QKZ x HBB VS Kiwi Ears Dolce

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

QKZ x HBB and Kiwi Ears Dolce are in-ear monitors. QKZ x HBB costs $20 while Kiwi Ears Dolce costs $20. Kiwi Ears Dolce holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (4.4 vs 5.6). Kiwi Ears Dolce has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge and QKZ x HBB has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

Insights

Metric QKZ x HBB Kiwi Ears Dolce
Bass 4 5.6
Mids 3 5
Treble 4 3
Details 3 5.6
Soundstage 4.4 5
Imaging 3 5.6
Dynamics 4.4 4
Tonality 5.9 5.7
Technicalities 4.5 4
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Kiwi Ears Dolce reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

QKZ x HBB Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

Unfavorable


Kiwi Ears Dolce Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


Reviews Comparison

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Very well tuned warm/bassy set. Not basshead like the Rosefinch, but still has good bass impact as well as upholding enough treble extension.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Well done V-shape. Very similar to CRA CCA+.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

QKZ x HBB (more reviews)

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 7 soundstage at this price? so much bass

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Fun, cheap, well-tuned. And the kicker - the treble extension is absurd for the price! However, aesthetically they are a tragedy. In this price range, value prop is often increased in the form of great value accessories - the cable here is not widely usable, however, so no extra value here.

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C- Tech

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score rescaled + normalized

QKZ x HBB reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Amazing warm tonality with adequate techs for the bracket that turns into a ultra-budget nice alternative to the usual suspects.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: C- Details: D Imaging: D

Kiwi Ears Dolce (more reviews)

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Makes you wonder why you pay more for other iems.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+

Kiwi Ears Dolce reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Dolce at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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QKZ x HBB Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Kiwi Ears Dolce Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

QKZ x HBB Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass C-
The bass remains polite, offering definition without much drive. Dynamics remain gentle even at higher volume.
Mids D
Tonal balance in the mids is erratic, with certain notes leaping out unnaturally. Certain notes leap out while others vanish.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Details D
Information density overwhelms it quickly, so finer layers fade beneath the surface. Intricate passages blur when pushed.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning that never quite nails the center image. Left/right cues exist but are rough.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Kiwi Ears Dolce Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics C-
It maintains a steady dynamic profile that neither offends nor inspires. Swells arrive but lack drama.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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