Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite VS Kiwi Ears Quartet

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Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite and Kiwi Ears Quartet use 8BA and 2DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite costs $250 while Kiwi Ears Quartet costs $110. Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite is $140 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.7 vs 4.8). Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite has significantly better mids with a 1.2-point edge, Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite has significantly better treble with a 2.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite has better soundstage with a 0.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Kiwi Ears Quartet
Bass 5.8 4.5
Mids 5.7 4.5
Treble 5.5 2.7
Details 6 4
Soundstage 6.5 5.8
Imaging 6.3 4.3
Dynamics 5 4
Tonality 5.7 4.8
Technicalities 5.7 3.8

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Fresh Reviews Audionotions Shuwa-T Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable


Kiwi Ears Quartet Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss Super* Review
Fresh Reviews Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable


Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite User Review Score

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Kiwi Ears Quartet User Review Score

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Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

Kiwi Ears Quartet Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
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-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Kiwi Ears Quartet Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D-
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Audionotions 6.5 Reviewer Score
Great tonality - very pleasant, slightly warm tonality, smooth and relaxed character, solid technical performance, and fantastic build quality. Imaging and separation quite good for the price as is resolution. The lower subbass might preclude those looking for a lot of slam but for anyone looking for a solid performer for vocal/instrumental focused music, this is worth a gander! Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

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- Audionotions
Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B+ Soundstage: B Details: A- Imaging: B+
Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
It's just too safe, needs more something.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Smooth tuning, clean mid-range, open sound. Unvented design, BA bass, could use more sub-bass, safe tuning.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
- Gizaudio Axel
Nymz 5.4 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Relaxed tuning with great midrange, but lacking quality in bass department. Separation and layering are extremely nice.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: B

Kiwi Ears Quartet Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized
Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Nice IEM for Music as well great fit

Fresh Reviews original ranking

Fresh Reviews Youtube Channel
- Fresh Reviews
Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B Mids: B- Treble: C- Soundstage: B- Details: C+ Imaging: B-
Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
Lot's of variety with slamming bass.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Jaytiss 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
E- Tech
Silly fun V shaped set, but very not neutral.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: E- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B
Super* Review 4* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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Nymz 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Overly extended bass that bleeds into the mid-range (very warm).

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

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