| Plug diameter: | 3.5mm |
| Plug type: | L curved |
| Line length: | 120 ± 5 cm |
| Wired or wireless headset: | Wired headset |
| Color: | Black / Green |
| Voice principle: | 1 dynamic driver + 1 Balanced Armature |
| Suitable style type music: | Classical, rock, pop and so on |
Looking at these specs we can see that the KS2 with the 16Ohm impedance and 106dB sensitivity is incredibly easy to drive. So on paper you don’t need a fancy DAP and your phone will do. However, in our listening tests, we have discovered different things. Keep reading.
Sound
First of all, at this price, the sound quality is very good. Looking at the official measurements, you can clearly see a v-shaped tuning. So yes, the KBEAR KS2 has a V-shaped, warmer sound signature. The midrange is a little recessed (KBEAR calls it balanced, more mellow) and the bass region is elevated, simple. This may seem like the normal recipe for the majority of budget IEMs but KS2 is different from them in the upper midrange and lower treble area. And that’s a good thing.
KBEAR managed to get enough sparkle and energy out of the 4-9k area while still being polite. So the headroom of the IEMs feels bigger and wider. For this price range, it is a very good feature.
I am listening to it through my JDS Labs ATOM stack and the KS2 is definitely fun to listen to. You can enjoy a wide range of genres with it. It does not really nitpick bad recordings though its performance increases greatly with a good source. There is no sibilance and there seems to be no congestion problems during fast passages of multi-instrument tracks, judging by the price of course. I believe bass is sufficient for most of the buyers as it does have punchy, big, accentuated bass. KBEAR says the KS2 has a powerful low frequency response, so they’re right about that.
The KS2’s treble has enough extension and does not get overtaken by the bass so that’s a plus. KBEAR describes it as transparent and smooth. The resolution is mainly dependent on the source, so if this is important to you upgrade from your phone to a DAP. It does seem to like the power and it definitely appreciates better sources than just phone.
Last Words
The build quality and cable are good but basic, though the shell feels great in hand.
The KBEAR KS2 does more than the asking price indicates. It has a fun, energetic V- signature and it can be quite entertaining to listen to. It is good with wide range of genres and I like it especially while listening to electronica.
For the price it has a very good presentation but of course these are not IEMs we can compare with the level of IEMs we usually review on Headfonia .
That being said, if you’re in for a twenty dollar chi-fi adventure, then check these out. There’s not much to lose if you don’t like them or break them in the process.
