Softears Twilight VS Elysian Pilgrim Noir

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Softears Twilight and Elysian Pilgrim Noir use 1DD and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Softears Twilight costs $930 while Elysian Pilgrim Noir costs $800. Softears Twilight is $130 more expensive. Softears Twilight holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 7.4). Softears Twilight has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Softears Twilight has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Softears Twilight has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Elysian Pilgrim Noir has significantly better dynamics with a 1.8-point edge and Softears Twilight has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Metric	Softears Twilight	Elysian Pilgrim Noir
Bass	7.5	7
Mids	8	7
Treble	7	6.5
Details	7.6	6.5
Soundstage	8	7
Imaging	7.6	7
Dynamics	5	6.8
Tonality	7.8	7.5
Technicalities	7.4	7.3

Softears Twilight Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

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Elysian Pilgrim Noir Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Warm

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Price (Msrp): $930

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+3BA

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: Elysian Top Elysian IEMs

Price (Msrp): $800

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Softears Twilight Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

Elysian Pilgrim Noir Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

Softears Twilight Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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 A

Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.

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 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.

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

Elysian Pilgrim Noir Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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 A-

Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.

Mids A-

Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.

Treble B+

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

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 A-

Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.

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 Twilight Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8.3 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

It's like a tubed iem, it's really fun. Something about DDs, so good.

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Mids: S Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

8 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A Tech

Slightly warm/neutral, very well balanced, good scaling, TOTL male vocals, big staging, wait for sale

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

8 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A Tech

My top choice for timbral accuracy. Beautiful warm sound signature with outstanding timbre and an open sound. I wouldn’t change a thing.

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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

7.7 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A- Tech

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Crin

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A Tech

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

6.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A+ Tech

Warm tuning done correct, one of my favorite single DD Need more treble

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Elysian Pilgrim Noir Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

8.5 * score normalized

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

8 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A+ Tech

Sound is similar to the original Pilgrim. Bassier than the original Pilgrim with similar resolution.

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7.5 Reviewer Score

S- Tuning

A+ Tech

Good but expensive. Recommended if you can find it for around $500. Direct upgrade to the AFUL Explorer. Scales great. Reminds me of the EJ07M but a bit smoother and less dynamic. Prefer it more than the OG pilgrim, but definitely not worth $400 more lol.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

B Tech

Way different than Pilgrim OG, less bright. Smoothe.

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

Cons: Similar to Pilgrim OG at twice the price.

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

Reviewed by: Super* Review

6* * score normalized

Relaxed at the vocal region compared to orignial Pilgrim. Too expensive. Texturing is a little bit better than original Pilgrim

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Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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