Softears Studio 4 VS Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Softears Studio 4 and Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK use 4BA and 2DD+2BA+2PLA driver setups respectively. Softears Studio 4 costs $450 while Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK costs $400. Softears Studio 4 is $50 more expensive. Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 7.7). Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK has better bass with a 0.8-point edge, Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK has significantly better details with a 3-point edge and Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Softears Studio 4 | Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Mids | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Treble | 7 | 7.8 |
| Details | 5 | 8 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 7.5 |
| Imaging | 5 | 7.5 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 5 |
| Tonality | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Technicalities | 7.1 | 7.8 |
Softears Studio 4 Aggregated Review Score
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Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK Aggregated Review Score
Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK Average Reviewer Scores
Softears Studio 4 Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Price (Msrp): $450
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Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA+2PLA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $400
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Softears Studio 4 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-Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7.4Gaming Grade
A-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.
Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
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- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Softears Studio 4 Reviews
Softears Studio 4 reviewed by: Super* Review
8*
* score normalized
Softears Studio 4 reviewed by: Tim Tuned
8
Reviewer Score
Just great all around, balance with amazingly clean midrange Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Softears Studio 4 reviewed by: Jaytiss
8
Reviewer Score
Something magical about this set, but it's not the Bass. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Softears Studio 4 reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
8
Reviewer Score
A benchmark for tonality and timbre. Neutral, accurate sound with great bass, tonal accuracy, forward vocals, and natural timbre. Excellent isolation. Unvented design and BA bass may not suit everyone.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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Softears Studio 4 reviewed by: Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Best all rounder under $500. "Correct" and neutral tuning. Perfect vocals, not as forward like RSV but zero faults. Slight Improvement over RSV in-terms of seapration and stage size/treble is same/not as warm. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Softears Studio 4 reviewed by: Precogvision
5
Reviewer Score
Sounds plasticky and smoothed; inoffensive to the point of being offensive. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK Reviews
Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK reviewed by: Super* Review
8.5*
* score normalized
Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK reviewed by: Drew / Audionotions
8
Reviewer Score
I came close to writing this off because it relies on DSP to achieve the target tuning. Thankfully my curiosity got the best of me. Putting aside any issues pertaining to the DSP cable, this is a fantastic IEM in either DSP or analog set up. This IEM checks off so many boxes and I'm hardpressed to think of another IEM that does timbre, techs, and engagement as well as Dusk. I do prefer the Default DSP tuning slightly in most cases but even in analog set up, it's still very capable and sometimes I would take this tuning over DSP. In Analog, bass has a very satisfying, tactile/physical character, with good subbass extension and rumble. Mids are clean very crisp sounding, and treble is well extended with a lot of air. There is a slight thinness/metallic character in analog mode but it's not unpleasant and isn't really noticeable except on A/B. Switching to DSP retains the phsyical character while adds a very nice richness and weight to instruments and vocals, balances out the treble a bit, and eschews that smidge of unnatural/metallic sheen, becoming, quite frankly, one of the more natural sounding IEMs I've heard. In either configuration, techs are fantastic. Imaging and instrument separation are phenomenal. Dynamics are excellent. Transients are very well defined and there is an incisiveness to the sound that is super engaging. Details are very good for the price. This is the IEM to beat in 2024 and of the recent wave of fantastic releases. Leans a bit to the clinical side. I'd rank this higher if it didn't rely on DSP. Previously Owned
Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio
7.9
Reviewer Score
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Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.8
Reviewer Score
Just a tad on the bland side. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7.5
Reviewer Score
Pros: Balanced tuning with world class timbre decay. Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
7.5
Reviewer Score
Excellent tuning and a highly detailed, all-around performer. Great bass quality, rich vocals, balanced tonality, sparkly treble, and excellent resolution. I prefer more bass.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK reviewed by: Shuwa-T
7.2
Reviewer Score
The most neutral of the triple threat, caters to the safest of tunings
Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK reviewed by: Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
Inoffensive safe tuning, less fatiguing uppermids good for jpop/kpop. Vocals lack the last bit of extension, detail, and power. DSP APP is a shit show. Heavy competition from Nova, Cincotres, Hype 4. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Moondrop X Crinacle DUSK reviewed by:
Fresh Reviews
5.5*
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