Softears Volume S VS INTUAURA Balance

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Softears Volume S and INTUAURA Balance use 2DD+2BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Softears Volume S costs $320 while INTUAURA Balance costs $299. Softears Volume S is $21 more expensive. Softears Volume S holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.6). Softears Volume S carries a user score of 8.2. Softears Volume S has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Softears Volume S has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, INTUAURA Balance has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Softears Volume S has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Softears Volume S
8.5 /10
Jaytiss Score
INTUAURA Balance
7.6 /10
Score gap: 1.0
Metric Softears Volume S INTUAURA Balance
Mids 9 7
Treble 8 7
Soundstage 8 6.5
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 7.5 6.6
Technicalities 8 7
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Softears Volume S Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA

Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost

Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $320

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INTUAURA Balance Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA

Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost

Price (Msrp): $299

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Softears Volume S Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
Mids S
Expect a benchmark mid band that blends flawless accuracy with captivating presence. Vocals float in a perfectly defined space.
Treble A+
Highs sound shimmering and endless, with exquisite smoothness and detail. Air and sparkle feel endless.
Dynamics C+
It offers fair punch and contrast, though micro-dynamics could be sharper. Impact is satisfying for day-to-day use.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.

INTUAURA Balance Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Mids A-
Expect lifelike vocals and instruments with impressive nuance and realism. You can easily follow harmonies and backups.
Treble A-
Expect effortless extension and clarity that keep the top end sparkling yet smooth. Layering in upper registers is impressive.
Dynamics B
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Soundstage B+
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.

Softears Volume S User Reviews

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Syren
9.2

A well-rounded, coherent IEM that shines in low-impedance tuning with excellent midrange clarity.

Tuning: S Tech: S- Bass: S- Mids: S Treble: A+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: S- Details: S Imaging: S-
Pros
Balanced, natural midrange with solid bass and rich accessories.
Cons
High-impedance mode feels unnecessary and shells may be bulky for small ears.
Makavelian
7.2

RSV with more bass quantity and better quality, at less than half the price.

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A-
Pros
Very nicely balanced sound signature for all-rounder duties, with tonality and technical performance that punches above its price. More even sub - mid bass profile which results in a more cohesive, better textured bass vs harman/meta tuned sets.
Cons
Pinna gain isn't an ideal fit for my HRTF, hearing slightly too much upper-mid emphasis after extended listening and comparisons. Upper treble is lacking air vs more expensive sets, most evident in cymbal hits coming across dulled, not unlike the RSV

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