Acoustune 'Sho' IEM Review, Price & Ranking

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Acoustune 'Sho' Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed

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Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.6

Gaming Grade

C

Reviews

Acoustune 'Sho' reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.8 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: Tested with both the stainless steel module and brass. V-shaped with decent technicalities Brass module has bass bloom, stainless steel module more balanced sounding; japanese design is really something else

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B Mids: C+ Treble: C- Soundstage: B Details: A- Imaging: B+

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Acoustune 'Sho' Infos

Sound Metrics

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

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
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

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