It also has a good amount of control, especially in the clarity of the highs. It is also not harsh or sibilant, which can be a problem with some IEMs. The treble is detailed and well-extended, with good sparkle and air. It is mostly flat, which does not overpower any other frequencies. Vocal layering with overlapping of multiple artists – both male and female are delivered, which are often veiled or muddy with other monitors. The amount of clarity is exceptional in Studio 4s. This is true with instrumentals as well it sounds natural with a tint of warmth. Vocals are particularly well-rendered, with a sense of intimacy and realism. The midrange is mostly even, with a good balance between the lower and upper midrange. It is balanced and has an overall cohesive sound signature. Midrange is neither recessed nor forward, as it is designed to be. It has a natural and smooth presentation, with excellent clarity and detail. The bass also rarely bleeds into the mids, which allows for a clear separation of instruments and vocals. The bass has good texture and detail, although feels hollow at times, good enough for a full BA monitor.ĭespite the lack of depth, it can make the bass notes felt, especially on fast bass tracks where the notes are separated and not merged. Although not as deep and full as hybrid monitors with a dynamic driver, I would say it has good extension and below-average depth. The bass on the Softears Studio 4 is tight and controlled. The carrying case is waterproof, protecting it from spillage, a nice touch especially if there are drinks, especially coffee around. Inside the package are an extended stereo cable, cleaning cloth, cleaning tool, silicone ear tips (S, M, L), carrying case, and instruction manual. The packaging is straightforward, which would be appropriate for the target market of professionals. The wire sits comfortably and is secured at the back of the ears. There was no observed microphonics, although these are not meant to be used on the go. It is finished with a 3.5mm straight plug for universal access. It has a 4-core elastic type and a 2-pin 0.78mm connector with a twisted-pair oxygen-free copper cable. The stock cables resemble other Softears monitors with a black laminated braid. The stock silicone tips are dome-shaped single-flanged ear tips that provide exceptional isolation. I would have to say this is one of the best IEMs that have a perfect seal. There is no sound leak with this monitor or sound coming in. The shape of the shell creates a remarkable seal that drowns out outside noise effectively. It fits perfectly in the ears with no hotspots felt. What I like best about Studio 4 is the shape of the shell which does a really good fit, at least in my experience. Other than that, although it looks very plain, it sure looks premium and professionally finished. To be honest, there is nothing much to say about the Studio 4 looks. The Studio 4s is an ordinary-looking monitor, but hey most of the time simpler is better. It has a 4-driver with a 3-way crossover design with a wide frequency response range that achieves a nearly straight impedance curve. It features a 4-balanced armature driver configuration with a flat frequency response, developed for studio recording, mixing, and stage monitoring. This is a typical price range for monitors of neutral tuning which would be a good offering for a niche market of reference-sounding monitors. Priced at $449, the Softears Studio 4 enters the sub-$500 category. However, it is a competitive offering for professional use which would appeal to audiences looking for a more balanced tuning. This might not be the most affordable IEM to date, that accolade goes to the recently reviewed Volume. We have covered five of their universal high-end IEMs to date including the Twilight but this time, our 6th review of their recently released Studio 4 IEM is aimed at studio recording, mixing, and stage monitoring. Softears has been a steady brand well regarded in the audiophile community with their reference sounding RS10 flagship, or the beautiful tones of the co-flagship hybrid 1DD+4BA Cerberus.
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