BQEYZ Spring 2 VS Kiwi Ears Aether

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BQEYZ Spring 2 and Kiwi Ears Aether are in-ear monitors. BQEYZ Spring 2 costs $169 while Kiwi Ears Aether costs $170. Kiwi Ears Aether is $1 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Aether holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 6.8). Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge and Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better soundstage with a 3-point edge.

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Metric BQEYZ Spring 2 Kiwi Ears Aether
Bass 5 5
Mids 4.5 7
Treble 5.5 9
Details 6 6
Soundstage 5.5 8.5
Imaging 5.5 5.5
Dynamics 7 7
Gaming capabilities 5.5 7.9

BQEYZ Spring 2 Aggregated Review Score

BQEYZ Spring 2 Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


Kiwi Ears Aether Aggregated Review Score

Kiwi Ears Aether Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel Fresh Reviews Z-Reviews Super* Review
Jays Audio Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable


BQEYZ Spring 2 User Review Score

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BQEYZ Spring 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.5

Gaming Grade

B-

Kiwi Ears Aether Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.9

Gaming Grade

A

BQEYZ Spring 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • 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 C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Kiwi Ears Aether 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

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble S
Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage S-
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion.

BQEYZ Spring 2 Reviews

BQEYZ Spring 2 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Surprisingly clear Wonky tuning with sharp 8khz spike

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C Treble: B- Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B-

Kiwi Ears Aether Reviews

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

2025-07-25
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
One of the best planar IEMs out there. The treble is smoother and easier on the ears than most planars. Balanced sound with clean bass, smooth mids, and detailed treble. Great clarity, wide soundstage, and natural timbre for a planar. Bass might be a bit light, and treble can be a little forward for some.

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Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
A little bit spicy in the treble (like the other planars). Relaxed upper mid-range. Warmer tuning than S12. It's a decent IEM

Super* Review original ranking

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Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Clean, balanced, with slight air boost in the treble. Bass sounds like a DD with great texture. Cheaper better tuned P5+2. Not as smooth as Timeless 2 with more dynamic contrast with a slight sizzle from the treble boost. Good value for a planar.

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Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7.9 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
Not for bassheads, but one of the best planars I've ever heard.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A- Treble: S Dynamics: A- Soundstage: S-
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