Short answer: the Empire Ears EVR Mk2, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #1206 of 1291 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 1.6/5, at $899. The Final Audio F3100 ranks #1278, rated 1.0/5, at $657.57, $241.43 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 1291 in-ear headphones, and the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII, ranked #1 at $999, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
The Empire Ears EVR Mk2 is the better-sounding option. Its tonal tilt of +0.59 sits close to the target, so the overall balance is neither dark nor bright. The catch: Its 4.61 dB spread from the target means a noticeably uneven response.
What the Final Audio F3100 does well: The single balanced armature has a 42 ohm load that suits phones and dongles without needing a separate amp. The catch: Oratory1990’s measurement gives a preference score of only 25 with 5.83 dB of deviation, and sub-bass sits 12.8 dB below target, falling 6 dB short at 80 Hz, so bass has almost no weight.
Buy the Empire Ears EVR Mk2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $241.43 you would save on the Final Audio F3100 does not close the gap.
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Its tonal tilt of +0.59 sits close to the target, so the overall balance is neither dark nor bright.
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The single balanced armature has a 42 ohm load that suits phones and dongles without needing a separate amp.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Empire Ears EVR Mk2 | Final Audio F3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.00 | $657.57 |
| Ranked | #1206 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones | #1278 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Hybrid | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 3 x balanced armature, 2 x electrostatic | 1 x balanced armature |
| Impedance | 3 ohms | 42 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 100kHz | - |
| Harman Preference Score | 44 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) | 25 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 4.61 dB standard deviation | 5.83 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.59 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | +1.83 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Back | - | Closed |
| Sub-bass Extension | - | Falls 6 dB below target at 80 Hz (-15.8 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Sensitivity | - | 106 dB |
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