Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears KE4
84Outstanding
$200
Full review dataKiwi Ears KE4 vs Sony MH755: 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
Sony MH755
53Average
Price n/a
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
- Sony MH755
HearWiki score
84
53
Sound
8.6
7.1
Value
8.6
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Price (USD)
$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 11 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 11 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- KE4202411 yr newer
- MH7552013
Specifications
KE4MH755
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $200
- -
- HearWiki score
- 84
- 53
- Released
- 2024
- 2013
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- 1DD
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 2BA
- 1DD
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 4
- 1
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- 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
Sony MH755
This is a small, wired in-ear headphone that uses a single dynamic driver, originally included as a free accessory with Sony's Bluetooth adapters rather than being sold separately as a typical retail product. It was designed for simple, budget-friendly listening on the go, without any active noise cancellation features.
- Pro:Compact and lightweight design
- Pro:Single dynamic driver for clear sound
- Pro:Wired connection for reliable audio
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Not sold as a standalone retail unit
- Con:Limited to wired use only
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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