Softears Volume VS Kinera Imperial Verdandi

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Softears Volume and Kinera Imperial Verdandi are in-ear monitors. Softears Volume costs $285 while Kinera Imperial Verdandi costs $1,199. Kinera Imperial Verdandi is $914 more expensive. Kinera Imperial Verdandi holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.9 vs 6). Softears Volume has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Softears Volume has better treble with a 0.9-point edge, Kinera Imperial Verdandi has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge and Kinera Imperial Verdandi has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric Softears Volume Kinera Imperial Verdandi
Bass 5.6 6
Mids 5.5 5
Treble 5.9 5
Details 5.7 6
Soundstage 6 7
Imaging 5.5 6
Dynamics 4.5 5
Tonality 5.8 5
Technicalities 6.1 5

Softears Volume Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Nymz
Tim Tuned
Gizaudio Axel Crin Shuwa-T Z-Reviews Super* Review
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


Kinera Imperial Verdandi Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


Softears Volume User Review Score

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Softears Volume Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

Kinera Imperial Verdandi Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4

Gaming Grade

C-

Softears Volume 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.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Kinera Imperial Verdandi Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • 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 C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
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-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Softears Volume Reviews

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Smooth, slightly splashy treble, but a legend.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
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- Gizaudio Axel
Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B Tech
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Shuwa-T 6.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: B+ Mids: B- Treble: B+ Soundstage: B Details: A- Imaging: B+
Z-Reviews 6 * score normalized
Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Nicely tuned, vocal forward signature Treble air

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Precogvision 4.9 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
Decent tonality but boring dynamics and low-level detailing. Oddly dipped in the mid-treble.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+
Nymz 4.1 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C Tech
Amp, tip, fit dependent. Pinna gain of death. Technicalities are good, but it's too bright for some, including me. Good for people that listen at VERY low levels and love some bite. Bass lacks intangible aspects.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Kinera Imperial Verdandi Reviews

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Decent set, a little bright for my taste.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

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