SoftEars Studio 2 VS TWISTURA WoodNote

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SoftEars Studio 2 and TWISTURA WoodNote are in-ear monitors. SoftEars Studio 2 costs $170 while TWISTURA WoodNote costs $189. TWISTURA WoodNote is $19 more expensive. TWISTURA WoodNote holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.4 vs 6.9). TWISTURA WoodNote has significantly better mids with a 4.5-point edge, TWISTURA WoodNote has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, TWISTURA WoodNote has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and TWISTURA WoodNote has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Metric SoftEars Studio 2 TWISTURA WoodNote
Bass 3 6.9
Mids 2.5 7
Treble 4.5 5
Details 3 6.9
Soundstage 5 7
Imaging 4 6.9
Dynamics 3 5
Tonality 4.8 6
Technicalities 4.9 5

SoftEars Studio 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Jaytiss
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

Unfavorable


TWISTURA WoodNote Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Super* Review Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


SoftEars Studio 2 User Review Score

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SoftEars Studio 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

TWISTURA WoodNote Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

SoftEars Studio 2 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.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D-
Midrange is thin and hollow with noticeable gaps. Instruments lack body and vocals sound distant and weak.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

TWISTURA WoodNote Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
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.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

SoftEars Studio 2 Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
HIGH VOLUME SET (at least 75dbs+). Warm, comfy, vintage-like sound with great immersion. Vocals are somehow still clear at higher volume and not overly dark. Not very good tech to $$ value wise, but very unique sounding. Would not recommend for mid to lower volume listening as it'll sound too dark, congested, and "low-res". Needs scaling.

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Price: $169

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
Sound underwater.

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Mids: E+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 3.2 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Plasticky and lo-res. Upper-midrange sounds scooped out which contributes to large imaging but nothing else commendable about this.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: D Mids: D Treble: C- Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: C-

TWISTURA WoodNote Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

2025-09-05
Super* Review 7* * score normalized
Lively V-shape with a bit of lower-treble presence, plus good imaging and a decent sense of space. Forward but not sharp; engaging and easy to listen to.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Great overall sound and packing, easy recomendation.

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

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

2025-07-25
Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
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