Softears Volume S
Softears Volume S
4.0 / 5.0
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The Softears Volume S is the upgraded successor to the highly-acclaimed Softears Volume, offering advanced engineering and a new design. It features a dual-dynamic and dual-balanced armature driver setup, including a 10mm silicone diaphragm and 6mm wool paper diaphragm drivers for rich, impactful sound. With switchable POP and Classical modes, you can enjoy detailed sound for modern music or a natural, HiFi experience for classical tunes. Advanced features like a low-latency acoustic tube structure, flagship RC tuning network, and pressure release design ensure clean audio, powerful bass, and all-day comfort. The Softears VolumeS redefines high-fidelity audio for every listener.
What You Get
- Softears Volume S IEM (1DD+1PR+2BA)
- Detachable high-purity oxygen-free copper braided paracord cable
- Interchangeable 3.5mm single ended and 4.4 balanced connectors for universal compatibility
- 6 pairs of silicone tips of a variety of sizes (S/M/L)
- Adjustment tool
- Cleaning cloth
- IEM carrying pouch
- Premium leather IEM carrying case
Specs
- Connectivity: 2pin
- Driver Configuration: 2BA 2DD
- Impedance: 31.2ohm- Mode 1, 9.8ohm- Mode 2
- Sensitivity: 114db/Vrms- Mode 1, 124db/Vrms- Mode 2
I originally got this because two reviewers–Resolve and Mark Ryan–described it as a better Truthear Hexa and it definitely is; the bass is punchier and the mids sound great. I did find some sibilance in some tracks and sometimes when I used them for meetings however. The main reason I am docking a star is due to build quality.
The issues I have with the build are twofold: the faceplate and the cable.
I find the faceplate’s aesthetics fine except for the old-fashioned font for the ‘Volume S’ but where it meets the body seems to have very poor tolerances. It is sharp and irritates my ear when I lie down with them. This makes the iems feel a lot cheaper and is especially egregious on a 320usd iem when the Hexa, an 85usd iem, has much better build quality in my opinion.
The much greater problem I have is with the cable. I have a couple other paracord cables, granted all for over-ear headphones, and I have not experienced a cable with such annoying microphonics except this one. I usually have my iem cables under my shirt or under a jacket to help with cable management and, when there is no music playing, all I can hear is the rubbing of my shirt. Even with music, it is really noticeable and is a huge shame for an otherwise great sounding–and expensive–iem.