Wired IEMs
DITA Audio PROJECT M
Not yet scored
$330
Full review dataDITA Audio PROJECT M vs Kiwi Ears KE4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the DITA Audio PROJECT M 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.
- DITA Audio PROJECT M
- Kiwi Ears KE4
HearWiki score
-
84
Sound
-
8.6
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$330
$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
Kiwi Ears KE4 (2024) against DITA Audio PROJECT M (2023). These are 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.
- PROJECT M2023
- KE420241 yr newer
Specifications
PROJECT MKE4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $330
- $200
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 1BA hybrid
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 1BA
- 2DD + 2BA
- Driver size
- 9.8 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 4
- Impedance
- -
- 28 Ω
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
DITA Audio PROJECT M
This wired hybrid earphone combines a 9.8 mm dynamic driver with a single balanced-armature unit inside a resin shell, aiming for a balanced audiophile tuning. It's a compact, non-noise-cancelling option for listeners who prioritize detail and natural timbre over extra features.
- Pro:Hybrid driver setup offers good detail and dynamics
- Pro:Lightweight resin shell for comfortable wear
- Pro:Wired design ensures stable, lossless audio transmission
- Con:No noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Con:Requires a separate source with a headphone jack
- Con:Price may be high for a non-wireless IEM
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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