HiFiGo IEMs, AFUL Explorer in Ear Monitors, 1DD+2BA Hybrid Drivers Wired Headphone, Gaming Earbud, HiFi Earphone with Detachable Silver-Plated Copper Cable for Musician Audiophile (3.5mm) vs Fanmusic Softears Volume S HiFi Earphone Two Tuning Modes Available in-Ear Monitor Earbuds with 0.78 2pin Cable
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#8 in IEMs
AFUL
HiFiGo IEMs, AFUL Explorer in Ear Monitors, 1DD+2BA Hybrid Drivers Wired Headphone, Gaming Earbud, HiFi Earphone with Detachable Silver-Plated Copper Cable for Musician Audiophile (3.5mm)
$113.99
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Warmer and laidback
- +Not harsh
- +Make music listenable
- +Works better at higher volumes
- +Pleasant listen
Cons
- -A bit pricey
“The Explorers are the most comfortable iems I’ve ever tried. I never have to fidget around with them to sit and seal in my ear correctly. I prefer the relaxed vocals and rich, warm tone.”
#3 in IEMs
Softears
Fanmusic Softears Volume S HiFi Earphone Two Tuning Modes Available in-Ear Monitor Earbuds with 0.78 2pin Cable
$319.00
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Vocal forward nature
- +Natural timbre
- +Warm tilt
- +Relatively soft treble with enough detail
- +Good for rap, (neo-)soul and metalcore
Cons
- -Not the best iem for everyone
“My endgame is a Softears Volume S, because I love the vocal forward nature, natural timbre, warm tilt, relatively soft treble but with enough detail to excite me...”