a year on do the kiwi ears ke4 earphones still deserve the new meta crow...

The Kiwi Ears KE4 sell at a very competitive $200 price point in the IEM market, and do a really good job of offering something different – a take on the mid-forward, treble-tamed 'New Meta' sound profile. With a wad of bass. But does the KE4's bass throw a blanket on its mid detail? Does it compete with the tasteful treble? No. No it doesn't.

Pros

  • Really comfortable
  • Great mids
  • Not fatiguing
  • They look class

Cons

  • Not overly technical
  • Competition is fierce
  • Biddy biddy bass

kiwi ears ke4 review ProsCons...

The $199 Kiwi Ears KE4 is a pair of hybrid IEMs that are nicely balanced with a pleasing and relaxing tuning, and a decent to good resolution performance at its price point.

Pros

  • Very Good Mid-bass.
  • Good Mids resolution.
  • Treble is detailed but not fatiguing.

Cons

  • Lacks some high-end resolution.
  • Barebones packaging.