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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 well-shaped and lively, thanks to the forward upper mids. A glittery lower treble injects air and brilliance. Treble peaks sound defined and light, enhancing spatial perception. Soundstage is expansive and helps create an immersive feel. Details are defined and bring music to life. Layering is clear and full-bodied, creating excellent separation. There’s great control over masking, keeping everything articulate. Notes carry a warm and forceful sense of weight. 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
A authoritative low-end drives the energy forward with deep pulses. The bass response is bold and assertive, adding authority to the sound. The bass feel is lush and punchy, adding punch to every hit. There's a grainy fullness that makes instruments sound organic. There’s a crisp and dynamic edge that brings instruments forward. Treble extension in this region is brilliant and animated. Treble peaks sound clean and ethereal, enhancing spatial perception. A broad stereo image opens up the mix beautifully. Detail retrieval is transparent and strong, highlighting subtle nuances. Layering is focused and textured, creating excellent separation. There’s great control over masking, keeping everything clearly defined. Notes carry a full-bodied and robust sense of weight. Slam is impactful and hits with commanding force. Sibilance is bright but well-handled, avoiding harshness. There's a realistic quality to voices and strings. The tuning feels musical and carefully tuned. The sound has a grainy realism that reveals inner detail.
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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. Instruments are well-defined with robust placement across the soundstage. Slam is strong and hits with commanding force. Tonality is neutral and musical, 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
There's a robust and grainy thump in the sub-bass that anchors the sound. A sharp and compact low-end provides excellent drive and energy. There's a animated sense of movement in the lows. There's a textured fullness that makes instruments sound organic. Vocals sound well-shaped and vivid, thanks to the forward upper mids. Treble extension in this region is shimmery and animated. Extension is well-shaped and contributes to an airy soundscape. A broad stereo image opens up the mix beautifully. Detail retrieval is articulate and forceful, highlighting subtle nuances. There’s an clearly defined sense of space between musical elements. Minimal masking ensures a transparent presentation even in busy tracks. Notes carry a warm and forceful sense of weight. Impact is explosive, adding excitement to every hit. Treble peaks are sharp and energetic without discomfort. Acoustic tones sound organic and lifelike. Tonality is harmonious and blended, enjoyable across genres. Texture is warm and detailed, adding realism to instruments.
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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
There's a solid and grainy thump in the sub-bass that anchors the sound. The bass response is assertive and authoritative, adding authority to the sound. There's a lively sense of movement in the lows. Lower mids are full-bodied and full-bodied, giving warmth to the mix. The region feels dynamic and tight, highlighting vocal clarity. Lower treble is open and precise, enhancing presence and detail. It adds a delicate sense of air without exaggeration. A broad stereo image opens up the mix beautifully. Detail retrieval is crisp and powerful, highlighting subtle nuances. There’s an expressive sense of space between musical elements. There’s great control over masking, keeping everything clearly defined. Weight feels uniform, neither too light nor too dense. Impact is explosive, adding excitement to every hit. Sibilance is shimmery but well-handled, avoiding harshness. Tone reproduction is even and musical. Tonality is even and blended, enjoyable across genres. Texture is rich and detailed, adding realism to instruments.