What we hear

Warm & Holographic

The Symphonium Zenith is warm and weighty at the bottom, clear and open at the top, so kick drums land with real body while voices get their own space in a stage that spreads wide and deep. Symphonium and Elise Audio went through more than fifteen prototypes over a year to get the tuning right, and it plays well from a good dongle and keeps growing with a better source. If you want a lean, strictly neutral sound, look elsewhere, because that warm low end is always part of the picture.

Symphonium Zenith

How it's built

Connectivity: 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm
Build:
Anodised T6 aluminium shell with forged carbon faceplates, a two-step vent that keeps dust away from the inner vent, and spring-loaded 2-pin sockets.
Comfort:
Fits small ears well. The redesigned nozzle sits securely, and a vent keeps pressure off on long sessions.

The specs:
 Drivers: 4BA
Impedance: 6.1 Ω @ 1 kHz
Sensitivity: 108 dB/Vrms @ 1 kHz
Frequency response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz (±2 dB)

What's in the box

  • Symphonium Zenith IEMs
  • Altalune Audio Litmus cable, 24 AWG OCC copper
  • Swappable 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm plugs
  • AZLA SednaEarfit ORIGIN ear tips
  • Divinus Velvet wide-bore ear tips
  • Metal carrying case with padded interior

What others ask  about Symphonium Zenith

Is the bass on the Symphonium Zenith sub-bass focused or mid-bass punchy?

Both, and weight is what ties them together. The Symphonium Zenith has a thick, grounded low end, so kick drums land with body and a stand-up bass feels textured rather than just loud. It reaches deeper than you'd expect from an all-armature set, but it stays full and rich rather than basshead. If rumble comes first for you, the FatFreq Grand Maestro is the set to hear.

How do vocals sound on the Symphonium Zenith?

Natural, with real space around them. Instead of pushing singers forward, the Symphonium Zenith gives them their own spot in the stage, so you hear the breath and the room as well as the voice. On dense, bass-heavy mixes they can sit a little behind the low end. If voices are the main reason you listen, the Letshuoer Mystic 8 puts them first.

Is the treble on the Symphonium Zenith smooth, sparkly or sharp?

Extended and airy, and smooth for most ears. The Symphonium Zenith reaches high, so cymbals keep their texture and there's a sense of air above the music, without the hard metallic edge that bright sets can have. Not every reviewer agrees, and a few hear the very top as slightly glassy, so if you're treble-sensitive, book a session in Utrecht and check it with your own music first.

Is the Symphonium Zenith fatiguing over long sessions?

For most people, no. The Symphonium Zenith has a pressure-relief vent, which takes away the stuffy feeling sealed earphones can give after a few hours, and the warm tuning keeps the edges soft. What can tire you is volume, because the bass is full enough that it's tempting to turn it up. Treble-sensitive listeners should check the top end before buying.

Is the soundstage of the Symphonium Zenith intimate or wide?

Wide and deep, with very precise placement. The Symphonium Zenith puts each instrument in its own spot, front to back as well as left to right, which is what makes live and orchestral recordings feel real on it. If you want the biggest, most three-dimensional stage, compare it with the 7th Acoustics Supernova and the Unique Melody MEST Fortune.

Does the Symphonium Zenith fit smaller ears?

Yes. The Symphonium Zenith sits comfortably in small ears, helped by a redesigned nozzle that holds it securely and a vent that keeps pressure off on long sessions. It comes with AZLA SednaEarfit ORIGIN and Divinus Velvet wide-bore tips, so most people find a good seal straight out of the box, and everything packs into a padded metal case. If you want the smallest, lightest Symphonium, that's the Symphonium Meteor.