Wired IEMs
JadeAudio EA500 LM
Not yet scored
$100
Full review dataJadeAudio EA500 LM vs Kiwi Ears KE4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JadeAudio EA500 LM 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 3 of 4 measures.
- JadeAudio EA500 LM
- Kiwi Ears KE4
HearWiki score
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84
Sound
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8.6
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$100
$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
Both shipped in 2024. 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.
- EA500 LM2024
- KE42024
Specifications
EA500 LMKE4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $100
- $200
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- dynamic
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 2DD + 2BA
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 4
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 50 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 21 Ω
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 123
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
JadeAudio EA500 LM
The JadeAudio EA500 LM is a wired in-ear monitor that refines the brand's popular EA500 formula with a second-generation 10 mm dynamic driver using a lithium-magnesium diaphragm and dual-magnet, dual-cavity construction. It delivers a detailed, balanced sound signature with a wide frequency response, making it a versatile choice for critical listening at a budget-friendly price. The detachable 2-pin cable adds convenience and upgrade potential for audiophiles on the go.
- Pro:Detailed and balanced sound reproduction
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Detachable 0.78 mm 2-pin cable for easy replacement
- Con:No active noise cancellation, so isolation relies on fit
- Con:Impedance of 21 ohms may require a decent source for optimal performance
- Con:Single dynamic driver may lack the separation of multi-driver designs
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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