Forté Ears Official Discussion Thread

Nov 8, 2024 at 10:10 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 144
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Hi everyone on Head-Fi, and welcome to the Forté Ears Official Discussion Thread! We're excited to finally join as a Head-Fi sponsor, giving us a chance to connect with you directly and engage in meaningful discussions here.

Forté Ears is my personal brand, established in 2024 with a focus on hi-end IEMs technology and product development. Beyond nearly two decades in the audio industry, this brand also reflects my passion for the art of opera as a musicologist. Each Forté Ears product draws inspiration from the operas, art songs, and ballet masterpieces I love. My goal is to bring these iconic characters, scenes, and symbols into our designs, making IEMs that aren’t just listening tools but truly collectible works of art too.

The journey of Forté Ears has felt as dramatic as a theatre production itself. My time at HIFIMAN and love for planar headphones, combined with my IEMs knowledge from Eletech, led me to create a flagship IEM that captures the high-density sound, range, and dynamics of a planar headphone. I introduced this vision with a prototype called "Romeo," showcased at CanJam NYC 2024 at Eletech’s booth. Encouraged by positive feedback on Romeo, I continued refining it with input from several seasoned Head-Fi members. Thanks to everyone’s support, the "Macbeth" was born. To bring back Romeo's captivating sound while achieving technical breakthroughs, we developed the FCR crossover system and ARC resonator chamber technologies, adding custom bass drivers "Diablo" and rare vintage components. In truth, Forté Ears wouldn’t be here without the Head-Fi community.

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I'm incredibly grateful for the feedback I received early on from few seasoned members here on Head-Fi—it really reassured me that I was on the right track. By CanJam SoCal 2024, I was fortunate to meet many attendees face-to-face, each enthusiastically sharing their insights at our booth. It was a deeply meaningful moment for me, and I’m thankful to Head-Fi for hosting such a fantastic event and to everyone who stopped by to chat. As a brand starting with just one model, I felt warmly welcomed—a memory I’ll never forget!

Inspired by the radical music and scene elements of Verdi's "Macbeth," we chose an unconventional and bold design for the Macbeth faceplate. Since our global debut at CanJam SoCal 2024, we’ve received an incredible outpouring of positive responses from the Head-Fi community and listeners worldwide on its technical performance and artistic concept. This response affirms that the IEM community embraces the spirit of breaking boundaries. I hope the Macbeth is just the beginning—on this challenging path, we’ll keep pushing the limits of technical and artistic possibilities to bring you unique products. I look forward to this thread becoming a space where we can connect, share impressions, exchange experiences, and discuss anything about our products.

We didn't manage to start this official thread in time for our brand debut, but our longtime friend @warrenpchi has already kicked off an engaging discussion thread for the "Macbeth." There's been plenty of in-depth conversation there already. If you'd like to discuss or explore anything about the "Macbeth," please don't forget to visit his thread as well:
Forte Ears Macbeth: Preview, Impressions & Measurements

Below are the specifications and some photos of the "Macbeth" and the "Ambition"cable crafted by Eletech:

Technical Specifications :
- 5 Balanced Armature, 2 Bone Conduction, 4 Electrostatics
- "Diablo"; Exclusive Sonion Customized Bass Driver
- Forte Relay Circuitry System (FCR); 5-Way Crossover
- Acoustic Resonance Chamber (ARC)

Impedance: 7.3ohms @ 1 Khz
Sensitivity: 104.2dB @ 1 Khz
Frequency Range : 10Hz - 45Khz

Construction:
3D-printed resin shell
Rhodium-plated Copper faceplate
2-Pin connector

Stock cable:
4W pure stranded design
26 AWG OCC Copper Litz
Eletech Customised Hardware

Stock Eartips:
Eletech Baroque
Sizes: S/M/L/XL

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Nov 8, 2024 at 10:11 AM Post #2 of 144
Here, I’d like to compile some of the reviews we’ve received about our products. First up is the Head-Fi TV video. In this detailed review, @warrenpchi explores how the "Macbeth" evolved from the "Romeo," providing in-depth insights and including the MDAQS measurement results from Head-Fi HQ. The "Macbeth" earned an impressive overall score of 4.8!



The measurements in this video were made using:
Brüel & Kjær High-frequency Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) Type 5128
Audio Precision APx555 Audio Analyzer
Audio Precision APx1701 Transducer Test Interface
HEAD acoustics labCORE modular modular hardware platform for tests of voice and audio quality
HEAD acoustics ACQUA measurement and analysis software for testing voice quality and audio quality
Benchmark HPA4 Headphone Amplifier
Herzan custom-designed acoustic & vibration isolation enclosure


Here are some outstanding and insightful written reviews:


Here, I’d like to include an unboxing video produced by our Hong Kong distributor, ECT. If you haven’t had the chance to experience the "Macbeth" yet, you might find this video particularly interesting:
 
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Nov 8, 2024 at 10:11 AM Post #3 of 144
This section will be reserved for sharing exciting news, updates, and other interesting tidbits about our brand. Be sure to check back regularly so you don’t miss out on any announcements that might pique your interest!



The much-discussed "Ambition" cable crafted by Eletech will have its last order opportunity this December, with only around 10 units available. If you’re considering pairing your "Macbeth" with an "Ambition," don’t miss this last chance!




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Nov 8, 2024 at 10:46 AM Post #8 of 144
Congrats on a successful launch, beautiful design and a truly outstanding product. I love my Macbeth and can’t wait to see what the future holds for Forté Ears! Thank you, for all the hard work, time and effort it took to get the Macbeth to all of us. 🙏🏼✌🏼
 
Nov 8, 2024 at 11:56 AM Post #11 of 144
Congrats on an awesome product, Riccardo. It was great to chat with you at CJ SoCal. Going to be following Forte Ears closely to see what’s to come!
 
Nov 8, 2024 at 3:51 PM Post #13 of 144
Welcome to your thread, Riccardo!!! I think this will be a fun place on Head Fi for years to come and I am looking forward to it! Especially having heard your new prototype at CanJam Socal! I am very excited to watch this unfold!

Congratulations on one of the top releases of 2024, Macbeth (and the Ambition cable) are true products of love, sweat and creativity! You are a gift to our community, thank you!
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Nov 8, 2024 at 8:43 PM Post #14 of 144
Welcome @Riccardoyeh! 🥳 Now you can chat with Head-Fiers here directly, gonna be so much fun! We're a passionate bunch for sure... and oh, you haven't had the pleasure of e-meeting Tidan yet. That's gonna be a real treat! :smile:

is there perhaps the possibility of an EU tour? It would be fantastic to be able to demo MB.

Hey, that sounds like a good idea! :smiley: Would be interested in hearing what EU Head-Fiers think of Macbeth with its (by now) unofficial test track:

 
Nov 8, 2024 at 8:58 PM Post #15 of 144
Welcome @Riccardoyeh! 🥳 Now you can chat with Head-Fiers here directly, gonna be so much fun! We're a passionate bunch for sure... and oh, you haven't had the pleasure of e-meeting Tidan yet. That's gonna be a real treat! :smile:



Hey, that sounds like a good idea! :smiley: Would be interested in hearing what EU Head-Fiers think of Macbeth with its (by now) unofficial test track:


At this point you should be getting royalities, with how much you advertise this track! :deadhorse:
 

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