Softears Studio 4 VS Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

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Softears Studio 4 and Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch use 4BA and 1DD+2BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Softears Studio 4 costs $450 while Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch costs $450. Both score 7.4 from reviewers. Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Softears Studio 4 has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

Metric	Softears Studio 4	Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch
Bass	6.5	8
Mids	7.3	6.5
Treble	7	7
Details	5	7.4
Soundstage	8	6
Imaging	5	7.4
Dynamics	5	7
Tonality	7.5	7.8
Technicalities	7.1	7.2

Softears Studio 4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

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Driver Configuration: 4BA

Tuning Type: Neutral

Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $450

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2EST

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $450

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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-

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

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.

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch 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+

Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.

Mids B+

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

Treble A-

Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.

Dynamics A-

Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.

Soundstage B

Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.

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.

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+

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Reviews

Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

7.9 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A- Tech

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

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A Tech

Endgame "balanced-basshead" set. Amazing low-end texutre, rumble, reverb, slam, and more bass than Origin and Titan - goes harder than those. Vocals and treble also still well extended, not congested, or cramped staging. Good balance while giving amazing fun bass. Recommend Azla Sedna light blue tips for more air, or Divinus Velvets. EQ down -3dbs at 250hz, low-shelf, 0.5 Q, and you'll get the Endgame IE target (my all-rounder target).

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

It basically a cheaper Mega5est Bass. Great basshead set.

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

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Softears Studio 4 VS Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

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