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Kiwi Ears Quintet

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At a glance

Emphasis: Balanced bandsTimbre: Neutral toneListening: Clarity and detail

A candidate for listeners seeking overall balance and continuity, a tone not classified as especially warm or bright and examining instrumental outlines and small details.

Technical / Musical 88 / 86Retained editorial scores18 Source recordsSignature evidence · MediumPrice record date · 2026-10-10Evidence for the catalogue reference

Scores are retained editorial reference values, not laboratory measurements or arithmetic averages of review stars. A one-point difference does not establish absolute superiority. Signature confidence is separate from score certainty.

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Core product facts

Release month
2023-06
Impedance
32Ω
Earpiece connector
0.78mm 2-pin
Stock plug
Stock 3.5 mm
Cable length
Approx. 1.2m
Catalogue reference · KRW
₩255,688USD 197.10

A recorded reference amount, not a live lowest price.

Kiwi Ears Quintet 유닛

Basic specifications

Specifications retained from product records; missing values are not estimated. Korean source wording is preserved where no verified translation exists.

Driver configuration1DD + 2BA + 1 Micro-Planar + 1 PZT Bone Conduction
Impedance32Ω
Sensitivity108dB · power/voltage reference unspecified Specification source ↗ · joshinweb.jp
Weight and scopeApprox.10g both earpieces, excluding cable; approx.40g including cableSpecification source ↗ · knicom.co.jp
Nozzle diameterReviewer measurement: lip OD 6.4mm Specification source ↗ · hiendportable.com
Included accessoriesIEMs, cable, case, 6 pairs of silicone tips, manual Specification source ↗ · joshinweb.jp
Cable conductor / materialSilver-plated OFC
Cable cores / braid4 cores
Cable lengthApprox. 1.2m Specification source ↗ · joshinweb.jp
Earpiece connector0.78mm 2-pin
Source plugStock 3.5 mm

Retained product source ↗ · audioreviews.org · Specification evidence · Research coverage

日本公式代理店の重量は条件明記。Headphonestyの片耳8g(イヤーピース含む)とは条件/値が違うため平均せず代理店値を条件付き採用。ノズル寸法は公式未確保。

Package/cable records below retain the original source language. Purchase options, modular plugs and aftermarket accessories are distinguished; unverified counts and materials are not estimated.

The full included-accessory list is not verified. Aftermarket listening cables are not counted as stock accessories.

Kiwi Ears Quintet 기존 제품 자료 ↗ · audioreviews.org
Price and release evidence
Driver and design evidence

1DD + 2BA + 1 Micro-Planar + 1 PZT Bone Conduction

Recorded model / design notes (original language): 3D 프린트 수지 셸과 금속 페이스플레이트를 사용합니다. PZT가 들어갔다는 사실만으로 별도의 강한 진동감을 보장하지 않습니다.

Product specifications / model-specific reference ↗ · audioreviews.org

Additional product reference: 키위이어스 퀸텟: 음린이 지출은 여기서 멈출게요 · blog.naver.com

Additional product reference: 키위이어스 퀸텟 기록 · blog.naver.com

Linked references are the existing model-specific specification/design records. Manufacturer, retailer and review sources are distinguished in the original pages. Driver counts alone do not establish sound quality; model generations and variants must match.

3D-printed resin shell and metal faceplate.

A five-driver hybrid combining DD, BA, micro-planar and PZT technologies. Frequency emphasis and timbre are listed separately.

Representative character: Clarity and detail

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Sound, assessment & measurements

Technical evaluation 88 / 100

Bass86
Mids86
Treble91
Spatial presentation90

Evidence behind the technical assessment

Treble presentation: Clear and extended; some owners experience fatigue. ↗

Stage and separation: Separation and placement often impress; scale is disputed. ↗

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Musical enjoyment 86 / 100

Natural timbre84
Emotional expression85
Immersion88
Rhythm and dynamics88
Vocal and instrumental liveliness87
Long-session comfort82

Evidence behind musical enjoyment

Bass character: Sub-bass support; impact and texture receive mixed reports. ↗

Vocals and mids: Generally neutral; tips can alter vocal distance. ↗

Read sources and disagreements ↗

Sound and listening impressions

Design, bass, mids, treble, stage and differing reviewer impressions are presented together.

Sound classification

Representative listening character

Definition, separation and openness attract attention. This is not a technical grade or a claim of measured accuracy. This editorial browsing category is drawn from retained model-specific reviews; it does not exclude other listening uses.

Similar listening character ↗

Frequency emphasis: Balanced bands. Generally neutral; tips can alter vocal distance. Overall timbre: Neutral tone. These are separate representative axes; fit, nozzle settings and contrary accounts remain in the reviewed evidence.

Differences by listening conditions: Treble peaks, loud-level fatigue, vocal distance and bass looseness coexist with less-open stock-tip treble.

Concise English summaries distinguish product specifications, reviewed listening impressions and practical advice. Original source notes remain available below.

Design and model identity

3D-printed resin shell and metal faceplate.

Source ↗

Bass quantity and texture

Sub-bass support; impact and texture receive mixed reports.

Vocal placement and midrange

Generally neutral; tips can alter vocal distance.

Treble and fatigue

Clear and extended; some owners experience fatigue.

Stage, separation and imaging

Separation and placement often impress; scale is disputed.

Disagreement and listening conditions

The bass, vocal and treble descriptions summarise reviewed impressions, not measured quality. Tips, volume, nozzle settings and source conditions can explain differences. Sample relationships and duplicate authors remain disclosed in the source records.

Strengths and caveats from reviewed sources

Supplementary notes retain the original Korean research wording.

키위이어스 퀸텟: 음린이 지출은 여기서 멈출게요 ↗ — Galaxy S10e·Shanling H5·폼팁으로 풍부하되 억지스럽지 않은 저음, 분리와 저고역 균형, 날카롭지 않고 부드러운 음색을 경험. 팁·출력 등 조건이 달라 밝은 리뷰와 조건별 차이를 보존. 케이블 재질 인과 추론은 제외.

키위이어스 퀸텟 기록 ↗ — 며칠 직접 청취. 잘 들리고 부풀지 않는 극저음, 적절한 보컬 위치·깨끗함, 충분하지만 억지스럽지 않은 고음·명료한 어택·두께, 층위와 상하좌우 공간을 호평. 아주 편한 릴랙스 소리는 아니라는 유보, 전후 깊이·배음은 최상위 비교에서 부족할 수도 있다고 기록. 팁·출력 조건에 따른 주관적 변화 명시.

Listening suggestions and selection points

Try layered cymbals, strings or electronic effects if fine detail is a priority. Consider both intelligibility and fatigue on forceful recordings before equating brightness with resolution.

These are editorial starting points derived from the existing sound descriptions, not results of a genre-by-genre test. Recordings and arrangements vary even within one genre.

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How to choose this product

Preferences that match

  • overall balance and continuity · a tone not classified as especially warm or bright
  • examining instrumental outlines and small details

Consider alternatives first if you prefer

  • a pronounced emphasis in one frequency band
  • a deliberately warm or bright coloration

A preference guide based on the existing classification. Fit and enjoyment vary with listener, music and tips.

Products to compare

Candidates selected by classification and proximity of registered reference prices, not direct A/B auditions or performance rankings.

Kotori Audio Zephyr

Candidate treble observation: Generally controlled, without spectacular upper-treble sparkle.Read the observation source ↗

Shared classification: a tone not classified as especially warm or bright

Different classification: Emphasis: overall balance and continuity → vocal presence and expression

Driver configuration: 1DD + 1BA

Compare the pair

ZUO Drum String Phanta

Candidate treble observation: Earlier reviews and Trefle describe restrained upper-treble air and a calmer top end.Read the observation source ↗

Shared classification: overall balance and continuity

Different classification: Timbre: a tone not classified as especially warm or bright → warmth and body

Driver configuration: 3DD (10mm 그래핀 ×1 + 8mm 티타늄 크리스털 동축 듀얼 DD)

Compare the pair

Fit and connection checks

Information retained from registered sources. Where verified wearing photos or individual fitting observations are unavailable, consult the product photo and the specification scope.

Listening checklist

  • Compare vocal masking at matched volume.
  • Use familiar music to separate bass quantity from decay.
  • Check treble comfort after matching tips and seal.

Cable, plugs and drive

  • Earpiece connector: 0.78mm 2-pin
  • Source plug: Stock 3.5 mm
  • Cable length: Approx. 1.2m
  • Impedance: 32Ω
  • Sensitivity: 108dB · power/voltage reference unspecified
Specifications and sources

Included accessories

  • Included accessories: IEMs, cable, case, 6 pairs of silicone tips, manual
  • Cable conductor / material: Silver-plated OFC
  • Cable cores / braid: 4 cores
Specifications and sources

Frequency-response graph

Measurement
Kiwi Ears Quintet frequency-response graphRedrawn from the disclosed source; see original conditions and limitations below.20501002005001k2k5k10k20k-40-30-20-100+10+20Published measurementFrequency (Hz)Relative response (dB; 1kHz = 0)
Source notes
Approximate values digitized from the graph · Normalized at 1 kHz · Checked 2026-10-07IEC-711 clone; 단일 공개 측정 곡선출처: Bloom Audio ↗Results vary with measurement equipment, tips and fit. Treat results above 8 kHz as indicative.
Reading limits

These values are approximate digitization of a source image; small decimal differences should not be overinterpreted. Seal, tips, nozzle/filter, insertion and rig can change the shape. Bass speed, natural timbre, resolution, separation and stage are not established by FR alone.

Evidence at a glance

Reviewed reviews

Listening review 8 · All records 20

Listening review 8 · Owner account 7 · Official / sales material 1 · Reference 4

  • 1 1. www.audiodiscourse.com · Original source ↗ · audiodiscourse.comListening review
    Source notes

    Audio Discourse — Kiwi Ears Quintet

    서브베이스를 약하게 보강한 균형형, 고른 중역과 가끔 밝게 느껴지는 고음.

  • 2 2. majorhifi.com · Original source ↗ · majorhifi.comListening review
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    Major HiFi — Kiwi Ears Quintet

    폭·깊이 있는 무대, 존재감과 온기가 있는 저음. 저음은 때로 느슨하고 느리게 들린다고 평가.

  • 3 3. www.headphoneer.com · Original source ↗ · headphoneer.comListening review
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    The H*****oneer — Quintet

    전체적으로 중립에 가까운 균형형이라는 청음 결론.

  • 4 4. www.headphonesty.com · Original source ↗ · headphonesty.comListening review
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    Kiwi Ears Quintet Review – No Need for a Flashy Face and a Waifu

    저음은 빠르고 잘 제어되나 기대한 타격/양감이 부족. 중역·고음은 맑고 자연스러우며 보컬이 뒤로 물러나지 않고 상세함이 강점. 넓은 공간과 정확한 중앙 정위를 함께 평가. 큰 볼륨에서는 피곤하고 전체 음의 두께는 얇다는 지적.

    Linsoul 평가용 제공; affiliate 링크 고지

  • 5 5. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comOwner account
    Source notes

    키위이어스 퀸텟: 음린이 지출은 여기서 멈출게요

    Galaxy S10e·Shanling H5·폼팁으로 풍부하되 억지스럽지 않은 저음, 분리와 저고역 균형, 날카롭지 않고 부드러운 음색을 경험. 팁·출력 등 조건이 달라 밝은 리뷰와 조건별 차이를 보존. 케이블 재질 인과 추론은 제외.

    Linsoul 직접 구매

    Naver source body read directly

  • 6 6. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comOwner account
    Source notes

    2023년 인상적으로 들었던 포터블 음향기기들

    Quintet 소유 청취. 중상·고역 제어와 디테일을 호평하고 주력으로 사용. Mest 유사성은 커뮤니티 전언이므로 자체 청취 근거로 채택하지 않음. 다른 동일 작성자 퀸텟 글과 독립 표본 중복 금지.

    2023년 가을 영입한 소유 제품

    Naver source body read directly

  • 7 7. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comOwner account
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    키위이어스 퀸텟 기록

    며칠 직접 청취. 잘 들리고 부풀지 않는 극저음, 적절한 보컬 위치·깨끗함, 충분하지만 억지스럽지 않은 고음·명료한 어택·두께, 층위와 상하좌우 공간을 호평. 아주 편한 릴랙스 소리는 아니라는 유보, 전후 깊이·배음은 최상위 비교에서 부족할 수도 있다고 기록. 팁·출력 조건에 따른 주관적 변화 명시.

    국내 정식 제품 공동구매

    Naver source body read directly

  • 8 8. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comOwner account
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    내돈내산 키위이어스 퀸텟 이어팁 탐험기

    기본팁의 고음이 날카롭고 해상력 기대에는 부족. Coreir 황동팁은 고역 선명함과 음상 향상 대신 저음 역동성 감소, SednaEarfit Max는 쏨 감소·저역 제어 개선하나 고역 해상력 유보. 팁별 조건을 그대로 기록하며 물리적 인과·가격기준 등급 판단 제외.

    Self-funded purchase.

    Naver source body read directly

  • 9 9. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comOwner account
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    키위이어스 퀸텟 소유 후기

    다수 소유자 직접 청취. 선명함·공간/작은 디테일·장르 범용·깨끗한 균형은 호평하지만 너무 손질된 소리가 개인적으로 심심하여 30–40분 뒤 다른 이어폰을 원함. 기술 묘사와 음악적 몰입은 구분. 케이블 교체 청취 조건·익숙함을 명시; 가격/상위 제품 대체 주장은 등급 근거 제외.

    국내 구매; 제공 선언 없음

    Naver source body read directly

  • 10 10. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comListening review
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    Kiwi Ears Quintet 직접 청취 / rd**20

    선명도·앞뒤 정위와 입체감 호평. 보컬은 약간 뒤로 가 때때로 악기에 묻힘, 고역은 약간 자극적이며 EQ 후 편해짐. 극저음 잔향은 길지 않고 깔끔하다고 보고.

    직접 사용·다른 보유 이어폰 비교 서술, 제공·구매 관계 미공개.

    Existing candidate sources read directly in sequence.

    Praises clarity and space, and mentions EQ for treble irritation. Only part of the detailed context was checked.

    2026-10-25
  • 11 11. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comOwner account
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    Kiwi Ears Quintet 직접 청취 / ka****23

    좁은 기본팁에서 탄력 있는 중저역·좋은 해상도, 다소 덜 열린 고음과 뒤로 간 보컬. 넓은 팁에서는 중저역 탄력이 줄고 고음이 열리며 보컬이 가까워짐. N5005와 성능은 비슷하되 성향은 다르다고 평가.

    자비 구매 서술.

    Existing candidate sources read directly in sequence.

  • 12 12. blog.naver.com · Original source ↗ · blog.naver.comListening review
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    Kiwi Ears Quintet 직접 청취 / kni***613

    Quintet을 올라운드 성향으로 들었고 세부 표현을 긍정적으로 평가. 대역별 음색·충분한 조건이 없어 기술 티어 변경 근거로 확대하지 않음.

    PortablWave 행사·당일 매장/지인 기기 청음; 제품 제공·원고료 미표기.

    기존 후보 원문 순차 직접 열람 · 조건·독립성 확인 제한으로 독립 작성자의 추가 합의로 계산하지 않음 · 제한된 청취 기록, 낮은 가중치

  • 13 13. www.reddit.com · Original source ↗ · reddit.comListening review
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    Quintet — For guitar and vocal lovers

    SS20팁·NiceHCKGCT4 4.4mm. 약V·중역/보컬 강조를 함께 표현. 빠르고 제어된 극저음·중저음 타격, 조금 중저음 번짐, 앞으로 오는 여성 보컬과 고볼륨 외침·가끔 고음 치찰음. 넓고 깊은 공간·분리층위/디테일을 실제 라이브/메탈에서 호평. 평점/드라이버 원인 제외.

    Ribbon/KiwiEars/Linsoul 제공; 대가/대본 없음

    Public source text and comments read directly

  • 14 14. www.reddit.com · Original source ↗ · reddit.comOwner account
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    Kiwi ears Quintet: first impressions

    Blessing3/Arya 대비 중립 따뜻함, 하중역이 올라 일부 곡에서 중역 선명함에 간섭. 저음 충분하되 과장 적고 B3보다 극저역·울림/질감에 유보. 전체 결론 본문은 색인에 모두 반환되지 않았으므로 이 구간만 근거로 사용.

    자비 구매, 몇 시간 청취

    Listening text and comments returned by search were checked; direct access to the original page was limited.

  • 15 15. www.fujiya-avic.co.jp · Original source ↗ · fujiya-avic.co.jpOfficial / sales material
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    Kiwi Ears Quintet — フジヤエービック

    중저음이 약간 많은 중립, 과장하지 않는 자연스러운 고음·중립 보컬·힘있고 명료한 중저음/극저음. 사양·골전도 착용 인과는 제외.

    오디오 판매점 직원 리뷰 명시

    Source body read directly; only listening descriptions summarized

    오디오 판매점 직원 리뷰 명시

  • 16 16. oshanavi.com · Original source ↗ · oshanavi.comListening review
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    Kiwi ears QUINTET — OKINAlog

    Pixel7/DC04Pro·기본/W1·AmazonMusic. 두껍지 않지만 힘·빠른 잔향의 저음, 투명 중립 중역·반짝이는 고음에 피로 없다고 보고. 무조건 모든 귀에 무자극이라는 일반화는 채택하지 않음.

    LINSOUL 제공 명시; 제휴링크

    Source body read directly; only listening descriptions summarized

    LINSOUL 제공 명시; 제휴링크

  • 17 17. cafe.naver.com · Original source ↗ · cafe.naver.comReference
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    닥터헤드폰 · 가성비 이어폰 추천

    질감이 탄력적이고 또렷한 저음, 공간을 넓게 채우는 중역, 금속성의 명료하고 경쾌한 고음을 묘사한다. 공간·세부 표현과 균형을 높이 보지만, 음선이 가볍고 잔향이 적어 건조하게 들릴 수 있다고 한다.

    Personal listening or ownership account; supply or advertising relationship not stated

    카페 내부 검색 후 사용기 본문 직접 열람. 글 공통: 순정 팁/케이블·구매 후 사용; 수치 평점은 종합평가에 복사하지 않음.

    Quintet is heard with textured, elastic bass, expansive mids and clear, lively metallic treble. Spatial presentation, detail and balance are praised, but lighter note weight and limited decay may sound dry.

    Original setup and disclosure (Korean)

    글 공통: 순정 팁/케이블·구매 후 사용; 수치 평점은 종합평가에 복사하지 않음. · 개인 청음·소유 후기; 제공·광고 관계 본문에 명시되지 않음

  • 18 18. cafe.naver.com · Original source ↗ · cafe.naver.comReference
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    닥터헤드폰 · 키위이어스 퀸텟(Quintet) 저는 야호

    저역에서 중역까지 매끄럽고 중역 정보가 충실하며, 보컬을 모아주는 표현과 세부 묘사를 호평한다. 고역 일부가 날카롭게 느껴지고 팁에 따라 저음이 크게 달랐다고 한다. 네뷸라보다 고역 세부 표현이 좋지만 기본 팁의 저음·착용은 아쉬웠다.

    Personal purchase, ownership or listening account; product supply or advertising relationship was not stated in the body.

    카페 내부 검색 후 사용기 본문 직접 열람. 7Hz배럴팁선호·DUNUS&S/기본팁비교, KineraLeyding4.4케이블. 주장된8kHz피크는청감표현이며측정치아님. 케이블가격·도체인과·분리된출력조건을입증으로채택하지않음.

    The owner enjoys a smooth bass-to-midrange transition, full midrange information and focused vocals. Upper-treble sharpness and bass strength vary with tips; compared with Nebula, treble detail is stronger, while the stock tips are less satisfying for bass and fit.

    Original setup and disclosure (Korean)

    7Hz배럴팁선호·DUNUS&S/기본팁비교, KineraLeyding4.4케이블. 주장된8kHz피크는청감표현이며측정치아님. 케이블가격·도체인과·분리된출력조건을입증으로채택하지않음. · 개인 구매·소유 또는 청음 후기; 제공·광고 관계 본문 미명시

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