Softears Volume S VS Kiwi Ears Septet
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Softears Volume S and Kiwi Ears Septet use 2DD+2BA and 1DD+4BA+1Planar+1PZT driver setups respectively. Softears Volume S costs $320 while Kiwi Ears Septet costs $269. Softears Volume S is $51 more expensive. Softears Volume S holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 6.8). Softears Volume S carries a user score of 8.2. Softears Volume S has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Softears Volume S has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Kiwi Ears Septet has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Softears Volume S has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Softears Volume S | Kiwi Ears Septet |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 9 | 5 |
| Treble | 8 | 5 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Technicalities | 8 | 5 |
Jaytiss Reviews Comparison
Softears Volume S reviewed by
8.5
Reviewer Score
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Kiwi Ears Septet reviewed by
6.8
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
The Kiwi Ears Septet is a multi-driver oddball in the best way: a single DD + 4BA + planar + PZT hybrid with an open-back shell at $259. Build is solid with a metal body, flat 2-pin sockets and a handsome modular cable; fit is stable and isolation would be strong if it weren’t vented. It’s clearly aimed at listeners who want something different in both design and presentation.
Sonically it’s a down-tilted, slightly L-shaped tuning: deep, thumpy bass, subdued upper-mids, and a sparkly 4–6 kHz region that adds air and detail. The open structure creates a speaker-like stage—wide, clean imaging with a sense of room—but it can show a hint of hiss and benefits from more power (dongle/DAP recommended) to wake up dynamics. It’s a unique, spacious listen that some will love and others won’t; while the treble and imaging impress and it earns a recommendation (even a spot in a price-tier top 10), those wanting stronger presence in vocals may prefer Kiwi Ears’ more conventional tunings or adjacent sets like Astral or Performer series.
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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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Kiwi Ears Septet Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+1Planar+1PZT
Tuning Type: Neutral, Bright
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $269
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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.
Kiwi Ears Septet 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
C+- It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Softears Volume S User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewA well-rounded, coherent IEM that shines in low-impedance tuning with excellent midrange clarity.
Pros
Balanced, natural midrange with solid bass and rich accessories.Cons
High-impedance mode feels unnecessary and shells may be bulky for small ears.RSV with more bass quantity and better quality, at less than half the price.
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 RSVKiwi Ears Septet User Reviews
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