Softears RSV VS EPZ 530

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Softears RSV and EPZ 530 are 5BA in-ear monitors. Softears RSV costs $730 while EPZ 530 costs $700. Softears RSV is $30 more expensive. EPZ 530 holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 7.7). Softears RSV carries a user score of 7. Softears RSV has significantly better mids with a 2.4-point edge, Softears RSV has significantly better treble with a 1.7-point edge, EPZ 530 has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge and Softears RSV has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

Metric	Softears RSV	EPZ 530
Bass	6.8	7.7
Mids	8.4	6
Treble	7.7	6
Details	6.2	7.7
Soundstage	7.5	7
Imaging	6.2	7.7
Dynamics	5.5	7
Tonality	7.7	7.3
Technicalities	7	7

Softears RSV Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable

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EPZ 530 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 5BA

Tuning Type: Harman Neutral

Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $730

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Driver Configuration: 5BA

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Price (Msrp): $700

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Softears RSV User Review Score

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Based on 1 user reviews

Generally Favorable

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Softears RSV Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

EPZ 530 Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Softears RSV 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+

Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.

Treble A

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

Dynamics B-

Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.

Soundstage A

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Details B

Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.

Imaging B

Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.

Gaming B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

EPZ 530 Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A-

Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.

Mids B

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

Treble B

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics A-

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

Soundstage A-

Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.

Gaming B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Softears RSV Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

8.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A+ Tech

One of the best vocals I've heard on any IEM (especially for male artists). Mids and Treble is TOTL, smooth and well extended and has great naturalness and the perfect bite. Bass has great speed and still slams (even though it's BA? not rumbly), but stage and detail is average at it's price, but once it clicks with a track it's one of the most beautiful thing ever. Ran into distortion issues at high volume, but may be due to my source? (RSV too sensitive?)

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8.3 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

Great upper treble, but its overall tonality isn't perfect.

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

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

7.5 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A Tech

I prefer the Studio 4. Warmer, bassier, and slightly more resolving than the Studio 4, with great timbre. BA Bass.

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Reviewed by: Crin

7.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A- Tech

Very well-balanced tonality with surprisingly good timbre, though slightly lacking definition.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.4 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A- Tech

Mid and vocal centric set, this is not reference tuning despite the name

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

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

Timbre so beautiful you think it's not a BA set

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

6.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

B Tech

Well-tuned from top-to-bottom with good timbre. Safe to the point of boredom.

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Bass: B Mids: S Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Nymz

6.3 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

C+ Tech

A BA set that almost sounds like a DD. Needs low OI source. Bass close to U12T with more mid-bass impact. Great treble. Sub-bass and imaging can be lacking for some. My favourite vocals ever.

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

EPZ 530 Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

7.5 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

A+ Tech

Great set for jazz/blues/soul/acoustic. Thick and lush. Warm but with nice treble extension. Solid tech. Vocals can be overly husky and buried in busier songs.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.5 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

B Tech

It does some things very well. Very good item.

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

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Makavelian 2025-06-16 04:46:45

Solid pick at used prices for those wanting a neutral sound with hint of sub-bass oomph.

Pros

Excellent balanced, all rounder sound signature with natural tonality, vocal reproduction is particularly pleasing.

Cons

Hint of darkness in upper registers affecting overall sense of resolution, bass texture could be better.

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Softears RSV Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

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Reviewed by: Nymz

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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