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Symphonium Audio Helios

78/ 100
Great
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From reviews 84/ 100Good value
$1,100
typical price, USD
Discontinued
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At a glance

Brand
Symphonium Audio
Type
Wired IEMs
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2021

Score breakdowngreat overall

Sound9.0
Value7.0

A reference-oriented full balanced-armature IEM tuned in collaboration with Subtonic and built around Symphonium's TrueX 4-way crossover. It is positioned for both stage performance and listening on the go.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Symphonium Audio Helios is a high-performance all-balanced-armature IEM that delivers exceptional bass, treble detail, and holographic imaging, making it a standout in its price range. However, it demands significant amplification and features a large, angular shell that may pose fit challenges for some users. Its energetic, incisive sound signature appeals to critical listeners but may not suit those seeking a warm or relaxed tuning.

What works

  • Outstanding bass and treble extension for an all-BA design
  • Excellent imaging and holographic soundstage
  • Strong technical performance and detail retrieval
  • Competitive sound quality in the kilobuck segment

What doesn't

  • Requires substantial power to perform at its best
  • Large, angular shell can be difficult to fit comfortably
  • Aggressive, gritty tuning may not suit all preferences
  • No noise cancellation or wireless functionality

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Symphonium Audio Helios
Driverbalanced armature
Driver typebalanced-armature
Impedance8.5 Ω

What the reviews said

4 source(s) feeding this product's score.

headfonics.com

84

The Helios is praised for its exceptional bass, treble, imaging, and holographic staging, but its large angular shell can be difficult to fit and it demands plenty of power. Overall, the reviewer treats it as a standout all-BA IEM that challenges assumptions about balanced-armature sound.

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headphones.com

The Helios is described as a highly competitive kilobuck IEM that earns approval mainly for sound quality. The reviewer thinks it may be one of the best-sounding models in its price class and gives it a strong recommendation.

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systematicsound.wordpress.com

The review highlights the Helios as an energetic, incisive, technically strong all-BA earphone with a distinct identity. It is recommended more for listeners who want aggressive, gritty presentation than for those seeking warmth or a relaxed listen.

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techpowerup.com

The Helios is presented as a very demanding IEM that needs more power than many peers, while still delivering strong detail, clarity, and extension. The reviewer sees it as a technically capable monitor well suited to critical listening and pro use.

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