@@jhtongamer3151 1. He’s already gone over this exact question in his orchestra lite vid. 2. They’re 2 completely different iems with 2 different sound signatures. 3. He doesn’t play pubg and every game handles sound different. He can tell you about all the objective stuff with an iem but what sound signature works best for you and the games you play is something only you can figure out thru trial and error. Fresh is giving you a great place to start and Amazon has an amazing return policy, take advantage of it. Good luck on your adventure man
Yeah I understand just wanna know what the difference is he find on the games he plays and why is that he's 1 or 2 just a big prince difference for me the xenns mangrid tops are 800 in Australia and the kiwi ears orchestra lite is like 360 in austraila thats why I am asking g so many questions I know I am being a pain in the ass just he has try both of them thats why I ask .
Really glad I didn't give up on IEMs after having poor fitment with the EM6L. Because the Quartet is a beast! Paired with Spinfit W1's and they are super comfy. The sound is really fun but yet doesn't get muddy when explosions and a lot of other things are going on. I still like my HD560s better for absolute wallhack but as someone who wears glasses, all headphones give me a headache after a while. Thanks for all of these comprehensive reviews, keep up the excellent work!
For anyone still looking at these i just got them and they are great. I mainly play tarkov and listen to most genres other country and they sound great with everything I've listened to. If you're second guessing dont, definitely get the comply 500 ear tips they are worth the extra 15-20 trust. A little v shaped but you can just flip a switch and the extra bass goes bye bye.
I ordered these iems after watching your review. Just got them today. I was looking for an all rounder type ime that I can also use for valorant. These fit the criteria perfectly. Keep up the good work mate!
Copped the kiwi orchestras due to your review. It’s my FIRST ever iem so i hope they do better than my current headset. They should arrive within the next couple days. Thanks for the vids👊🏻
Waiting for KZ PR2 and Moondrop jiu review. U are the only person to compare iem for gaming. I wish I knew about this channel before buying my previous iems
What would be very very interesting for me is a complete Overview of every iem you have listened to and ranked so far. I know that would be the biggest video of them all but idk for me a look back at something like the blessing 2s with all of your thoughts now would be amazing. Just an idea tho i know its crazy work. Thank you for you videos man. You are the reason i own 3 pairs and am now broke. Thx dude! :D
Perfect timing, been looking at these since I couldnt get comfortable with the hookx and want something more ergonomic without breaking the bank on higher end stuff or ciems.
I had a feeling this would be exactly what you would say. I looked at the tuning and the features and I quite thought this would land where it did. I am so happy it's good for gaming because I quite like it
Re watching this and I peeped a couple of teasers in the background 👀 xenns mangrid up and tripowin piccolo. Hope to see softears studio 4 and seeaudio yume 2 teasing back there one day 😉
Can you do the newly released KZ x HBB PR2? It's the cheapest planar IEM to date and is well tuned based on FR Graphs. It will be great to have a perspective from a Gamer's view.
I recently bought the fiio fh3. I really feel you should check them out too. It's similar to the Truthear Zero, but with a better Soundstage and a bit more bass. Imaging is even better. Sure, at half its price the Truthear Zero has better value, but whatever the Zeros slightly lacked, i felt the fh3 completed it.
@@Lucifer_ESY Well to be honest i am using the truthear zero and the salnotes zero at the moment. they are good enough for now but sometimes i feel like in missing out on something better. just havent found it yet. i tried a few iems like the tin t2, melee, Tin T3, zex pro, olina but i didnt like them enough for gaming.
Hey, first of all I wanted to say I love this video and have been binge watching all of your videos for a while now as I have slowly been entering the world of IEMS. If you have the time I have quite a few questions I'd love to ask you which I'd appreciate your answers to. 1. To run the Kiwi Ears which amp/dac would you reccomend budget wise? Would dragonfly black v1.5/Qudelix 5K/Truthear SHIO be a good fit/work? 2. What were the ear tips you used with it? Thank you very much if you get around to this and I hope you keep up your amazing videos!!
Your Wallhack IEM tier list (budget) isn't bad, but I wouldn't call them budget with IEMs over $80-100 IEMs. Maybe you can make a list for IEMs under 60-70. For 100+ I just pay bit more and get a Beyerdynamic.
@@FreshReviewsYT So i got these.. first.. music, just sounds sooo goood.... gaming, for hunt showdown.. a wider soundstage is better, so ill stick with my hd560s. For tarkov tho, these IEMs actually seem slightly better at picking up small sounds, depth sensing is harder tho.. A friend gave me dt900 pro x.. and i think that those are probably my best listening experience thus far, but im gonna use these for tarkov :) havent tried apex yet
Pr2 is trash, ea500 is ok but ew200 still better. Ea500lm is good but its literally just ew200 more expensive. If you want endgame experience at low price I would recomend: CCA Trio All switchess on Foamtips Kz silver blue cable. Trio is $20 to $37 (foamtips are included) KZ silver blue cable (0.11 resistance best posible sound) is only 10 to 15. So its a very cheap endgame IEM. You don't really need yo go further. You might also eq if you wanna reduce the small 8khz peak if you get a unit that has it but you might not even need to.
do you still recommend the Quartet as a good, comfortable all rounder? Tried EM6L but found them a bit uncomfortable and had qc issues too, plus I want more bass for my music listening so looking at the quartet. Also how would you compare Fudu verse 1 vs Quartet for gaming (valorant mainly)?
Hi, i m new about IEM stuff.. If i must buy them it’s only for “competitive gaming way”, so to be able to hear footsteps clearly and precisely in cod and battlefield and eventually to listen to some music. Actually i have a Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80ohm which plugged into a GOXLR Mini. So, my first question is : Are IEM compatible with a GOXLR Mini ? Second question: Should i stay with my actual headphones or switch to IEM like Kiwi Orchestra Lite or Kiwi Quartet or another model? would be better and not a a waste of money ?
IEMs in a go xlr mini are fine. A bigger upgrade for you tho is probably getting a nice amp dac and using the 770 with that. A go xlr is basically like using crap on board audio.
Hi Brother, firstly loved your reviews on different headsets it has been helping me a lot to choose a right pair of IEM for me, however I am bit confused, so I had cloud II before and they sound amazing to me, I recently upgraded to cloud iii's and they sounded very muffled and muddy to me, I then tried g pro x2's and the same I didn't like those, I saw this video and thought of getting the quatret (my first pair of IEM's), and I am not sure, yes in valorant the sound positioning was extremely good I was able to quickly identify enemy positions but sound wise they still sound muffled to me like old cheap earbuds I don't really feel the bass and oomph in the music, what am I doing wrong here? Have I been listening everything incorrectly till this point? Btw I also have airpods pro 2 and I love the sound on them
Hey Fresh, what amp would you recommend for pc gaming? Right now on the astro mixamp pro tr using the Truth Ear Zero, but I feel pin pointing enemies is hard on Valorant, I've been considering the sound blaster g6, do you have better recommendations at that price point?
I mean do you really need an amp for budget iems? I feel like at this point if you really want to pinpoint enemies go for an open back instead of iems. I’m using the Moondrop Aria SE just plugged into my Aorus z690 ax motherboard and it works fine imo. Open back is still unbeatable in terms of soundstage and directional audio. I’d recommend the pc37x/38x or 560s.
@@ItsBigEz just get a qudelix 5k or an apple dongle. Iems don’t need anything too special. Most iems anyway. What are you gaming on? Pc or console? Do you also have headphones that need an amp? Astro mix amp kinda sucks.
If it’s hard pin pointing enemies then it’s a possibility it’s in game audio problems. As far as amp you don’t need an amp, Apple usbc is all you’ll need for iems
I just bought these for my gaming pc for warzone… what’s some budget Amps or item do I need to pair them with or are they just as good straight into the pc tower?? I don’t have any experience with amp/dac stuff.. BTW I LOVE THAT YOU TRY TO REPLY!
Thanks. I would first try your pc and see if it works out. If you find them to be lacking I’d strongly suggest trying an amp dac such as the topping dx3 pro +
Wow, what an extremely fast reply. I have watched so many of your videos! I’m a big fan thanks for the amazing content. I will see how they are when they get here and go from there. I didn’t really want to spend more than I paid for the iem’s on an amp but I will if it’s a big difference. Thanks 🙏
Nice looking set, and very nice budget, plus switchable tuning. However, will they beat the Yanyin Canon? These are good for gaming, music; how 'bout for po...er...movies? Hmmm.....will have to wait and see how much is left after I buy your collab pad and the Equate V2 pad. Woof.
At $109, isn't better to get open back headphones or any other good headset (like the MH751), or the quartet is much more better than the headset at that price?
How does this compare to the Zetian Wu HBB in terms of entertainment/music and gaming? I'm still hesitant to buy the Zetian Wu HBB because it is only "okay" for gaming. Though I've only heard good things about it for entertainment.
In one of his videos, HBB said the KZxHBB PR2 was basically the Zetian Wu for under $50. So I just ordered it and these Quartets for what will hopefully be the best of both worlds....and I'll have spent less than the ZW HBB's would have cost by themselves.
@@RakaZet I will, but it will be a bit. The planars are coming from KZ Direct, and are scheduled to arrive between May 15th - June 1st. The Quartets are pre-ordered, and have no release date.
could you shine some light on the kiwi ears quartet vs the hd560s? I've ordered / am testing out a bunch of headphones / iems but if I decide to go for the quartets or the hd560s I wont keep both as that is getting a little too expensive for my needs so I was wondering what your opinion was.
@@FreshReviewsYT Thanks for the info and thanks for the response! I guess it will all boil down to the comfort, might try to order the dt 900 pro x aswell but at 240 it doesnt seem that justifiable for me. also got the EM6L but will be returning them due to the nozzle size being too wide which causes pain.
@@cennarr for what it's worth, I put Spinfit W1's and Omni's on my Quartets. Both were far superior to the stock tips but the Omni's really opened them up for me. Sounded cleaner and a touch wider.
I’m completely new to IEMs. Are these plug and play? I recently got new glasses and my Arctis Nova Pro Wireless really hurts my ears and head. So I’m looking for something kind of decently cheap that will still have decent sound.
Do you prefer Kiwi Ears Quartet or Crinacle Zero:REDs for overall use? I find the zero reds to be a lot better for imaging and "wallhack"-like hearing but the quartet better for music, cannot make up my mind.
Is it worth spending more to get the raptgo hook x for competitive gaming, immersion, enjoying rap music and overall fun or should I settle for the Kiwi ears quartet which also seem very fun and good for competitive gaming according to this review?
just bought the dunu kima based on your reviews, and then this video drops... should I return the kima for this? e: mainly using IEMs for valorant and music (EDM, future bass)
I'd love to see the best all rounder at a higher pricepoint. I might consider these to daily still. Edit: Just ordered these for 99 bucks, excited to see how they stack up against my Hook X for media and gaming.
@@malek4888 I think the bass is more fun on this set compared to the Hook X, I feel like the Hook X has better detail retrieval. I am not entirely sure if it's just the dipswitch settings or the track but I find that female vocals are a bit recessed compared to the Hook X as well. I think they're a lot more comfortable to wear than the Hook X as well but I'm not entirely sold on the nozzle just yet, might just put some spinfits on this. Edit: My favourite dipswitch config is with both up which sounds the most natural to me.
Will there be any audio enhancements when trying to pair this with an ifi zen dac v2? Will it be recommended to pair this with a amp/dac for its max performance or will listening experience be similar to just using onboard soundcard?
For gaming specifically the Em6l if you’re playing apex val etc. for siege and cod my pick might be difference but I haven’t tested the quartet in those titles
@@FreshReviewsYT Thanks for the reply much appreciated, for Battlefield would you recommend, what you would use for COD? If so what IEM would you go for at the same price as the EM6L?
i grabbed one of these about a week ago. coming from open-back Cloud alpha S, i’m really really really having hard time getting used to the imaging and depth perception especially in valo. i wanted to give it couple of days so things might get better but the Heavy bass (even with both switches off) just makes everything hard to distinguish when they are fitting perfectly in the ear. will this get better as time goes by? or am i doomed 😗 cuz right now i’m really disappointed “gaming” wise.
Hey I bought the Truthear Zero after your recommendations, they're really nice for both games and music but they do hurt my ears after a couple hours.. Any suggestions for a good overwatch / hiphop / comfort experience around 80$-150$ ? Thanks !
Hey fresh, I just want something that's good for both gaming (valorant) and music and at first you recommend me the hexa for music and kima for gaming. Do you think i should go for the either one of them or i should wait for the quartet to launch in my country?
I have the Truthear Zero and recently got a fiio fh3, which was very well reviewed by many. I was expecting to be blown away by the fh3, but that did not happen. Fh3 is twice as expensive as the Truthear Zero, and while it is better for Soundstage and imaging and has got a bit more punch to it, Zeros sound cleaner, and the value for the Truthear Zero is better. I say for gaming you won't be missing out much even if you're spending double.
Just bought the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Light as an upgrade to the Raptgo hook x I had, while I do think these are definitely better, it's not quite night and day like I was hoping for, maybe unrealistically. What IEM would you need to upgrade to from the Raptgo to have that night and day difference? Is a Dunu Vulkan enough? Yanyin Canon? Hopefully I don't need to go all the way to the Xenns Top lol.. Keep up the excellent reviews!
hi fresh, did you have any popoping and clicking problems with the dx3 topping? With the den dac I had to use a previous firmware etc. I don't know what to do help me
@@jonathansanchezmedina could vouch for the dx1, been using it since day one (since October 2022 if I'm not mistaken) for 24/7 and no problems at all. great device!
@@versky7566 email by topping Dear Jonathan Thank you for contacting TOPPING support. We are happy to assist. There is a slight and short pop when switching sample rates. 😊 Best Regards
Hey fresh, I'm confused between the moondrop starfield and the kiwi quarters for gaming, like valorant, rainbow six siege especially the footsteps, what's the better choice?
Im just wondering if a single Dd iem, could image good. i mean its just one driver..could it? or do you really need multiple drivers to make sense if an enemy is above or below you..?
@@FreshReviewsYT Thats good to hear, in my region the moondrop Kato is available and i dont have to wait a month before getting it. Brandon Taylor preferred it over the raptgo in his video. im really thinking about getting it but i dont know if its a good enought upgrade over my Truthear zeros. Also your Kiwi revieuws have me in s split, i know you said go for the kiwis but im afraid of BA timbre, i had a set of fiip Fh3 and i literally threw them away because they hurt my ears😂.
@@Boemtie I'm not fresh and you don't have to take my word for it and I've not tried Karo in Apex but I do remember it being not as good as the Zero, wait for his reply, I think he has reviewed it check that video out
@@MayankJairaj The thing is in Fortnite i have yet to find an iem that gives me good directionality for above or below me. Sometimes i just dont hear it on the Zero, but also on a bunch of other iems i got. they are all cheap though, below 50 bucks most of them. Best i got so far is the Zero but im still not satisfied i need a serious upgrade.
hey fresh i been watching your iem vids and i need advice on would i notice a difference between the moondrop lans ( my main rn) and something sub $200 like the orchestra lite or hook x ? basically should i put in $200 for a iem upgrade if im mainly gaming and not listening to music? or keep the lans and upgrade its tips
I used both the Hook X and Orchestras and they're both phenomenal. I returned both because I am cheap but they're two different sounds but they're both fantastic for what they offer. I overall feel like the lite gave me more glaring information regarding gaming and great surrounded feeling with music. The raptgo were pretty neutral but the way they sounded and fit I absolutely loved. You can't go wrong with either pair, if you're into EQ I believe the planar (hookx) is the better route. I'd of kept the orchestra lite but my iems can't be more expensive than my headphones. I'll be buying the quartets due to me being cheap, good luck!
@@Osteadyz i have the holas, for that budget i would go for kqz hbb over hola as the imaging is more precise. If you can afford to double your budget go for truthear zero as they are miles better all round.
Hi Fresh! sorry for interrupting youI love your reviews! I want to ask this question with education, since I'm a little foreign to this. The most expensive thing I've listened to is Dunu Titan S, which taking into consideration your review from Dunu Kima, It's really close... I think. It has been a really good experience with games. With this in my mind, for example, when you're listening to a little more expensive sets such as Kiwi ears Quartet, Orchestra, Xenns Top. I know that the sound signature is different. When you listen to those for the first time, do you feel like a "wow" thing? what I mean... is there a huge difference when listening to more expensive sets? Or there's a point where you feel like, from a certain price range that there isn't a huge difference? And one should pick something that fits you? (sorry for any typos, my english is kinda all over the place hahah)
I absolutely recommend them over both. The lan is great, but has its drawbacks as well. The quartet is above and beyond for tuning and resolution. The lan specifically for competitive gaming isn’t bad though. Just my personal preference would be the quartet
Will update soon but the dip
Switch orientation I like so far is 1-2 down, or 1 up 2 down.
would you get the xenns mangrid tops or Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite for pubg and other fps games
Please reply mate
@@jhtongamer3151 1. He’s already gone over this exact question in his orchestra lite vid. 2. They’re 2 completely different iems with 2 different sound signatures. 3. He doesn’t play pubg and every game handles sound different. He can tell you about all the objective stuff with an iem but what sound signature works best for you and the games you play is something only you can figure out thru trial and error. Fresh is giving you a great place to start and Amazon has an amazing return policy, take advantage of it. Good luck on your adventure man
Yeah I understand just wanna know what the difference is he find on the games he plays and why is that he's 1 or 2 just a big prince difference for me the xenns mangrid tops are 800 in Australia and the kiwi ears orchestra lite is like 360 in austraila thats why I am asking g so many questions I know I am being a pain in the ass just he has try both of them thats why I ask .
@@jhtongamer3151 you’re not a pain. But I have answered your question now several times
Probably my favorite tech peripheral reviewer out there. Great work as always Fresh 👏🏼🔥
Ty!
Really glad I didn't give up on IEMs after having poor fitment with the EM6L. Because the Quartet is a beast! Paired with Spinfit W1's and they are super comfy. The sound is really fun but yet doesn't get muddy when explosions and a lot of other things are going on. I still like my HD560s better for absolute wallhack but as someone who wears glasses, all headphones give me a headache after a while. Thanks for all of these comprehensive reviews, keep up the excellent work!
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How did you know what size spin fit w1? Just order and pray? What size did ya get?
@@Oatmeal_TVx order and pray for the first time unfortunately. Once you get your size down it usually transitions well to other brands.
Can't wait to get this set Kiwi Ears and Truthear have been killing the budget market I love to see it!
Hi, I’m new to IEMs. If my use case is mainly for gaming, which one is better? KE Quartet or Truthear x Crin Zero? Thanks!
@@adamkurniap blue zero + apple dongle ,
I mainly play csgo/tarkov and it is the best iem for gaming I have personally tried.
@@hoho23333 better than the kiwi ears quartet ?
The Kiwi Ears Quartet is definitely on my shortlist. Thank you for the excellent review.
the purple cable really makes those things pop 👍
For anyone still looking at these i just got them and they are great. I mainly play tarkov and listen to most genres other country and they sound great with everything I've listened to. If you're second guessing dont, definitely get the comply 500 ear tips they are worth the extra 15-20 trust. A little v shaped but you can just flip a switch and the extra bass goes bye bye.
Hahah loved to see this. Glad you’re enjoying!
Oh I’m so glad I did a blind buy of this set lol. I just had a feeling it would be great. Like truthear, kiwi ears is killing it.
I ordered these iems after watching your review. Just got them today.
I was looking for an all rounder type ime that I can also use for valorant. These fit the criteria perfectly. Keep up the good work mate!
Copped the kiwi orchestras due to your review. It’s my FIRST ever iem so i hope they do better than my current headset. They should arrive within the next couple days. Thanks for the vids👊🏻
Let’s gooooo. It’ll take a sec for your brain to adapt to IEMs but after the warm up it’s a beaut
Waiting for KZ PR2 and Moondrop jiu review. U are the only person to compare iem for gaming. I wish I knew about this channel before buying my previous iems
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@@FreshReviewsYT wishing you have all the success in the world ☺️
2 x 10mm DD plus 2 x BA for 109$ is really impressive.
Nice review; I got in on the pre-order. Subbed. Thanks!
Ty!
I got the kiwi cadenzas and surprising has good perception knowing where people are in game
That Superglide Mousepad Chrome edition looking really nice. Too bad it's limited and it's pretty much scalped to oblivion where I live.
What would be very very interesting for me is a complete Overview of every iem you have listened to and ranked so far. I know that would be the biggest video of them all but idk for me a look back at something like the blessing 2s with all of your thoughts now would be amazing. Just an idea tho i know its crazy work. Thank you for you videos man. You are the reason i own 3 pairs and am now broke. Thx dude! :D
Maybe I’ll work on a tier list
Perfect timing, been looking at these since I couldnt get comfortable with the hookx and want something more ergonomic without breaking the bank on higher end stuff or ciems.
I had a feeling this would be exactly what you would say. I looked at the tuning and the features and I quite thought this would land where it did. I am so happy it's good for gaming because I quite like it
Definitely interested in picking up a pair for the dip switches alone
I think this one is a buy. Thanks for the review I'm gonna reserve it for the $10 off!
I feel the tuning for this set should’ve been what we got for the B3. At least something more similar.
I don’t disagree !
@@FreshReviewsYT I think this one it's gonna be more similar to B3 Dusk, because B3 is more clear and basically clean base presentation.
Great review! These are going to be an interesting market disruptor at ~$100.
Killer setup. I also went with the match tripowin cables. Should be in the next several days.
Re watching this and I peeped a couple of teasers in the background 👀 xenns mangrid up and tripowin piccolo. Hope to see softears studio 4 and seeaudio yume 2 teasing back there one day 😉
Can you do the newly released KZ x HBB PR2? It's the cheapest planar IEM to date and is well tuned based on FR Graphs. It will be great to have a perspective from a Gamer's view.
Will check
So you believe these outshine the Truthear Hexa?
I think the Truthear Hexa looks better and its what I am going with
This and PR2 are my next 2 iem buys.
I recently bought the fiio fh3. I really feel you should check them out too. It's similar to the Truthear Zero, but with a better Soundstage and a bit more bass. Imaging is even better. Sure, at half its price the Truthear Zero has better value, but whatever the Zeros slightly lacked, i felt the fh3 completed it.
how are they in overwatch, warzone, valorant?
I found the Fh3 the worst iem i have ever bought. Driverflex is insane and you just dont hear shit in games. the 3d audio is just not there imo.
@@Boemtie thank you for replying to my question, have you tried something else or do you think all iems doesn't perform well in games ?
Fd5 is even better
@@Lucifer_ESY Well to be honest i am using the truthear zero and the salnotes zero at the moment. they are good enough for now but sometimes i feel like in missing out on something better. just havent found it yet. i tried a few iems like the tin t2, melee, Tin T3, zex pro, olina but i didnt like them enough for gaming.
Hey, first of all I wanted to say I love this video and have been binge watching all of your videos for a while now as I have slowly been entering the world of IEMS. If you have the time I have quite a few questions I'd love to ask you which I'd appreciate your answers to.
1. To run the Kiwi Ears which amp/dac would you reccomend budget wise? Would dragonfly black v1.5/Qudelix 5K/Truthear SHIO be a good fit/work?
2. What were the ear tips you used with it?
Thank you very much if you get around to this and I hope you keep up your amazing videos!!
The shio should be ok. I can’t recall the tips but I think I used the azla sednaearfit light
Your Wallhack IEM tier list (budget) isn't bad, but I wouldn't call them budget with IEMs over $80-100 IEMs. Maybe you can make a list for IEMs under 60-70. For 100+ I just pay bit more and get a Beyerdynamic.
Just ordered these.. cant wait to test them out
Enjoy
@@FreshReviewsYT So i got these.. first.. music, just sounds sooo goood.... gaming, for hunt showdown.. a wider soundstage is better, so ill stick with my hd560s. For tarkov tho, these IEMs actually seem slightly better at picking up small sounds, depth sensing is harder tho.. A friend gave me dt900 pro x.. and i think that those are probably my best listening experience thus far, but im gonna use these for tarkov :) havent tried apex yet
Great review, was wondering if you'll also look at the Simgot EA500 and the new KZ PR2 that just dropped.
Pr2 is trash, ea500 is ok but ew200 still better. Ea500lm is good but its literally just ew200 more expensive.
If you want endgame experience at low price I would recomend:
CCA Trio
All switchess on
Foamtips
Kz silver blue cable.
Trio is $20 to $37 (foamtips are included)
KZ silver blue cable (0.11 resistance best posible sound) is only 10 to 15. So its a very cheap endgame IEM. You don't really need yo go further.
You might also eq if you wanna reduce the small 8khz peak if you get a unit that has it but you might not even need to.
This one is soooo tempting.🥺
Have you ever considered trying out/reviewing the TGXear lineup? Love your reviews and would love your take on the earbud experience vs IEMs.
Awesome review 👍 how is this compared to EA500?
I think i will try this Out! Been thinking about switching from a Headset to IEMs. Only Problem is i dont got a mic then.
Does it come with a build in microphone or do I have to buy a cable with a mic? If so, what is a good cable to buy?
Looking forward to your review on the Yanyin Moonlight :)
do you still recommend the Quartet as a good, comfortable all rounder? Tried EM6L but found them a bit uncomfortable and had qc issues too, plus I want more bass for my music listening so looking at the quartet. Also how would you compare Fudu verse 1 vs Quartet for gaming (valorant mainly)?
Hi, i m new about IEM stuff.. If i must buy them it’s only for “competitive gaming way”, so to be able to hear footsteps clearly and precisely in cod and battlefield and eventually to listen to some music.
Actually i have a Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80ohm which plugged into a GOXLR Mini.
So, my first question is : Are IEM compatible with a GOXLR Mini ?
Second question: Should i stay with my actual headphones or switch to IEM like Kiwi Orchestra Lite or Kiwi Quartet or another model? would be better and not a a waste of money ?
IEMs in a go xlr mini are fine. A bigger upgrade for you tho is probably getting a nice amp dac and using the 770 with that. A go xlr is basically like using crap on board audio.
@@FreshReviewsYT Alright, so in my case IEM won’t be night and day if i understand. Do you have good amp dac between 100/350€ ?
I just bought orchestra lites over these !
Hope the difference in price is worth it.
Coming from dt 900s keen to see what all of the hype is !!
have you tried any kz cca products? what do you think about them? CCA CRA or CCA CSN for example
I have the snowdrop arias would this be a better all rounder set for music and footsteps how well would they work in rainbow six siege do you think.
Hi Brother, firstly loved your reviews on different headsets it has been helping me a lot to choose a right pair of IEM for me, however I am bit confused, so I had cloud II before and they sound amazing to me, I recently upgraded to cloud iii's and they sounded very muffled and muddy to me, I then tried g pro x2's and the same I didn't like those, I saw this video and thought of getting the quatret (my first pair of IEM's), and I am not sure, yes in valorant the sound positioning was extremely good I was able to quickly identify enemy positions but sound wise they still sound muffled to me like old cheap earbuds I don't really feel the bass and oomph in the music, what am I doing wrong here? Have I been listening everything incorrectly till this point? Btw I also have airpods pro 2 and I love the sound on them
Hey Fresh, what amp would you recommend for pc gaming? Right now on the astro mixamp pro tr using the Truth Ear Zero, but I feel pin pointing enemies is hard on Valorant, I've been considering the sound blaster g6, do you have better recommendations at that price point?
I mean do you really need an amp for budget iems? I feel like at this point if you really want to pinpoint enemies go for an open back instead of iems. I’m using the Moondrop Aria SE just plugged into my Aorus z690 ax motherboard and it works fine imo. Open back is still unbeatable in terms of soundstage and directional audio. I’d recommend the pc37x/38x or 560s.
@@OneShotCS idk man, it's either the astro mixamp, the iems or I'm deaf 🤣 cause same thing happens when I use the hyperx cloud alpha S
@@ItsBigEz just get a qudelix 5k or an apple dongle. Iems don’t need anything too special. Most iems anyway. What are you gaming on? Pc or console? Do you also have headphones that need an amp? Astro mix amp kinda sucks.
If it’s hard pin pointing enemies then it’s a possibility it’s in game audio problems. As far as amp you don’t need an amp, Apple usbc is all you’ll need for iems
On board audio is trash. My recommendation is the smsl c200.
I just bought these for my gaming pc for warzone… what’s some budget Amps or item do I need to pair them with or are they just as good straight into the pc tower?? I don’t have any experience with amp/dac stuff..
BTW I LOVE THAT YOU TRY TO REPLY!
Thanks. I would first try your pc and see if it works out. If you find them to be lacking I’d strongly suggest trying an amp dac such as the topping dx3 pro +
Wow, what an extremely fast reply. I have watched so many of your videos! I’m a big fan thanks for the amazing content. I will see how they are when they get here and go from there. I didn’t really want to spend more than I paid for the iem’s on an amp but I will if it’s a big difference. Thanks 🙏
@@Oatmeal_TVx haha thanks. Let me know
Nice looking set, and very nice budget, plus switchable tuning. However, will they beat the Yanyin Canon? These are good for gaming, music; how 'bout for po...er...movies?
Hmmm.....will have to wait and see how much is left after I buy your collab pad and the Equate V2 pad. Woof.
Hahaha po..pcorn
best budget iem
I really hope you can review on-ear earbuds like the Sennheiser MX 300. My ears canal can't stand IEM at all.
At $109, isn't better to get open back headphones or any other good headset (like the MH751), or the quartet is much more better than the headset at that price?
but I prefer IEMs over headphones so at $109 it is ok for me
How does this compare to the Zetian Wu HBB in terms of entertainment/music and gaming? I'm still hesitant to buy the Zetian Wu HBB because it is only "okay" for gaming. Though I've only heard good things about it for entertainment.
In one of his videos, HBB said the KZxHBB PR2 was basically the Zetian Wu for under $50. So I just ordered it and these Quartets for what will hopefully be the best of both worlds....and I'll have spent less than the ZW HBB's would have cost by themselves.
@@ThrakazogZ Nice. Please give an update if possible :D
@@RakaZet I will, but it will be a bit. The planars are coming from KZ Direct, and are scheduled to arrive between May 15th - June 1st. The Quartets are pre-ordered, and have no release date.
@@ThrakazogZ got info from a local distributor that the quartet would be ready about 2 weeks from now (SEA Region)
@@versky7566 Yeah, I just got an email to order it last night. Thanks for the info. Hopefully it indeed ships in a couple weeks.
Hey Fresh, I wonder. Does this IEM outperform Things Like the Raptor Hook X or other IEMS in you Midrange Tierlist?
*Raptgo* Carry on.
I’d say it’s almost to the range of the hook x for comp on my listing
Can you share your opinion on the Quartet vs the Orchestra Lite? thanks!
Orchestra lite has better separation in game. I like the tuning of both but the quartet is more fun for sure while still being fairly good
@@FreshReviewsYT thanks for taking the time to reply!
How would you rank these against Truthear Crin Zero, TinHifi T5, Moondrop lan and Duna Kima for Tac Shooters.
Do you think Kiwi Ears Quartet better than truthear Nova?
could you shine some light on the kiwi ears quartet vs the hd560s? I've ordered / am testing out a bunch of headphones / iems but if I decide to go for the quartets or the hd560s I wont keep both as that is getting a little too expensive for my needs so I was wondering what your opinion was.
The quartet is just a generally good multi use iem. For gaming the 560s are unequivocally superior
@@FreshReviewsYT Thanks for the info and thanks for the response! I guess it will all boil down to the comfort, might try to order the dt 900 pro x aswell but at 240 it doesnt seem that justifiable for me. also got the EM6L but will be returning them due to the nozzle size being too wide which causes pain.
@@cennarr for what it's worth, I put Spinfit W1's and Omni's on my Quartets. Both were far superior to the stock tips but the Omni's really opened them up for me. Sounded cleaner and a touch wider.
I’m completely new to IEMs. Are these plug and play? I recently got new glasses and my Arctis Nova Pro Wireless really hurts my ears and head. So I’m looking for something kind of decently cheap that will still have decent sound.
Can be plug and play yes. Benefits from better power and dac, but plug and play works
Do you prefer Kiwi Ears Quartet or Crinacle Zero:REDs for overall use? I find the zero reds to be a lot better for imaging and "wallhack"-like hearing but the quartet better for music, cannot make up my mind.
Yes I agree
Hey Fresh, can u review SONY's new headphone MDR-MV1?
I’ll take a look
@@FreshReviewsYT thanks!
Should I get Kiwi Ears Quartet or Letshuoer S12pro? Mostly just for gaming
Is it worth spending more to get the raptgo hook x for competitive gaming, immersion, enjoying rap music and overall fun or should I settle for the Kiwi ears quartet which also seem very fun and good for competitive gaming according to this review?
I think it’s worth going up
just bought the dunu kima based on your reviews, and then this video drops... should I return the kima for this?
e: mainly using IEMs for valorant and music (EDM, future bass)
Totally up to you. IEM market is constantly evolving and changing rapidly. I like the quarter more for all purposes
I'd love to see the best all rounder at a higher pricepoint. I might consider these to daily still.
Edit: Just ordered these for 99 bucks, excited to see how they stack up against my Hook X for media and gaming.
tell us how it went here, please
Which one you prefer so far
@@malek4888 I think the bass is more fun on this set compared to the Hook X, I feel like the Hook X has better detail retrieval. I am not entirely sure if it's just the dipswitch settings or the track but I find that female vocals are a bit recessed compared to the Hook X as well. I think they're a lot more comfortable to wear than the Hook X as well but I'm not entirely sold on the nozzle just yet, might just put some spinfits on this.
Edit: My favourite dipswitch config is with both up which sounds the most natural to me.
@@malek4888 I'm now running with 1 up and 2 down and I think I prefer this to my Hook X.
@@CePa_Gon I prefer them to the Hook X, see my comments for more details as to why.
Seeing this on sale right now, currently using the Moondrop Lan, do you reckon it would be much of an upgrade?
Solely for gaming not necessarily but I do prefer it for just about everything else
Will there be any audio enhancements when trying to pair this with an ifi zen dac v2? Will it be recommended to pair this with a amp/dac for its max performance or will listening experience be similar to just using onboard soundcard?
Onboard audio is generally not as good.
Would these be a solid upgrade for gaming against my moondrop lans?
On sale for prime day!
I wouldn’t say upgrade for competitive gaming
Great review,this is the budget I'm looking at. Between these and the EM6L for fps gaming which would you go for?
For gaming specifically the Em6l if you’re playing apex val etc. for siege and cod my pick might be difference but I haven’t tested the quartet in those titles
@@FreshReviewsYT Thanks for the reply much appreciated, for Battlefield would you recommend, what you would use for COD? If so what IEM would you go for at the same price as the EM6L?
Are these the same exact size as the the orchestra lite? And do they have any pressure relief ports? Great review again man!
Smaller than the orchestea lite and more ergonomic. Not as congested feeling as well, despite not having vents
i grabbed one of these about a week ago. coming from open-back Cloud alpha S, i’m really really really having hard time getting used to the imaging and depth perception especially in valo. i wanted to give it couple of days so things might get better but the Heavy bass (even with both switches off) just makes everything hard to distinguish when they are fitting perfectly in the ear. will this get better as time goes by? or am i doomed 😗 cuz right now i’m really disappointed “gaming” wise.
Haven’t heard any similar issues. So yea, I’d say you should probably adjust to in ears coming from a headset that had no bass.
Did you ever figure this out? Some of it may be your sound settings.
Love the vids! Would you say these perform better in Battle Royale style shooters better then the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite?
Not far off from what I’ve tested right now. I think the separation may be better right now on the orchestra though in intense moments
Hey I bought the Truthear Zero after your recommendations, they're really nice for both games and music but they do hurt my ears after a couple hours.. Any suggestions for a good overwatch / hiphop / comfort experience around 80$-150$ ? Thanks !
I'm using the same iem. Doesn't hurt my ears when using for long period of time.
I use spinfit eartips.
Just ordered the Raptgo Bridge ahead of time because I'm sure you'll be reviewing that soon 😅😅
Do you like it? 😅
@ivn didn't even open it and returning it, the review he gave basically to me said spend $70 more for the Orchestra Lite.
Make a video on simgot ea500 iem
Between this and Olina SE, which one is better for gaming?
Haven’t used the olina se
What eartips did you say you got for them?
Do you think it compares to headphones in what price range?
Hey fresh, I just want something that's good for both gaming (valorant) and music and at first you recommend me the hexa for music and kima for gaming.
Do you think i should go for the either one of them or i should wait for the quartet to launch in my country?
Quartet
Wu heyday or quartet? I prioritize a “full” fun sound over competitive “thin” sound.
Quartet is a nice all rounder but both are great
I have the truthear zero and absolutely love it for $50. Should I buy the quartet and replace it? Would I be missing out if I chose not to buy it?
I have the Truthear Zero and recently got a fiio fh3, which was very well reviewed by many. I was expecting to be blown away by the fh3, but that did not happen. Fh3 is twice as expensive as the Truthear Zero, and while it is better for Soundstage and imaging and has got a bit more punch to it, Zeros sound cleaner, and the value for the Truthear Zero is better. I say for gaming you won't be missing out much even if you're spending double.
Not missing out much on competitive gaming. For everything else I prefer the quartet
Just bought the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Light as an upgrade to the Raptgo hook x I had, while I do think these are definitely better, it's not quite night and day like I was hoping for, maybe unrealistically. What IEM would you need to upgrade to from the Raptgo to have that night and day difference? Is a Dunu Vulkan enough? Yanyin Canon? Hopefully I don't need to go all the way to the Xenns Top lol..
Keep up the excellent reviews!
Probably the xenns but I still don’t think it will be night and day. I try not to recommend anything that isn’t extremely good in my eyes.
@@FreshReviewsYT I thought that might be the case, good to know anyways, thanks for the reply!
hi fresh, did you have any popoping and clicking problems with the dx3 topping? With the den dac I had to use a previous firmware etc. I don't know what to do help me
I didn’t. You could have a wonky unit
@@FreshReviewsYT I think so, i will try dx1
@@jonathansanchezmedina could vouch for the dx1, been using it since day one (since October 2022 if I'm not mistaken) for 24/7 and no problems at all. great device!
@@versky7566 no click when change sample? Use drivers? I was thinking fiio k3 you cane use without drivers
@@versky7566 email by topping
Dear Jonathan
Thank you for contacting TOPPING support. We are happy to assist.
There is a slight and short pop when switching sample rates. 😊
Best Regards
Do you have a review for the truthears zero( blue)?
Yes.
Hey fresh, I'm confused between the moondrop starfield and the kiwi quarters for gaming, like valorant, rainbow six siege especially the footsteps, what's the better choice?
The quartet.
Im just wondering if a single Dd iem, could image good. i mean its just one driver..could it? or do you really need multiple drivers to make sense if an enemy is above or below you..?
There are several single driver units that do well.
@@FreshReviewsYT Thats good to hear, in my region the moondrop Kato is available and i dont have to wait a month before getting it. Brandon Taylor preferred it over the raptgo in his video. im really thinking about getting it but i dont know if its a good enought upgrade over my Truthear zeros. Also your Kiwi revieuws have me in s split, i know you said go for the kiwis but im afraid of BA timbre, i had a set of fiip Fh3 and i literally threw them away because they hurt my ears😂.
@@Boemtie I'm not fresh and you don't have to take my word for it and I've not tried Karo in Apex but I do remember it being not as good as the Zero, wait for his reply, I think he has reviewed it check that video out
@@MayankJairaj The thing is in Fortnite i have yet to find an iem that gives me good directionality for above or below me. Sometimes i just dont hear it on the Zero, but also on a bunch of other iems i got. they are all cheap though, below 50 bucks most of them. Best i got so far is the Zero but im still not satisfied i need a serious upgrade.
For music do you consider these better then em6l?
All personal preference but yea I do
@@FreshReviewsYT thank you
Should i get the kato or the kiwi ears quartet ? For gaming and music need your help
I prefer the quartet
kiwi quartet VS truthear Hexa..... which one should I get? for music + Apex
For music I prefer the quartet
hey fresh i been watching your iem vids and i need advice on would i notice a difference between the moondrop lans ( my main rn) and something sub $200 like the orchestra lite or hook x ? basically should i put in $200 for a iem upgrade if im mainly gaming and not listening to music? or keep the lans and upgrade its tips
I think it would be a nice upgrade in overall resolution micro detail and imaging yea.
@@FreshReviewsYT ok thanks for the reply. are you going to try out the holas anytime soon ?
I used both the Hook X and Orchestras and they're both phenomenal. I returned both because I am cheap but they're two different sounds but they're both fantastic for what they offer.
I overall feel like the lite gave me more glaring information regarding gaming and great surrounded feeling with music.
The raptgo were pretty neutral but the way they sounded and fit I absolutely loved.
You can't go wrong with either pair, if you're into EQ I believe the planar (hookx) is the better route.
I'd of kept the orchestra lite but my iems can't be more expensive than my headphones.
I'll be buying the quartets due to me being cheap, good luck!
@@Osteadyz i have the holas, for that budget i would go for kqz hbb over hola as the imaging is more precise. If you can afford to double your budget go for truthear zero as they are miles better all round.
@@anon-bu8gr I’m not looking for budget I’m looking for something around $200. I might go for the hexas tbh even though they are under 100
are those the best 100€ iems that i can get for valorant? i really care about comfort since im going to play for hours straight
Dunu kima is great
@@FreshReviewsYTwhats the difference between the kima and kima classic in gaming terms?
Hi Fresh! sorry for interrupting youI love your reviews! I want to ask this question with education, since I'm a little foreign to this. The most expensive thing I've listened to is Dunu Titan S, which taking into consideration your review from Dunu Kima, It's really close... I think. It has been a really good experience with games. With this in my mind, for example, when you're listening to a little more expensive sets such as Kiwi ears Quartet, Orchestra, Xenns Top. I know that the sound signature is different. When you listen to those for the first time, do you feel like a "wow" thing? what I mean... is there a huge difference when listening to more expensive sets? Or there's a point where you feel like, from a certain price range that there isn't a huge difference? And one should pick something that fits you? (sorry for any typos, my english is kinda all over the place hahah)
Yes it is
Just got the quartet, do you think it's worth upgrading to the orchestra lite?
For gaming yea
Hey Fresh, New Subscriber here..im new to iem, which one is better for warzone mw3, the quartet or truthear crinacle zero OG? Love the vidz mate..
Zero imo
out of the budget range for IEMs which provides the best sound stage / directional audio? (wallhack tier)
If I had to pick one for comp
Specifically on my budget list I’m still going crin zero
TBH i dont know what to get the kiwi ears quarter or the truthear x crinacle zero can someone help?
my 1st piority is gaming 2nd is music
Zero
wow thank you so much you replied so fast man
Are you able to measure the nozzle size?
Did you compare it with VE SIE?
would you recommend these over moondrop LAN or Zs10 Pros ? (for mostly gaming)
Go for the Lan.
Also got the Zero but for competitive it's a tat too much base for my liking.
I absolutely recommend them over both. The lan is great, but has its drawbacks as well. The quartet is above and beyond for tuning and resolution. The lan specifically for competitive gaming isn’t bad though. Just my personal preference would be the quartet
@@FreshReviewsYTthanks for the detailed reply
Hello sir late reply but how do these compare to the Kiwi Ears Cadenza?
Far better imo. I didn’t like the cadenza for gaming
@@FreshReviewsYT so worth the upgrade? I’d use them for music and gaming like Valorant counterstrike etc
@@K1NGJMZ definite upgrade. I’d recommend maybe checking out the em6L from my newest video instead though
@@FreshReviewsYT Alright sick, yeah I’m looking for iems at $100 usd price tag but idk which is best for me. The kiwi ears look really good though
You're the best all rounder ;)
Aaayyyy
@@FreshReviewsYT 😍
Did you see Brandon Taylor's recent video about how he loves the Moondrop Kato for gaming?
No, but good for him.
What's everyone's switch / pin orientation preferences for games such as Siege, CS GO, etc.