Kiwi Ears Quintet Review - They're SMASHING it!

The Kiwi Ears Quintet features 4 kinds of drivers (DD+2*BA+Planar+Piezo).
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  • @InDueTime25
    @InDueTime257 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to review. Would you say that these are similar to the Mangird Tea 1?

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    Nah these have more midrange body

  • @gutsthestruggler3052
    @gutsthestruggler30525 ай бұрын

    Solid Review Sir 👏👏

  • @Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016
    @Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016Ай бұрын

    About Lean mids , it's affecting by using silicon tips , try foam tips everyone.....enjoy !

  • @Xerpocalypse_
    @Xerpocalypse_7 ай бұрын

    They’re great IEMs. I kinda wish the faceplate was black so it was more *stealth*, but overall the understated look is refreshing in comparison to some of the gaudy IEMs out there.

  • @TheVeganVicar

    @TheVeganVicar

    7 ай бұрын

    Black is BEST. ☝🏼

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    Yep, a stealth version would be cool.

  • @r00s.
    @r00s.7 ай бұрын

    I dig the Quintet with orchestral and acoustic music.

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    It's so good with orchestral!

  • @larrydunn4626
    @larrydunn46265 ай бұрын

    nice detailed review.

  • @coreyyandle2142
    @coreyyandle21427 ай бұрын

    Is this thing better than the timeless

  • @mistaBorg
    @mistaBorg7 ай бұрын

    did you try the truthear nova? it has almost same tuning and i saw it will be on sale for like half of the quintet price

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    I just received the Nova but haven't tried it yet

  • @mistaBorg

    @mistaBorg

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PrimeAudioReviews if you happen to try them soon, can you tell if there is a difference in sound between silicone and foam eartips?

  • @matsudakodo

    @matsudakodo

    4 ай бұрын

    The Nova graph looks brighter. These look to be tuned more like Truthear Zero Red

  • @EastPlanet
    @EastPlanet6 ай бұрын

    Nice review. I want them even more now, hahaha

  • @Laowei1
    @Laowei17 ай бұрын

    How does the Quintet compare with the Kinera Celest Phoenixcall? Thanks! 😃🎶🎵

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    Phoenixcall has more lower mids body and forward mids in general. Quintet is more balanced and has a larger soundstage.

  • @Laowei1

    @Laowei1

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PrimeAudioReviews Thanks! Very helpful! Best wishes!

  • @datdudeinred
    @datdudeinred7 ай бұрын

    I wish you'd do a video with all 3 - best bassheads, midsluts, treble heads you've heard.

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    They change so often nowadays!

  • @massivemikeh
    @massivemikeh7 ай бұрын

    Quintent vs Orchestra og? I own the Orchestra, does the Quintent offer me something different? Thanks

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    I've only heard orchestra lite. Compared to the lite Quintet is more dynamic to my ears and has a more visceral bass. Also I find Quintets treble more exciting.

  • @housepianist

    @housepianist

    7 ай бұрын

    ⁠​⁠@@PrimeAudioReviews interesting. I have the Lites which I love but at times, I wish they had a little more “visceral-ness”, as you noted. But they are super smooth and coherent. However, I just purchased the Truthears Nova (1DD, 4BA) and so far I’m really enjoying those. They kind of give me that little “extra” in the frequency ranges but they could do with a touch more midrange. It’s very close to a Harmon tuning but it works for me.

  • @matsudakodo

    @matsudakodo

    4 ай бұрын

    @@housepianist Zero Red probably gets you there

  • @csgautham
    @csgautham7 ай бұрын

    Kiwi Ears Quintet vs TANGZU - Wu Heyday which one do you recommend?

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    I prefer the Quintet. It's more high fidelity and has better soundstage and details.

  • @unclethathurts
    @unclethathurts7 ай бұрын

    Please how are these compared to moondrop blessing 3 or variations

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    More detailed and better clarity + soundstage than Blessing 3. The fit will most likely be better for the majority of people too.

  • @brando5541
    @brando55417 ай бұрын

    Is there any IEM that is like 8/10 details and has forward signature like the s12

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    Sure. Do you mean in the same price range?

  • @brando5541

    @brando5541

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PrimeAudioReviews within in the 50$+ of the s12

  • @mat.t.
    @mat.t.7 ай бұрын

    the way you talk is a blend of The critical drinker + dankpods

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    That's a good thing I hope 😅

  • @datdudeinred

    @datdudeinred

    7 ай бұрын

    Lol shit. Yeah i always thought he sounds like 2 guys I know but never could remember 😂

  • @Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016

    @Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016

    Ай бұрын

    No assaulting insulting speech , it's the accent do you have any awareness , l guess you don't.​@@datdudeinred

  • @glsracer
    @glsracer2 ай бұрын

    This is a weird segment because there are a lot of differing opinions between trusted reviewers that typically agree most of the time. I was going between this, the Aful Performer 5, and the Pula P02. I ended up with the Aful P5s. So far I really like them but I do get the sense that they are a bit fatiguing for me after an hour or two at relatively low volumes. I definitely want to try the QE Quintet at some point. Maybe when 11.11 rolls around this year if some new hotness isn't out by then. The P5s are pretty close to end game for me as I get a bit more detail and bass than my beloved Letshuoer Galileos without moving to some extreme tuning that isn't Harman.

  • @AdityaSingh-tt4cs
    @AdityaSingh-tt4cs7 ай бұрын

    Kiwi ears quintet vs simgot Ea1000 ? For Timbre, Fast Bass, Detail Retrieval & Metal music ?

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    Quintet wins for fast bass & detail retrieval. EA1000 slightly better timbre.

  • @AdityaSingh-tt4cs

    @AdityaSingh-tt4cs

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PrimeAudioReviews kiwi ears quintet, will it be good for various genres including Metal/ Metalcore ?

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    @AdityaSingh-tt4cs yes, it's very versatile and has good speed for metal.

  • @AdityaSingh-tt4cs

    @AdityaSingh-tt4cs

    7 ай бұрын

    @@PrimeAudioReviews Thanks, Chief 🫡

  • @AndrewSilivestrov

    @AndrewSilivestrov

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@AdityaSingh-tt4csDid you like Quintet for metalcore and other similar music?

  • @MrMeetTheSpy
    @MrMeetTheSpy7 ай бұрын

    How do they fare against the hype 2?

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    These are more clinical and detailed (and brighter) than the Hype 2. I think Hype 2 is better suited for an all-rounder more casual use and Quintet suited for critical listening.

  • @janz4524
    @janz45245 ай бұрын

    Ea1000 vs quintent. Which one you like?

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    5 ай бұрын

    Tough choice and I could live with either as a daily driver. But I'll say Quintet for its lovely bass response

  • @hassanalrubai7378
    @hassanalrubai73787 ай бұрын

    what these like compared to the melody?

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    Crisper, better clarity and larger soundstage.

  • @eeshandev5081
    @eeshandev50817 ай бұрын

    Are these good for metal music?

  • @salgymbro7624

    @salgymbro7624

    7 ай бұрын

    Amazing question, I wanna know the answer as well.

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes. Good agile bass and lots of texture on electric guitars.

  • @TheVeganVicar
    @TheVeganVicar7 ай бұрын

    😇 May God Bless You Always, David! 😇

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks and same for you! 🙏

  • @reznov3D
    @reznov3D7 ай бұрын

    I really like the treble of this IEM. Also, the peak at 7.3k Hz is the same frequency as I am hearing. Another graph by other reviewers shows the peak at 8k Hz. The peaks didn't bother me at all. Awesome IEM for the sound, but I wish it has a custom looking faceplate.

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    I could wish for a prettier faceplate too but once I start listening it doesn't matter!

  • @eeshandev5081

    @eeshandev5081

    7 ай бұрын

    Kiwi Ears posted on their official instagram account that they're now doing custom face plates and I think custom IEMS too

  • @aaronlespron2089
    @aaronlespron20897 ай бұрын

    In my opinion gray is not the best choice.. they should have done a black or white black blend…

  • @arrowzen7433
    @arrowzen74337 ай бұрын

    I look this understaded look better

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    It's quite classy!

  • @beehype46and2
    @beehype46and27 ай бұрын

    Comment for da algorithm Streak count: 298

  • @rsvp9816
    @rsvp98165 ай бұрын

    u seem to be a treble head in denial, the treble is shouty on this set.

  • @PrimeAudioReviews

    @PrimeAudioReviews

    5 ай бұрын

    Are you getting a good fit and seal? Maybe you're a treble-sensitive person in denial. 😄

  • @Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016

    @Greg.Siucrazyforaudio2016

    Ай бұрын

    Have you try foam tips, standard silicon tips don't sound good at all.

  • @nhennessy6434
    @nhennessy64343 ай бұрын

    I think they look fantastic. Restrained but ulta high quality look. I don't want to put something in my ears that looks like its faceplate is some kind of abstract representation of a fruit salad.