Campfire Audio Relay, High-Performance Portable USB-C DAC/AMP, Digital-to-Analog Converter, Audio Amplifier vs Fanmusic Softears Volume S HiFi Earphone Two Tuning Modes Available in-Ear Monitor Earbuds with 0.78 2pin Cable
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#7 in IEMs
Campfire Audio
Campfire Audio Relay, High-Performance Portable USB-C DAC/AMP, Digital-to-Analog Converter, Audio Amplifier
$229.00
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Still referenced despite age
- +Consistently noted for engagement
- +Rarely criticized for timbre
- +Musical/fun tuning
Cons
- -Not the most technical
“Still referenced despite age... Not the most technical, but consistently noted for engagement... Rarely criticized for timbre. Not a microscope. A vibe machine.”
#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...”