KBEar F1 VS ARTTI R2

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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KBEar F1 and ARTTI R2 are in-ear monitors. KBEar F1 costs $40 while ARTTI R2 costs $35. KBEar F1 is $5 more expensive. ARTTI R2 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 6).

Insights

Metric KBEar F1 ARTTI R2
Tonality 5.5 7
Technicalities 4 5.5
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KBEar F1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Generally Unfavorable

ARTTI R2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

KBEar F1 (more reviews)

KBEar F1 reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C- Tech
Fairly normal "single BA tuning", nothing exceptional nor terrible.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

ARTTI R2 (more reviews)

ARTTI R2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Clean, balanced sound for the most part, slightly warm but no bleed or bloat. Very smooth. A budget Tanchjim Origin, and better Galileo sound wise IMO (more air)

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

ARTTI R2 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Artti R2 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

KBEar F1 User Review Score

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KBEar F1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

ARTTI R2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

KBEar F1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

ARTTI R2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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