Softears RSV VS 7th Acoustics Supernova
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Softears RSV and 7th Acoustics Supernova use 5BA and 6BA driver setups respectively. Softears RSV costs $730 while 7th Acoustics Supernova costs $850. 7th Acoustics Supernova is $120 more expensive. 7th Acoustics Supernova holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (8.3 vs 8.5). Softears RSV carries a user score of 7. 7th Acoustics Supernova has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Softears RSV | 7th Acoustics Supernova |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 8 | 9 |
| Treble | 8 | 8 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 8 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 5 |
| Tonality | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Technicalities | 8 | 8 |
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Softears RSV reviewed by
8.3
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Softears RSV brings a 5BA recipe with a shell that’s handsome but larger than average, featuring a recessed 2-pin that can fuss with some cables. Comfort is generally fine, yet the size and wide body may test smaller ears. Sonically it’s a neutral-leaning tuning with clean mids and polite highs, but the presentation trades off texture, sub-bass weight, and upper-air sparkle. Stage feels spacious, extension is more average, and while the technicalities are solid, the current crop of mid-fi monitors has pushed beyond what this 2021 design delivers.
Stacked against today’s options, RSV gets pressure from several directions: Elysian Pilgrim hits harder down low with greater perceived clarity; Supernova offers a more natural tonality and better sub-bass; HiSenior Mega5 EST graphs similarly but adds a touch more air; even value picks like a “super mix”/EM10-style V-tune bring fun, slam, and engagement. RSV remains easy to pair and its upper-mids are tastefully set, yet vocals can feel a bit soft—more “fun and cozy” than pristine. At typical new pricing around the mid-$500s it’s tough to champion; catch it closer to $350–$400 (or a good used deal) and it becomes a very enjoyable pick for those who prize smooth mids over maximum bass grip and airy bite.
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7th Acoustics Supernova reviewed by
8.5
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Custom-built shells and faceplates make Supernova feel special from the start, and the ergonomics seal the deal: a light, durable shell, super comfortable fit and a supple, well-textured stock cable. The tonality stays open, clean and free of sibilance, with imaging that snaps into place both horizontally and vertically. Detail retrieval in busy scenes is immaculate, making it superb for long gaming sessions—not to farm K/D ratios, but to elevate the overall experience as in-game micro-details sparkle. Tip rolling works well (SpinFit, Divinus, Latex H70), though the included tips are decent; the clamshell case is nice, if a bit annoying to twist shut.
Versus peers, Supernova shows almost perfect tuning with exceedingly strong technicals and a touch of juicy, lush timbre. Against Night Oblivion Butastur, the overall tone and bass texture on Supernova are a hair better, while Butastur gets you 95–98% of the way for less and shines for classical and pop. Compared with Monarch Mk III, the FR curves are scarily close (within a couple dB), yet Supernova’s treble refinement and stage feel a tad more convincing, even if Monarch brings different technical strengths. Net takeaway: a holographic, genre-agnostic performer that’s easy to recommend; the only real caveat is the long wait time to get one, and the bass could use a touch more authority.
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Softears RSV Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $730
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7th Acoustics Supernova Details
Driver Configuration: 6BA
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Price (Msrp): $850
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Softears RSV Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- A smooth, agreeable balance keeps the presentation engaging without obvious flaws. Only sensitive ears will nitpick the bumps.
Average Technical Grade
A+- It sounds refined and controlled, keeping instruments neatly separated with immersive staging. Busy arrangements remain neatly organized.
7th Acoustics Supernova Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- It presents a smooth, well-integrated tonal balance that plays nicely with many styles. It maintains natural timbre across the range.
Average Technical Grade
A+- A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
Softears RSV User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewSolid pick at used prices for those wanting a neutral sound with hint of sub-bass oomph.
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Excellent balanced, all rounder sound signature with natural tonality, vocal reproduction is particularly pleasing.Cons
Hint of darkness in upper registers affecting overall sense of resolution, bass texture could be better.7th Acoustics Supernova User Reviews
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