I/O Volare VS Intuaura Purple
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
I/O Volare and Intuaura Purple use 1DD+4BA+4EST and 1DD driver setups respectively. I/O Volare costs $600 while Intuaura Purple costs $649. Intuaura Purple is $49 more expensive. Intuaura Purple holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 7.8).
Insights
| Metric | I/O Volare | Intuaura Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Mids | 7 | 7.8 |
| Treble | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Details | 8 | 7.8 |
| Soundstage | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Imaging | 8 | 7.8 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 7.8 |
| Tonality | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Technicalities | 6.9 | 7.8 |
I/O Volare Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.3Generally Favorable
Intuaura Purple Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.8Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
I/O Volare reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
5*
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Intuaura Purple reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
6.5*
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Score
I/O Volare reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.6
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Intuaura Purple reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7.5
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I/O Volare (more reviews)
I/O Volare reviewed by Shuwa-T
7.6
Reviewer Score
I/O Volare reviewed by Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
I/O Volare reviewed by Jaytiss
6.8
Reviewer Score
I/O Volare reviewed by Super* Review
6*
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Super* Review original ranking
Super* Review Youtube Channel
Intuaura Purple (more reviews)
Intuaura Purple reviewed by Z-Reviews
8
* score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary
Intuaura Purple brings a polished, pricey package: lush purple shells, a comfy fit, and a cable that looks the part—even if the accessories feel recycled from cheaper siblings. The kicker is the optional DSP dongle (~$65) that re-voices the set; without it, the Purple already sounds clean, punchy, and engaging, with strong clarity and respectable stage. Snap the DSP on and the tuning shifts toward flatter, smoother treble and tidier FR, but soundstage shrinks a notch and the presentation loses some air. It’s a dramatic EQ-by-hardware move—effective, yes, but it turns one IEM into two different takes, which raises the question: which tuning is “the” Purple?
As a pure IEM at $650, Purple holds up: comfortable, easy to enjoy across sources, and free of obvious sibilance when left stock. Compared to lower-priced models that seem to need their DSP to shine, this one doesn’t; the dongle just complicates the decision with a second signature riding shotgun. Verdict: a confident 8/10 for the IEM itself—good build, enjoyable tonality, solid technicals—tempered by the mental tax of the bolt-on DSP path. Buy for the purple “puppy”; don’t let the extra “Honda Civic” in the box talk you into second-guessing what already works.
Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
I/O Volare Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: I/O Top I/O IEMs
Price (Msrp): $600
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Intuaura Purple Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $649
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I/O Volare Gaming Score
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BIntuaura Purple Gaming Score
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7Gaming Grade
A-I/O Volare Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.
Average Technical Grade
B+- An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
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