KBEAR KB16 Cepheus VS Kiwi Ears KE4
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus and Kiwi Ears KE4 use 2DD+6BA and 2DD+2BA driver setups respectively. KBEAR KB16 Cepheus costs $180 while Kiwi Ears KE4 costs $199. Kiwi Ears KE4 is $19 more expensive. Kiwi Ears KE4 holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.8 vs 6.9). Kiwi Ears KE4 carries a user score of 6.5. Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Kiwi Ears KE4 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge and Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Aggregated Review Score
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Average Reviewer Scores
Kiwi Ears KE4 Aggregated Review Score
Kiwi Ears KE4 Average Reviewer Scores
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+6BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $180
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Kiwi Ears KE4 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA
Tuning Type: Jm1
Price (Msrp): $199
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KBEAR KB16 Cepheus User Review Score
KBEAR KB16 Cepheus Average User Scores
Average User Score: n/a
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Kiwi Ears KE4 User Review Score
Kiwi Ears KE4 Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.5Cautiously Favorable
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 KE4 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.6Gaming Grade
B+KBEAR 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 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
A-- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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 KE4 Reviews
Kiwi Ears KE4 reviewed by:
Fresh Reviews
5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Kiwi Ears KE4 reviewed by: Z-Reviews
6
* score normalized
Kiwi Ears KE4 reviewed by: 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
Super* Review Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears KE4 reviewed by: Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
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 Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears KE4 reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7
Reviewer Score
Almost dead neutral tuning in the best of ways Lacks excitement, bass is alright Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears KE4 reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.5
Reviewer Score
It's boring. So boring, like mega boring to the max. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears KE4 reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
6
Reviewer Score
Solid reference. Great Meta tuning. Could use more detail, not very engaging.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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KBEAR KB16 Cepheus User Reviews
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewSolid pick for the price, if you're after a warm neutral sound.