Wired IEMs
Etymotic EVO
Not yet scored
$310
Full review dataEtymotic EVO vs Kiwi Ears KE4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Etymotic EVO 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.
- Etymotic EVO
- Kiwi Ears KE4
HearWiki score
-
84
Sound
-
8.6
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$310
$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 3 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 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- EVO2021
- KE420243 yr newer
Specifications
EVOKE4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $310
- $200
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 3× balanced armature
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- balanced-armature
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 2DD + 2BA
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 3
- 4
- Impedance
- 47 Ω
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 99 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
Etymotic EVO
The Etymotic EVO is a wired universal in-ear monitor featuring three balanced armature drivers inside a stainless-steel shell, paired with a Linum BaX T2 cable. Its sound signature is neutral and natural, with a slight bass boost for added warmth. Priced around $310, it targets audiophiles seeking accurate reproduction in a durable, compact design.
- Pro:Neutral, natural sound with subtle bass enhancement
- Pro:Sturdy stainless-steel construction
- Pro:High-quality Linum BaX T2 cable included
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Requires a source with sufficient power due to 47-ohm impedance
- Con:Limited soundstage compared to larger multi-driver IEMs
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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