AirPods 4vs.Sonata

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

For comfort fit, Sonata performs measurably better (6.5 vs 5). While AirPods 4 is passable in its design, It stands significantly above, particularly in terms of assembly quality, material choice, and finish. Compared to AirPods 4, the overall accessory offering from It is vastly more aligned with the expectations of discerning audiophiles.

Sound Characteristics

AirPods 4 produces sub-bass that is a more textured and present in cinematic or bass-heavy tracks (4.5 vs 3). It offers m stronger and more impactful bass response, adding weight and presence where Sonata feels less assertive (5.5 vs 3). It adds a more body and slam to bass hits, which makes it feel more physical than Sonata (5 vs 3). It achieves a better warmth and coherence in the lower mids, bringing more realism to guitars and cellos (5.5 vs 3.5). In the upper mids, Sonata sounds b clearer and more articulate, highlighting vocals and lead instruments better than AirPods 4 (6.5 vs 6). The treble on It is a more nuanced and refined, especially when it comes to cymbals and ambient elements (7 vs 6.5). It captures ambient cues and reverbs m more precisely through its upper treble, enhancing spatial perception over AirPods 4 (8 vs 6.5). Listeners may notice that It presents sounds with a more lateral space, giving recordings more openness than AirPods 4 (8 vs 6). The retrieval of faint audio cues on It is m more convincing, while AirPods 4 tends to gloss over them (8 vs 5). AirPods 4 organizes musical elements a better across depth, enhancing spatial realism over Sonata (5 vs 2.5). Sonata keeps competing frequencies under control a more effectively, reducing sonic congestion compared to AirPods 4 (8.5 vs 5). Notes played through AirPods 4 feel d weightier and fuller, giving a more satisfying impact than those from Sonata (5 vs 3.5). It delivers a stronger slam and physicality, making drums and transients hit harder than Sonata (5 vs 2.5). Listeners may experience a fewer sharp edges in 'S' and 'T' sounds with It, whereas Sonata can get fatiguing (6.5 vs 6). It renders timbres with m better harmonic balance, preserving the character of instruments more accurately than Sonata (5.5 vs 3). The overall tonality of It is a more balanced and cohesive, offering a sound signature that feels better tuned than Sonata (5 vs 4). The grain and surface of instruments are rendered d more vividly by It, while Sonata feels flatter (4.5 vs 3).

Tonal Signature

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