Wired IEMs
JadeAudio FH5s
Not yet scored
$260
Full review dataJadeAudio FH5s vs Kiwi Ears KE4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JadeAudio FH5s 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.
- JadeAudio FH5s
- Kiwi Ears KE4
HearWiki score
-
84
Sound
-
8.6
Value
-
8.6
Price (USD)
$260
$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.
- FH5s2024
- KE42024
Specifications
FH5sKE4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $260
- $200
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 84
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- hybrid
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 2DD + 2BA
- Driver size
- 12 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 4
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 40 Ω
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 106 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 8.8 g
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- MMCX
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
JadeAudio FH5s
The JadeAudio FH5s is a wired, semi-open hybrid in-ear monitor that pairs dual dynamic drivers with dual balanced armatures for a detailed, airy sound. It offers three tuning switches to adjust the frequency response to your liking, plus a detachable MMCX cable and swappable plugs for flexible connectivity. Its compact 8.8g build and 12mm beryllium-coated driver aim to deliver crisp highs and punchy lows across a wide 10Hz-40kHz range.
- Pro:Three adjustable tuning switches for sound customization
- Pro:Hybrid dual-dynamic and dual-BA design for rich detail
- Pro:Lightweight 8.8g shell with comfortable semi-open fit
- Con:No active noise cancellation (wired only)
- Con:Semi-open design may leak sound in quiet environments
- Con:Requires a good source to drive 40-ohm impedance efficiently
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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