Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears KE4
84Outstanding
$200
Full review dataKiwi Ears KE4 vs Shanling ME600: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Kiwi Ears KE4 vs Shanling ME600, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Shanling ME600
Not yet scored
$330
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.
- Kiwi Ears KE4
- Shanling ME600
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
8.6
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Value
8.6
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Price (USD)
$200
$330
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.
- KE42024
- ME6002024
Specifications
KE4ME600
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $330
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- 5-driver hybrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 6 mm
- Drivers per side
- 4
- 5
- Frequency response
- -
- 12 Hz - 40 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- warm
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 100 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- -
- 12.5 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- MMCX
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
Shanling ME600
The Shanling ME600 is a five-driver hybrid IEM with a three-way configuration, using dual dynamic drivers for bass, dual balanced armatures for mids, and a single armature for treble. It delivers a warm, smooth sound with deep low-end extension, and includes swappable tuning nozzles plus a gold-plated stainless steel shell. The detachable MMCX cable and low 16-ohm impedance make it easy to pair with a wide range of sources.
- Pro:Rich, warm sound signature with deep bass
- Pro:Interchangeable tuning nozzles for sound customization
- Pro:Sturdy gold-plated stainless steel build
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired-only design limits wireless convenience
- Con:MMCX connector may be less secure than 2-pin for some users
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