Kbear KB02 - Reviews & Ratings
5 Reviews (B Tier | 6.4/10)
Summary
Based on 5 reviews and 1 user rating, the Kbear KB02 is a good all-rounder according to reviewers, with strengths that appeal to a wide audience.
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.4Mixed to Positive
Average User Scores
Average User Score:
Based on 1 user reviews
6Mixed to Positive
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.2Gaming Grade
BKbear KB02 Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped
Brand: Kbear Top Kbear IEMs
Price (Msrp): $40
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Reviews
Reviewed by: Kois Archive
6.8
Reviewer Score
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Reviewed by: Paul Wasabii
6.7
* Score computed by IEMRanking.com
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.
Paul Wasabii Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Audio Amigo
6
* score rescaled + normalized
Audio Amigo Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
6
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Head-Fi.org
6.3
* score rescaled + normalized
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IEM Finder Quiz
newAverage 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.
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