64 Audio Volur Review

Comparisons

In this section we will take a look at how the Volur compares against some of today’s competitors. All of them are hybrid IEMs and more expensive than the Volur.

All comparisons were done using their stock cable and ear-tips. The Lotoo PAW Gold Touch has served as source of trust here.

Empire Ears Legend Evo

The Legend Evo has been out for a while now, and it can also be considered as one of the bass heavier sets on the market.

The Evo also uses a dual dynamic setup, but not in an isobaric configuration.

The Volur and the Evo are somewhat similar and not alike at all. They share different traits when it comes to their bass. The Empire Ears monitor is harder hitting and does render a finer texture, while the Volur is faster and even more natural to me.

Both of them have excellent body and weight in their bass, but the Volur does color the lower mids a little more, giving them a fuller sound overall. The Empire IEM to me has a funkier midrange, where especially in the upper mids things can sound a bit off.

The Volur on the other hand sounds natural throughout. It comes across as fuller, richer and denser to my ears. While the Evo sounds more open. It creates a wider and deeper stage with immaculate imaging. Both of these monitors deliver a detailed and highly resolved sound, though the Evo to me does have the slight upper hand in that regard, bringing out even finer details.

The treble of Volur sounds less edgy and softer to me. It also extends further without breaking a sweat. The Evo has sharper highs and a brighter lower treble sound to me.

EE is more funky in upper mids

64 Audio Volur

64 Audio Tia Fourté Noir

The Tia Fourté Noir is also a bit heavier on the lower end, but the Volur definitely is more forward here.

Though you can easily just swap out modules and get a new sound, which is not possible with the Noir as its apex module is internally only.

The Noir sounds more spacious and open. It creates a wider, deeper and taller sound-stage than the Volur. It is also superior in terms of technical abilities. It flat out shows the Volur the rear-view mirror when it comes to resolution, imaging and layering. Given their price difference of 1,300$ that should be the case as well.

The Noir has a warmer, yet more neutral tuning than the Volur overall. Both come with 64 Audio’s tia high drivers and in my opinion both have a similar yet different tuning here. Each of them has a widely extended, detailed and silky treble. But the Volur is a bit more laid-back in the lower treble region to my ears, making them sound less scathing.

FIR Audio Krypton 5

The Krypton 5 is a monitor that could probably be described as conflicting in a way, that people either love it to death or won’t touch it with a five foot pole.

Both monitors gave bass a prominent role in their signature. The Krypton 5 does put a lot of attention on the sub-bass while the Volur is more about mid and upper bass. Lows on the Volur have fuller body and weight, while they sound a denser and more impactful on the FIR. The Krypton 5 is faster, snappier and more – for the lack of a better word – viscous.

Volur sounds more organic, natural and warmer throughout the entire sound. The Krypton 5 is a very neutral sounding IEM that misses out on body and weight. It is more about excitement and raw force than delivering a smooth sound, like the Volur.

What the Krypton 5 does exemplary though is in its resolution and detailing. It is one of the top performers in that regard in my book. The Volur can’t match that immense detailing. The Krypton also stretches a little further than the Volur when it comes to staging. Both IEMs create excellent imaging values.

The treble of the Krypton is quite harsh sounding in contrast to the Volur. It sounds brighter, harder but also more agile. It has more speed than the Volur, but does not sound as silky or smooth as the 64 Audio IEM.

Ultimately both IEMs go for a different tuning and different audience. The Volur will definitely be for those who want smooth mids and a warmer sound. While the Krypton will be for detail-heads and treble lovers.

Final Verdict

With the Volur 64 Audio has created a very versatile and fun sounding IEM that couples an emotional midrange with a powerful low end. Whatever your preferred low-end tuning might be, the Volur should have you covered with four variations in one set of IEMs. You can go from neutral to bass-head by simply changing modules on the Volur and unleash a different beast altogether.

If you’re in the market for a smooth sounding IEM you should definitely give the Volur a listen at your dealer’s or at one of the upcoming audio shows around the globe. It’s a unique design and will definitely win over many ears in my opinion.

Pro’s

– Versatile sound
– Great sound-stage width
– Package and accessories
– Build Quality

Con’s

– Price