Solovs.Variations

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

Sound-wise, Solo provides a clearly more refined presentation, with improved detail retrieval, microdynamics, and instrument layering when compared to Variations (7.5 vs 6.5). For comfort fit, It performs clearly better (8 vs 7). The tactile feel and solidity of It suggest distinctly greater robustness and longevity compared to the more fragile impression left by Variations. It’s cable appears distinctly more premium in both aesthetics and function, from its braid quality to termination. Accessory-wise, It includes barely more practical and high-quality items, enhancing both protection and usability.

Sound Characteristics

Variations delivers a tighter sub-bass response, controlling low-end rumble with more precision than Solo (6.5 vs 5.5). The low-end on It is a more controlled and rhythmic, offering better definition than Solo (6.5 vs 6). The bass in It feels m more physical and textured, with improved rumble and body compared to Solo (8.5 vs 5.5). It strikes a a better balance between presence and smoothness in the upper mids compared to Solo (8 vs 7). Instruments like violins and brass are portrayed with a more brilliance on It, while Solo sounds slightly dull (7.5 vs 6.5). It extends a further into the upper treble, adding air and openness that Solo lacks (8 vs 5.5). Listeners may notice that It presents sounds with a more lateral space, giving recordings more openness than Solo (7.5 vs 5). The retrieval of faint audio cues on It is m more convincing, while Solo tends to gloss over them (8 vs 6). In complex arrangements, It separates layers s more distinctly, preventing overlap that Solo occasionally suffers (7 vs 5.5). It shows a better control of masking effects, maintaining clarity across frequency ranges better than Solo (7 vs 6.5). Notes played through It feel a weightier and fuller, giving a more satisfying impact than those from Solo (8 vs 7). It delivers dynamic shifts with overwhelmingly greater impact, making Solo sound comparatively tame (8.5 vs 4.5). The upper range of vocals is overwhelmingly cleaner and more forgiving on It, helping it avoid sibilant harshness that Solo shows (9 vs 3.5). It renders texture a more precisely, making instrument surfaces and vocal grain more palpable than Solo (7.5 vs 5.5).

Tonal Signature

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