ARTTI R2 VS KZ Vader Balanced

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ARTTI R2 and KZ Vader Balanced are in-ear monitors. ARTTI R2 costs $35 while KZ Vader Balanced costs $31. ARTTI R2 is $4 more expensive. KZ Vader Balanced holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 6.8).

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Metric ARTTI R2 KZ Vader Balanced
Tonality 7 7.7
Technicalities 5.5 8
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ARTTI R2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


KZ Vader Balanced Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive

Average Reviewer Score:

6.8

Cautiously Favorable


Reviews Comparison

ARTTI R2 (more reviews)

ARTTI R2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B- Tech
Clean, balanced sound for the most part, slightly warm but no bleed or bloat. Very smooth. A budget Tanchjim Origin, and better Galileo sound wise IMO (more air)

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ARTTI R2 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Artti R2 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

KZ Vader Balanced (more reviews)

KZ Vader Balanced reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 a more fun vader hi-res suffers in the mids

Kois Archive original ranking

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ARTTI R2 User Review Score

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ARTTI R2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

KZ Vader Balanced Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.9

Gaming Grade

A

ARTTI R2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

KZ Vader Balanced Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • You get a polished tonal profile that stays natural from bass through treble. Subtle tuning choices keep things engaging.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion.

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