The Kiwi Ears Etude ranks #399 out of 657 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Kiwi Ears
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#399 Kiwi Ears Etude: $119 Linsoul $119 eBay
Pros: The median of 17 hobbyist measurements gives it a solid Harman preference score of 71 with a 2.05 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. Bass sits close to target and holds down to 20 Hz, so low end sounds full without bloat. It uses 1 x 10mm dynamic + 3 x balanced armature + 1 x vibration transducer.
Cons: Presence sits about 4.7 dB low with a 5.8 dB dip near 4.0 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite.
| Released | Apr 2025 (1 year ago) |
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| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.05 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Tribrid |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic + 3 x balanced armature + 1 x vibration transducer |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 71 (median of 17 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+0.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.66 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
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