Softears Studio 4 VS ThieAudio Hype 2
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Softears Studio 4 and ThieAudio Hype 2 use 4BA and 2DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Softears Studio 4 costs $450 while ThieAudio Hype 2 costs $299. Softears Studio 4 is $151 more expensive. Softears Studio 4 holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 6.2). Softears Studio 4 has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, ThieAudio Hype 2 has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Softears Studio 4 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, ThieAudio Hype 2 has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and ThieAudio Hype 2 has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Softears Studio 4 | ThieAudio Hype 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.5 | 6 |
| Mids | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Treble | 7 | 6.3 |
| Details | 5 | 6 |
| Soundstage | 8 | 7 |
| Imaging | 5 | 5.5 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 5.5 |
| Tonality | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Technicalities | 7.1 | 6.4 |
Softears Studio 4 Aggregated Review Score
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ThieAudio Hype 2 Aggregated Review Score
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Softears Studio 4 Details
Driver Configuration: 4BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: Softears Top Softears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $450
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ThieAudio Hype 2 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $299
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Softears Studio 4 User Review Score
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Softears Studio 4 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-ThieAudio Hype 2 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.4Gaming Grade
BSoftears 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.
ThieAudio Hype 2 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
B- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Softears Studio 4 Reviews
8*
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8
Reviewer Score
Just great all around, balance with amazingly clean midrange Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
8
Reviewer Score
Something magical about this set, but it's not the Bass. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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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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
5
Reviewer Score
Sounds plasticky and smoothed; inoffensive to the point of being offensive. Precogvision Youtube Channel
ThieAudio Hype 2 Reviews
8*
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Imagin is fantastic and stands out. Hype 2 is a pretty good place to start in the hobbySuper* Review original ranking
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7
Reviewer Score
Mini-Monarch MK3 with less bass and details. 80% there. Harmanish tuning, and best all-rounder before Studio 4. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
6.8
Reviewer Score
Just not right for me, but solid. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
6.1
Reviewer Score
Poor bass performance and sounds like surface-level detailing due to mid-treble recession despite great frequency response. Precogvision Youtube Channel
6
Reviewer Score
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6
Reviewer Score
check links for more info:Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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5.7
Reviewer Score
Good sub-bass but lackluster impact in the mid-bass. Mid-range is fine, but could use more separation/layering. Good techs for the price.
4
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