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.
Excellent set for the price. The cable isn’t what you’d expect at any price point but despite this…. Silver Flash WINS!!
Enjoyed it. Smooth musical sound in a very compact package
Maven III is an IEM doing a lot of things right by me, from crystal clear, airy and energetic treble to unexpectedly physical bass, taking over from where Maven II left off. Resolution receives a bump, stage is wider and taller, more aerated, but without feeling hollow and the construction can be considered at least on par with Maven II. In terms of genres, obviously is works wonderfully for metal, delivering fast transients, good macro and micro dynamics and tastefully highlighted bass guitar. Maven II cannot keep up with the younger sibling, tracks like August Burns Red’s Behemoth contrasting the laser precision of bass drums in Maven III with the relaxed, less dynamic, Maven II.
While UM calls this tuning V, I would call it more W. since the voices are well highlighted too.
Is it still a “Maven”? I believe it is. At the same time, with its fast…everything, could also have been a member of the Mest series. (full review: https://mikaik-audio.com/maven-iii-moonshard-review/ or https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/unique-melody-maven-iii.29219/reviews)
As usual, the Musicteck service was great, quickly answering my questions, shipping the same day, etc. Always a pleasure to come back.
It's like there's a warm electric haze infused with every note, especially Rock. Some say it's too much, but I think it's a perfect specialist IEM. Upper mids and above aren't super detailed or prevalent but that's more feature than flaw. Twilight isn't designed to do everything well (shout out to Dita Ventura... I love you), but it serves its purpose perfectly. And they're pretty comfortable, praise be.
Im not sure why these aren't sold out yet. They sound excellent. Seriously they sound just like megafest but with a good clean solid bass that doesnt over power everything else. Niche? Maybe. fatiguing? I can get two three hours at a time then need a break but super super enjoyable to listen to. Side note musictek customer service was great .
