Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite VS Kiwi Ears Quintet

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Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite and Kiwi Ears Quintet use 8BA and 1DD+2BA+1P+1PST driver setups respectively. Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite costs $250 while Kiwi Ears Quintet costs $220. Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite is $30 more expensive. Both score 6.7 from reviewers. Kiwi Ears Quintet has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Quintet has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Kiwi Ears Quintet has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears Quintet has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Kiwi Ears Quintet
Bass 5.8 6.8
Mids 5.7 6.2
Treble 5.5 5.7
Details 6 6.5
Soundstage 6.5 6.3
Imaging 6.3 6
Dynamics 5 7
Tonality 5.7 6.2
Technicalities 5.7 6.6

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 Quintet Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Jays Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable


Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite User Review Score

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Kiwi Ears Quintet 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 Quintet Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

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 Quintet 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+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
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+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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

Website (Audionotions)

- 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 Quintet Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Great tech and treble detail. Amazing performance to price value, but metallic timbre and peak can be an issue.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
upper air drives me crazy.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: B
Shuwa-T 6.2 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: B+ Imaging: B
Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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

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