Ikko OH10 VS Kiwi Ears KE4

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Ikko OH10 and Kiwi Ears KE4 use 1DD+1BA and 2DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Ikko OH10 costs $200 while Kiwi Ears KE4 costs $199. Ikko OH10 is $1 more expensive. Kiwi Ears KE4 holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.8 vs 6.9). Kiwi Ears KE4 carries a user score of 6.5. Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge and Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric Ikko OH10 Kiwi Ears KE4
Bass 6 7
Mids 4.8 7.3
Treble 5.3 6.7
Details 4.5 6.9
Soundstage 5 7
Imaging 5.5 6.9
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 4.8 7.1
Technicalities 5.7 6.8

Ikko OH10 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Precogvision Tim Tuned Crin
Z-Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.8

Mixed


Kiwi Ears KE4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss Bad Guy Good Audio Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Ikko OH10 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

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Kiwi Ears KE4 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Ikko OH10 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 KE4 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

Ikko OH10 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

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 C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
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.

Kiwi Ears KE4 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.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
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 B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Ikko OH10 Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized
Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Great bass response and surprisingly good treble extension if you can hear the 15kHz peak.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: B Mids: C- Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Details: C- Imaging: B
Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Power bass with good details

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A-
Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Your standard "chifi V" but done fairly well. Decently technical.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Shuwa-T 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
Comment: "Fun"-sounding V shape iem, also suitable for bassheads. Narrow soundstage which occassional bass bloom

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Kiwi Ears KE4 Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
New Meta tuned IEM. This gives you a bass boost and it's not the best bass. If you want the Hexa + Bass this is what you want.

Super* Review original ranking

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- Super* Review
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Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
It's boring. So boring, like mega boring to the max.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
Bad Guy Good Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking

Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube Channel
- Bad Guy Good Audio
Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B
Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Just get Odyssey it's better. Warm/bassy with solid vocal and treble extension (not buried) that scales really well with good treble air to not sound too intimate. Has a fuller noteweight with one of the best low-ends under $200. Recommended to be listened at higher volumes. A mid-volume version of the Explorer, bassier, and more open.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Almost dead neutral tuning in the best of ways Lacks excitement, bass is alright

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: S Treble: A+
Z-Reviews 6 * score normalized
Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Solid reference. Great Meta tuning. Could use more detail, not very engaging.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
- Gizaudio Axel
Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Ikko OH10 User Reviews

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Kiwi Ears KE4 User Reviews

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Makavelian
6.5

Solid pick for the price, if you're after a warm neutral sound.

Pros
Overall very pleasant balance with good tonality and perceived technicalities for the price.
Cons
Bass can come off slightly boomy and a bit disjointed sounding at times, and somewhat relaxed upper mids gives a perception of bluntness to the sound, most evident on snare and other percussive strikes.

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