Softears RSV VS Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate

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Softears RSV and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate use 5BA and 1DD+4BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Softears RSV costs $730 while Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate costs $649. Softears RSV is $81 more expensive. Softears RSV holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 7.3). Softears RSV carries a user score of 7. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Softears RSV has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge.

Metric	Softears RSV	Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate
Bass	6.8	8
Mids	8.4	8
Treble	7.7	8
Details	6.2	7.3
Soundstage	7.5	7.3
Imaging	6.2	7.3
Dynamics	5.5	7.3
Tonality	7.7	7
Technicalities	7	8

Softears RSV Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable

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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable

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Driver Configuration: 5BA

Tuning Type: Harman Neutral

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Price (Msrp): $730

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+2EST

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: TangZu Top TangZu IEMs

Price (Msrp): $649

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Softears RSV User Review Score

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

Generally Favorable

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Softears RSV Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

7.2

Gaming Grade

A-

Softears RSV Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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.

Bass B+

Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.

Mids A+

Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.

Treble A

Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.

Dynamics B-

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.

Details B

Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.

Imaging B

Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.

Gaming B+

Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Scorings

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+

Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.

Bass A+

Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.

Mids A+

Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.

Treble A+

Superb treble: effortless extension with crystal clarity. Perfect balance of sparkle and smoothness with exceptional detail.

Gaming A-

Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Softears RSV Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

8.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A+ Tech

One of the best vocals I've heard on any IEM (especially for male artists). Mids and Treble is TOTL, smooth and well extended and has great naturalness and the perfect bite. Bass has great speed and still slams (even though it's BA? not rumbly), but stage and detail is average at it's price, but once it clicks with a track it's one of the most beautiful thing ever. Ran into distortion issues at high volume, but may be due to my source? (RSV too sensitive?)

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

8.3 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A+ Tech

Great upper treble, but its overall tonality isn't perfect.

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

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

7.5 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A Tech

I prefer the Studio 4. Warmer, bassier, and slightly more resolving than the Studio 4, with great timbre. BA Bass.

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Reviewed by: Crin

7.5 Reviewer Score

S Tuning

A- Tech

Very well-balanced tonality with surprisingly good timbre, though slightly lacking definition.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

7.4 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

A- Tech

Mid and vocal centric set, this is not reference tuning despite the name

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A Soundstage: A- Details: A Imaging: A

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

7 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

A- Tech

Timbre so beautiful you think it's not a BA set

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

6.5 Reviewer Score

A Tuning

B Tech

Well-tuned from top-to-bottom with good timbre. Safe to the point of boredom.

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Bass: B Mids: S Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Nymz

6.3 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

C+ Tech

A BA set that almost sounds like a DD. Needs low OI source. Bass close to U12T with more mid-bass impact. Great treble. Sub-bass and imaging can be lacking for some. My favourite vocals ever.

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A- Details: C+ Imaging: C+