Kiwi Ears KE4 VS Kiwi Ears Aether
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Kiwi Ears KE4 and Kiwi Ears Aether are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears KE4 costs $199 while Kiwi Ears Aether costs $170. Kiwi Ears KE4 is $29 more expensive. Kiwi Ears KE4 holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 6.8). Kiwi Ears KE4 carries a user score of 6.5. Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears Aether has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge and Kiwi Ears Aether has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Kiwi Ears KE4 | Kiwi Ears Aether |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7 | 6.8 |
| Mids | 7.3 | 6 |
| Treble | 6.7 | 8 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 7.5 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7.1 | 7 |
| Technicalities | 6.8 | 7.5 |
Kiwi Ears KE4 Aggregated Review Score
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Kiwi Ears Aether Aggregated Review Score
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Kiwi Ears KE4 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA
Tuning Type: Jm1
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $199
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Kiwi Ears Aether Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $170
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Kiwi Ears KE4 User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.5Cautiously Favorable
Kiwi Ears Aether User Review Score
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Average User Score: n/a
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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
6.4Gaming Grade
BKiwi 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
7.5Gaming Grade
AKiwi 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.
Kiwi Ears Aether Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Kiwi Ears KE4 Reviews
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
7.5
Reviewer Score
It's boring. So boring, like mega boring to the max. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7.1
Reviewer Score
check links for more info:Bad Guy Good Audio original ranking
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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
7
Reviewer Score
Almost dead neutral tuning in the best of ways Lacks excitement, bass is alright Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
6
* score normalized
6
Reviewer Score
Solid reference. Great Meta tuning. Could use more detail, not very engaging.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Kiwi Ears Aether Reviews
7.9
Reviewer Score
Not for bassheads, but one of the best planars I've ever heard. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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
6.8
* score normalized
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
Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
6.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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 KE4 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.
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.Kiwi Ears Aether User Reviews
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