Kiwi Ears Dolce VS EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai

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Kiwi Ears Dolce and EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Dolce costs $20 while EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai costs $20. Kiwi Ears Dolce holds a decisive 4.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.6 vs 1.5). Kiwi Ears Dolce has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Kiwi Ears Dolce has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Dolce has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Kiwi Ears Dolce has significantly better soundstage with a 4-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears Dolce EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai
Mids 5 1
Treble 3 2
Soundstage 5 1
Dynamics 4 2
Tonality 5.7 1.5
Technicalities 4 2
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Kiwi Ears Dolce Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

1.5

Abysmal


Reviews Comparison

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Makes you wonder why you pay more for other iems.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-08-28
Jaytiss 1.5 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E+ Tech
This is basically unlistenable. Requires EQ, but is fine with it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: E- Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: E-

Kiwi Ears Dolce (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Well done V-shape. Very similar to CRA CCA+.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Dolce at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kiwi Ears Dolce User Review Score

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Kiwi Ears Dolce Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

1.9

Gaming Grade

E

Kiwi Ears Dolce Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics C-
It maintains a steady dynamic profile that neither offends nor inspires. Swells arrive but lack drama.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

EarAcoustic Audio x Zkaaai Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E
  • Expect a discordant presentation where frequency clashes ruin any chance of relaxed listening. It struggles to render a cohesive musical picture.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Mids E-
Critical mid frequencies hide in the background, making lyrics hard to catch. Guitars and pianos lose their presence.
Treble E+
Expect a dark-tilted treble that keeps excitement in check. Sibilants are dull, but so is everything else.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage E-
Spatial boundaries clamp shut, forcing the mix to huddle uncomfortably in the middle. Ambient cues disappear entirely.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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