AFUL MagicOne VS Kiwi Ears Airoso

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AFUL MagicOne and Kiwi Ears Airoso use 1BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. AFUL MagicOne costs $140 while Kiwi Ears Airoso costs $130. AFUL MagicOne is $10 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Airoso holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 6.9). AFUL MagicOne has significantly better mids with a 1.2-point edge, AFUL MagicOne has significantly better treble with a 1.2-point edge, Kiwi Ears Airoso has significantly better dynamics with a 1.8-point edge and AFUL MagicOne has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric AFUL MagicOne Kiwi Ears Airoso
Bass 6.8 6.9
Mids 7.2 6
Treble 6.2 5
Details 7 6.9
Soundstage 7 6
Imaging 6 6.9
Dynamics 5.3 7
Tonality 6.3 7
Technicalities 6.2 6.2

AFUL MagicOne Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned
Smirk Audio Jaytiss Super* Review Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive


Kiwi Ears Airoso Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Jays Audio Jaytiss IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


AFUL MagicOne User Review Score

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AFUL MagicOne Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Kiwi Ears Airoso Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

AFUL MagicOne Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Kiwi Ears Airoso Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

AFUL MagicOne Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Pleasant female vocals and decent bass. Male vocals are forward and treble has some grain.

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Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: B+ Dynamics: B+ Details: A- Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
The resolution and clarity at this price is so lovely.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Sounds quite good but not exceptional. Not a lot of depth. Nothing is sharp or aggressive. Take it for what it is

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Balanced and neutral with slight warmth in the mid-bass. Male vocals are great on these, weighted but still has edge and sharpness to the end notes, but can get sharp at higher volumes. Male vocals are bit congested, not the most open need the right tips (CLARION). Stage is average, and treble is smooth with solid extension for the most part, tech is around Hexa/EM6L level which is great for a single BA. Great neutral-warm/all-rounder overall, it's pretty much an adjusted diffuse-field with more mid-bass. I personally don't get the hype/"magic" behind these.

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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Kiwi Ears Airoso Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
A sightly more airy/detailed EW300 with better timbre. Warm leaning all rounder with good dynamic contrast.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Rich thick, enjoyable. Benchmark for me. Just epic.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.5 * score normalized

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

The Kiwi Ears Airoso offers a warm, smooth sound signature characterized by a full-bodied bass with satisfying sub-bass rumble and quick decay, though mid-bass impact remains reserved. Its midrange shines with a natural and organic presentation, particularly excelling with female vocals, though some male vocals lack weight. Treble is relaxed and non-fatiguing, providing decent air but lacking sparkle and ultimate detail retrieval.

Comfort is a mixed bag; the lightweight resin shells with CNC aluminum/titanium faceplates are praised by some, but others report significant fit challenges due to the shell shape and nozzle design, requiring tip rolling beyond the included selection. The stock cable is widely criticized as basic and low-quality for the price point, though the detachable 2-pin design allows for upgrades. Soundstage is reasonably spacious but not particularly expansive, with imaging being competent rather than exceptional.


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