Softears Cerberus VS Lime Ears Incognita
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Softears Cerberus and Lime Ears Incognita use 1DD+4BA+2EST and 5DD BA driver setups respectively. Softears Cerberus costs $2,100 while Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700. Softears Cerberus is $400 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.2 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Incognita has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge, Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Softears Cerberus | Lime Ears Incognita |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5.8 | 8.5 |
| Mids | 6.5 | 7 |
| Treble | 5.3 | 7 |
| Details | 6 | 8.5 |
| Soundstage | 6.5 | 8 |
| Imaging | 6 | 8.5 |
| Dynamics | 4 | 8 |
| Tonality | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| Technicalities | 7 | 8 |
Softears Cerberus Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.2Generally Favorable
Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.5Excellent
Reviews Comparison
Softears Cerberus reviewed by Kois Archive
8.6
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Softears Cerberus hits that rare mix of mellow, relaxed listening with just enough fun to avoid boredom. The 1DD+4BA+2EST array keeps the bass mostly neutral with a tasteful sub-bass lift; it arrives when called, disappears when not, and shows off excellent texture with deep reach—easily one of the better dynamic drivers for low end in a tribrid. Mids stay true-to-tone and unforced; a touch of missing lower/mid-treble “focal” energy keeps vocals from getting shouty, trading bite for a soft, laid-back presence that matches the whole vibe.
The treble is the headline. It’s a dark, smooth take that still sprinkles in the right sparkle and extension from the ESTs—far better than the graph suggests—and it’s tailor-made for the treble-sensitive who still want real performance. Raw technicalities aren’t chasing summit-fi trophies (think competent hybrid/tribrid levels in the $500–$1,000 crowd), but the soundstage stretches impressively wide, among the widest heard on an IEM at home. That choice fits: a set tuned to relax shouldn’t turn analytical or clinical.
Recommended for listeners who want to chill, unwind, and enjoy a refined, non-fatiguing top end; not for those seeking maximum detail shove and fireworks—there are brighter, more forward options for that. As a high-end “kick back” piece, Cerberus stands out as a kilobuck set that invites getting lost in the music rather than dissecting it, and that’s exactly its charm.
Kois Archive Youtube Channel
Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Kois Archive
8
Reviewer Score
Kois Archive Youtube Channel
Softears Cerberus reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.8
* score rescaled + normalized
Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Head-Fi.org
9
* score rescaled + normalized
Softears Cerberus (more reviews)
Softears Cerberus reviewed by Yifang
8.5
Reviewer Score
Yifang Youtube Channel
Softears Cerberus reviewed by Shuwa-T
6.9
Reviewer Score
Softears Cerberus reviewed by Gizaudio Axel
6.5
Reviewer Score
Softears Cerberus reviewed by Crin
6
Reviewer Score
Softears Cerberus reviewed by Precogvision
4.8
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Lime Ears Incognita (more reviews)
Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Jaytiss
8.5
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Softears Cerberus Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST
Tuning Type: Neutral, Dark
Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $2,100
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Lime Ears Incognita Details
Driver Configuration: 5DD BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Lime Ears Top Lime Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,700
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Softears Cerberus Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5.5Gaming Grade
B-Lime Ears Incognita Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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6.6Gaming Grade
B+Softears Cerberus Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.
Average Technical Grade
A-- A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Lime Ears Incognita Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.
Average Technical Grade
A+- A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
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