Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Review: Should Everybody Buy This IEM?

An 8-balanced-armature IEM with a 3-way crossover at $250 - mid-forward, naturally warm, with depth-focused staging that's the opposite of most IEMs in its class.

Verdict: Recommended - 8.0/10. Price: $249.

What's good

8 balanced armature drivers with 3-way crossover

Semi-transparent shell exposing internals - gorgeous

4-core 7N OFC braided stock cable included

Mid-forward, naturally warm tonality

Excellent midrange detail and timbre

Outstanding depth perception in soundstage

Sharp, focused imaging

16Ω, 112dB - extremely easy to drive

Worth knowing

Thick nozzle due to driver count

Bass rolls off - not for sub-bass lovers

Not particularly punchy or dynamic

Soundstage width is limited

Hiss possible with cheap amps (high sensitivity)

Detail varies a lot song-to-song

Read the full Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite review on The Audio Stuff