Final Audio B3 VS Softears Studio 4

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Final Audio B3 and Softears Studio 4 use 2BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. Final Audio B3 costs $500 while Softears Studio 4 costs $450. Final Audio B3 is $50 more expensive. Softears Studio 4 holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 7.4). Softears Studio 4 has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has significantly better mids with a 2.1-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge, Final Audio B3 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Final Audio B3 has better imaging with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric Final Audio B3 Softears Studio 4
Bass 5.3 6.5
Mids 5.3 7.3
Treble 4.8 7
Details 6 5
Soundstage 6.5 8
Imaging 5.8 5
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 5.4 7.5
Technicalities 5.7 7.1

Final Audio B3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Crin Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


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


Final Audio B3 User Review Score

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Final Audio B3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

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-

Final Audio B3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

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

B-
  • 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 C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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.

Final Audio B3 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: The middle model of the B series from Final. Surprising clarity and 3D soundstage BA midbass hump not the most natural sounding

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Probably the best tuned of Final's B-series. Reminiscent of the E-series with BA characteristics.

Crin original ranking

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
One of the better interpretations of Final Audio's house sound with some decent technicalities.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Softears Studio 4 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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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

Tim Tuned original ranking

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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.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

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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.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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