Short answer: the KBEAR Cepheus. It ranks #122 of 1291 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $179; the Whizzer Kylin HE10 ranks #152, rated 4.4/5, at $175. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
The case for the KBEAR Cepheus: A two dynamic plus six armature hybrid that measures very well (score 79) with one of the tightest spreads from target in this group (1.43 dB). Watch for: Treble sits about 2.6 dB below target, slightly smooth and dark, and its score rests on only three measurements so far.
The case for the Whizzer Kylin HE10: A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 79 against the Harman target. The catch: The rating reflects sound quality only; comfort, build and noise isolation are not part of the score.
Buy the KBEAR Cepheus. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $4 with the Whizzer Kylin HE10 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A two dynamic plus six armature hybrid that measures very well (score 79) with one of the tightest spreads from target in this group (1.43 dB).
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A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 79 against the Harman target.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KBEAR Cepheus | Whizzer Kylin HE10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $175 |
| Ranked | #122 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones | #152 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Hybrid | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 2 x dynamic + 6 x balanced armature | 1 x 10.2mm dynamic |
| Harman Preference Score | 79 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) | 79 (median of 6 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 1.43 dB standard deviation | 1.37 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.26 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.43 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.1 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+1.5 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Impedance | - | 36 ohms |
| Sensitivity | - | 105 dB/mW |
Frequency Response Compared
Both headphones’ measurements overlaid on the Harman target. Above the target sounds louder in that range, below it quieter. Each curve is the median of several independent measurements, shifted so its 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB, so only the tuning is compared.
Measurement data: the KBEAR Cepheus from hbb, pw and soundcheck39; the Whizzer Kylin HE10 from ankramutt, arn, fahryst, hu-fi, ianfann, jacstone, mmagtech, musicafe and practiphile, all via squig.link.
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