Kiwi Ears Airoso VS Kefine Klanar

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Kiwi Ears Airoso and Kefine Klanar are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Airoso costs $130 while Kefine Klanar costs $120. Kiwi Ears Airoso is $10 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Airoso holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 6.3). Kiwi Ears Airoso has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Kefine Klanar has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Kiwi Ears Airoso has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears Airoso Kefine Klanar
Bass 7 8
Mids 6 5.5
Treble 5 6
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 7 4
Tonality 7 6
Technicalities 6.2 6.8
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Kiwi Ears Airoso Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews Jays Audio
Jaytiss Web Search
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable


Kefine Klanar Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.5 * score rescaled + normalized

Kefine Klanar reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score rescaled + normalized

Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
A sightly more airy/detailed EW300 with better timbre. Warm leaning all rounder with good dynamic contrast.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Kefine Klanar reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
A cheaper S12. Almost identical sound and tuning. Good value. Look for aliexpress deals.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Kiwi Ears Airoso (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.1 * score rescaled + normalized
23 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Airoso at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by Web Search

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Web Search 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

The Kiwi Ears Airoso offers a warm, smooth sound signature characterized by a full-bodied bass with satisfying sub-bass rumble and quick decay, though mid-bass impact remains reserved. Its midrange shines with a natural and organic presentation, particularly excelling with female vocals, though some male vocals lack weight. Treble is relaxed and non-fatiguing, providing decent air but lacking sparkle and ultimate detail retrieval.

Comfort is a mixed bag; the lightweight resin shells with CNC aluminum/titanium faceplates are praised by some, but others report significant fit challenges due to the shell shape and nozzle design, requiring tip rolling beyond the included selection. The stock cable is widely criticized as basic and low-quality for the price point, though the detachable 2-pin design allows for upgrades. Soundstage is reasonably spacious but not particularly expansive, with imaging being competent rather than exceptional.


Kefine Klanar (more reviews)

Kefine Klanar reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Cheaper S12 Pro/ Z12

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-

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Kiwi Ears Airoso Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Kefine Klanar Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Kiwi Ears Airoso Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • The tonal character feels settled and versatile, with just a few gentle bumps. You can listen for hours without fatigue.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Dynamics A-
It delivers crisp, authoritative dynamics that keep music thrilling. Subtle level shifts are clearly conveyed.
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.

Kefine Klanar Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass A+
The bass digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble B
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics C-
Expect modest dynamics that keep music listenable without thrill. Micro-contrast is serviceable.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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