The mid-to-high frequency uses customized moving iron units, which can effectively improve the vocal resolution, the mid-frequency density is balanced, the sound is more mellow, the high-frequency is transparent and smooth, showing richer instrument details and delicate music which performed.

Overall I would list the KS1 as does not require an amp, but will benefit from at least a step up from phone /tablet to dongle. I think that we as a community are so warped and tainted from the competition within the Audioverse of late that we can’t even see how good we have it. It doesn’t suffer from the usual sibilant hyperboosted treble/upper mids that plague a lot of budget CHIFI sets. The midrange of the Cadenza is of course thicker, but I find the KB01 may have a bit better separation.However, the upper midrange rise gives instruments like electric guitars a distinct presence in the playback which I find quite enjoyable. Beryllium seems to provide a bit more transient quickness, punchiness and usually a Beryllium Driver can offer a certain snappiness to the sound.

The KBear logo is on the front of the shell with KBear KS1 and L/R marked in matching gray across the rear surface.The KB01 is not a detail-oriented type iem but in the same breath it certainly doesn’t lack in this area. Most certainly we are looking at a fun V-shaped sound signature which is slightly darker sounding and laid back while it hits pretty hard down low. in certain tracks with trap type hats or hip-hop/rap will have slightly peaky hats, but at the same time complements the energy for the songs.

The Cadenza has a deeper sub-bass and a bit more slam in the mid-bass while coming across just as clean as the KB01 (to me anyways). Billie Jean” by Weezer begins with some huge kick-drums followed by loud snares with a ton of energy. However, the really fine stuff, the finer details, the micro-details, the stuff that gets looked for in critical listening has a bit harder time being illuminated to the surface. The depth of layering is not the vastest and the stage is a hair more confined and so naturally imaging and layering take a hit. You could make an argument that the KB01 has a slightly more fun sound, if by “fun” you mean “a hair bassier”.

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Overall technicalities of KB Ear Storm are definitely average which is quite norm on the ultra-budget segment. Also owning Kbear Rosefinch I strongly suggest you add a few dollars to your budget and get the latter.You can see the swirling pattern on the faceplate with the white KBear logo proudly sitting in the middle. Another main difference is the macro dynamic expression of the P05 is a bit fuller and more alive… so to speak. However, if you like a neutral climate with a more uplifted and lustery treble or a more analytical style than I have some other sets which fit that bill. So you get either warm and laid back or mildly peaky and accentuated depending on the track and who’s doing the singing.