Softears Studio 4 VS Etymotic EVO

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Softears Studio 4 and Etymotic EVO use 4BA and 3BA driver setups respectively. Softears Studio 4 costs $450 while Etymotic EVO costs $500. Etymotic EVO is $50 more expensive. Softears Studio 4 holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 5.7). Softears Studio 4 has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Etymotic EVO has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Etymotic EVO has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Etymotic EVO has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.

Metric	Softears Studio 4	Etymotic EVO
Bass	6.5	5
Mids	7.3	6
Treble	7	4
Details	5	6
Soundstage	8	5.7
Imaging	5	6
Dynamics	5	6
Tonality	7.5	5
Technicalities	7.1	6

Softears Studio 4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable

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Etymotic EVO Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

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Driver Configuration: 4BA

Tuning Type: Neutral

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Price (Msrp): $450

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Driver Configuration: 3BA

Tuning Type: Warm neutral

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Softears Studio 4 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

Gaming Grade

A-

Etymotic EVO Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

5.5

Gaming Grade

B-

Softears Studio 4 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 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.

Etymotic EVO Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

C+

Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.

Bass C+

Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.

Mids B

Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.

Treble C-

Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.

Dynamics B

Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.

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-

Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Softears Studio 4 Reviews

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Reviewed by: 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

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+

Reviewed by: 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

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

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+

Etymotic EVO Reviews

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

5.3 Reviewer Score

C+ Tuning

B Tech

Slight improvements in staging over the ER series, but with setbacks in the treble response.

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

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