Softears RSV-MKII Review
This is a full written review of the new Softears RSV-MKII – the 2025 revision of the original “Reference Sound” RSV from 2021. The previous generation is one of my all-time favorite IEMs and I have used it nearly daily since my full review that...
Introducing the Softears RSV MKII: A First Look
While the brand-new Softears RSV MKII has yet to see a global release, I was fortunate enough to secure a first-run unit from the Project Gotham store in China. A Personal History with Softears My journey with Softears has deep roots, beginning in 2018 when...
First Impressions: Softears Enigma
I received a review unit of the Enigma from Softears and want to share some early impressions. I am currently traveling so I neither have access to my main camera nor my measurement setup. So please excuse my lazy snapshots using my wife‘s (highly portable)...
DUNU Falcon Pro
This DUNU Falcon Pro review was published on another audio blog that is now offline. I am reposting it here. Unfortunately, it seems like this IEM is now discontinued. Introduction DUNU Topsound is a well-respected Taiwanese manufacturer of IEM. The brand is deeply connected with...
Softears RS10: Reference Sound Has a Number
Welcome to this deep analysis review of the Softears RS10. There has been a lot of praise of this IEM in countries where it’s already available. My network has been hyping the RS10 since 2018 and it’s not until now that I actually get to...
Flavor of the Month: Softears Turii
The Softears Turii is a high-end reference flagship IEM. Its unconventional design has the slogan “twist your ears” and is a showcase for the capabilities of a single dynamic driver. Fortunately, the complex construction delivers exceptionally revealing sound that adds a musical touch to linear...
Softears RSV
The Softears RSV is the new kid on the block. It is an extremely refined 3-way universal IEM with 5BA. I have written an introduction to the manufacturer and their products here. The RSV is the company’s cheapest model yet. The local price in China is...
Softears RSV Measurements
As announced in the Softears introduction post, here are the measurements of the Softears RSV, aka Reference Sound 5. Softears RSV Frequency Response Spoiler alert: I think this is hands down the best-tuned IEM I have ever come across! You can thank me for finding...