Softears Volume

The reviewer praises the Softears Volume as a well-built and tastefully tuned V-shaped IEM, noting its punchy bass and natural mids, but criticizes its subdued treble extension and lack of a balanced cable option. Despite being the cheapest in Softears' lineup, it remains one of the reviewer's favorites and is recommended for those who enjoy a colored but non-offensive sound.

The reviewer finds the Softears Volume to be a well-tuned, musical IEM that offers excellent value at $285, sitting between neutral and V-shaped signatures. It competes strongly with pricier models like the Blessing 2 Dusk, offering about 95-98% of its technical performance for less money, and is recommended for those seeking a smooth, easy listen over analytical detail.

The reviewer finds the Softears Volume to be a well-built, wide-sounding IEM with excellent bass extension and top-tier imaging, but its prominent 3kHz peak makes it too aggressive for many genres, especially metal. While it excels with classical, jazz, and well-recorded modern tracks, the tuning is V-shaped with thin mids and slight sibilance, requiring EQ to fix for broader compatibility. Overall, it's a special set for certain music but not a universal recommendation.