The Kiwi Ears Forteza ranks #400 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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#400 Kiwi Ears Forteza: $59.00 Amazon $59.00 eBay
Pros: The median of 16 hobbyist measurements gives it a solid Harman preference score of 71 with a 1.97 dB spread. Bass is lifted about 3.6 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight. It uses 2 x 10mm dynamic + 1 x balanced armature with an easy 32 ohm load.
Cons: A 10.7 dB peak near 8.2 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp.
| Released | Sep 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.97 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 2 x 10mm dynamic + 1 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 71 (median of 16 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+3.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.17 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
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