Wired IEMs
Campfire Audio Orion
Not yet scored
$350
Full review dataCampfire Audio Orion vs Kiwi Ears KE4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Campfire Audio Orion vs Kiwi Ears KE4, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears KE4
84Outstanding
$200
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Kiwi Ears KE4 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Campfire Audio Orion
- Kiwi Ears KE4
HearWiki score
-
84
Sound
-
8.6
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$350
$200
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Kiwi Ears KE4 is 8 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 8 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Orion2016
- KE420248 yr newer
Specifications
OrionKE4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $350
- $200
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2016
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- balanced armature
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- balanced-armature
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 2DD + 2BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 4
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 16 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 14 Ω
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 113 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- MMCX
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
Campfire Audio Orion
The Campfire Audio Orion is a wired, entry-level universal IEM built around a single balanced armature driver housed in a precision-machined aluminum shell. It delivers a balanced, detailed signature that emphasizes midrange clarity and offers a spacious, wide soundstage for its class.
- Pro:Detailed midrange clarity
- Pro:Wide soundstage for a single-driver design
- Pro:Durable CNC aluminum housing
- Con:Limited frequency response up to 16 kHz
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Single driver may lack bass depth for some listeners
Kiwi Ears KE4
The Kiwi Ears KE4 is a wired hybrid IEM that offers a balanced, relaxing sound with a distinct twist on the popular 'New Meta' tuning, adding extra bass and treble sparkle. It delivers solid midrange clarity and a comfortable fit, making it a versatile choice for many genres, though its smooth presentation may not excite those seeking aggressive or highly dynamic sound.
- Pro:Well-balanced hybrid tuning with rich lower mids and airy treble
- Pro:Comfortable fit and broad genre versatility
- Pro:Good resolution and clarity for its price
- Con:Sub-bass can get overpowering at times
- Con:Limited resolving power and dynamic impact
- Con:Smooth tuning may feel less exciting than V-shaped alternatives
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