Cantorvs.Project Meta

Sound & Specs Comparison

Information

Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.

Objective Comparison

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Meta Ratings

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Sound Characteristics

Cantor delivers m tighter sub-bass response, controlling low-end rumble with more precision than Project Meta (8.5 vs 6.3). The low-end on It is c more controlled and rhythmic, offering better definition than Project Meta (9 vs 6.3). It translates bass vibrations into a a more visceral experience, while Project Meta lacks this tactile feedback (8.5 vs 6.7). It achieves a better warmth and coherence in the lower mids, bringing more realism to guitars and cellos (8.5 vs 6.8). It strikes a a better balance between presence and smoothness in the upper mids compared to Project Meta (8 vs 6.2). The treble on It is a more nuanced and refined, especially when it comes to cymbals and ambient elements (8 vs 7.5). It extends a further into the upper treble, adding air and openness that Project Meta lacks (7.5 vs 6.8). The stereo field on It feels m wider and more holographic, whereas Project Meta sounds more intimate (8 vs 6.3). The retrieval of faint audio cues on It is c more convincing, while Project Meta tends to gloss over them (8.8 vs 6.3). It separates instruments d more distinctly, helping complex passages remain coherent where Project Meta blends them (8.3 vs 6.7). Instruments remain intelligible on It even during busy sections, showing d better handling of masking than Project Meta (8 vs 6). Notes on It feel c more grounded and weighty, whereas Project Meta can sound thin or hollow (7.5 vs 6.3). Percussion and quick attacks feel c more physical and punchy on It, adding excitement over Project Meta (8.5 vs 6). The upper range of vocals is m cleaner and more forgiving on It, helping it avoid sibilant harshness that Project Meta shows (8.5 vs 6.5). It presents instrument timbre with m more natural coloration, giving a realistic tone that Project Meta lacks (7.5 vs 6). Tonality on It is n more coherent and refined, yielding a more pleasing overall signature than Project Meta (8.8 vs 6.3). Subtle ridges and granularity are conveyed m more clearly on It, adding life that Project Meta doesn’t quite match (8 vs 5.5).

Tonal Signature

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