KBEAR KB16 Cepheus VS Kiwi Ears Aether
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus and Kiwi Ears Aether are in-ear monitors. KBEAR KB16 Cepheus costs $180 while Kiwi Ears Aether costs $170. KBEAR KB16 Cepheus is $10 more expensive. Both score 6.8 from reviewers. Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Aggregated Review Score
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Average Reviewer Scores
Kiwi Ears Aether Aggregated Review Score
Kiwi Ears Aether Average Reviewer Scores
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $180
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Kiwi Ears Aether Details
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Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $170
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KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.9Gaming 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
7.9Gaming Grade
AKBEAR KB16 Cepheus Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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.
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Reviews
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus reviewed by: Jaytiss
2025-09-03
6.8
Reviewer Score
Enjoyable, but not really worth it. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Aether Reviews
Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
2025-07-25
6.5
Reviewer Score
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.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by:
Fresh Reviews
6.5*
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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 IEMSuper* Review original ranking
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Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by: Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
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. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Aether reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.9
Reviewer Score
Not for bassheads, but one of the best planars I've ever heard. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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