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

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Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Details

Driver Configuration: 4BA

Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost

Brand: Symphonium Top Symphonium IEMs

Price (Msrp): $1,550

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Unique Melody Maven II Details

Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • It delivers a coherent, natural timbre that remains captivating across genres. Acoustic instruments sound lifelike and textured.

Average Technical Grade

S
  • Expect an effortlessly clean presentation that keeps complex mixes perfectly organized. There is zero sense of congestion even at high volume.
Mids A+
The midrange sounds refined and revealing, balancing clarity with emotional weight. Timbre accuracy rivals studio monitors.
Treble S
This is reference-grade treble, combining flawless clarity with absolute naturalness. It captures the faintest shimmer with grace.
Dynamics A+
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Soundstage S-
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.

Unique Melody Maven II Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C+
Expect a polite treble presentation that balances presence with restraint. Percussion carries a pleasant sparkle.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.

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Makavelian
8.2

One of the best sets fitting my neutral warm preference, period.

Tuning: A+ Tech: S- Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A Soundstage: S-
Pros
Timbre and detail retrieval. Pinna gain elevation is ideal for my HRTF.
Cons
Metallic tinge to treble, due to elevation around 6k - a region I'm sensitive and experience canal resonance at.

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