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Softears RS10

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$2,100
typical price, USD
Discontinued
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At a glance

Brand
Softears
Type
Wired IEMs
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2020

A reference-oriented wired IEM built with ten balanced-armature drivers. It is intended for critical listening and to reproduce the presentation heard by mastering engineers.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

A wired in-ear monitor designed for studio-grade accuracy, this model packs ten balanced-armature drivers into a compact shell. It prioritizes a neutral, transparent sound signature that mirrors what mastering professionals hear, making it a tool for critical listening rather than casual enjoyment. The 25-ohm impedance and standard 0.78mm two-pin connector ensure easy pairing with most sources and aftermarket cables.

What works

  • Reference-grade tonal balance for precise monitoring
  • Ten-driver array offers exceptional detail and layering
  • Lightweight, ergonomic fit despite complex internals
  • Standard 2-pin connector simplifies cable upgrades

What doesn't

  • Very high price limits accessibility
  • No noise isolation or wireless options
  • Neutral tuning may feel dry to bass-lovers
  • Requires a quality source to shine fully

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Softears RS10
Driver10BA
Driver typebalanced-armature
Driver configuration10BA
Drivers per side10
Impedance25 Ω

What YouTube reviewers say

Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.

The consensus

Mixedacross 2 videos

Reviewers agree the Softears RS10 is an exceptionally resolving, neutral, and reference-tuned IEM with excellent clarity, imaging, and a comfortable fit, making it well-suited for studio use.

Reviewers liked

  • Extremely resolving and detailed
  • Excellent imaging and separation
  • Comfortable fit and clean design
  • Smooth extended treble without sibilance

Reviewers flagged

  • Bass lacks dynamic driver punch and sub-bass depth
  • Upper midrange can be shouty
  • Treble lacks air and sparkle
  • Too clean and uncolored for energetic tracks
19:03

Softears RS10 Flagship IEM Review & Comparison!

ATechReviews1.4K viewsJul 2024

The reviewer finds the Softears RS10 to be an exceptionally resolving and detailed flagship BA IEM, tuned for reference and studio use with a clean, vocal-forward sound. However, he notes that the bass lacks the punch of a dynamic driver, the upper midrange can be too energetic for his taste, and the treble lacks air and sparkle. He ultimately prefers other IEMs like the Dunu Glacier and Elysian Diva for their more enjoyable tuning and bass response.

20:30

Softears Part 2: RS10 First Impression: Pure Pure Sound

ZP Productions567 viewsMay 2024

The reviewer gives a first impression of the Softears RS10, describing it as a pure, neutral, and uncolored sounding IEM with excellent clarity and smooth treble. However, they find the bass lacks sub-bass depth and texture, making it less enjoyable for energetic tracks, and they prefer the more exciting and bass-rich U12t for comparison.

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