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SoundID Reference vs dSONIQ Realphones: catalog facts
SoundID Reference	dSONIQ Realphones
Paid Requires a paid license or subscription. Trial availability and licensing depend on the…	Paid Paid plugin sold directly by dSONIQ.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Offers headphone correction profiles Supports speaker calibration workflows	Aims specifically at making headphone mixing more trustworthy Simulates multiple monitor environments
Speaker calibration needs suitable measurement hardware.	Paid plugin with no free tier Best suited to users who mix primarily on headphones
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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