Kiwi Ears Orchestra VS Night Oblivion Butastur

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Kiwi Ears Orchestra and Night Oblivion Butastur use 8BA and 10BA driver setups respectively. Kiwi Ears Orchestra costs $500 while Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599. Night Oblivion Butastur is $99 more expensive. Night Oblivion Butastur holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 7.6). Night Oblivion Butastur carries a user score of 9.3. Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Orchestra has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has better details with a 0.8-point edge and Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better imaging with a 1.8-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears Orchestra Night Oblivion Butastur
Bass 6.5 7.5
Mids 7.7 7.5
Treble 7.7 7
Details 6.8 7.5
Soundstage 7.5 7.5
Imaging 6.3 8
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 7.3 7.6
Technicalities 6.8 7.5

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Tim Tuned
Shuwa-T Jays Audio Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable


Night Oblivion Butastur Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jaytiss Jays Audio
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly Favorable


Kiwi Ears Orchestra User Review Score

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Night Oblivion Butastur User Review Score

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Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

9.3

Exceptional

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Night Oblivion Butastur Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Kiwi Ears Orchestra 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.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Night Oblivion Butastur Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Comment: Extremely balanced sound, my go-to for vocal tracks. Mid-focused, minimal BA timbre, vocals intimate and forward Low end is not the most dynamic, bass layering can be difficult to pick out

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Bass: B+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Soundstage: A Details: A Imaging: A

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Great vocals. Clean and neutral signature. A bit vanilla and "boring" but scales great with volume.

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Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Very well-tuned reference-y signature with a mild bass and treble emphasis for added energy.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Slightly warm neurail tuning, well done

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Well-tuned with surprisingly good treble extension. Upwards compressed dynamics contrast poorly with tuning.

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Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: C+ Details: B Imaging: C+

Night Oblivion Butastur Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Similar tonality to the Supernova, please stronger female vocal extension at the cost of less refined treble, lovely midrange

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Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A+

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
I'd be careful buying it due to QC issues of others. But I enjoyed my time with it.

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Overpriced as hell - I don't get the hype. Vocals are way too shouty with masking. Treble peaks around 10K with a dip in the air afterwards. Low-end is "good", but nothing amazing for the price. Detail retrieval and separation is competitive, but that's pretty much it. If you want a clean sound there are ALOT of other options for better like even the Blessing 3.

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 8 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech

The NIGHT OBLIVION BUTASTUR delivers a natural timbre and cohesive sound, with its standout feature being a lush, dense midrange that excels in vocal and acoustic instrument reproduction. Vocals sound present and textured without shoutiness, while the bass offers weighty density over sharp slam, leaning slightly warm and creamy in texture. Treble remains smooth and fatigue-free, avoiding harshness even with extended listening, though it lacks sparkle for those seeking heightened brilliance.

Technically, it impresses with holographic imaging and strong layering, creating an intimate yet spatially convincing stage. The included modular cable is exceptionally high quality for the price, and the dual DIP switches allow subtle tuning adjustments—adding bass warmth or treble sharpness—though the changes are nuanced and require a tool to toggle. While isolation is good, the nozzle design risks internal debris accumulation, and the bass lacks definition in sub-bass decay.


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Merrylica
9.3

Fantastic set for someone who loves organic sound and Mid centric tuning, incredibly underrated especially for an All BA IEM.

Pros
the Timbre and Mids on this are phenomenal, incredibly natural and lovely. the High end doesnt fatigue you after long listening session, and the venting is one of the best I've experienced, zero pressure build up. Pinpointing instrument is a breeze.
Cons
Treble lacks sparke, very subjective but quite a plain and boring faceplate (I find aesthethics important), and I wish the low end had a bit more oomph to it.

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