Shanling ME700 Lite and Softears Studio 4 use 1DD+4BA and 4BA driver setups respectively. Shanling ME700 Lite costs $500 while Softears Studio 4 costs $450. Shanling ME700 Lite is $50 more expensive. Softears Studio 4 holds a decisive 3.2-point edge in reviewer scores (4.3 vs 7.4).
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Metric | Shanling ME700 Lite | Softears Studio 4 |
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Bass | 4.3 | 6.5 |
Mids | 4.3 | 7.3 |
Treble | 4.3 | 7 |
Details | 4.3 | 5 |
Soundstage | 4.3 | 8 |
Imaging | 4.3 | 5 |
Dynamics | 4.3 | 5 |
Tonality | 4.8 | 7.5 |
Technicalities | 4.8 | 7.1 |
Shanling ME700 Lite Aggregated Review Score
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Shanling ME700 Lite Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: Bright neutral
Price (Msrp): $500
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Softears Studio 4 Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $450
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Shanling ME700 Lite Gaming Score

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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
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CSoftears Studio 4 Gaming Score

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A-Shanling ME700 Lite Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
C- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
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.
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