Final Audio B3 VS Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

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Final Audio B3 and Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch use 2BA and 1DD+2BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Final Audio B3 costs $500 while Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch costs $450. Final Audio B3 is $50 more expensive. Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 7.4). Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better bass with a 2.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Final Audio B3 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Final Audio B3 Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch
Bass 5.3 8
Mids 5.3 6.5
Treble 4.8 7
Details 6 7.4
Soundstage 6.5 6
Imaging 5.8 7.4
Dynamics 5 7
Tonality 5.4 7.8
Technicalities 5.7 7.2

Final Audio B3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Crin Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Bad Guy Good Audio Jays Audio Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


Final Audio B3 User Review Score

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Final Audio B3 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+

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Final Audio B3 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+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
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 C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
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 A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Final Audio B3 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: The middle model of the B series from Final. Surprising clarity and 3D soundstage BA midbass hump not the most natural sounding

Shuwa-T original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Probably the best tuned of Final's B-series. Reminiscent of the E-series with BA characteristics.

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
One of the better interpretations of Final Audio's house sound with some decent technicalities.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch Reviews

Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.9 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A Tech
Endgame "balanced-basshead" set. Amazing low-end texutre, rumble, reverb, slam, and more bass than Origin and Titan - goes harder than those. Vocals and treble also still well extended, not congested, or cramped staging. Good balance while giving amazing fun bass. Recommend Azla Sedna light blue tips for more air, or Divinus Velvets. EQ down -3dbs at 250hz, low-shelf, 0.5 Q, and you'll get the Endgame IE target (my all-rounder target).

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
It basically a cheaper Mega5est Bass. Great basshead set.

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

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
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