I/O Volare VS Hercules Audio Noah

I/O Volare and Hercules Audio Noah use 1DD+4BA+4EST and 3dd BA driver setups respectively. I/O Volare costs $600 while Hercules Audio Noah costs $525. I/O Volare is $75 more expensive. Hercules Audio Noah holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 8.9). Hercules Audio Noah has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Hercules Audio Noah has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Hercules Audio Noah has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Hercules Audio Noah has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

Jaytiss Score

I/O Volare

6.8 /10

Jaytiss Score

Hercules Audio Noah

8.9 /10

Score gap: 2.2

Metric	I/O Volare	Hercules Audio Noah
Mids	7	8
Treble	5	7
Soundstage	7	7.5
Dynamics	5	9
Tonality	5.8	7.9
Technicalities	5	7

Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough I/O Volare and Hercules Audio Noah reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

I/O Volare reviewed by

6.8 Reviewer Score

B- Tuning

C+ Tech

Nice overall quality.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel

Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Hercules Audio Noah reviewed by

2025-10-17

8.9 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A- Tech

Clean vocals, just amazing, clean and clear. 5/5 amazing maybe best thing Ive heard.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel

Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: S Soundstage: A

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: I/O Top I/O IEMs

Price (Msrp): $600

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Driver Configuration: 3dd BA

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $525

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I/O Volare Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

B-

The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

C+

An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.

Mids A-

The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.

Treble C+

Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.

Dynamics C+

Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.

Soundstage A-

You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.

Hercules Audio Noah Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A-

The presentation feels orderly, balancing workable detail retrieval with acceptable imaging cues. It keeps momentum without smearing transients.

Mids A+

It offers a luxurious, resolving midrange that captures micro-detail beautifully. Every vocal inflection is captured.

Treble A-

Highs feel superbly executed, revealing micro-detail without hint of sibilance. Highs stay smooth even at volume.

Dynamics S

This is reference-grade dynamic performance with breathtaking realism. It mirrors live-music intensity perfectly.

Soundstage A

Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.

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