Wired IEMs
SOFTEARS STUDIO 4
55Average
$450
Full review dataSOFTEARS STUDIO 4 vs Ziigaat Crescent: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Ziigaat Crescent comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Ziigaat Crescent - Great overall at around $279.
Wired IEMs
Ziigaat Crescent
81Great
$280
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Ziigaat Crescent leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- SOFTEARS STUDIO 4
- Ziigaat Crescent
HearWiki score
55
81
Sound
7.0
8.5
Value
6.0
7.5
Price (USD)
$450
$280
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Ziigaat Crescent is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.
- STUDIO 42023
- Crescent20252 yr newer
Specifications
STUDIO 4Crescent
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $450
- $280
- HearWiki score
- 55
- 81
- Released
- 2023
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 4BA
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- balanced-armature
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 4BA
- 2DD + 2BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 4
- 4
- Impedance
- 12 Ω
- 12 Ω
- Weight
- 5.6 g
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
What reviewers said
SOFTEARS STUDIO 4
This wired in-ear monitor is built for studio work, featuring four balanced-armature drivers arranged in a three-way crossover to deliver precise, analytical sound. It's aimed at recording, mixing, and stage use, offering a lightweight and professional tool for musicians and engineers. With a low 12-ohm impedance, it's easy to drive from most devices.
- Pro:Accurate, reference-style tuning ideal for critical listening
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Four balanced-armature drivers provide clear detail and separation
- Con:No noise cancellation, so isolation depends entirely on ear tips
- Con:Balanced-armature-only design may lack deep bass punch for some listeners
- Con:Pricey for those not needing professional-grade monitoring
Ziigaat Crescent
The Ziigaat Crescent is a hybrid in-ear monitor that leans into a musical, warm tuning while still delivering strong technical chops like detailed imaging and a wide, holographic stage. It combines punchy bass and convincing vocals in a package that's versatile and enjoyable across genres. However, the bundled cable and bulky case feel a step below the asking price, and treble-sensitive listeners should mind volume levels.
- Pro:Punchy, well-defined bass response
- Pro:Natural and convincing vocal reproduction
- Pro:Wide, immersive soundstage with accurate imaging
- Con:Stock cable quality is underwhelming for the price
- Con:Treble can become harsh at higher volumes
- Con:Bulky carrying case may not suit portable use
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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