Can a €2,200 System Challenge a €48,000 Giant? Our Munich Test Results

The following report dated May 22, 2022, details the performance of Endpoint Mixing (EM), a sound technology developed by SIREMIX GmbH in Germany. The tests aimed to evaluate how EM technology compares to traditional high-fidelity stereo systems using both professional listeners and "golden ears".

The Comparison: EM vs. High-End Audio

The primary focus of the report is a comparison conducted at the High-End Munich exhibition between a budget-conscious EM setup and a premium high-end system.

Feature	EM Reference System	High-End Stereo System
Components	EM Model S305, Klipsch R51PM speakers, and a JBL subwoofer	B&W 803 D4 speakers with Chord Dave, Ultima Pre 3, and Ultima 5
Audio Source	Digital (Spotify)	High-end Phono (Vinyl)
Total Cost	€2,200	€48,000

EM Reference System

High End Stereo System

Key Test Results

Despite the massive price discrepancy (the EM system costs less than 5% of the high-end setup), testers found the performance gap to be surprisingly small:

• Performance Gap: Testers rated the EM system only 10% lower in quality than the €48,000 system.

• Sound Quality: While the EM system was noted to have a "rougher sound", testers highlighted that it was using a low-quality Spotify source compared to the high-end system's vinyl source.

• Verdict: The report concludes that EM is a revolutionary technology capable of delivering a high-quality immersive experience that can challenge significantly more expensive traditional systems.

Other Comparisons

The report also noted several ultra-high-end systems where a direct comparison was deemed not applicable ("EM cannot be compared"):

• MBL: €300,000 system.

• PMC: €200,000 system.

• Burmester: €100,000 speakers.