Kbear KB02 VS TinHifi C3

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Kbear KB02 and TinHifi C3 are in-ear monitors. Kbear KB02 costs $40 while TinHifi C3 costs $50. TinHifi C3 is $10 more expensive. Kbear KB02 holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 5.6). Kbear KB02 carries a user score of 6.

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Metric Kbear KB02 TinHifi C3
Bass 6.8 5.6
Mids 5.8 5.6
Treble 5 5.6
Soundstage 6.2 5.6
Dynamics 6 5.6
Tonality 6.5 6.5
Technicalities 6 5
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Kbear KB02 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Paul Wasabii Audio Amigo Jaytiss Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

TinHifi C3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Audionotions
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

Kbear KB02 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
11 community members have rated the KBear KB02 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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TinHifi C3 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.3 * score rescaled + normalized
8 community members have rated the Tinhifi C3 at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Kbear KB02 (more reviews)

Kbear KB02 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 fun bone conduction for bass mids and treble not the best

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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Paul Wasabii

Paul Wasabii 6.7 * Score computed by IEMRanking.com
B+ Tuning
B Tech
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Warm, bass-focused $40 set with clear, separated vocals and a relaxed treble; closer to an upgraded BL-03 than the bright BL-03 2. The bone conduction element seems to add fullness, while staging is better than expected for the price. Coherent warm tuning with strong sub-bass, clear vocals, and better-than-expected stage for the price. Upper treble is relaxed with limited air, and unit variance around the 200 Hz dip plus the bone-conduction implementation may be inconsistent.
Youtube Video Summary

KBEAR KB02 is a $40 bass-centric hybrid that pairs a beryllium-plated 10 mm dynamic driver with an elastic "bone conduction" element. The shell vibrates when tapped, and in ear that translates to fuller, more separated vocals than expected at this price. Unit variance seems possible (a noticeable dip near ~200 Hz showed on this sample), but the balance feels lower-tilted and cohesive, with a deliberate sub-bass shelf of roughly 11–12 dB underpinning the presentation.

The mids come across warm and weighty, with vocals popping ahead of the bass bed, while upper mids do not sound as elevated as graphs suggest (around 2–3 dB lower than Harman in ear). Treble rolls off early, trading air and sparkle for a more natural, non-fatiguing tone; treble chasers will look elsewhere. The result is a tuning closer to the original BL-03 character than the brighter BL-03 2.

Stage is surprisingly convincing for the money: bass sits lower, vocals float a touch higher, and the overall space feels organized rather than congested. It is a pleasant, richer, lower-centric listen that matches modern pop well (think Taylor Swift "Midnights"), with the bone-conduction element seemingly adding density to voices. Not huge or ultra wide, but the choices here make musical sense and deliver more than the spec sheet implies.

Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B Soundstage: B

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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
Bone conduction on the cheap. Buzzy, springy tonalty that makes for fun bass, but carries a little too much tonal affectation. Like a baby Kinera Plutus Beast

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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Nice little banger of a set. Bone Conductor iem.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
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TinHifi C3 (more reviews)

TinHifi C3 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 5.5 Reviewer Score
Nicely balanced with slightly forward upper mids. Surprising that I liked this given what I felt for the T3+. This is better for me by a ton. Makes me wonder if I received a bad T3+. Bass extends well, nice and punchy - decently tight and textured. Leans a little bright with a good amount of treble energy. Slightly-V shaped with slightly pulled back mids but not too recessed.

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TinHifi C3 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Another one

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Kbear KB02 User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6

Mixed to Positive

TinHifi C3 User Review Score

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Kbear KB02 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

TinHifi C3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.5

Gaming Grade

B-

Kbear KB02 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass B+
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B-
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics B
You get confident dynamics that track both macro swings and rhythmic drive. There's life in every crescendo.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

TinHifi C3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Kbear KB02 User Reviews

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Balanced V-shaped tuning.

Tuning: C+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: C+ Imaging: A+
Pros
Very technical driver super economical.
Cons
Sometimes something noisy.

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