Aful Explorer VS Kiwi Ears Quartet

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Aful Explorer and Kiwi Ears Quartet use 1DD+2BA and 2DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Aful Explorer costs $120 while Kiwi Ears Quartet costs $110. Aful Explorer is $10 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 4.8). Aful Explorer has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better mids with a 1.7-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better treble with a 4.2-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better soundstage with a 1.3-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better details with a 2.5-point edge and Aful Explorer has significantly better imaging with a 2.3-point edge.

Metric	Aful Explorer	Kiwi Ears Quartet
Bass	6.5	4.5
Mids	6.2	4.5
Treble	6.8	2.7
Details	6.5	4
Soundstage	7	5.8
Imaging	6.5	4.3
Dynamics	7	4
Tonality	7	4.8
Technicalities	6.6	3.8

Aful Explorer Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

7.1

Generally Favorable

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Kiwi Ears Quartet Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Score:

4.8

Generally Unfavorable

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Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA

Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral

Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs

Price (Msrp): $120

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Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA

Tuning Type: Bassy V

Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $110

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Aful Explorer Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Kiwi Ears Quartet Gaming Score

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Aful Explorer Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

A-

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+

Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.

Dynamics A-

Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.

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.

Kiwi Ears Quartet Scorings

Average Tunign Grade

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.

Aful Explorer Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

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Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

7.6 Reviewer Score

B+ Tuning

A- Tech

The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical.

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Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A

Reviewed by: Audionotions

7 Reviewer Score

Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit. Loaner

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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

6.8 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

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

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

6.5 Reviewer Score

A- Tuning

B+ Tech

Perfect for rock and metal. Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble. Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.

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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

6.4 Reviewer Score

B Tuning

B+ Tech

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

6 Reviewer Score

A+ Tuning

B+ Tech

High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music.

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