Kiwi Ears KE4 VS KZ Sonata
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Kiwi Ears KE4 and KZ Sonata use 2DD+2BA and 14BA driver setups respectively. Kiwi Ears KE4 costs $199 while KZ Sonata costs $170. Kiwi Ears KE4 is $29 more expensive. Kiwi Ears KE4 holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 6). Kiwi Ears KE4 carries a user score of 6.5. Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better treble with a 1.7-point edge and Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Kiwi Ears KE4 | KZ Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7 | 6 |
| Mids | 7.3 | 5 |
| Treble | 6.7 | 5 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 5 |
| Tonality | 7.1 | 5 |
| Technicalities | 6.8 | 5 |
Kiwi Ears KE4 Aggregated Review Score
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KZ Sonata Aggregated Review Score
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Kiwi Ears KE4 Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA
Tuning Type: Jm1
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $199
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KZ Sonata Details
Driver Configuration: 14BA
Tuning Type: Neuttra with bass boost, and extra detail.
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $170
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Kiwi Ears KE4 User Review Score
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6.5Cautiously Favorable
KZ Sonata User Review Score
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Kiwi Ears KE4 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.4Gaming Grade
BKZ Sonata Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
5Gaming Grade
C+Kiwi Ears KE4 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.
KZ Sonata Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
C+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Kiwi Ears KE4 Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
8*
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss
7.5
Reviewer Score
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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio
7.1
Reviewer Score
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Bad Guy Good Audio Youtube ChannelReviewed by: Jays Audio
7
Reviewer Score
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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
7
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Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
6
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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel
6
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5*
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KZ Sonata Reviews
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
6
Reviewer Score
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Kiwi Ears KE4 User Reviews
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Pros
Overall very pleasant balance with good tonality and perceived technicalities for the price.Cons
Bass can come off slightly boomy and a bit disjointed sounding at times, and somewhat relaxed upper mids gives a perception of bluntness to the sound, most evident on snare and other percussive strikes.KZ Sonata User Reviews
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