Softears Studio 4 VS Dunu SA6 Ultra

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Softears Studio 4 and Dunu SA6 Ultra use 4BA and 6BA driver setups respectively. Softears Studio 4 costs $450 while Dunu SA6 Ultra costs $550. Dunu SA6 Ultra is $100 more expensive. Softears Studio 4 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 7.3). Dunu SA6 Ultra has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Dunu SA6 Ultra has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Dunu SA6 Ultra has slightly better treble with a 0.4-point edge, Dunu SA6 Ultra has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Dunu SA6 Ultra has significantly better details with a 1.7-point edge and Dunu SA6 Ultra has significantly better imaging with a 1.7-point edge.

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Metric Softears Studio 4 Dunu SA6 Ultra
Bass 6.5 6.8
Mids 7.3 8.1
Treble 7 7.4
Details 5 6.7
Soundstage 8 7.5
Imaging 5 6.7
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 7.5 7.5
Technicalities 7.1 7.4

Softears Studio 4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jays Audio
Super* Review Tim Tuned Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable

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Dunu SA6 Ultra Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Nymz Super* Review
Shuwa-T Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Audionotions Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable

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Softears Studio 4 Details

Driver Configuration: 4BA

Tuning Type: Neutral

Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $450

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Dunu SA6 Ultra Details

Driver Configuration: 6BA

Tuning Type: Warm neutral

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Price (Msrp): $550

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Softears Studio 4 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Dunu SA6 Ultra Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Softears Studio 4 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Dunu SA6 Ultra Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Softears Studio 4 Reviews

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Just great all around, balance with amazingly clean midrange

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: S

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Something magical about this set, but it's not the Bass.

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Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+
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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A Tech
A benchmark for tonality and timbre. Neutral, accurate sound with great bass, tonal accuracy, forward vocals, and natural timbre. Excellent isolation. Unvented design and BA bass may not suit everyone.

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech
Best all rounder under $500. "Correct" and neutral tuning. Perfect vocals, not as forward like RSV but zero faults. Slight Improvement over RSV in-terms of seapration and stage size/treble is same/not as warm.

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Sounds plasticky and smoothed; inoffensive to the point of being offensive.

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Dunu SA6 Ultra Reviews

Reviewed by: Audionotions

Audionotions 8 Reviewer Score
SA6 but better - and SA6 was already a very good IEM to begin with. Retains the same smooth and relaxed tuning and great resolution. What sets this apart is the right amount of treble extension to make these even more detailed, sparkly, and airy. These punch well above their weight! Most people should endgame here unless you need the extra 5% improvement that $1k+ more will give. Previously Owned

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Tuning style is a matter of preference. QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass with a practical bass switch. Unvented design.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
More controlled tuning compared to the VX, while maintaining the excellent technicalities Clarity and staging takes a hit; it is simply not on the same level

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Bass: A- Mids: A Treble: A Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
An SA6 with improvement in treble extension, and stage air; better tuned Oracle2 with wider stage. Relaxing tonality but also very resolving. Airy stage with great depth and height. Smooth dynamics and great coherency. Realistic timbre. Great detail and clarity. Mids and vocals may not be forward enough for some genres. Low-end is quick and has great separation form mids but lacks rumble and slam. Tuning A+ to S- depending on your library.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Anole VX-ish tuning with less treble and details Could use a little more upper mids

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+
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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
A slightly refined SA6 with better treble extension. Very coherent.

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 6.7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Limited run. A baby VX by a fraction of the price with less detail. Tastefully done tuning with incredible stage depth. BA bass and timbre are present, but you won't even mind given how good it sounds. SA6 Mk2 exists now.

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A- Details: B Imaging: B

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