Kumitate KL-REF Type-S - Reviews & Ratings

2 Reviews (B Tier | 5.9/10)

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Crin
Shuwa-T

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5.9

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Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

Kumitate KL-REF Type-S Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+3BA

Tuning Type: Variable

Price (Msrp): $1,350

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Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 6.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Comment: They screwed up my CIEM :(. Japanese style of tuning but less wonky, pronounced midrange but tamed treble

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Bass: B Mids: B+ Treble: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B+ Tech
Well tuned but unfortunately suffers from very odd timbre.

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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 A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A-
Excellent imaging: precise and stable placement. Instruments occupy specific points in space with tangible positions.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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