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KBEAR KS1 Earphones in Ear Monitor Super Bass Wired Earbuds, Crystal Clear Sound IEM Headphones, High Resolution Noise Canceling Ear Monitors Headphone for Singers Musician Audifonos Auriculares
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Brand | YINYOO |
Model Name | kbear ks1 storm |
Color | KS1 Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Crystal Clear Sound : KS1 in ear monitor headphones adopts dual magnetic circuit single DD unit. The DD is added an independent rear sound cavity, which can quickly accumulate and compress air to increase power and details. This immersive wired earbuds features a powerful low frequency response, mellow midrange performance, transparent high frequency, great vocal resolution, wide sound field, richer instrument details, and delicate music performance.
- Immersive sound: This Super bass inear earphones is matched with 4 strands of 4N pure copper cable, which effectively improve transparency, making low frequency more textured and vocals more charming.This musician earbuds used aluminum alloy nozzle, It enhances bass texture and make mid-bass clean and smooth. The mid-high frequency has nice transient and ductility. The powerful DD is excellent in presenting vocals with which you will be fully immersed in this wonderful world.
- Ergonomic Comfort & Noise Canceling: The cabinet cavity of KS1 singers in ear monitors earphones is made of imported high-density PC material which can well suppress diffuse reflection of sound waves inside cavity. Its material is skin-friendly. The whole cavity is smooth, comfortable to wear, durable, and provides a solid ergonomic wear experience. With such a locked-in fit, Noise canceling is good, too. in ear monitor buds earbuds will not fall off when you are running.
- High Performance: Using the above materials, KBEAR KS1 IEMS monitor headphones is affordable. It can let you hear a wonderful sound. KBEAR KS1 musician earbuds presents a really high performance of audio ear piece around 20usd. The true Hi-Fi headphones for singing are very suitable for purchasing as gifts for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and so on.
- What You Will Get: You can apply for a refund within 60 days, enjoy 12-month warranty, and have 100% satisfaction of customer service. And 24 hours email support is provided to make your purchase absolutely risk-free! Complete kit includes a headset cable, 2 earpieces, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, and a user manual.
- YINYOO KBEAR KS1 Black No Mic+KBEAR KS1 Clear Black with Mic in Ear Monitor Wired EarbudsThis bundle contains 2 items
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Comfort | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Sound quality | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Noise cancellation | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.1 | — | — |
Bass quality | 2.7 | — | — | — | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Sold By | EZ EAR us | EZ EAR us | EZ EAR us | KEEPHIFI | Yinyoo Audio | Yinyoo Audio |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Detachable | Detachable | Without Cable, Detachable | Retractable | Detachable | Detachable |
Product Description
KBEAR founded by a Professional HiFi team, is designed to provide customers with the well-designed best sound quality of HiFi audio products. So here we bring the high performance for audio earphones less than 20 usd of KS1 headphones monitor for you.
Gentle reminder
KBEAR KS1 Wired Earbuds
1. It is recommended to rest your ear after every two hours.
2.Please lower music volume before connecting earphones with audio devices to avoid earbud's diaphragm damage.
Lightweight Design:The ultra-lightweight material and ergonomic shapes of the ear for maximum comfort and lightness. This is also mentioned by many customers in the evaluation.
What sound can you heard? These are coming from customers:
1.KBEAR KS1-crystal clear sound,for a bass-oriented IEM earphones. 2.The bass is nice and tight, smooth (not dull) mids, Highs are not as fatiguing as other V-shape tuned IEMs.
Immersive Sound
Punchy bass at its best, immersive sound like never before.
Monitors Headphones for Stage
Designed for the stage, just music and you, with music Brighten up your life.
High performance audio wired earbuds perfect for business, travel, walk, home, parties, school, Christmas gift, Thanksgiving day, Halloween, Black Friday.
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Driver Configuration
| 1DD | 1DD +1BA | 1DD | 1DD +1BA | Graphene Dynamic |
Cavity Material
| Resin | Zinc alloy + PC | PC with UV Curing | PC with UV varnish | resin |
PIN Type
| 0.78mm | 0.78mm | 0.78mm | 0.78mm | 0.78mm |
Frequency response range
| 20-20000HZ | 20-20000HZ | 20-20000HZ | 20-20000HZ | 20-20000HZ |
Sensitivity
| 108dB | 105dB ±3dB | 111±3dB | 110±3 dB | 108dB |
Impedance
| 32Ω | 16Ω | 18±2Ω | 16±2Ω | 18±2Ω |
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Product Dimensions | 3.15 x 1.18 x 1.97 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.29 ounces |
ASIN | B08TWQ3TR7 |
Item model number | KBEAR KS1 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,331 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #475 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 22, 2021 |
Manufacturer | Yinyoo |
Country of Origin | China |
Item Weight | 65 Grams |
Units | 1 Count |
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Customers like the clarity, value, and comfort of the headphones. They mention that the sound is top notch, crystal clear, and faithfully reproduces what signal. They also say that they're a decent starter IEM. Customers also like the performance, appearance, and sound quality. However, some disagree on fit and quality.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it's phenomenal, crisp, and bright. They also say there's very little sound bleed and none picked up on external noises. Some customers also mention that the muffling is already intense and there're no outside noises when music is playing.
"...bass, but other tracks that make me go "wow... that bass is impressive for an earbud" ... EVERYTHING I have listened to sounds clean too ... between..." Read more
"...The sound quality is good but the noise from traffic and wind is not adequately muted. I need to turn up the volume, especially on a windy day...." Read more
"...Obviously they're not 100% noise cancelling, but it's the best passive noise cancelling I've had in a pair of earbuds...." Read more
"...I was astonished by the quality these give. I can hear crisp highs, deep lows and everything in between...." Read more
Customers like the value of the earbuds. For example, they mention the quality is very good considering the price, the sound is good for the cheap price, and the cables are nice and sturdy. Overall, they say it's a decent starter IEM and a great entry level set.
"...Less packaging material = Less waste. Thats always a plus in my book...." Read more
"...Plus, I imagine it's cheaper to replace the bud instead of the whole pair should they ever break...." Read more
"...I listen to a lot of bass, that's what I like and these are incredible for the price and they don't make everything else sound that off for tuning..." Read more
"...I am shocked at the low cost considering the high quality. I am buying a second set." Read more
Customers like the performance of the headphones. They say they are stellar with an amazing range from the lows to the highs, and are some of the most surprising good earbuds they've ever experienced. They are totally functional and fantastic in-ears. The response they deliver is juicy, and the microphone is also a pretty good quality. They work perfectly for mic packs, are extremely comfortable, and wonderful sound quality.
"...The mids, while laid back are still very much present and well articulated...." Read more
"Great wired earbuds with a sturdy build. I wanted an alternative pair of headphones for my DJ controller...." Read more
"...The microphone is also a pretty good quality considering they're earbuds...." Read more
"Most comfortable earphones ever! Look really cool too. Work great, sturdy." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention that the fit is more comfortable with the KS1 compared to the heavy Blon BL01. They also say that the headphones are fairly comfortable and don't fall out at the gym. Some love the fit and performance, and report no headaches when using them.
"...They are quite comfortable, however. And they seem to stay in place much better than other styles that I have tried in the past." Read more
"...They're very comfortable for long wear. I tend to wear them basically whenever I'm on the computer, and I forget they're in...." Read more
"...They are extremely comfortable.All in all I give these a 10/10...." Read more
"...COMFORT: No issues with comfort. These fit perfectly and caused no discomfort at all. They also stayed put when I cleaned house...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say that they are very beautiful, fantastic looking and sounding. They also appreciate the design and usability for home practice. The mid and treble are clean and crisp, and the separation is excellent. The headphones are made of plastic, but they retain a premium look and feel. The chord is well designed and you can detach the chords from the buds. The single dynamic driver images well and the soundstage isn't huge.
"...Although they are plastic they retain a premium look and feel. The cable build and quality is in-line with other IEMs in this price point...." Read more
"...these because Dankpods recommended them, and I must say, they are quite cromulent. Nice audio clarity. For the price, these are great...." Read more
"Most comfortable earphones ever! Look really cool too. Work great, sturdy." Read more
"...The bass is good but not overpowering. The mid and treble are clean and crisp. The separation is excellent...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the headphones. They mention that it has amazing clarity in mid and high frequencies, and the mic is crystal clear. The treble has great resolution and details without being sibilant. The details of the music are very clear, and it's articulate.
"...I just needed these to be tolerable but they're amazing! The clarity is insane and they're very well balanced!" Read more
"...Haven't tried the mic yet. Got these cause of Dankpods on YT, they are clear and crisp, for sure, but I'd grab some memory foam ear tips cause there..." Read more
"...These have truly leveled up my music experience; everything has been clear and had so much power; when I say throw away your Airpods; I mean it...." Read more
"...Definitely a V shaped tuning but immaculately clear with a smooth low end...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they are really great quality, with a sturdy build, and don't feel cheap. However, others say that they're not very durable, have a significant build defect, and could easily get ripped apart. The main compromise is the quality cable.
"...The mids, while laid back are still very much present and well articulated...." Read more
"...It's short and feels very rubbery/stretchy, like it could easily get ripped apart. Still, for the money, I can't not recommend them...." Read more
"Great wired earbuds with a sturdy build. I wanted an alternative pair of headphones for my DJ controller...." Read more
"...I've had them for 4 months now and they've held up just fine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that they work very well and fit snugly around the ear, while others say that the ebud falls out of their ear.
"...They are quite comfortable, however. And they seem to stay in place much better than other styles that I have tried in the past." Read more
"...The cable sucks though. It's short and feels very rubbery/stretchy, like it could easily get ripped apart...." Read more
"...These are over the ear which helps them stay in place. I wear glasses but have not had any issues. They do a good job of keeping out other noises...." Read more
"...COMFORT: No issues with comfort. These fit perfectly and caused no discomfort at all. They also stayed put when I cleaned house...." Read more
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Build - A Plastic body up until the sound nozzle, which is made of metal. Although they are plastic they retain a premium look and feel. The cable build and quality is in-line with other IEMs in this price point. It has a resemblance to that of the stock BL03/BL01 cable but with a slightly more robust Y split and a metal L-shape 3.5mm termination. Still I'd opt for a more robust upgrade cable.
Fit - Personally I have trouble with most, if not all provided silicone tips and unfortunately these weren't the exception. This is more of a me problem and I don't fault KBear or any other brands for that matter. I opted to use some extra foam tips that I had and achieved a proper seal. Also I chose to use my KBear upgrade cable that I use on my Tri Starsea's after my initial liten with the stock cable. There's nothing wrong with the stock cable and you can do without upgrading it but personally I really like the feel of KBear's 16 core silver plated upgrade cable and use it whenever I have the chance. Once in my ears they just sorta disappear. With the plaatic build you get the benefit of a lighter housing. Of course all ears are shaped different so your mileage may vary.
Sound - Simply put these are fun. You get a very well done V-shape sound signature that slightly favors bass.
Bass - Bass is nice and tight. Not exactly a "basshead" IEM but I cant imagine getting closer at this price point. it definitely offers a nice thump.
Mids- There is some mild bass bleeding into the mids so vocals(specifically male) tend to sound a little recessed but only on more throaty, deeper tones. Female vocals sound natural and non-offensive. The mids, while laid back are still very much present and well articulated.
Highs - Highs are not as fatiguing as other V-shape tuned IEMs. For comparison, my Jade Audio EA3's have a similar sound to the KS1's but the highs on the EA3 can get peircing to the point of having to take a break every 30-40 minutes. These do not suffer from that problem.
Soundstage/Separation - A more in your head feeling soundstage that extended ear to ear. Not as wide as other offerings for example the Blon BL01 is a little bit wider but the KS1's just do everything else better in my opinion. Instrument separation is good but with the soundstage being narrow as it is, it can be a little more challenging to pinpoint every instrument in a given track. With that being said vocals are upfront and center.
Overall the KS1's may very well be the best 20 dollars you can spend on a pair of IEMs so far. These are going to be my new recommendation to freinds and family that may be looking for an intro into better, fun sounding gear.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
Build - A Plastic body up until the sound nozzle, which is made of metal. Although they are plastic they retain a premium look and feel. The cable build and quality is in-line with other IEMs in this price point. It has a resemblance to that of the stock BL03/BL01 cable but with a slightly more robust Y split and a metal L-shape 3.5mm termination. Still I'd opt for a more robust upgrade cable.
Fit - Personally I have trouble with most, if not all provided silicone tips and unfortunately these weren't the exception. This is more of a me problem and I don't fault KBear or any other brands for that matter. I opted to use some extra foam tips that I had and achieved a proper seal. Also I chose to use my KBear upgrade cable that I use on my Tri Starsea's after my initial liten with the stock cable. There's nothing wrong with the stock cable and you can do without upgrading it but personally I really like the feel of KBear's 16 core silver plated upgrade cable and use it whenever I have the chance. Once in my ears they just sorta disappear. With the plaatic build you get the benefit of a lighter housing. Of course all ears are shaped different so your mileage may vary.
Sound - Simply put these are fun. You get a very well done V-shape sound signature that slightly favors bass.
Bass - Bass is nice and tight. Not exactly a "basshead" IEM but I cant imagine getting closer at this price point. it definitely offers a nice thump.
Mids- There is some mild bass bleeding into the mids so vocals(specifically male) tend to sound a little recessed but only on more throaty, deeper tones. Female vocals sound natural and non-offensive. The mids, while laid back are still very much present and well articulated.
Highs - Highs are not as fatiguing as other V-shape tuned IEMs. For comparison, my Jade Audio EA3's have a similar sound to the KS1's but the highs on the EA3 can get peircing to the point of having to take a break every 30-40 minutes. These do not suffer from that problem.
Soundstage/Separation - A more in your head feeling soundstage that extended ear to ear. Not as wide as other offerings for example the Blon BL01 is a little bit wider but the KS1's just do everything else better in my opinion. Instrument separation is good but with the soundstage being narrow as it is, it can be a little more challenging to pinpoint every instrument in a given track. With that being said vocals are upfront and center.
Overall the KS1's may very well be the best 20 dollars you can spend on a pair of IEMs so far. These are going to be my new recommendation to freinds and family that may be looking for an intro into better, fun sounding gear.
I have a pair of (now de-listed) KSN's that were about $15-$20 like these. Just comparing the two, these KBears sound SO MUCH better. I MAY give the KBear KS2's a shot because of my feelings for these, but the KSN's ... they just sound off without HEAVY EQ'ing and with these i just use my standard "V-shaped EQ"... the KSN's have an issue with the mid-mids to the highs where say guitars sound "so far back" and the vocals are WAY TOO forward .. almost "louder" then the rest of the music.
WIth my older Sony Mp3 Player with Rockbox firmware, I got those to sound good in one use case (that player) .. THESE KBears just need my standard U- / V- shaped EQ and they still sound better. And when I go after those KSN's ... Those Sony headphones I mentioned dont sound great either... they need help.... so while i love my music I am no audiophile, needing top notch gear. These sound good ... maybe better than the Sony headphones ... the KSN' IEMs that I HAVE anyway just sound so much worse than these.
To be fair .... I am POSSIBLY considering picking up another pair of these, with my bad luck with Sony Headphones
mid December update: I have to say that with a certain media player and a certain genre i listen to on that, the KS ZSN's do not sound as off as some other players and genres with my usual U to a V shaped EQ (not a sharp V if it is a V) ... but these KS1's just sound so much better when those similiar earbuds just sound "out of tune" ... like the different parts of the song (vocals and music) are pulled back and/or pushed forward in odd ways. I am not going to say these KS1's will please a picky audiophile but ... everything sounds balanced to me ... listening to a NUMBER OF genres just late last night trying my best to do an A-vs-B comparision ... the "worst" the KS1's were .. caused me to go "oh .. this is well balanced but i wish it had a tiny more 'bump' in the base/sub-base" ....I am totally fine with that ... I love my Samson SR850 headphones for instance but they have the same issue .. great sound overall .. well balanced "everthing is where it should be" ... but on say some rap tracks .... it could use a bit more bass.
I have NO idea how KBear and "KS" relate to each other ... from the same parent company? .. competitors? ... but when the KS ZSN's sounded off (not TERRIBLE btw ... just off) to me ... between the KS1's cable being just a little bit better in my view and the sound of course .... it felt like the KS1's while i would not say "they are junk" ... it felt like they were a knock-off model of these KBears. in the interest of fairness maybe if 'KS" tuned them better they COULD sound exactly like these.
If you are on the fence with earbuds like these ... go with these KBear KS1's
update: WIthout just copying and pasting parts of my reviews of a similar product in the same price range (even a few $ more) ... I have to say I am MUCH more impressed with these, over the KZ ZSN Pro's I got ... with the same U to V shaped EQ I have always used with my headphones, and NO TWEAKS to that, these sound really good and impressed me right away ... the KZ ZSN Pro's in the same price range, are not tuned the way I like ... i have to drop the top end (highs/treble) to stop the "piercing sound" on those where you can even hear say cymbals from the drums over most everything else ... or where the vocals are so forward they seem "louder" than the music ... .bass wise ... I have to really bump up the EQ base that was already a U-to-V shape just to get a normal (to me) level of bass ....
THESE KBear KS1's do not need any of that fiddling ... do these sound "perfect" or "audiophile level"??? OF COURSE not. When EQ'ed basically .... do they sound as good as my Sony MDRZX's that I love for walking around headphones/earbuds? ... YES
I am so happy with the fact I ordered these
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another update: I JUST got a pair of KZ ZSN Pro's that I bought for a similar price to what I got these for and as a comparison with the same EQ settings I have always used and in my view (even if a tad bass heavy at times) ... I dont dislike the KZ's so far ... but I may even consider returning them as they have parts of the mids ... say vocals in alot of my tests (just my own ears and how i think stuff sounds) WAY TOO forward and they are lacking bass by default ... the eartips on the KZ's seem to be the exact same as these KS1's and doing a fast (but admittingly short so far) "A-vs-B" comparsion, I totally like the KS1's better ... everything (again a tad bass heavy at times) is right where it should be with lows, mids, and highs ... the KZ's (the model that some compare to the KS1's) to me doesn't sound as good as these do... but I admit I am still testing those ones out. with that A-B test I mentioned ... as soon as I put these KS1's in my ears with the same song, same EQ setting, same player, I noticed a difference right away
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Update after 3 days of using these out
Comfort wise after my say ... 45min to 1 1/2 hour walk during the day/early evening .... 4.5 out of 5 stars from me and not counting KZ's (which I do not have yet but ordered due to a sale and how much I like these KBears ... and a recommendation from Youtuber Dankpods as well), I still say I am not an "earbud" guy, but I do like these. (Forgetting the difference between "IEms ... In Ear Monitors" and "earbuds")
I have to say though that the heat and humidity here in the far south of the USA has gone down a bit since the middle of the summer, so that may effect how much I'd take the KBears out and "just let my ear breath" for a moment or two before putting them back in. This is to note that the comfort overall of the default eartips for my ears (note: everyone's ear size is different, so many different ear tips ... which you can buy replacements for apparently.... and i love that), is a-ok. There is part of me that doesn't like things stuck in my ears, but that is not saying these are bad..... this is just my own personal preference. With the way they are made where the driver part sits OUTSIDE your ear canal ... you can push them in just a pitch if you feel them slipping out, but for me i can never "push them in too far" which is a really GOOD thing.
Based on what I just said I have to say that while the KBear KS1's have never come close to falling out or anything... sometimes on some tracks, while out on my walks, I noticed the base "lacking" from what I heard earlier ... I then SLIGHTLY (with almost NO pressure) pushed the KBears into my ears "more" and the base came back. With any IEM or earbud that seels the ear canal, the ear tip size vs the size of a person's ear can not only effect the comfort and passive noise cancelling, but also the sound. Too big for ones ears and an IEM/Earbud can sound extra bassy.
One thing I noticed is that SOMETIMES there was like an illusion of extra bass over different genres, but that may just be me being a headphone guy, not use to something stuck in my ears. When i listend to genres from Rock to Rap to Smooth Jazz too, I closed my eyes just to really focus and I though "is this too much bass, or is that that I am hearing, just due to my ear canal's being sealed and these ARE balanced sounding?")
Only long term use will tell me if the cable will be fine, versus the bad luck I have had with earbuds where within a few weeks of CAREFUL use, one side always stops working. This is one of the reasons, other than sound quality, I had a bad taste in my mouth for earbuds (combined with my genrally good luck with my Sony XZ series on-ear headphones).
Sound wise I have to say I am impressed at how balanced these are, but my fear is to OVERSTATE how great these sound. I think these sound good and balanced, but I am sure different similar IEM's that have 5 drivers per earbud (in say the $50 or so ... US prices anyway, range), will sound a bit better.
I do not want to say "these are the best sounding things ever! OMG!"... but also if you have experience with earbuds A) Being so bass heavy the mids and highs are VERY WEEK or B) Have had earbuds that ... like many low end earbuds .. are "mids-only" .... THESE KS1'S are not like that. IF anything I think they are a bit bass heavy at times, but that is with a KEY PREFERENCE of the fact that the music player I am using at the time has my usual Sony ZX series headphone EQ settings, which does bump the bass up a bit ... if i really tweaked that for not the Sony headphones but these KS1's I could get it closer to what I like ... in this case the extra bass is TOTALLY my own EQ settings, since i lowered that a bit and the "extra bassiness" I heard at times went down to where I'd like it. That is totally on me/my settings.
Update Summary: After Dankpods (Youtuber) recommended these I picked them up and do not regret my choice .. he also recommended different KZ brand IEM's in the same range, which I have ordered and on the way ... I can't say which is better, but unless these KS1's break...even if the KZ's KSN Pro's sound great ... .THESE ARE NOT going back.
I even just returned a pair of OneOdio "Hifis" that I was beyond disappointed with the sound and how muddy everything sounded, despite "They sound great" reviews ... I was hoping the KZ1's were not like that too before I got them and glad they are not only not bad ... for in ear stuff (again I have had a bad taste in my mouth for years with this type of earbud)... these are pretty darn GOOD.
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Original Review:
I have to note that this review is still based on first impressions to a degree though I have used two of my main music players and on each (granted I did not change any EQ settings setup for my usual Sony MDRZX100's or Sony MDRZX110's that I admit do not sound great at times but EQ'ed right i think for walking around headphones that dont break the bank, sound pretty good).
I have to say that while years ago I use to use earbuds more ... and had a favorite pair of earbuds in my late teen years (not sure if there were tweaked models of this over the years but they are at least close to the Sony MDR-E828LP ... or some variant if there were different models)... trying those as a new pair after my old ones broke on me, the sound really .... pushed me to be a headphone/not earbud guy ... there was like all mids in the new pairs and the prior mention Sonys became my regular headphones. I think he may have mentioned these but I know he mentioned a similar set of earbuds .... Youtuber Dankpods AND a good sale on these made me take the risk of trying these out. I have to say some Video and Amazon reviews do say that these sound more balanced but less "v shaped" (eq wise) then the KBear KS2's ... I cant say I can compare the two of them to say which sounds better.
Pros:
- Comfort: ... granted that most earbuds do not go over the back of the ear (or at least none that I have had)... I was worried to a point, wearing glasses and how these would feel ... I can totally say that with my sunglasses or regular glasses this was a silly thing to "worry" about... this is a TOTAL non-issue and there are no problems there. I mean I know there is a cord there but it's almost as if there isn't with the way they feel so light.
I do have to mention that eartip wise this is subjective and you may need to adjust the ones that fit right for you. I know that having the wrong tips on, may even effect the sound "quality' to a point too. At the time I am typing this, I have not even opened the little bag with the extra tips. The default (medium?) tips feel great.
Personally, I may want to take the headphones out and let my ears "breath" for a bit during long listening sessions, though this is NOT an issue with the earbuds ... or the tips ... I'd do this with ANY earbuds (I still am more of a "headphone guy")... I also have had earbuds in the past (not counting those Sony E828's) that really feel like they are going far into my ears and I dont like that ... while providing a great seal for me ... these default eartips DO NOT feel like they are pushing in too far or becoming uncomfortable quickly. This all gets a two solid thumbs up from me on comfort.
- Noise Cancelling - Ok ... here is one I have seen people complain and give 1 out of 5 reviews on these for. With these there is NO active Noise Cancelling and I think some people just see "noise cancelling" in the title of the listing and expect them to have say top-end earbud ACTIVE noise cancelling. NOW ... I do admit that this goes with the "get the right ear tips that fit you... " comment ... with the default tips there is (without anything playing) reasonable PASSIVE (just from the seal of the eartips in the ear) noise cancelling and at reasonable (meaning you don't have to have music at full volume) there is VERY GOOD passive NC ... I can barely hear my small black Honeywell fan that is NOT quiet by any means, right next to me, during my testing.
REMEMBER nothing is going to truely cancel out loud voices and some noises, though I hear that different Apple and ESPECIALLY Sony's are great for that if NC is at the top of your list of wants.
NC wise I give these a two thumbs up as well
- Sound Quality - I cant say I have done tons of testing but I have (NOT CHANGING, any of my EQ settings from what I have them set to for my Sony MDR's that I mentioned ... have to note that) testing these with my Sansa FUze+ running Rockbox and my Victure M3 (no matter what I do EQ wise it never sounds as good as the Sansa players I have).... I also have listened to some Rap, Rock, Jazz and Easy Listening in my tests.
I am not going to go over the top and say these are the best sounding (note: the eq commment) but without touching my usual settings that bump up the Bass and Treble a tad .... being a fan of a ... say a combo of a U shaped EQ and a V-shaped EQ .... these KBear KS1's sound ... REALLY good. SOMETIMES It can seem like some tracks have a touch too little bass, but other tracks that make me go "wow... that bass is impressive for an earbud" ... EVERYTHING I have listened to sounds clean too ... between the bass/mids and highs ... nothing seems like it's pushed too forward over the other.
SO many of the earbuds I have tried since (and even the last pair of those I tried) those Sony 828's were what I used, sound like they are trying too dang hard to prove they have alot of bass, that the mids and highs at best ... at BEST sound very muddy. I know all of these are in the "budget range" so I am not expecting perfect sound, but when headphones do that sort of thing ... I can't use them The LAST pair of Sony 828's I tried a few years back were "all mids" compared to earlier models (and i had a pair that only had one side working, they still sounded more balanced then the new pair I bought).
Even if I'd want to touch up the EQ at times for these KBears, SLIGHTLY adjusting the bass or treble perhaps, these sound clear in all three areas (lows, mids and highs), and from what I have heard in my tests,.... the vocals are NOT pushed back like even some headphones I have listened too. I'd say maybe the tuning is a slight u-shaped tuning mixed with a flat tuning and I LOVE THAT. It reminds me of a food dish where everyone can adjust or add sauces or what-not to their taste, on good foods VERSUS a "dish" having too much of one thing or the other, and you have to try to take something "away".
These are earbuds of course but ... to a point, considering that ... they have a decent sound stage ... I mean nothing huge "forward and back" like my Samson SR850's but ... a surprise to me for earbuds of any kind. That clean "tuning" has something to do with it too, I think. Putting everything together ... it's not like some earbuds that are "I hear you like bass, so here is all the BASS, even if it sacrifices the mids and highs". This sounds more like "Hey... here is the music you want to listen to .. we may add a TOUCH more Bass and/or Treble by default but not much .... here is your music mostly 'as-is' "
Unsure: (not con's but things to note... maybe they will never be cons)
- I know all earbuds that are wired have small wires, but these seem to be on that same track and versus the pictures the cord seems smaller than what I was expecting ... THINNER, NOT length wise. I do love the fact that I can replace the cord (what ALWAYS goes eventually for me) if the earbuds themselves are a-ok.
Note:
putting the earbuds on the wire was really easy but take note that the writing of "L" and "R" are small and while I already have messed things up... if you are careful, it's easy to take the buds off the wire. All you have to do once you know the L and R part of the wire and L and R earbud ... PAY ATTENTION to which way the earbud is facing on like me with one of them .. you can goof up and put it on where the earbud faces OUTWARDS. If you are careful holding the tip of the wire where the prongs are and the earbud and DON'T "just yank them apart" ... it's no big deal to turn that around... but I am always careful with small/thin wires myself. I am not sure how "heavy duty" this wire would be depending on the use-case but the fact that it can be replaced ... was another thing besides the sound quality that drew me to taking a chance on these.
I know I probably forgot something, but I think that is all I wanted to say .... as long as someone wants/likes earbuds and do not mind they are wired ... I'd 100% recommend these. I can't of course say if these are better than the KS2's or any of the KZ products I have seen (Youtuber) Dankpods mention but I have gotten some of those bad earbuds that sound awful to me and are made cheaply for around the same price.
I know this is the gift giving time of the year and even if someone has some earbuds already, I'd say this would be a great gift idea ... they may even be surprised at the difference between their default earbuds that may have say come with a phone or other device, versus the sound quality with these.
The earbuds are perfect for those who are just listening and don't need to remove them on and off frequently because the over the ear design is meant to stay on. Which makes perfect sense for a non DJ. Overall, great quality and a solid buy.
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First things first though: these are not noise cancelling. I would define it more as noise isolating as they seal so well into my ears that it's like I'm wearing a decent pair of earplugs. I often wear them on the bus and I don't really notice the engine sounds or other passengers talking. The sound quality is wonderful for music and for audiobooks/podcasts. I haven't encountered a lot of distortion on higher volumes - although I do tend to not have these on full blast as I don't want to damage my hearing and I find a higher volume is often not required in my use case.
These also don't have the in your face sort of bass that a lot of headphones have, which is a relief for me as I've always found that gimmicky and annoying and frankly ruined the listening experience for me in the past. But with these the sound levels are pretty even across the board, which is to be expected as these are are IEMs. You get to hear the music more or less as intended. And I'm not sure if I'm imagining it or not, but I think percussion comes through much clearer then other headphones I've used.
All in all, these are a solid pair of earphones for a really reasonable price if you take into account how much IEM's can cost.
Reviewed in Spain on February 29, 2024
Ho trovato questi auricolari per caso, e data la mia montatura di occhiali piuttosto spessa, le classiche cuffie risultavano scomode e doloranti, allora, ho deciso di effettuare l’acquisto:
Super minimal ma curato il packaging, all’inizio, sembra una scatola un po’ cinese ma non è affatto male.
Una volta aperto il tutto ti trovi questi auricolari in bella vista, sono provvisti di cavo (che in caso di rottura oppure sostituzione puoi cambiare staccandolo semplicemente), e in più ci sono due set di gommini, uno di colore nero a tre misure e uno trasparente sempre con tre misure diverse.
Se devo essere sincero, a primo impatto, mi sono sembrate estremamente fragili, infatti, per montare i gommini, mi ci sono voluti diversi minuti. Il cavo invece, l’ho trovato estremamente corto, ma cambiandolo o comprando una prolunga jack 3.5mm si risolve il problema.
La qualità audio è ottima, ci sono i bassi e gli alti, regolati al punto giusto. Non so se sono FLAT oppure hanno un po’ di equalizzazione interna, ma dubito, dunque meglio ancora, potrete utilizzare questi auricolari sia in studio che per altre attività.
Sottolineo e concludo dicendo che l’ho acquistate per il gaming e per utilizzare il computer in maniera generale, passando dall’ascolto di musica a quattro chiacchiere con gli amici. Per il prezzo, l’estetica e la qualità, vale la pena prenderle!
Reviewed in Italy on February 15, 2024
Ho trovato questi auricolari per caso, e data la mia montatura di occhiali piuttosto spessa, le classiche cuffie risultavano scomode e doloranti, allora, ho deciso di effettuare l’acquisto:
Super minimal ma curato il packaging, all’inizio, sembra una scatola un po’ cinese ma non è affatto male.
Una volta aperto il tutto ti trovi questi auricolari in bella vista, sono provvisti di cavo (che in caso di rottura oppure sostituzione puoi cambiare staccandolo semplicemente), e in più ci sono due set di gommini, uno di colore nero a tre misure e uno trasparente sempre con tre misure diverse.
Se devo essere sincero, a primo impatto, mi sono sembrate estremamente fragili, infatti, per montare i gommini, mi ci sono voluti diversi minuti. Il cavo invece, l’ho trovato estremamente corto, ma cambiandolo o comprando una prolunga jack 3.5mm si risolve il problema.
La qualità audio è ottima, ci sono i bassi e gli alti, regolati al punto giusto. Non so se sono FLAT oppure hanno un po’ di equalizzazione interna, ma dubito, dunque meglio ancora, potrete utilizzare questi auricolari sia in studio che per altre attività.
Sottolineo e concludo dicendo che l’ho acquistate per il gaming e per utilizzare il computer in maniera generale, passando dall’ascolto di musica a quattro chiacchiere con gli amici. Per il prezzo, l’estetica e la qualità, vale la pena prenderle!