Kiwi Ears Melody - Best sub $100?

[@fiddlix]

Great review. It’s great to see KiwiEars stepping outside of the norm and bring a much more fun signature that is very well done to market. Cheers..!

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Couldn't agree more!

[@dominiccote2217]

Funny vids!! Thanks, always happy to hear yours reviews!

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@empireryu]

Hello, I am a musician on the side (Bass Guitar) and currently use Linsoul KZ ZS10 PRO X IEMs. I ordered these and a pair of Raptgo Bridge IEMs over prime day (They were both on sale for $70). Any thoughts on using either IEM on stage?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Both should be fine but noise isolation not optimal.

[@didasvideos]

I really love the Ikko OH10. Should I get the Kiwi Ears Melody or the Kefine Klanar? Or maybe you have some other IEM suggestion for sub $100 that's more similar to OH10?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

The Klanar is closer to OH10 but has a more reserved bass. I think you would like it.

[@JorgeMoreno-ci9iu]

Hi David, between the Kiwi and the Basn Mix PD which one would you recommend for rock, classical and jazz?, thanks!!

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I'd pick the Melody for rock and jazz and Mix PD for classical. Overall, the Melody suits me better for sound and comfort.

[@blacktrain7048]

great planar ! more bassy than z12

[@tangled7558]

I'm planning to grab a few sets of IEMs to compare for myself. I heard your comments comparing these against the Klanar in that video, and based on description, I'd say I lean toward the Klanar, which I'll likely get alongside the S12 Pros for comparison. That said, if you consider these to be sub-$100 podium finishers, regardless of driver type, I'd be interested in how these compare alongside the EA500, especially since I've seen a few comments stating these Kiwis are voiced with characteristics that border a dynamic driver.

[@gregorygeorge8695]

Thats the comparison I have in mind. Have you gotten around to getting these?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

These are warmer than the EA500 but just as strong technically thanks to the speed of the driver. I'd say Melody hits a bit harder in the bass too.

[@kuntsevych8642]

hi, great review would you recomend this ones or the 7hz dioko, for someone who listen more shoegaze and rock, thank you beforehand

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I would choose this every time (Dioko is not good).

[@hassanalrubai7378]

Just bought mine for 80$ last saturday , and just want to ask how does it compare to more expensive planars such the S12 and the HeyDay in terms of tuning and tech?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

S12 is more technical and has better detail retrieval but it has a cooler tone. Melody has more mid-bass and lower mids body than Heyday. It's warmer and more fun. Heyday is brighter and its treble is more forward.

[@manthekid]

These good for someone who listens to edm, Dubstep, big room house a lot?

[@hl666]

About size, is Melody bigger and heavier than Klanar? Which one is more comfortable? Thanks.

[@rozerksh1532]

What budget IEM (under 50dollar) is the best that sounds like Melody?

[@Nazguloid]

How about compared to the TinHifi T3+? I love the T3 sound, but the shell is uncomfortable for me in longer than 2-3h sessions. This looks comfortable and hitting the same kind of sound profile.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Check out the Simgot EA500LM.

[@miked104]

I just bought the cadenza and melody to see whats up. Do you prefer one to another?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes, I prefer the Melody. Something about the Cadenza doesn't work for me. I think it's the softness of the treble and percussion attacks.

[@3Zclap]

i had the choice between quartet or these neither have many reviews and i havent had an "expensive" pair of IEM's before so i went with these instead

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Good choice!

[@Jacob1451_Kapnobatai]

I love mine a lot!

[@munsukwon8393]

One reviewer said that you will have a hard time deciding which one is which when you compare this to sub $1000 iem If you change cable and eartip. Im not sure if it is true.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Don't believe everything you hear! (LoL)

[@ADITYASINGH-bt6nz]

How does it compare against kiwi ears quartet ? & Tangzu divines Dudu ?

[@soggydoggy2k6]

What would you choose between this and the Moondrop May? Both seem to have a similar goal

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I would choose this. May sounds like it's trying too hard. Melody is warm, but it sounds natural.

[@soggydoggy2k6]

@@PrimeAudioReviews brilliant, thanks!

[@Spintechfilms]

Do these take alot to drive them, like will i need a strong DAC to get the fullness out of them?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

You can run these off anything, they're not power hungry in the least.

[@redznotfound9849]

Are these good for bassheads? Is it worth exchanging my truthear hexa with this because hexa have very less bass.

[@funkopapa8223]

Have you tried EQing your hexas? I'm not a bass head by any means but I do listen to a lot of drum and bass, and by EQing my hexas I was able to get more than enough bass for my tastes

[@andrewy1983]

Im going to say it.... These are my favourite iems for 2023.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

No shame in that! They are excellent value.

[@ic2433]

An IEM should have character and not just designed to meet a common target. I’m glad you are highlighting this issue 👍 Sparrow fart 😂😂

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Hmm, sometimes I forget that people actually listen to what I say. 😆

[@ic2433]

@@PrimeAudioReviews 😂

[@datdatnewkid3045]

Hi sorry I'm a noob. What replacement cable would you recommend?

[@scorpioassmodeusgtx1811]

Tripowin Zonie

[@datdatnewkid3045]

@@scorpioassmodeusgtx1811 yo bro thanks much!

[@gianoronce5688]

How does it compare the Timeless?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

It has more body and stage depth than the Timeless but it's not as resolving.

[@spamcan9208]

It's stupid that the Harmon target for iems got the clout that it did when I think it was created based on approx 15 employees' preferences and problematic methodology iirc. I've already got a v shaped tuning with the oh10, so I'll probably pass on these unless there's another compelling reason.

[@goovindnarula6470]

This vs. The quartet? (If the treble seems too spicey here?)

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Quartet has a buttery smooth treble.

[@goovindnarula6470]

@@PrimeAudioReviews I've actually bought them since, and they're quite nice, though they seem to have sibilance. Is there any fix for that 🙃

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Make sure you're using the right eartips and getting a proper seal. Apart from that, you could use some EQ.

[@TOM7952]

Already on sale for $80.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes, spotted that.

[@bleizerx]

can i connect this Earbuds to the PC throw a Goxlr?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes absolutely you can.

[@bleizerx]

Thanks ! @@PrimeAudioReviews

[@beehype46and2]

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[@thomasre9382]

Can u review the kz castor bass edition

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I don't have a spot for that one at the moment!

[@zabiri]

Which dap is that?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

That's the new HiBy M300.

[@anilkumar138]

Hi#Prime vs delci ?

[@arpanmondal4372]

This or simgot Ea500lm?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

This if you want something warm and laid-back/non-fatiguing. The EA500LM has a larger soundstage but it is brighter and leaner.

[@arpanmondal4372]

@@PrimeAudioReviews thanks man...I think simgot ea500lm I would prefer

[@joeface03]

Is that a flat 2 pin?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes, it is indeed.

[@joeface03]

@@PrimeAudioReviews Thank you

[@koikoiee]

how is this compared to the hbb kz pr2?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

This is warmer and has more body. It sounds more natural than PR2.

[@Shinjutsu211]

how does it compare to Klanar ?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

--I did a comparison of both of them in both of my reviews...-- Actually, just in my Klanar review I compared them.

[@SileDevil]

theres so many best sub 100$ lol

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

It's a budget audiophile's dream right now lol

[@genaishivatov1737]

Pandа (P1 Max) better this Melody and S12.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Wasn't P1 Max more?

[@alexpunay3623]

1st

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Your goal is complete!

[@user-ph6lk7eq5s]

Nicehck f1 pro 리뷰 부탁드립니다 ❤

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I have f1 pro here. Review soon 🙂