Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears KE4
84Outstanding
$200
Full review dataKiwi Ears KE4 vs PULA PA02: 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
PULA PA02
63Good
$190
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.
- Kiwi Ears KE4
- PULA PA02
HearWiki score
84
63
Sound
8.6
7.3
Value
8.6
6.4
Price (USD)
$200
$190
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 PULA PA02 (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.
- KE420241 yr newer
- PA022023
Specifications
KE4PA02
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $190
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 63
- Released
- 2024
- 2023
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- 1DD + 4BA hybrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 2BA
- 1DD + 4BA
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 4
- 5
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- 36 Ω
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
What reviewers said
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
PULA PA02
The PULA PA02 is a wired hybrid IEM that combines one dynamic driver with four balanced armatures to deliver a spacious, engaging sound with mostly natural tuning. It offers solid technical performance for its price, though its upper treble can sound slightly metallic and its overall resolution is merely average for the class.
- Pro:Engaging, mostly natural tuning
- Pro:Spacious and immersive soundstage
- Pro:Good dynamics and imaging
- Con:Slightly metallic upper treble
- Con:Average detail retrieval and resolution
- Con:Soundstage doesn't stand out from rivals
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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