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.
Smooth, textured, and easy to enjoy, it makes listening sessions feel natural and never tiring.
I’m enjoying the HIFIMAN HE1000 Unveiled so far. The unit arrived in excellent condition and as described, and MusicTeck’s service was excellent throughout the purchase. I appreciate the smooth transaction and professional treatment.
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I purchased the Eddie Prestige Cable on a whim.. glad I did! There are 2 IEM's I predominantly use it on, being the Dita Mecca & the Unique Melody Mavern 2 Crescent. Both these IEM’s can sound a little sibilant and spicy in the highs which can cause fatiguing quickly.
The Eddie Prestige keeps everything I like about these 2 IEM’s but takes things down a notch, and smooths everything down.
My only negative thing to say, one regret, is I didn’t purchase 2 off them!!!
I recently got the W4 ACG and it is a significant step up from my Tanchjim Stargate II.
It is warm, full body, and better in tonality . It has a dark background so details stand out but not in a harsh way, it is smooth. The overall sound is very musical, natural and rich. I am very pleased with this product!
It's sooo good,
I think It's architecture and sonic delivery is one of the most peak dongle performance!
there may be a small selection of other dongles that are on par but whichever choice it may be, the W4 doesn't disappoint at all.
