Softears Volume S VS Penon Fan 3s
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Softears Volume S and Penon Fan 3s are in-ear monitors. Softears Volume S costs $320 while Penon Fan 3s costs $349. Penon Fan 3s is $29 more expensive. Softears Volume S holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.3). 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 2-point edge, Penon Fan 3s has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Softears Volume S has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Softears Volume S | Penon Fan 3s |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 9 | 5 |
| Treble | 8 | 6 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 8 |
| Tonality | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Technicalities | 8 | 6 |
Jaytiss Reviews Comparison
Softears Volume S reviewed by
8.5
Reviewer Score
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Penon Fan 3s reviewed by
2025-10-02
7.3
Reviewer Score
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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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Penon Fan 3s Details
Driver Configuration: n/a
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $349
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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.
Penon Fan 3s Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B- A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.
Average Technical Grade
B- An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
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 RSVPenon Fan 3s User Reviews
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