KBEAR KS1 Review

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Hey everyone,

The KBEAR KS1 is a single 10 mm dynamic driver, 16 ohm and 109 dB sensitivity according to the company, with a 2-pin connector. It comes in black and white, with or without a mic. It was about 63 riyals (about $17) on AliExpress at the time of the review.

Who is it for?

• Anyone who wants a cheap, comfortable IEM and is ready to try different tips to tune its sound.

Strengths

• Imaging, micro detail, separation and resolution are very good for the price.
• Female vocals are clear with no harshness, male vocals are calm, and the mids are warm and clear.
• The treble is smooth and clear with no harshness, with excellent layering.
• Comfortable for long periods, and easy to drive on any device.
• The cable is good (the same as the BLON BL-03).

Weaknesses

• The bass is boomy and boxy, and the mid-bass covers some sounds in the mids (bass bleed).
• Some instruments in the treble sound like they’re stuck in a box.
• Its sound changes a lot with tips: foam weakens the bass, and others boost detail or the soundstage.
• The included tips are acceptable, but better replaced. Isolation is average.
• It needs at least 50 hours of burn-in.

Verdict

A good IEM, and if you buy it, I recommend getting extra tips to test the sound with. It’s one of the closest IEMs I’ve tried to the sound of the FiiO FD5.

Note: this review is from 2021, so price and availability may have changed.

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