AirPods 4vs.Isabellae

Sound & Specs Comparison

Information

Both IEMs are widely regarded in the audiophile community. See how they differ in terms of sub-bass response, upper mids, clarity, and overall tonality. Spider charts and rating breakdowns included.

Objective Comparison

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Meta Ratings

In terms of overall sound impression, Isabellae notably outshines AirPods 4. It presents music with measurably greater accuracy, air, and stereo separation (6.5 vs 5). For comfort fit, It performs substantially better (7.8 vs 5). Even under close inspection, AirPods 4 maintains a subtly cleaner, more seamless design — whereas Isabellae occasionally reveals minor imperfections. Compared to AirPods 4, the overall accessory offering from Isabellae is immensely more aligned with the expectations of discerning audiophiles.

Sound Characteristics

Isabellae produces sub-bass that is a more textured and present in cinematic or bass-heavy tracks (5.8 vs 4.5). It renders bass with a greater punch and separation, where AirPods 4 sometimes feels bloated (6.5 vs 5.5). Listeners may find the low-end impact on It c more engaging during high-dynamic passages (6 vs 5). It achieves a better warmth and coherence in the lower mids, bringing more realism to guitars and cellos (6.5 vs 5.5). In the upper mids, It sounds b clearer and more articulate, highlighting vocals and lead instruments better than AirPods 4 (6.8 vs 6). The upper treble of It extends a further, offering more sparkle and openness than AirPods 4 (7 vs 6.5). It creates a s wider soundstage, giving instruments more space and a better sense of placement than AirPods 4 (6.8 vs 6). The retrieval of faint audio cues on It is c more convincing, while AirPods 4 tends to gloss over them (6 vs 5). Track elements feel a more isolated and clean on It, offering clearer focus than AirPods 4 (6.3 vs 5). It avoids frequency masking b more successfully, preserving clarity across the spectrum better than AirPods 4 (5.5 vs 5). The note presentation is d fuller and more tactile on It, giving instruments a stronger physical presence than AirPods 4 (6.5 vs 5). It hits with c more authority during transients, creating a more explosive effect than AirPods 4 (6 vs 5). Listeners may experience s fewer sharp edges in 'S' and 'T' sounds with AirPods 4, whereas Isabellae can get fatiguing (6.5 vs 3.3). Timbre on Isabellae sounds a more realistic and natural, whereas AirPods 4 feels slightly more artificial or colored (6.3 vs 5.5). The overall tonality of It is a more balanced and cohesive, offering a sound signature that feels better tuned than AirPods 4 (6.5 vs 5). It renders texture d more precisely, making instrument surfaces and vocal grain more palpable than AirPods 4 (6 vs 4.5).

Tonal Signature

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