Wired IEMs
Final A5000
67Good
$250
Full review dataFinal A5000 vs Kiwi Ears KE4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Kiwi Ears KE4 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Kiwi Ears KE4 - Outstanding overall at around $199.
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.
- Final A5000
- Kiwi Ears KE4
HearWiki score
67
84
Sound
7.8
8.6
Value
6.7
8.6
Price (USD)
$250
$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.
- A50002021
- KE420243 yr newer
Specifications
A5000KE4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $250
- $200
- HearWiki score
- 67
- 84
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 6 mm dynamic
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 2DD + 2BA
- Driver size
- 6 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 4
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Weight
- 28 g
- -
- Foldable
- No
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- FI-A5DPLD
- -
What reviewers said
Final A5000
The Final A5000 is a wired single-dynamic-driver IEM that pairs a compact, comfortable build with a spacious, layered soundstage and refined imaging. Its 6 mm driver delivers punchy bass and solid mids, though the tuning can lean bright with occasional sibilance and a touch of fatigue. Easy to drive from standard 3.5 mm outputs, it represents a clear step up from earlier A-series models for those seeking detailed, three-dimensional sound.
- Pro:Spacious and well-layered soundstage
- Pro:Punchy bass with solid midrange presence
- Pro:Compact, comfortable fit with premium accessories
- Con:Can exhibit sibilance and listening fatigue
- Con:Bass may occasionally overpower mids
- Con:Treble extension and microdynamic nuance are limited
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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