Linsoul Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite Performance Custom 8BA in-Ear Monitor IEM with Detachable 4-core 7N Oxygen-Free Copper OFC Cable, Handcrafts Faceplate for Audiophile Studio Musician(Green)

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Straight away, this is a pair of IEMs that will divide opinion, and if possible, I’d advise hearing them before making a commitment, if you can. Overall, I’d have to agree with Kiwi Ears marketing of these as targeting studio engineers and musicians. Their design goal appears to be accuracy above all else, and if I had to sum up the sound signature, I’d go with ‘beautifully balanced and highly revealing’. The Mids are very good. The lower mids are warm and very well placed just as is the upper more natural Mids. They have details but are more relaxed and richer, giving them a very pleasant tonality.

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The original Kiwi Ears Orchestra model was an instant success in the industry, having been awarded numerous acclaim by international reviewers. Moreover the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite doesn't sound like the usually boring and sterile monitoring earphones but it manages to stay very enjoyable and musical. Tempotec V6 - The Orchestra sounds warmish neutral and has a lot of bass when used with the V6. The bass has a satisfying punch and a solid enough tone. The treble is exceptionally smooth with excellent detail exposure, while the mid-range sounds forward and quite clear. The stage is not very broad, but the imaging is excellent with excellent resolution even though the detail retrieval and the separation are not this IEM's strong suits. Despite this, I still find the overall presentation to be relaxing and simple to present. This is the most ideal combo, in my opinion.

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So in the end, the bass and treble performance are superior on the Performer5 and that alone should make the decision easier for many. However, those who need a more relaxing presentation with a better sense of atmosphere (due to superior staging and imaging) might find the Orchestra Lite more appealing. Just keep in mind that they would not excite you as much. Although they weren't the most accentuated, detailed, or technically perfect but managed to create a very nice & natural sound & seemed to be well tuned. The Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite was built on the same foundation as the original Orchestra, yet redesigned to be more efficient, both in performance and cost. The Orchestra Lite features the same 8 balanced armature driver configurations and the famed tonal balance as its predecessor. With close partnership with the driver manufacturers, we have been able to develop custom Kiwi Ears balanced armature drivers that deliver a more efficient performance at the same specs. Imaging is amazingly good in these iem. Very easy to pin point each instruments with precise accuracy. Instrument separation too very good for the price, no complaints whatsoever.

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Let's get to my opinions on the sound, I have used a variety of devices including but not limited to my ifi Gryphon, Tempotech V6, Dethonray SG1, TRI TK-2, Questyle M15, Aune S1X, SMSL SP200, and Hidizs XO. Music in formats from High MP3 to DSD. The build quality of the Orchestra Lite is outstanding, they have one of the most beautiful builds out there, with a super deep blue color for the shell, and a super smooth, transparent fill through which you can see all the BA drivers, sonic tubes and the crossover. The sonic tubes have some deep protection, but there’s no grille at the entrance, so make sure to clean those regularly if you want to have them in good condition for a long time. From a simpler time when BAs ruled the world. But more than that, at times the bass sounds sub-bass focused then at times it’s more mid-bass focused. And frankly, it’s not a bad thing, but it makes you take note. Both times the actual bass itself is still behind the scenes. Part of sub-bass shows-up in a song and is introduced as hidden bass. What that means is the BA has ability to reproduce such bass artifacts, yet chooses to introduce such them at an unexpected time. This results in a surprise….and in-fact the term for this is called surprise bass or hidden bass. If you have never heard such thing, it may be one of the most desirable feature the “Lite” has, besides the midrange? A unique offering from the Orchestras is its custom mid-frequency drivers that aim to give a natural timbre in the midrange region. The Orchestra also features a 3-way comprehensive passive crossover system, which ensures the smooth transition across various frequencies. To ensure the best performance for the entire lifespan of the IEM, each Kiwi Ears unit undergoes two rounds of quality control inspection by engineers, including frequency matching for both, the left and right channels. Each unit is handcrafted with care and attention to detail by a team of engineers.Cable gets the job done and is sufficient for the most part. You may always use your preferred cable. The Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite is characterized by a fairly balanced and smooth sound signature. While it may not be the most dynamic in-ear monitor on the market, it is not a dull sounding one either. The Orchestra Lite impresses with its natural timbre and well-rounded tonality. The sub-bass region is slightly emphasized, but not to the extent of the Canon, or the Blessing 3. However, it is marginally bassier compared to the OG Orchestra. The soundstage is of moderate size, and the vocals are forward, delivering a smooth and musical tone. The midrange of the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite is almost perfectly balanced to neutral, but with the added harmonic seasoning of high distortion characteristic of multi-BA models. Detail retrieval is another area where the tuners of this iem have done commendable job. Full marks to them. SpinFit 360 V1 - There wasn't much of a difference between the spiral eartips and spinfit when using them. The intensity of the bass was more noticeable, while the nuances in the midrange and treble were less defined and both had a more relaxed feel. Yet, overall, the sound was warmer and denser.

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Upon opening the box, you are greeted with the Orchestra Lite earphones securely nestled in protective foam padding, with the model name prominently displayed. Beneath the foam cradle, an inner compartment houses a selection of accessories and a small zippered carrying case. The earphones are accompanied by a white-colored, 4-braid oxygen-free copper cable that is supple, light and relatively thin. Amps/DACs: FiiO E17K Alpen 2, Woo Audio 3, Sony TA-ZH1ES, Schiit Asgard, Cambridge Audio DACMagic Plus, Shanling UA3, PENON TAIL DAC/AMP soundstage average . if i use x-space on ifi zen can it widens that help me to have a holographic effect . JVC Spiral - I experienced the closure of the vocalists and instruments while wearing the spiral eartips, which I took to mean that the midrange and treble, particularly the upper midrange and lower treble, sounded more forward with lots of nuances and exposure. Across the entire area, the bass seemed to be the most in control and submissive. With the exception of the stage, resolution, and imaging, which felt narrower but deeper when using these eartips, the technical aspects remained largely unaltered. The resolution was the greatest of the three eartips I tried, and the imaging had a calming, smooth clarity across the sounds. In so many ways the Kiwi ears Orchestral Lite proved to be stead-fast in its personality, and it could simply be a question of taste if you choose to upgrade your cable, or amp.

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Azla SednaEarfit Light - The stage opened out while the imaging and resolution felt about the same after listening to Orchestra through these eartips. There was a trace of airiness and extension in the treble, along with a small amount of sibilance. While remaining in the same location, the mid-range appeared slightly less forward. Instead of a punchier approach, the bass had a more poofy impact. Yet, using these eartips was a truly beautiful experience when listening to classical music or blues.

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The Dolce edges out the Cadenza in the technicalities, but is less smoother and leans to a drier, brighter side of the spectrum. The Cadenza is also bassier as well. DAPS:-- Shanling M5s, M6pro 21, FiiO M15, M11pro, Cayin N3pro, Sony NE-MW1A ,Sony zx507, A55, Hidizs AP80 Pro,Shanling M0 Pro, Shanling M6 ULTRA, Shanling M3X The Kiwi Ears Orchestra features 8 balanced armature drivers, 2 for high, 2 for low, and 4 for mids, with a passive crossover system. This is where Kiwi Ears has made an interesting design decision, apparently favoring the subtle detail associated with this kind of driver, versus the punch and impact of a dynamic driver design. The company is clearly aiming these at the reference sound market. No pandering here to the current fashion for powerful bass. Kiwi Ears Orchestra Sound Imaging above average . Voices and instruments are clearly positioned, In fps game CSGO i can hear every footstep where they coming from with good height width . The quantity of silicone ear tips is more than adequate for the price. Kiwi Ears provides us with 9 pairs of tips that have a normal-sized bore. Personally, I would have liked the variety of eartips to include not only normal bore tips but also 3 pairs of wide bore tips and 3 pairs of narrow bore tips to allow for more customization. In my analysis, I ended up using different eartips (wide bore ones) which helped enhance treble definition and slightly widen the soundstage.

The Simgot EW200 is definitely better in the technicalities than the Cadenza and is on par in terms of timbre to the Cadenza when compared. The EW200 leans slightly to the brighter side of the spectrum and is miles airier when compared to the Cadenza. The midrange region is definitely the strength of the Orchestra. Extended listening helps to appreciate the tuning of the Orchestra as more details are heard, which are often overlooked upon initial impressions. They are a bit forward but tuned very well to present a rich midr While the included 4 core/7N oxygen-free cable offered incredible manageability it was only 3.5mm, so that in-and-of-itself asked for 4.4mm balanced attempts. Really anything to improve staging and tone was tried and tested. In summary different cable metallurgies and 4.4mm balanced brought about subtle changes in tone, yet (maybe) the Lite being so balanced in demeanor, every attempt met with listable sound replay. So to sum this up, yes a different DAP or cable did make subtle differences in replay, but none of the examples were really that different. Meaning there were never any sonic fires to put out, nothing ever to correct or diminish. It’s like whatever street we went down was the correct avenue!