Fischer Audio Eterna
Variation: N/A
Transducer: Dynamic
Spec: 18Ω (@1kHz) | 1110dB SPL | 8Hz ~ 22kHZ
Cord Style: Y-cord, 1.25m.
Mini Jack Style: {┏━} style, Normal build.
Eartips Used: Stock Bi-flanges
Physical Properties:
┣ Packaging: ★★★★
┣ Accessories: ★★★★☆
┣ Build Quality: ★★★★☆
┣ Isolation: ★★★★★
┣ Microphonics: ★★★★★
┣ Comfort: ★★★★★
┗ Quick Sum: Good paper box design, two set of eartips (L, S), one set of bi-flange, soft pouch, silicone ear guide and manual. Good build quality. Very good seal, isolation and comfort. Microphonics is low due to over-the-ear design.
Sound Quality:
┣ Treble: ★★★★☆
┣ Mid: ★★★★☆
┣ Bass: ★★★★★
┣ Soundstage: █ ▆ ▄ ▂ ▄ ▆ █ - Great / Wide
┣ ABF: [Low ]
┣ Overall SQ: [4.75 / 5]
┗ Quick Sum: The overall sound signature is slightly warm and upfront. Treble is there but not on the center stage. Midrange is full and vocal is sweet. Bass has a really good body, depth and decent speed though it still misses the deepest of sub-bass compared to that of real bass monster (i.e. Atrio). Airiness and soundstage are almost spot on for a pair of IEM, neither too far or near and yet retains clear separation and layers
Overall Value: [5 / 5] Sonic Diamond™ ($59)
Final Remark: Eterna is a pair of very musical sounding IEM - it is not about accuracy of the sonic reproduction, but the 110% dedication to fun and music enjoyment. Technically it doesn't have SQ (treble, mid, bass, soundstage) as good as other top-tier IEM, but it 'blends' them so well that I consider It to be one of the best dynamic universal I have heard (placing it alongside with IE8 and just slightly ahead of RE0 - * I am making a point of Eterna being 'one of the best' dynamic, not comparing it directly to IE8) and to best them all - it only costs $59. I dare to say I even prefer it over almost dull sounding SE530 and almost on par of TF10 (only because TF10 offers better accuracy with less coloration). To add more points to Eterna, it is almost as comfortable as UM2 and has a really good build quality. If I have to pick a weak point from Eterna, it is the lack of hard case since it is rather bulky with the ear guide in place. Highly recommended with a Sonic Diamond™ Award. In depth review can be found here.
