Kiwi Ears Quintet - Reviews & Ratings

7 Reviews (B Tier | 6.9/10)

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Based on 7 reviews, the Kiwi Ears Quintet is a good all-rounder according to reviewers, with strengths that appeal to a wide audience.

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6.9

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Great tech and treble detail. Amazing performance to price value, but metallic timbre and peak can be an issue.

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Reviewed by: Yifang

Yifang 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
upper air drives me crazy.

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

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
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Bass: B+ Mids: B- Treble: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B+ Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.5 * score rescaled + normalized
22 community members have rated the Kiwi Ears Quintet at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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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

B+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass B+
Bass foundation is good, adding satisfying punch without losing control. Pop and rock tracks feel lively.
Mids B
The mids are articulate and well-balanced, lending body to instruments. Instrument layering remains stable.
Treble B-
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics A-
Dynamic performance is excellent, combining sharp transients with strong contrast. Transients snap with authority.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.
Details B+
Recordings feel well sorted, with supporting details snapping to attention. Small articulations remain intact.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement and clear front/back localization. Positions snap into place convincingly.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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