Rhapsodio Tranquil VS VOLK AUDIO ETOILE

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Rhapsodio Tranquil and VOLK AUDIO ETOILE use 1DD+4BA+4EST and 1DD+4BA+4EST MGT driver setups respectively. Rhapsodio Tranquil costs $3,000 while VOLK AUDIO ETOILE costs $3,999. VOLK AUDIO ETOILE is $999 more expensive. Rhapsodio Tranquil holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 6.5). Rhapsodio Tranquil has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Rhapsodio Tranquil has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and Rhapsodio Tranquil has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Rhapsodio Tranquil
8.5 /10
Jaytiss Score
VOLK AUDIO ETOILE
6.5 /10
Score gap: 2.0
Metric Rhapsodio Tranquil VOLK AUDIO ETOILE
Mids 7 4
Treble 9 6
Soundstage 9 8
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 7.5 5.5
Technicalities 9 6
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Rhapsodio Tranquil reviewed by

2025-07-31
Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
This is like the only one in the world.

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Mids: A- Treble: S Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: S
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VOLK AUDIO ETOILE reviewed by

2025-10-11
Jaytiss 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Hard to EQ, weird tonality. Extremly poor value. King Weird.

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

Rhapsodio Tranquil Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $3,000

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VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST MGT

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $3,999

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Rhapsodio Tranquil Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • It presents a smooth, well-integrated tonal balance that plays nicely with many styles. It maintains natural timbre across the range.

Average Technical Grade

S
  • Resolution and control feel outstanding, surfacing micro-details with ease. You'll catch studio quirks you may have missed before.
Mids A-
Expect lifelike vocals and instruments with impressive nuance and realism. You can easily follow harmonies and backups.
Treble S
Treble reaches reference-class perfection with limitless extension and ease. There's limitless extension and clarity.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage S
It summons a grand acoustic sphere where distance, height, and width feel unrestricted. You perceive true venue size effortlessly.

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids C-
The region is listenable but lacks the finesse and clarity of better tuning. A touch of EQ can smooth things out.
Treble B
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage A+
It crafts a floating sphere of sound where directional cues shimmer with precision. Layering remains stable even when pushed.

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