Moondrop KXXS VS Kiwi Ears KE4

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Moondrop KXXS and Kiwi Ears KE4 use 1DD and 2DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Moondrop KXXS costs $190 while Kiwi Ears KE4 costs $199. Kiwi Ears KE4 is $9 more expensive. Kiwi Ears KE4 holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 6.9). Kiwi Ears KE4 carries a user score of 6.5. Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, Kiwi Ears KE4 has slightly better mids with a 0.3-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 Moondrop KXXS Kiwi Ears KE4
Bass 5 7
Mids 7 7.3
Treble 5 6.7
Details 5 6.9
Soundstage 6.4 7
Imaging 5 6.9
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 6.4 7.1
Technicalities 5.5 6.8

Moondrop KXXS Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive


Kiwi Ears KE4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss Bad Guy Good Audio Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Moondrop KXXS User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score: n/a

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Kiwi Ears KE4 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Moondrop KXXS Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.8

Gaming Grade

B-

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

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Moondrop KXXS 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 C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble C+
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.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Moondrop KXXS Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Well-tuned single DD with proper timbre and decent technicalities.

Crin original ranking

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- Crin
Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Excellent timbre; not the most resolving set, but very easy on the ears.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Kiwi Ears KE4 Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
New Meta tuned IEM. This gives you a bass boost and it's not the best bass. If you want the Hexa + Bass this is what you want.

Super* Review original ranking

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Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
It's boring. So boring, like mega boring to the max.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
Bad Guy Good Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B
Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
Just get Odyssey it's better. Warm/bassy with solid vocal and treble extension (not buried) that scales really well with good treble air to not sound too intimate. Has a fuller noteweight with one of the best low-ends under $200. Recommended to be listened at higher volumes. A mid-volume version of the Explorer, bassier, and more open.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Almost dead neutral tuning in the best of ways Lacks excitement, bass is alright

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: S Treble: A+
Z-Reviews 6 * score normalized
Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Solid reference. Great Meta tuning. Could use more detail, not very engaging.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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- Gizaudio Axel
Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Kiwi Ears KE4 User Reviews

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Makavelian
6.5

Solid pick for the price, if you're after a warm neutral sound.

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.

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