Kiwi Ears KE4 VS Tanchjim Kara

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Kiwi Ears KE4 and Tanchjim Kara use 2DD+2BA and 1DD+4BA driver setups respectively. Kiwi Ears KE4 costs $199 while Tanchjim Kara costs $180. Kiwi Ears KE4 is $19 more expensive. Kiwi Ears KE4 holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 6). Kiwi Ears KE4 carries a user score of 6.5. Kiwi Ears KE4 has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears KE4 has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Kiwi Ears KE4 has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Kiwi Ears KE4 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Kiwi Ears KE4 Tanchjim Kara
Bass 7 6.8
Mids 7.3 6.5
Treble 6.7 6.2
Details 6.9 6
Soundstage 7 6
Imaging 6.9 6
Dynamics 6 4
Tonality 7.1 6.1
Technicalities 6.8 6

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


Tanchjim Kara Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Smirk Audio Super* Review Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed


Kiwi Ears KE4 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Tanchjim Kara 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

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Tanchjim Kara 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

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.

Tanchjim Kara 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 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 C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
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
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Kiwi Ears KE4 Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

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

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Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio

Bad Guy Good Audio 7.1 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

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.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

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

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Bass: A- Mids: S Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Solid reference. Great Meta tuning. Could use more detail, not very engaging.

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Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Price: $171

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Tanchjim Kara Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.2 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
Cons: Better options for the price.

Smirk Audio original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Clean and natural midrange focused signature that's right up my alley. Open and airy staging with great instrument layering. Still very resolving even though it lacks the last bit of treble detail. Very smooth dynamics but could use more sub-bass.

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Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Very smooth and organic midrange, great treble Lacking some bass dynamics

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Has nice treble, good technicals. But it's super expensive for me.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

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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