These are one of the best IEMs you can get at this price point. Although the IEMs are a little big, they're very comfortable. The sound profile (for the default setting) is excellent. Just don't switch to the other impedance mode. The music loses it's warmth.
Truly exceptional IEM for the price. Highly palatable tuning, fantastic timbre (blindfolded I would’ve guessed a single DD), and surprisingly good imaging capabilities and dynamic contrast.
My expectations were high for the Volume S. I haven’t heard a bad set from Softears (RSV, Twilight, Studio4), and almost all of the initial reviews for Volume S were positive. To my ears, it’s a very well tuned set that easily competes with or betters the competition in the price range. I much preferred the low impedance setting, and that’s tuning used for this review
What I like: Vocals really sound great. There’s enough warmth to give some weight and body to male and female vocals. Detail retrieval is excellent. Stage size is also a cut above sets at this price. It’s a very fun tuning.
My favorite set that I own in the $300 to $400 range is the Hype 4. These sets compliment each other very well. The hype 4 has better treble extension and imaging, but vocals and stage are better on the Volume S. The hype 4 and Volume S differ in low end tuning. The hype 4 has more and tighter bass due to the bass tuck. The Volume S has more midbass, but the low end is still tight with minimal bleed into the mids. Both bass guitar and kick drums sound full with good weight. I have a pretty wide range of music in my library and with the addition of the Volume S my library is fully covered. The Volume S is an easy recommendation.
The unboxing experience for these was excellent. You get a lot of accessories and a premium case. The build and fit are excellent. The sound...these are very balanced sounding in low impedance mode (which is my preferred mode). The high impedance mode can cause the upper mids and treble to become a little too forward for my preferences. In low impedance mode, these sound amazing. The tuning is very agreeable and I think most folks will love these IEMs.
This set is incredible. The bass is some of deepest, most textured I have ever heard from an IEM. Combined with vast staging and excellent layering and imaging, it punches way above its price class, yet it's still balanced and warm enough to listen to all day. It's quickly become my go-to travel set because it just transports me (and that bass slays no matter the ambient noise). I think other IEM makers need to take notice of what can be done for sub-$2K
When You Match These IEM’s With The Hiby R4 Or Hiby R6 iii Or Hiby R8 You Have To Set Your PEQ And MSEB And Then EQ To Your Taste 😇 You Will Find That You Are Touching Grass. When You Go Higher And You Can !!!!!!! Please Know That The Diminishing Return Is Real And You Keep Finding More Of The Same With The Same Features But The Love ❤️ For These Will Help You Relax 😌 And Enjoy The Pleasure Of Listening To Jazz Pop Hip Hop R&B And Gospel. The Pure Sound The Artist Meant For You To Hear 👂 Please 🙏 Enjoy 😊 The Nirvana You Have Discovered And Thats The Pilgrims.
The most well balanced IEMs I've ever tried. Satisfying tight bass, sparkling treble, crystal clear soud. Very very good!
I don't understand how you can get totl pwaudio shielding for this price.
The black background is immediately perceptible, palpable, and delightful.
I own cables at and above it's price and this stands out. It pairs with the UM mest jet black very well.
The imaging feels a cut above, sounds come from the abyss, and still have texture. I was worried it would overly smooth the highs but they still have defined edges and articulation.
Bass has depth & weight, the mids aren't shoved in your face. The biggest surprise is how detailed it is, I still get the micro detail I love, now set against the blackest background I've experienced.
*I was also worried about the ergonomics and yes it is a bit stiff due to the shielding, but I could go for a walk and didn't notice it at all, it's still soft, light, and doesn't move your iems while you're moving like some cables do.
Best $300 I've spent in the hobby so far, getting to hear proper shielding at this price is an insane value imo.
Leather case fits perfectly, good quality
