KIWI EARS BELLE REVIEW

>>I am brazilian and I speak portuguese, so forgive my english, I’ll use translation tools to help<<

INTRO:

No secret that the Kiwi Ears Quintet is one of my all-time favorite IEM… and it’s my go-to IEM, dethroning the FiiO FH3 which held the crown until the moment. That said, every Kiwi Ears release generates great expectation for me. Today we’re going to review one of the brand’s entry-level earphones, the Kiwi Ears Belle.

Price: $29.99 USD
Color: Black or Silver
Cable: 3.5mm with Mic, Without Mic, Type-C.

KIWI EARS REVIEW: CADENZA, MELODY, QUARTET, QUINTET.

KIWI EARS LINKS:

https://amzn.to/3PkzoMl (US)

https://amzn.to/4csZ3MF (UK)

https://amzn.to/4sdGOQt (JP)

https://amzn.to/4sr8bG9 (DE)

https://amzn.to/4uctGMJ (FR)

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3BDXg9Z (PC)

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3hAuCKL (APP)

SPECIFICATIONS:

Single DD:

• (1) 10mm Dynamic Driver DLC per side

– Frequency: 20Hz – 20kHz
– Impedance: 32Ω (±1Ω)
– Sensitivity: 103dB (±1dB)
– THD: <0.1%
– Connectors: 2pin 0.78mm (detachable)
– Cable Plug: 3.5mm SE (straight design)
– Cable size: 1.20m
– Cable material: Copper silver plated
– Shell: resin
– Faceplate: metal
– Nozzle diameter: 6.2mm
– IEM weight: 3.2g (one side)(without eartips)
– Cable weight:14.8g
– Total weight (packaging, iems, etc): 82g
– Packaging size: 11.1cm [H] x 7.5cm [W] x 3.5cm [D]

UNBOXING:

PHYSICAL ASPECTS:

Construction:

• Resin shell.
• Metal faceplate.
• Resin nozzle and metal grid.
• Minimalist static design.
• The silver version has a transparent shell.
• Good build quality, although simple.
• Features 2 vents.
• No carrying case included (negative point).

Eartips:

• Two types of eartips (standard hole).
• 6 pairs in sizes S/M/L.
• Simple eartips, but very effective (subjective).
• Could have more variety of eartips.
• Standard size, if you wear M, then it’s M.
• I don’t see the need to buy other eartips (subjective).
• I did the review with the white stock eartips (size M).

Cable:

• Great cable! (positive point).
• Functional and comfortable cable.
• Very light and thin (I prefer it that way).
• Great malleability.
• Doesn’t tangle.
• Doesn’t get “memory” (creases).
• The earhooks are smooth. Perfect.
• No microphonics.
• 2-pin 0.78mm connectors.
• The chin slider slides along the cable.

Fit and comfort:

• Vertical fit. Great stability.
• Very comfortable. Disappears in the ear.
• Very small earphone!
• Smaller shell than KZ earphones.
• I wish the nozzle was thinner (but isn’t a problem).
• Good shape for all ears.
• Good for long listening sessions.
• Medium insertion.
• Good isolation.
• 3.2g! Ultralight.

Earphone kit (accessories):

• Kiwi Ears Belle earphones.
• 6 pairs of ear tips (sizes S/M/L).
• 3.5mm cable.
• Warranty card and manuals.

SOUND ASPECTS:

Sound:

• Balanced, comfortable, and musical sound.
• Mild V-Shape tuning.
• Very pleasant and coherent tonality.
• Can be considered an all-rounder IEM.
• The definition is good.
• The detail is okay.
• It’s not a technical earphone.
• More suitable for those who enjoy euphonic IEMs.
• In the $20 USD range, the KZs are strong competitors.

Bass:

– Quantitative:

• Moderate bass.
• Not for bassheads.
• Sub-bass and mid-bass in a line.
• Good presence in both regions.
• The quantity was well implemented.

– Qualitative:

• These are full, rich, warm bass frequencies.
• They have good texture and physicality.
• The extension is good; I didn’t notice any roll-off.
• Bass frequencies that bring a dose of fun.
• The definition is good.
• The impact is audible.
• They don’t invade the midrange.
• They aren’t boomy, not bloated, not muddy.
• They are euphonic, very natural, and coherent bass frequencies.

Mids:

– Quantitative and qualitative:

• The mid frequencies are linear. Neither recessed nor forward.
• Comfortable pinna gain, without harshness or aggressiveness.
• The definition is good.
• Good clarity and transparency.
• It could have a little more airiness and detail.
• “Could” doesn’t mean it doesn’t have it, it’s just a personal preference.
• Tonally leaning more towards the warm side.
• I didn’t feel fatigue in the upper-mids.
• Snare drums sound “soft”.
• Wind instruments sound smooth and “sweet”.

Voices:

• It’s a good IEM for both types of voices (low or high pitches).
• However, it’s not excellent for either type.
• It performs very well for voices that fall in the middle of the vocal scale.
• It manages to deliver a good texture for low voices.

Treble:

– Quantitative:

• Moderate treble.
• They follow the frequencies of the mid/upper-mids.
• I didn’t experience fatigue due to the treble.
• Recommended for those sensitive to treble.

– Qualitative:

• Linear, comfortable, natural treble, with good extension.
• Natural and coherent sparkle.
• Good detail and airiness.
• Good level of definition.
• They are not shrill, not sharp, not harsh.
• I didn’t experience sibilance, coloration, or peaks.
• Ride cymbals have a natural sparkle.
• Acoustic guitar fingerpicking sounds very coherent.

Soundstage:

• I found the soundstage to be good.
• Good spatiality for the price.
• Good/average depth, width, and height.
• Mild V-shape IEM generally have a good soundstage.

Imaging:

• I found the instrumental separation to be average.
• It’s not a strong technical feature of the earphone.
• It is possible to hear the instruments in their proper places.
• Just don’t expect a great sense of separation.

Driver flex test:

• The Kiwi Ears Belle didn’t have Driver Flex characteristics.

Amplification:

• Easy to push.
• Doesn’t need a powerful amplifier.
• A DAC/AMP dongle is sufficient.
• I review the Belle with the FiiO KA11.
• KA11 in Vol. 20 (of the 100 available in W10).

PROS AND CONS:

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