Softears RSV VS Night Oblivion Butastur
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Softears RSV and Night Oblivion Butastur use 5BA and 10BA driver setups respectively. Softears RSV costs $730 while Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599. Softears RSV is $131 more expensive. Night Oblivion Butastur holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 7.6). User ratings place Softears RSV at 7 and Night Oblivion Butastur at 9.3. Night Oblivion Butastur has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Softears RSV has better mids with a 0.9-point edge, Softears RSV has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better details with a 1.3-point edge and Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better imaging with a 1.8-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Softears RSV | Night Oblivion Butastur |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Mids | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| Treble | 7.7 | 7 |
| Details | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Imaging | 6.2 | 8 |
| Dynamics | 5.5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Technicalities | 7 | 7.5 |
Softears RSV Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Night Oblivion Butastur Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Softears RSV Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: Harman Neutral
Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $730
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Night Oblivion Butastur Details
Driver Configuration: 10BA
Tuning Type: Warm Neutral with bass boost
Price (Msrp): $599
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Softears RSV User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
7Generally Favorable
Night Oblivion Butastur User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
9.3Exceptional
Softears RSV Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
B+Night Oblivion Butastur Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Softears RSV 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.
Night Oblivion Butastur 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.
Softears RSV Reviews
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
8.3
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Super* Review
8*
* score normalized
Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube ChannelReviewed by: Crin
7.5
Reviewer Score
Crin Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.4
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7
Reviewer Score
Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Precogvision
6.5
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Nymz
6.3
Reviewer Score
Night Oblivion Butastur Reviews
Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.8
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.5
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI
8
Reviewer Score
The NIGHT OBLIVION BUTASTUR delivers a natural timbre and cohesive sound, with its standout feature being a lush, dense midrange that excels in vocal and acoustic instrument reproduction. Vocals sound present and textured without shoutiness, while the bass offers weighty density over sharp slam, leaning slightly warm and creamy in texture. Treble remains smooth and fatigue-free, avoiding harshness even with extended listening, though it lacks sparkle for those seeking heightened brilliance.
Technically, it impresses with holographic imaging and strong layering, creating an intimate yet spatially convincing stage. The included modular cable is exceptionally high quality for the price, and the dual DIP switches allow subtle tuning adjustments—adding bass warmth or treble sharpness—though the changes are nuanced and require a tool to toggle. While isolation is good, the nozzle design risks internal debris accumulation, and the bass lacks definition in sub-bass decay.
Softears RSV User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewSolid 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.Night Oblivion Butastur User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewFantastic set for someone who loves organic sound and Mid centric tuning, incredibly underrated especially for an All BA IEM.