Kiwi Ears Foretza VS Apos x Community Rock Lobster

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Kiwi Ears Foretza and Apos x Community Rock Lobster are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Foretza costs $60 while Apos x Community Rock Lobster costs $60. Apos x Community Rock Lobster holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 6.3). Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Apos x Community Rock Lobster has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Apos x Community Rock Lobster has slightly better soundstage with a 0.4-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears Foretza Apos x Community Rock Lobster
Mids 5 6
Treble 2 5
Soundstage 6 6.4
Dynamics 4 7
Tonality 4.5 6.1
Technicalities 2 5
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Kiwi Ears Foretza Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Generally Unfavorable

Apos x Community Rock Lobster Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Kiwi Ears Foretza reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
E+ Tech
Tuning is a little wonky, but overall not terrible so far. Full review is possible.

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B

Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-10-11
Jaytiss 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Has some slight colorizations, but is fun and rich.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B
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Apos x Community Rock Lobster (more reviews)

Apos x Community Rock Lobster reviewed by Z-Reviews

2025-10-13
Z-Reviews 5.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Kiwi Ears Foretza Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.8

Gaming Grade

D-

Apos x Community Rock Lobster Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Kiwi Ears Foretza Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble E+
Treble feels muted, reducing brilliance and sheen across tracks. Recordings lack their usual energy.
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 D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Apos x Community Rock Lobster 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

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics A-
The system snaps into action with precision, highlighting every swell. Recordings feel energetic and alive.
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 C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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