Wired IEMs
Kiwi Ears KE4
84Outstanding
$200
Full review dataKiwi Ears KE4 vs TinHifi D4: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Kiwi Ears KE4 vs TinHifi D4, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
TinHifi D4
Not yet scored
$100
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
- TinHifi D4
HearWiki score
84
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Sound
8.6
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Value
8.6
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Price (USD)
$200
$100
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 2 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.
- KE420242 yr newer
- D42022
Specifications
KE4D4
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $200
- $100
- HearWiki score
- 84
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2022
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 2DD + 2BA hybrid
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 2DD + 2BA
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 4
- -
- Impedance
- 28 Ω
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Model code
- -
- T4
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
TinHifi D4
The TinHifi D4 is a wired in-ear monitor built around a 10 mm dynamic driver, aiming for robust low-end response in a sturdy metal housing. It includes a detachable MMCX cable for easy replacement or upgrades, making it a solid choice for budget-conscious audiophiles seeking a physical, analog listening experience without active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Solid metal construction for durability
- Pro:Detachable MMCX cable allows easy customization
- Pro:10 mm dynamic driver delivers punchy bass
- Con:No active noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Con:MMCX connectors may be less secure than alternatives
- Con:Limited soundstage compared to multi-driver setups
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