Xinlisupreme
Headphoneus Supremus
@redrol wich source/dap do you use with RSV?
Softears - Discussion & Appreciation
redrol
Headphoneus Supremus
Mostly an Xduoo 05+ with Sparkos Pro opamp stack. On the go, just a Radsone ES100.
tgx78
Member of the Trade: tgxear
Damn, RS10 looks more like a piece of jewelry than IEM
can’t stop staring at them.
jwilliamhurst
Headphoneus Supremus
They are really quite beautiful
Damn, RS10 looks more like a piece of jewelry than IEM
The sound too is similarly beautiful
Damn, RS10 looks more like a piece of jewelry than IEM
I can't stop listening to them once plugged inThe mat in the pics looks like something from a Zen garden place
tgx78
Member of the Trade: tgxear
The sound too is similarly beautiful
The mat in the pics looks like something from a Zen garden place
That’s where I took the pictures. You are not far off as I live in a Japanese architectural house built in 70s
Wow, that's a cozy place to live in. Surrounded by nature
That’s where I took the pictures. You are not far off as I live in a Japanese architectural house built in 70s
tgx78
Member of the Trade: tgxear
and bearsWow, that's a cozy place to live in. Surrounded by nature
Beautiful!! Exactly what my architect showed me for my house on 3D plans fews years back… and then kids charged the place and now it’s Picasso revisited 
.. less fenshui
.. less fenshui
Xinlisupreme
Headphoneus Supremus
That’s where I took the pictures. You are not far off as I live in a Japanese architectural house built in 70s
Congrats Bro, amazing House!
tgx78
Member of the Trade: tgxear
A first encounter with the RS10
Within IEM world, it feels like barely a month passes by without some new models popping up with all-conquering diamond coating or cutting-edge ESTs being touted as the latest big thing. But more and more I experience these FOTM, I gravitate more towards the IEMs that stand astride the middle ground of proven BA technology and established crossover implementation that actually deliver the more balanced performance (tonality + technicalities) thus providing greater musical enjoyment. On paper, 100db/mV sensitivity coupled with impedance of 25ohm does give you some indication of amping requirements. However, what those numbers do hide is the definite RS10's attribute, a preference for a clean and dynamic power and a thirst for electric current. This is a rare case outside of the IER-Z1R where I saw marked improvements going turbo gain on my M8.
I get quite a few people asking me what the RS10 sounds like, so I'll start with a very general description, and try to elaborate in my review later.
First of all, as you may expect from their large sized shell, they sound big. Big in the way music sounds quite tangible, and if you closed your eyes for a moment, you could be forgiven for thinking that the music coming through them is coming from musicians playing live in a well damped studio. The RS10's presentation of recorded music is refreshingly clean, with a good tonal characteristics. Bass is slightly soft hitting, but pacey and well defined. It undoubtedly lacks a bit of DD texture and slam, but within BA realm, I would say the bass is quite competent and tastefully executed. It reminds me of a bit of the VE Elysium where it lays down a taut foundation for the midrange and treble to shine. Midrange tuning of the RS10 seems to be aimed at exploring the maximum clarity, which means healthy dose of upper mids. Maybe a tad too energetic here, but thankfully no where near those harman research influenced in-your-face upper mids elevation. Treble response is very good with proficient technicalities to handle complex cymbal crashes, and sounds tonally accurate.
Within the realm of intangibles, the RS10 excels. The RS10’s technical ability is pretty incredible, with impressive detail retrieval and uncongested layering. Even with 10 BAs, it doesn't show any time domain incoherency between the drivers. Also for a tubed IEM, staging is quite spacious and exhibits accurate positioning within the sonic wall. I also think the RS10 layers better than the IER-Z1R and it’s surprisingly competent in this department. RS10 really does a good job at capturing stuff in the mix that might otherwise be buried.
Looking forward to hear more and write in-depth experience of this IEM.
Within IEM world, it feels like barely a month passes by without some new models popping up with all-conquering diamond coating or cutting-edge ESTs being touted as the latest big thing. But more and more I experience these FOTM, I gravitate more towards the IEMs that stand astride the middle ground of proven BA technology and established crossover implementation that actually deliver the more balanced performance (tonality + technicalities) thus providing greater musical enjoyment. On paper, 100db/mV sensitivity coupled with impedance of 25ohm does give you some indication of amping requirements. However, what those numbers do hide is the definite RS10's attribute, a preference for a clean and dynamic power and a thirst for electric current. This is a rare case outside of the IER-Z1R where I saw marked improvements going turbo gain on my M8.
I get quite a few people asking me what the RS10 sounds like, so I'll start with a very general description, and try to elaborate in my review later.
First of all, as you may expect from their large sized shell, they sound big. Big in the way music sounds quite tangible, and if you closed your eyes for a moment, you could be forgiven for thinking that the music coming through them is coming from musicians playing live in a well damped studio. The RS10's presentation of recorded music is refreshingly clean, with a good tonal characteristics. Bass is slightly soft hitting, but pacey and well defined. It undoubtedly lacks a bit of DD texture and slam, but within BA realm, I would say the bass is quite competent and tastefully executed. It reminds me of a bit of the VE Elysium where it lays down a taut foundation for the midrange and treble to shine. Midrange tuning of the RS10 seems to be aimed at exploring the maximum clarity, which means healthy dose of upper mids. Maybe a tad too energetic here, but thankfully no where near those harman research influenced in-your-face upper mids elevation. Treble response is very good with proficient technicalities to handle complex cymbal crashes, and sounds tonally accurate.
Within the realm of intangibles, the RS10 excels. The RS10’s technical ability is pretty incredible, with impressive detail retrieval and uncongested layering. Even with 10 BAs, it doesn't show any time domain incoherency between the drivers. Also for a tubed IEM, staging is quite spacious and exhibits accurate positioning within the sonic wall. I also think the RS10 layers better than the IER-Z1R and it’s surprisingly competent in this department. RS10 really does a good job at capturing stuff in the mix that might otherwise be buried.
Looking forward to hear more and write in-depth experience of this IEM.
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jwilliamhurst
Headphoneus Supremus
Great impressions. Makes me want to hear these for myself. Excited for your full review.A first encounter with the RS10
Within IEM world, it feels like barely a month passes by without some new models popping up with all-conquering diamond coating or cutting-edge ESTs being touted as the latest big thing. But more and more I experience these FOTM, I gravitate more towards the IEMs that stand astride the middle ground of proven BA technology and established crossover implementation that actually deliver the more balanced performance (tonality + technicalities) thus providing greater musical enjoyment. On paper, 100db/mV sensitivity coupled with impedance of 25ohm does give you some indication of amping requirements. However, what those numbers do hide is the definite R10's attribute, a preference for a clean and dynamic power and a thirst for electric current. This is a rare case outside of the IER-Z1R where I saw marked improvements going turbo gain on my M8.
I get quite a few people asking me what the RS10 sounds like, so I'll start with a very general description, and try to elaborate in my review later.
First of all, as you may expect from their large sized shell, they sound big. Big in the way music sounds quite tangible, and if you closed your eyes for a moment, you could be forgiven for thinking that the music coming through them is coming from musicians playing live in a well damped studio. The RS10's presentation of recorded music is refreshingly clean, with a good tonal characteristics. Bass is slightly soft hitting, but pacey and well defined. It undoubtedly lacks a bit of DD texture, but within BA realm, I would say the bass is quite competent and tastefully executed. It reminds me of a bit of the VE Elysium where it lays down a taut foundation for the midrange and treble to shine. Midrange tuning of the RS10 seems to be aimed at exploring the maximum clarity, which means healthy dose of upper mids. Maybe a tad too energetic here, but thankfully no where near those harman research influenced in-your-face upper mids are here. Treble response is very good with proficient technicalities to handle complex cymbal crashes, and sounds tonally accurate.
Within the realm of intangibles, the RS10 excels. The RS10’s technical ability is pretty incredible, with impressive detail retrieval and uncongested layering. Even with 10 BAs, it doesn't show any time domain incoherency between the drivers. Also for a tubed IEM, staging is quite spacious and exhibits accurate positioning within the sonic wall. I also think the RS10 layers better than the IER-Z1R and it’s surprisingly competent in this department. RS10 really does a good job at capturing stuff in the mix that might otherwise be buried.
Looking forward to hear more and write in-depth experience of this IEM.
Animagus
Reviewer at Twister6
Hey guys! Here is my review of Softears RSV. I had a great time testing and writing the review, especially when A/B testing it with some of my favourite IEMs for the comparisons section. You'll see comparisons with Moondrop S8, Moondrop A8, Craft Ears Four, Craft Ears Six, CustomArt Fibae7 and ItsFit Fusion. Check it out! If you want me to write comparisons with any other IEM I've reviewed in the past, feel free to let me know and I'll add those comparisons in too. Happy reading! 
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jwilliamhurst
Headphoneus Supremus
Great review! Thank you. It was a pleasure to read and I loved all of your comparisons.Hey guys! Here is my review of Softears RSV. I had a great time testing and writing the review, especially when A/B testing it with some of my favourite IEMs for the comparisons section. You'll see comparisons with Moondrop S8, Moondrop A8, Craft Ears Four, Craft Ears Six, CustomArt Fibae7 and ItsFit Fusion. Check it out! If you want me to write comparisons with any other IEM I've reviewed in the past, feel free to let me know and I'll add those comparisons in too. Happy reading!
Wonderful write-upA first encounter with the RS10
Within IEM world, it feels like barely a month passes by without some new models popping up with all-conquering diamond coating or cutting-edge ESTs being touted as the latest big thing. But more and more I experience these FOTM, I gravitate more towards the IEMs that stand astride the middle ground of proven BA technology and established crossover implementation that actually deliver the more balanced performance (tonality + technicalities) thus providing greater musical enjoyment. On paper, 100db/mV sensitivity coupled with impedance of 25ohm does give you some indication of amping requirements. However, what those numbers do hide is the definite R10's attribute, a preference for a clean and dynamic power and a thirst for electric current. This is a rare case outside of the IER-Z1R where I saw marked improvements going turbo gain on my M8.
I get quite a few people asking me what the RS10 sounds like, so I'll start with a very general description, and try to elaborate in my review later.
First of all, as you may expect from their large sized shell, they sound big. Big in the way music sounds quite tangible, and if you closed your eyes for a moment, you could be forgiven for thinking that the music coming through them is coming from musicians playing live in a well damped studio. The RS10's presentation of recorded music is refreshingly clean, with a good tonal characteristics. Bass is slightly soft hitting, but pacey and well defined. It undoubtedly lacks a bit of DD texture, but within BA realm, I would say the bass is quite competent and tastefully executed. It reminds me of a bit of the VE Elysium where it lays down a taut foundation for the midrange and treble to shine. Midrange tuning of the RS10 seems to be aimed at exploring the maximum clarity, which means healthy dose of upper mids. Maybe a tad too energetic here, but thankfully no where near those harman research influenced in-your-face upper mids elevation. Treble response is very good with proficient technicalities to handle complex cymbal crashes, and sounds tonally accurate.
Within the realm of intangibles, the RS10 excels. The RS10’s technical ability is pretty incredible, with impressive detail retrieval and uncongested layering. Even with 10 BAs, it doesn't show any time domain incoherency between the drivers. Also for a tubed IEM, staging is quite spacious and exhibits accurate positioning within the sonic wall. I also think the RS10 layers better than the IER-Z1R and it’s surprisingly competent in this department. RS10 really does a good job at capturing stuff in the mix that might otherwise be buried.
Looking forward to hear more and write in-depth experience of this IEM.
I wonder, since I don't listen to classical that often, how does RS10 fare with orchestral music?Spacious wide stage, and high coherency may perhaps add to the immersion in listening experience. RS10 excels in technicalities in my opinion, the sound produced is so detailed, and positioning as well as layering of each instrument are quite remarkable. I thought that they might be good for those genre
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