So when My cable of Tangzu waner stopped working completely after some months of purchasing I sent whole IEM to headphone zone as it was under warranty and first they revoked my warranty saying My IEM has damage on it's earpieces ( And it's totally unrelated to sound not coming from IEMs and I don't thick it's even a damage ) . They said We are sending a new cable as a gesture of Goodwill but still they sent it under warranty and That cable has stopped working again after a short time but I won't be able to claim warranty now

Why this double game ??

I'm attaching the video which they emailed me after it reached their base so you all get the idea of what they CLAIMED to be a damage ...Is it even Fair to be considered a damage???

secondly why was my warranty even revoked if you sent the cable as goodwill gesture although the "DAMAGE" you claim had nothing to do with sound

I just ordered Tangzu - Wan'er S.G 2 Red Lion Edition. I did not receive the Sancai eartips. There are two sonic eartips. Any help?

this is Sounce 16gb mp3 player - 1699/-

planning to buy cuz i want a seperate device for music especially for my kefine klean sv, let's keep "using old mobile as mp3" aside, i want your thoughts on this

want to know that this thing works with my klean ?? without those issues like hissing

my budget is under 2k though

im new to this rabbit hole, so just drop some tea 🍵

Guys just read this review 😂😂🤣

The headphone zone needs to change their policy about uploading a review... But I think this review is genuine 😂😂🤣

I want to get my first IEM and these two are the final contenders. I am currently using the CMF buds and want to explore how different or better does an IEM sound. (I have an offline FLAC library btw). I mostly listen to English hip hop and pop. So far I've come to know that the red lion is a bit warm and the pheonix is bright and neutral. But since I haven't experienced any IEMs before so it's quite hard for me to imagine how would either of them sound in reality. I need them mainly for music and media consumption, I don't play games. I like the build and the cable of the pheonix but the red lion seems to be the one that provides the experience I am looking for (as far as I could interpret after reading a lot of reviews). So if anyone has experienced one or both of them then please suggest me which one should I go for. Thank you

Got these as gift from my sister... Gonna try these soooon

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Hello Everyone

I am currently using currently using KZ Castor Pro + Audiocular NOTE DAC.

I enjoyed KZ caster pro and am now looking for upgrade

Currently planning to buy "7HZ - Elua Ultra Dual Dynamic Driver IEM".

I just have some Questions:

1. Is Elua Ultra actually a good pick for warm/bassy taste?

2. Anything better in this price range I'm missing?

3. Will this upgrade provide any improvement or would it be similar to caster pro?

Thanks in advance.

Hello guys!

I have around ₹2,000 budget and I’m confused between getting another IEM or just buying the Apple USB-C EarPods.

For some context, I’ve used IEMs before. My main IEM was the Tangzu Wan’er SG, and I also had the KZ Castor Pro Harman as a secondary pair.

I actually went pretty deep into the IEM setup with the Wan’er — I bought an Audiocular DAC, Audiocular cable and different eartips trying to get the most out of it. But honestly, I never got that “wow, this is completely different” experience that I was expecting.

At that time, I was using a pretty old Android phone (around 2019), and I used to listen to FLAC/lossless music through USB Audio Player and similar apps. So I’m wondering if part of the problem was my source/setup, or if I simply don’t enjoy IEMs as much as I thought I would.

Now I’ve switched to an iPhone 17 Pro, so my usage is going to be much simpler. I’ll mainly use them for daily music listening, Apple Music, videos, etc. I probably won’t be focusing heavily on FLAC/lossless anymore, although I might try it occasionally.

Currently, I have the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro, and honestly, I really like them. Especially the bass. So if I get an IEM, I definitely want something that doesn’t sound thin and has enjoyable bass.
So with a ₹2K budget, what would you guys recommend?

Should I:
● Get a new IEM under ₹2K?
● Just get the Apple USB-C EarPods for the convenience and simplicity?
● Or is there another option I should consider?

Also, considering that I already have the Nord Buds 3 Pro, would an IEM around ₹2K actually give me a noticeable upgrade, or would it just be different rather than better?

Is this a good deal for first timer?

Yo I'm currently rocking Concept kart zero 2 with a audiocular c03 cable. Mind-blowing 🔥

but I was thinking, there must be something better right?

In terms of sound quality, recommend me something thatll give me an eargasm

Budget 10k

Softears is simply one of my favourite brands to try out and hear their offerings, where I have had more hits than misses- with the Volume S, Twilight and RSV MK2 being their all time favourites; but when I got offered by one of my patrons to try out their new boxy offering, and a controversial “spiritual” successor to the Twilight in form and specs, the Edge, I simply said yes and spent a good chunk of my time, being surprised, blind sided and caught off guard by the Edge. Thank you to my good friend for making this review possible.

UNBOXING, ACCESSORIES, FIT AND COMFORT

This is the first time I have unboxed a product from Softears, and I must say this was different- none of the cringe waifu branding, no product advertisement even: straight up why they named it Edge, their brand philosophy in very minimal font in a square box of grey. Unlidding the box gives way to a translucent sheet of paper underneath which lies the shells of the Edge in foam padding. Under that is a circular case which had the cable, protective covers for the IEMs, cleaning tool and microfiber cloth; and for eartips- three pairs of Softears Ultra Clears, and three pairs of regular (generic) eartips. 

The stock cable is an abomination for the Edge, as it tangles easily, feels cheap, is not modular and the earhooks are so slim that if the Edge shells were not well balanced; this definitely would have caused so much fatigue to me but I am glad that although they weigh quite a bit, they don’t cause fatigue cause I had a 10/10 fit with these. 

Word to the wise, Softears got it too angular where the edges can definitely scrape on the eardrums, and they definitely could have been softer (or Softear, pun intended). The Edge has vents, which means no pressure buildup and those are some big vents, but I didn’t feel an awful lot of compromises on the isolation. Enough chit-chat, here’s the sound.

LOWS

Tipper : Mariscos

The Softears Edge has a wonderful start here. The opening intro has a perceived rippling effect which oozes a lot of polish and when the rest of the elements come in, the bass keeps on going with a wonderful level of separation from the rest, the beats are super strong with a lot of punch, fast attack & a decay that is not sluggish by any means. The drop has a superb, clean, precise execution where not once did the bass feel overpowering.

Rush : Limelight

If there is one way I could describe how the Edge performs on this track, COHERENT is what I would choose. Right from the beginning, both the drums and the bass know what to do and that makes me feel very nice about the Edge. Of course, the width on the perceived stage is a bit lacking but it has enough depth to beautifully capture the prodigally controlled aggression on Peart's drums, while across moments, Geddy's bass lines get so intense, I feared that it would spill over the drums but the Edge has ridiculous composure to reel it in like Nadal on a clay court. 

Daft Punk : Get Lucky

The Edge does a brilliant job on this track - be it the amount of control it needs to hold over the slam on the bass, the degree to which notes from the bass need to be enunciated in a way that doesn't diminish the track. The depth in the perceived stage is adequate, the warmth in tonality is restrained enough to not cloud over the rest of the sound, and vocals are planted in the center. But I must say again, I thoroughly enjoyed this track on the Edge.

MIDS

Tool : Lateralus

The Edge might come off a tad excessive when it comes to the intensifying drum intro as the guitar straddles through, but once all the elements join in, the Edge once again gets back in its track for keeping things auditorily fun. The Edge surprisingly manages to not humble Maynard's vocals in terms of weight and guitars have a shade of warmth that I appreciate with tons of energy. Instrument separation is fabulous and specially for an IEM which is this warm, imaging is precise while timbre remains fairly accurate. I was amazed when I heard the clarity sap through with the final rudiment of Carey and right before I could appreciate the texture of the wah-ing bass.

Queens of the Stone Age : First It Giveth

This is on a busy track with a lot of fast paced elements and the Softears Edge once again impresses me. Crisp, well separated, timbrally accurate snare hits, energetic, weighted guitars, planted vocals with adequate weight and the cymbals being audible. What I also like about the Edge is that despite this observation of such energy on the guitars, not once did the Edge feel fatiguing or shouty.

HIGHS

Dave Brubeck : Take Five

The Edge first gets the shimmery almost peppy textures on the cymbals and then the snare where the timbre is remarkable. Then once the horns come in, the Edge pulls my attention to how easily it was able to capture the faint drawing of the breath on them, as well as the pressing of the keys, while not making me forget that it is leading the act. Notes of the piano are nimble and tonally warm but not warm enough that they sound different from the actual key, but the best part comes in the drum solo where the Edge caught the potency of the kicks, the crisp snares and the toms resonant enough to almost sound like how it would sound live.

Patricia Barber : Icarus

This is another track that I really enjoyed listening to the Edge but there was a blemish in my excitement levels; this is a track that is sibilant from the get go and the Edge definitely exaggerates the sibilance which surprisingly manages to keep the cymbals from being fatiguing. Through the straight note sustain, the Edge exhibited no sign of pierce, while the piano, bass and guitars supplemented the lush texture of Patricia's voice, it was just the sibilance that had to diminish what was otherwise an excellent listen.

COMPARISONS

Softears Twilight

There is no clear winner here in my juvenile opinion. The Edge brings a ferocious, energetic warmth with punchy bass and tight control, though it can get a bit spicy if a track is inherently sibilant. The Twilight drops the aggressive bite entirely- it is a midrange masterclass that gives you a much smoother, completely fatigue-free listen that just naturally sounds correct. However, the Twilight’s bass is sloppy and might feel blob-like with minimal tightness, and the Edge takes it to the cleaners when it comes to detail retrieval. Also, fit on the Edge is miles better.

Symphonium Meteor

Both of these go for a warm, cohesive vibe, but they handle the low-end very differently. The Meteor commits hard to a thick mid-bass that can sometimes overpower the lower mids and crush the details that tracks might have, which is where the Edge rules dominantly, while the Edge comes off quite sibilant in tracks where the Meteor either won’t show it or just be quite resistant to its exposure. The Edge keeps its bass way more composed. It punches hard without muddying the mix and offers significantly better instrument separation with stellar imaging, though one loses the Meteor’s totally relaxed top end.

Xenns Top Pro

If the Edge is all about rich, ferocious warmth while balancing technicalities, the Top Pro is an alternate take. The Top Pro flexes a freakishly controlled sub-bass, a wider perceived stage, and imaging that goes head to head with the Edge where the stage’s width is not quite there. On the top end however, it’s a “choose your poison” situation- where the Edge exaggerates existing sibilance, the Top Pro can get straight-up fatiguing and sibilant during high-frequency climaxes.

Softears Studio 4

This one is basically the unapologetically fun daily driver versus the disciplined monitor. The Studio 4 offers a more nuanced, more cautious take on a neutral warm signature while the Edge trades that maturity away for pure engagement, throwing in a visceral bass slam and punch, kind of equal if not better vocals, but better stage and imaging, significantly better detail, and a much peppier treble.

Elysian Pilgrim

These two sit on pretty different ends of the spectrum. The Pilgrim goes for the same presentation with a fabulous imaging, and for the most part, decent vocals but definitely felt strained in higher pitched vocals, where on busier tracks it could sound claustrophobic, instrument separation takes a good hit. The Edge completely fixes that underwhelmed feeling with its ferocious warmth, deep bass punch, and thick note weight, but you do sacrifice the Pilgrim's stage width and have to deal with the Edge's sensitivity to sibilance.

Hisenior Mega5EST

Honestly, the Edge easily outclasses the Mega5EST in almost every way. The Mega5EST struggles with an excessive mid-bass thump that tucks instruments into a blanket and messes with technical isolation. The Edge, on the other hand, shows ridiculous composure, keeping everything crisp and well-separated. The Mega5EST's only real win is its impressive restraint against sibilance, whereas the Edge delivers a vastly more energetic and polished listen at the cost of highlighting sharp sibilance.

CONCLUDING NOTES

At $499, the Softears Edge is an unapologetic powerhouse. It doesn't try to be a perfectly neutral studio monitor, nor does it aim for the relaxed, fatigue-free realism of something like the Twilight. Instead, it brings a controlled yet violent shade of warmth, ridiculous bass composure, and high-octane energy to almost everything you throw at it, and hits you blindside with a spear of detail and instrument separation which I didn’t expect given the lows that it has. 

However, it is not free of flaws and the exaggerated sibilance which in my opinion is a by-product of an IEM being unforgiving in terms of handling tracks can be a deal breaker, for which eartip rolling and EQ is highly recommended. But, all things said and done, I thought I knew this IEM, but I didn’t- and safe to say, unlike Adam Copeland; I was least prepared for a positive sonic whiplash. (I think you know him). 

Will I buy it at retail ? Absolutely, yeah. 

Will I buy it used ? Absolutely, yeah.

SOURCES USED

Primarily used with the SMSL Raw MDA-1 desktop DAC amp, the Shanling M9 Plus stacked with the xDuoo XD05 Pro transportable DAC amp running RoHM DAC chips, via USB-C. 

The Softears Edge is an extremely easy to drive IEM, so it’s very source friendly.

EARTIPS USED (RANKED IN ORDER OF PERFORMANCE)

• Divinus Velvet standard: Absolutely excels in controlling bass quantity with quality, doesn’t affect perceived stage, makes the Edge sound the least sibilant where some might observe a miniscule loss in textures with instruments like cymbals. 
• AZLA Origin: everything that the above does, but to a lesser degree, still beats the next eartip. 
• Softears Ultra Clear: flattens the mid-bass considerably, which hampers vocal note weight, eliminates whatever little sibilance is observed, retains perceived stage width. 
• Final E: shrinks the stage, tightens up the midrange while not reducing the perceived bloat, presents upper mids with a concerning dip, vocal textures lost. 
• KBear Coffee: Just no.

TRACKS

• Rush: Limelight, Spirit of the Radio
• Daft Punk: Get Lucky, Instant Crush
• The Police: Message in a Bottle
• Alf Linder: Cantique de Noël, Cantate Domino
• Tipper: Mariscos, Cloaked
• Dave Brubeck: Time Out
• Tool: Pneuma, Schism
• Queens of the Stone Age: First It Giveth
• Pink Floyd: Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here, Time
• Tame Impala: The Less I Know the Better
• Animals as Leaders: The Woven Web
• Rage Against the Machine: Bombtrack, Bullet in the Head
• Avicii: Levels
• Periphery: Marigold
• TesseracT: Juno
• Kanye West: Stronger, Flashing Lights, Devil in a New Dress
• Altın Gün: Goca Dünya
• Timbaland: Give It to Me
• Adele: Easy On Me (Live), When We Were Young
• Celine Dion: All By Myself
• Pavarotti: Nessun Dorma
• Mdou Moctar: Tarhatazed
• Cigarettes After Sex: Cry
• Meshuggah: Bleed
• A. R. Rahman: Tere Bina
• Alice in Chains: Down in a Hole and Nutshell (Live)
• Allen Stone: Give You Blue
• Florence + the Machine: Never Let Me Go
• The Smashing Pumpkins: Luna

Here’s a YouTube video on the same.

My experience has been decent with conceptkart offline store. Went there and saw the treasure mine of IEMs to trial.

Initially went to test Audiocular DACs before purchasing one due to the online negative reviews of hissing. Tested a lot of DACs Audiocular spark, spark pro, beam, D07, D08, etc.

The Beam and Spark felt similar in terms of audio output. SPARK PRO was noticeably louder than SPARK. Sadly they didn't have the stock of spark pro.

Went with Spark after testing the unit and got a 10% discount too. Tested extensively with CCA phoenix, Truthear gate and Castor pro.

They got the new stock of SPARK yesterday so they couldn't print an invoice due to no inventory in their software. Will update tomorrow about the invoicing issue.

Apart from that they had a good variety of IEMs for trial too and I got to experience the Ambani spectrum of sound too. My ears were pleased but not enough to take a personal loan XD. Overall an 8.9/10 experience, Staff was amazing answering everything and their Audioplayers are so smol and cutu like kuchu puchu.

If the invoicing issue gets fixed it would be a 10/10 experience :D delhi people are lucky.

I already have Realme buds Air7 Pro. i feel FOMO.

5k is too much but people here glaze this thing soo much. I was thinking of EarPods but i have Samsung M53 phone. i wanted white tho says unavilable.

Finally itni research and itne wait ke baad meine apne pehle iems order ker hi diye. Now i am So much excited to have them in my hand 🤌