Crimsonvs.Mystic 8
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
Facts, details, stuff.
| General Info | Crimson | Mystic 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Symphonium | Letshuoer |
| Country | Netherlands | China |
| IEM Description | – | An all‑balanced‑armature flagship IEM featuring 8 drivers per side (4 Sonion + 4 Knowles), housed in a CNC‑machined titanium shell with a “Phantom Cat” artistic faceplate and faux‑diamond accent. The Mystic 8 delivers neutral, detailed sound across a wide frequency range (20 Hz–40 kHz), thanks to a three‑way electronic crossover, four‑way acoustic tuning tubes, and a low‑pass filter module that enhances bass clarity |
| Price Level | n/a | 500 – 1.000 |
| Housing & Driver | ||
|---|---|---|
| Driver Config | – | Multi-BA |
| Driver Types | – | Balanced Armature |
| Shell Material | – | Vapor Black Titanium Legierung |
| Cable | – | – |
| Technical | ||
|---|---|---|
| Freq Range | – | 20Hz - 40kHz |
| Impedance (Ω) | – | 18 |
| Sensitivity (dB) | – | 107 |
| Crossover | – | – |
| Platform Info | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comments | 0 | 1 |
| Visit Count | 27 | 46 |
| External Reviews | 0 | 1 |
Meta Ratings
Crimson reveals microdetails and transient responses with subtly better articulation, helping listeners uncover nuances often missed with Mystic 8.
| Crimson | Mystic 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Comfort Fit | – | 7.0 |
| Build Quality | – | 7.0 |
| Stock Cable | – | 8.0 |
| Accessories | – | – |
Sound Characteristics
Crimson enhances basslines with e more energy and grip, giving them a livelier feel compared to Mystic 8 (8.3 vs 7). It adds a more body and slam to bass hits, which makes it feel more physical than Mystic 8 (8.5 vs 7). Male vocals and lower instruments sound a richer and better defined on It, unlike Mystic 8 which can seem hollow (7.5 vs 7). It strikes a a better balance between presence and smoothness in the upper mids compared to Mystic 8 (8.3 vs 7). The treble on It is b more nuanced and refined, especially when it comes to cymbals and ambient elements (7.8 vs 7.3). The upper treble of It extends b further, offering more sparkle and openness than Mystic 8 (8.5 vs 7.8). It creates a a wider soundstage, giving instruments more space and a better sense of placement than Mystic 8 (8.5 vs 7.5). With s higher resolution, It allows finer textures and room ambiance to shine more than Mystic 8 (9 vs 7.3). Track elements feel a more isolated and clean on It, offering clearer focus than Mystic 8 (8.5 vs 7). It avoids frequency masking a more successfully, preserving clarity across the spectrum better than Mystic 8 (7.5 vs 7). Notes played through It feel a weightier and fuller, giving a more satisfying impact than those from Mystic 8 (8 vs 7).
| Crimson | Mystic 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Bass | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Bass | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| Bass Feel | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Lower Mids | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Upper Mids | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| Lower Treble | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Upper Treble | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Sound Stage Width | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Detail | 9.0 | 7.3 |
| Layering | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Masking | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Note Weight | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Slam | – | – |
| Sibilance | – | – |
| Timbre Color | – | – |
| Tonality | – | – |
| Texture | 8.5 | – |
Tonal Signature
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