Softears Volume S VS Yanyin Canon Pro
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Softears Volume S and Yanyin Canon Pro use 2DD+2BA and 1DD+6BA driver setups respectively. Softears Volume S costs $320 while Yanyin Canon Pro costs $399. Yanyin Canon Pro is $79 more expensive. Softears Volume S holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 8). Softears Volume S carries a user score of 8.2. Softears Volume S has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Yanyin Canon Pro 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 | Yanyin Canon Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 9 | 7 |
| Treble | 8 | 8 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.5 | 7 |
| Technicalities | 8 | 8 |
Jaytiss Reviews Comparison
Softears Volume S reviewed by
8.5
Reviewer Score
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Yanyin Canon Pro reviewed by
8
Reviewer Score
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Yanyin Canon Pro is a 1DD + 6BA hybrid around $400 with a light, well-sized shell that’s easy to fit and pleasantly vented. The kit impresses: a suede-like round case feels durable, the tip selection is reasonable, and the cable is a standout—supple, visually premium, and available in 3.5 / 4.4 (even 2.5 for holdouts). Comfort trends above average, and the dip switches exist but the favored setting is the “all up” configuration.
Tonally the Canon Pro skews neutral and safe: modest bass with slightly recessed lower mids, a clean midrange, and smooth treble that brings out micro-detail without harsh spikes. Sub-bass could dig deeper, yet dynamics never feel anemic; it’s more about balance than fireworks. The FR “hugs the target,” with a touch of upper air and extension that reads subtle rather than showy, yielding an all-day listen with natural imaging and very low fatigue.
Against peers, Canon Pro beats Canon 2 for detail and top-end finesse (Canon 2 offers more warmth and punch), and comes across more refined than Hype 4, whose upper air can feel exaggerated. Versus Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk, the Dusk DSP wins if DSP is on the table, but in pure analog the edge tilts to Canon Pro. Sets like AFUL Performer 7 trade blows (more bass/treble “spice” there), while Pilgrim can read too bright and Moondrop Meteor feels leaner down low. The takeaway: not a showboat, but a polished, versatile IEM with beautiful accessories, easy comfort, and tuning that’s EQ-friendly and broadly appealing—an easy recommendation for those who value clarity and poise over spectacle.
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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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Yanyin Canon Pro Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA
Tuning Type: Neutral, Neutral with Bass Boost
Brand: Yanyin Top Yanyin IEMs
Price (Msrp): $399
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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.
Yanyin Canon Pro 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+- You get an articulate, polished performance with immersive stage depth and great control. There's a sense of polish across the whole spectrum.
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 RSVYanyin Canon Pro User Reviews
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