FAAEAL Hibiscus VS KZ D-Fi

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FAAEAL Hibiscus and KZ D-Fi are in-ear monitors. FAAEAL Hibiscus costs $40 while KZ D-Fi costs $33. FAAEAL Hibiscus is $7 more expensive. KZ D-Fi holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (3.5 vs 5.7). KZ D-Fi has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, KZ D-Fi has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and KZ D-Fi has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric FAAEAL Hibiscus KZ D-Fi
Bass 3.5 5
Mids 4.5 5.5
Treble 4 5
Details 4 5.5
Soundstage 4.5 5.5
Imaging 3.5 5.5
Tonality 3.5 5.2
Technicalities 3.8 5.5
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FAAEAL Hibiscus Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

3.5

Poor

KZ D-Fi Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

FAAEAL Hibiscus reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Comment: Feels like the HZSound HM but not done that well. Bass-anemic low end, note weight is too light in the lower mids

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

KZ D-Fi reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

FAAEAL Hibiscus (more reviews)

FAAEAL Hibiscus reviewed by Crin

Crin 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D+ Tech
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KZ D-Fi (more reviews)

KZ D-Fi reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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FAAEAL Hibiscus User Review Score

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FAAEAL Hibiscus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.7

Gaming Grade

D+

KZ D-Fi Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

FAAEAL Hibiscus Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass D+
It hints at bass presence but never quite delivers satisfying punch. Percussion lacks a satisfying weight.
Mids C
The mids sound serviceable but rough around the edges, needing polish. Occasional glare can creep into upper mids.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Soundstage C
The mix opens sideways while remaining vertically compressed and front-to-back shallow. You'll notice crowding on busy tracks.
Details C-
The presentation is fine for casual listening but leaves refinement on the table. There's some grain on quieter elements.
Imaging D+
It sketches positions loosely while allowing outlines to blur. Instrument outlines remain fuzzy.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

KZ D-Fi Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass C+
It delivers adequate punch and texture, though nothing stands out. Sub-bass presence is hinted rather than delivered.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C+
Expect a polite treble presentation that balances presence with restraint. Percussion carries a pleasant sparkle.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Details B-
Ambient cues appear, albeit with softer focus than die-hard resolution seekers may prefer. You can follow supporting instruments well.
Imaging B-
A stable phantom center appears, lending vocals a consistent anchor. It maintains a coherent phantom center.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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