KBear Neon VS Kbear KB02

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

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KBear Neon and Kbear KB02 are in-ear monitors. KBear Neon costs $50 while Kbear KB02 costs $40. KBear Neon is $10 more expensive. Kbear KB02 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.8 vs 6.3). Kbear KB02 carries a user score of 6. Kbear KB02 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kbear KB02 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Kbear KB02 has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

Insights

Metric KBear Neon Kbear KB02
Bass 3 6.3
Mids 4 5
Treble 3 4
Details 2 6.3
Soundstage 4.8 6
Imaging 2 6.3
Dynamics 3 6
Tonality 4.2 6.4
Technicalities 3.2 6
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KBear Neon Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable

Kbear KB02 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Audio Amigo Jaytiss Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

KBear Neon reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.4 * score rescaled + normalized
15 community members have rated the KBEAR Neon at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kbear KB02 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
11 community members have rated the KBear KB02 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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KBear Neon (more reviews)

KBear Neon reviewed by Crin

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
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Crin original ranking

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KBear Neon reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 2.9 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
Extremely limited resolution despite OK tuning.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Kbear KB02 (more reviews)

Kbear KB02 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 fun bone conduction for bass mids and treble not the best

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel
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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
Bone conduction on the cheap. Buzzy, springy tonalty that makes for fun bass, but carries a little too much tonal affectation. Like a baby Kinera Plutus Beast

Audio Amigo original ranking

Audio Amigo Youtube Channel
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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Nice little banger of a set. Bone Conductor iem.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
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KBear Neon User Review Score

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Kbear KB02 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6

Mixed to Positive

KBear Neon Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.5

Gaming Grade

D+

Kbear KB02 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

KBear Neon Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Uneven emphasis across the spectrum keeps the presentation unsettled and awkward. Acoustic instruments lose their natural body.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass D
Bass remains light-handed, hinting at rumble without delivering real weight. It keeps out of the way but never excites.
Mids C-
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble D
The upper range behaves inconsistently, blending dullness with sudden glare. You'll notice sharp spikes alongside dips.
Dynamics D
Dynamics sound noticeably compressed, muting contrast between quiet and loud. Transients feel blunted and slow.
Details E+
Texture feels soft-focus as low-level information dissolves into a general haze. Complex passages turn into a fog.
Imaging E+
Listening becomes fatiguing when instruments refuse to remain anchored. It becomes tiring to follow the mix.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Kbear KB02 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

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids C+
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics B
You get confident dynamics that track both macro swings and rhythmic drive. There's life in every crescendo.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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Balanced V-shaped tuning.

Tuning: C+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: C+ Imaging: A+
Pros
Very technical driver super economical.
Cons
Sometimes something noisy.

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