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IEM Details
The Softears RS10 is a high-end reference IEM featuring 10 balanced armature drivers, precise 5-way crossover, and neutral tuning with impressive sub-bass and exceptional detail—ideal for studio, mastering, and critical listening.
Sound Description
Vocals sound expressive and vivid, thanks to the forward upper mids. Treble extension in this region is shimmery and dynamic. There's an wide and shiny feeling to the top end. The soundstage is broad, placing instruments far across the field. You can hear every clearly defined texture and microdynamic. Instruments are well-defined with authoritative placement across the soundstage. The mix stays transparent even with overlapping elements. Weighty notes provide a weighty musical presence. Transients strike with intensity and drive.
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IEM Details
A flagship 19-driver BA IEM offering subwoofer-level bass, warm midrange, and smooth, extended treble—all housed in lightweight titanium with audio-grade cabling.
Sound Description
Sub-bass is forceful and lush, giving the music weight and rhythm. Low frequencies come through with depth and slam, energizing the mix. Bass texture hits with forceful presence and physicality. The midrange is smooth and adds emotional weight. A bright boost in the upper mids adds presence and energy. A bright lower treble injects air and brilliance. Treble peaks sound crisp and ethereal, enhancing spatial perception. A broad stereo image opens up the mix beautifully. Details are clean and bring music to life. Instruments are well-defined with robust placement across the soundstage. Minimal masking ensures a clear presentation even in busy tracks. Weighty notes provide a meaty musical presence. Transients strike with intensity and drive. Treble peaks are sharp and energetic without discomfort. Acoustic tones sound organic and lifelike. Tonality is blended, with minimal peaks or dips. Texture is full-bodied and detailed, adding realism to instruments.
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IEM Details
The Soranik MEMS 3S 2025 combines classic dynamic warmth with cutting-edge MEMS precision. Featuring a dual dynamic driver setup for powerful low-end and natural mids, it adds two full-range MEMS drivers (xMEMS & USOUND) for fast, detailed treble and impressive imaging. With its hybrid configuration and external energizer unit, the MEMS 3S pushes IEM technology into the future.
Sound Description
A broad stereo image opens up the mix beautifully. There’s an well-shaped sense of space between musical elements. Transients strike with intensity and drive. Tonality is cohesive and harmonious, enjoyable across genres.
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IEM Details
Despite their small size, the Sony IER-Z1R earphones feature a sophisticated 3-way design with two dynamic drivers and a highly precise balanced armature.
The sound quality is not just high-resolution—it's ultra-high-resolution, reaching an impressive frequency response of up to 100 kHz.
Housed in a precisely crafted, virtually resonance-free aluminum shell, the design ensures that all three drivers remain in perfect phase alignment.
The cables are fully balanced and made from high-purity OFC copper with silver plating for maximum detail retrieval.
Sound Description
A assertive low-end drives the energy forward with resonant pulses. Bass is powerful and full-bodied, giving the music weight and rhythm. Bass texture hits with strong presence and physicality. There's a detailed fullness that makes instruments sound organic. The upper mids are clear and authoritative, ensuring vocals cut through the mix. A shiny lower treble injects air and brilliance. Treble peaks sound crisp and light, enhancing spatial perception. A broad stereo image opens up the mix beautifully. Detail retrieval is focused and robust, highlighting subtle nuances. Layering is clear and textured, creating excellent separation. Minimal masking ensures a clear presentation even in busy tracks. Weighty notes provide a rich musical presence. Slam is strong and hits with commanding force. Treble peaks are crisp and energetic without discomfort. There's a realistic quality to voices and strings. Tonality is blended, with minimal peaks or dips. There’s a tactile quality that enhances timbral depth.
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IEM Details
The AFUL Cantor combines technical precision with musicality in a hybrid design. Featuring a dynamic driver for powerful bass and multiple balanced armatures for clean mids and sparkly highs, it delivers a spacious soundstage with excellent separation. Tuning leans slightly toward a balanced-bright signature, making it a solid choice for detail lovers who still want some low-end punch.
Sound Description
Sub-bass is forceful and deep, giving the music weight and rhythm. A impactful and controlled low-end provides excellent drive and energy. There's a vibrant sense of movement in the lows. The midrange is smooth and adds emotional weight. There’s a clean and punchy edge that brings instruments forward. A glittery lower treble injects air and brilliance. There’s a controlled sense of sparkle that stays under control. A broad stereo image opens up the mix beautifully. Details are crisp and bring music to life. Layering is precise and textured, creating excellent separation. There’s great control over masking, keeping everything clearly defined. Note weight is even and natural. Slam is impactful and hits with authoritative force. Treble peaks are clean and energetic without discomfort. Tone reproduction is even and musical. Tonality is balanced and musical, enjoyable across genres. The sound has a grainy realism that reveals inner detail.