Linsoul Kiwi Ears Cadenza 10mm Beryllium Dynamic Driver IEM 3D Printed with Detachable Interchangeable Plug 0.78 2pin 3.5mm IEM Cable for Musician Audiophile (Blue) vs Fanmusic Softears Volume S HiFi Earphone Two Tuning Modes Available in-Ear Monitor Earbuds with 0.78 2pin Cable
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#10 in IEMs
Kiwi Ears
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Cadenza 10mm Beryllium Dynamic Driver IEM 3D Printed with Detachable Interchangeable Plug 0.78 2pin 3.5mm IEM Cable for Musician Audiophile (Blue)
$28.00
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Best iem regarded under 50 dollars
Cons
- -Lacks bass
- -Hisses with certain dacs
“Its KIWI EARS CADENZA … thank me later … it is best iem regarded under 50 dollars”
#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...”