The KBEAR Cepheus ranks #110 out of 996 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: KBEAR
Prices on this page were last checked October 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
#110 KBEAR Cepheus: $179.00 Amazon $179.00 eBay
Pros: 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).
Cons: Treble sits about 2.6 dB below target, slightly smooth and dark, and its score rests on only three measurements so far.
| Released | 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.43 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 2 x dynamic + 6 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 79 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.26 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
Frequency Response
How the KBEAR Cepheus measures across the audible range, against the Harman in-ear target that most listeners prefer in blind tests. Where the line sits above the target that range sounds louder (more bass, brighter treble), below it quieter. The curve is the median of 3 independent measurements, so one odd sample or rig cannot skew it, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: median of 3 measurements from the squig.link databases of hbb, pw and soundcheck39. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.