KBEAR Pecker

Product Description
Brand：KBEAR

Model：Pecker

Color：Gold/Silver/Grey

Impedance：16Ω

Sensitivity：103±1dB@1KHz

Frequency respond：20-20Khz

Driver unit：10MM Dynamic Drivers and 2 Balanced Armatures

Earphone type：In-ear Monitor

Cavity material：Zinc alloy and PC

Interface：0.78mm 2PIN

Plug：3.5MM gold-plated

Cable material plated with silver

Cable length：120CM±3CM

What's in the box
1x Pair of KBEAR Pecker Earphones
1x 2Pin Detachable Cables
3 x Pairs of Earbud tips(S/M/L)
1x User Manual

Sound:
The KBear Pecker presents with that classic fun V-shaped signature from a hybrid IEM.
The Bass is deep and Sub-Bass has a nice rumble, mid-Bass has a nice slam and texture but Bass in general is slow and a little thick.
Mids are warm and lush with a little recession and vocals placed sightly in your face but not shouty.
Treble is extended well with air and sparkle; it has smooth overall details.
Soundstage is below average with decent separation but not much else going here.

Conclusion: The KBEAR Pecker is a fun but not serious budget IEM that is a drop in the water of mediocrity.

Hi there, before I even start this review first let me apologize for my weird English and grammatical mistakes.
The KBEAR Pecker is sent from Keephifi to me in exchange for my honest opinion.

Just in case you're interested on getting this IEM, you can get it from the Keephifi store below
https://keephifi.com/products/kbear-pecker


Let's start with the Unboxing

The Build Quality of the IEM at least on my unit is rather meh, the finishing on the metal part on my right side of the IEM has some kind of dent out of the box, besides that everything is fine




as for the cable, to be frank, its.... pretty underwhelming.. It looks like cable from OG KZ ZSN Era.

The connector used here is TFZ Type but it can be swapped with standard 0.78mm 2 pin connector.

Fitting and Comfort
I have no issues regarding comfort and fitting using both stock eartips and cable

Now let's talk about the SOUND
Sound tested using iFi Go Blu, FiiO Q11, Plugged directly to Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, stock eartips and stock cable.
Music is mostly from Apple Music Lossless (J-POP, J-Rock, Anisong, EDM, Metal, Jazz)

Tonality in general, the KBEAR Pecker to my ears is W-Shaped sounding (Bassy - Forward Uppermids - Sparkly Mid Treble)

BASS : probably the main selling point of the Pecker.
Bass is boosted with generous bass shelf, ranging from Sub-bass to mid-bass and even boosted to the lower part of the mids. To my ears, bass of the Pecker is very satisfying, it has rather rounded bass presentation with good rumble, decent punch and attack but have a rather slow decay, so double metal and metal music is not very pleasing to listen on the Pecker, though EDM and POP is good on this set.

MIDS : placement is parallel to the bass, probably tuned like this to reduce the masking effect of the bass bleed to the lower part of the midrange. The lower part of the mids is thick, but the upper mids is rather lean and forward, probably the limitation of the crossover / tuning is showing here, but to be honest its still enjoyable to listen to the Pecker.

Treble : Actually the treble is very smooth, BUT on the mid-treble area, it has a peak that makes overall sound to be a bit sparkly and airy, this probably to counter balance the generous bass boost that I talk about earlier, so the sound is not dull sounding and too focused on the bass.

Technicalities

Stage : is on the smaller side, but has a symmetrical shape in width and depth.

Imaging - Positioning - Separation : to be really honest with you, the Imaging is probably the worst part of the Pecker, it sounded 2D to my ears, though the positioning and separation is decent, no problem pointing the direction or hearing what instrument is playing on the background.

Detail Retrieval : is not the best on its price, it shows the macro detail / dynamic rather than micro detail.

Comparison

Truthear HOLA : different tonalities, HOLA is harman target tuned, allrounder, with better technicalities compared to the Pecker.

Moondrop CHU : also different tonalities, to my ears the CHU is neutral - bright sounding IEM. Overall note weight of the CHU is leaner and has better technicalities to the Pecker, CHU is also more sparkly compared to the Pecker.

Conclusion

is the KBEAR Pecker Recommended ? it depends on what you're searching for.

The KBEAR Pecker is recommended if you're in search for a budget bassy sounding IEM, though the technicalities is a bit underwhelming compared to other IEM of its price, but if you love bass with limited budget, the Pecker still a decent option to consider.

Probably I will edit this later to correct my weird English.

Just in case you're Indonesian or understand Bahasa Indonesia, here is the video review of the KBEAR Pecker in Bahasa Indonesia


thats all from me for now,


-littlenezt.

Disclaimer:

• I don’t read and read FR graphs. I only use my ears, as how earphones should be used.
• KB Ear sent this unit to me in an exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Rest assured that this review will do its best to devoid from any bias/es as much as possible.
• The following remarks and observations shall be made and owned only by me.
• No monetary compensation is/was involved before, during, and after the period of creation of this review.
• Your mileage may (and always, will) vary.

Burn-in time: 4-8 hours per day, 5 days.

Source/s used:

• Hiby R3 Pro Saber
• Fosi Audio DS1
• Non-HiFi smartphone (Infinix Note 12 G96), PC.
• Local Files via Foobar, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Qobuz with UAPP.

IEM/Earbud/Setup configuration: stock medium starline eartips, stock cable, any form of EQ or MSEB off, 40-60% volume, low gain and high gain.

Sound signature:

• Just like most KB Ear IEMs, the Pecker exhibits a warm, v-shaped sound signature. Being a tried and tested sound signature, the KBear Pecker is able to cater most genres you pair with it.

Lows:

• As for the lows, it is elevated and is subbass dominant rather than midbass. It rumbles deep and may sound monotonous most of the time. Speed is slightly on the slower side and may sound a bit boomy on some tracks. In general, the KB Ear Pecker is capable of catering bassheads and their bassy tracks within this price range.

Mids:

• Moving to the mids, it is recessed and suffers a bit of midbass bleed. This makes the lower mids a bit warmer than usual. In return, male vocals are also thick, lush, and smooth. Upper mids are elevated and exhibit a good amount of crispiness, clarity, and sparkle. There are peaks encountered here and there, but nowhere near too sibilant or fatiguing.

Highs:

• The highs are elevated but not as elevated compared to the upper mids. This is evident in the presence of cymbals. It presents a good amount of extension and air without any harshness present. Detail retrieval is average at best and is able to present most microp and macrodetails on a track.

Soundstage, Imaging, and separation:

• There is nothing to write home about on the technical performance of the Pecker. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t bad by any means but in my humble opinion, it is underwhelming for its asking price. The soundstage is wider than taller with a good amount of depth. Separation and layering is average with hints of congestion on very heavy passages. Imaging is accurate enough and is able to render vocal and instrument positions clearly.

Comparisons!

VS KBEar KS2:

• The KS2 is definitely bassier and cleaner in bass when compared to the Pecker. The Pecker is thicker and more smoother sounding when compared. The rest are more or less the same.

VS KBEar Robin:

• The Robin has a more safe upper frequencies and lacks a little bit of air when compared. The mids are also more forward on the Robin. The rest are more or less the same.

VS KBEar Rosefinch:

• The Rosefinch is a more bassy version of the Pecker. Its bass definitely packs the punch and the Rumble that most bassheads on a budget look for. Upper frequencies are clearer and airier on the Pecker. The rest are more or less the same.

Pros:

• Follows the familiar all-rounder KBear house sound.
• Warm, non-fatiguing sound.
• Elevated, subbass dominant bass.
• Fairly thick mids.
• Non-fatiguing treble.
• Excellent fit and comfort .
• Very good isolation.
• Decent build quality.

Cons:

• Nearly has the same sound quality compared to their previous IEMs before.
• Bass is monotonous most of the time.
• Bass can be slightly boomy depending on the pairing used.
• There is a bit of midbass bleed.
• Midrange is a bit recessed to my liking (subjective).
• Instances of peaks can be perceived on sibilant prone tracks.
• Technical performance is below average for its asking price (subjective).
• A pouch or a shirt clip in this price would’ve been a good treat for anybody.

The KBEar Pecker is an IEM that you can recommend to most people who are looking for and IEM that sounds good no matter what genre you throw at it. Its warm, bass-elevated sound will cater most people who just want to have a daily beater IEM for most use case scenarios. As for competition wise, I don’t see this competing with other IEMs that exist within the same price range. Hopefully KBEar will bring something new to the table next time.


Pairing recommendation/s:

• Source: This IEM is very easy to be driven to its full potential. However, a better source does better things. Neutral or warm sources are welcome.
• Eartips: Eartips included are soft and good in quality, but you may always use your preferred eartips. KBEar’s own 07 eartips slightly improves the sound of the Pecker.
• Cable: Cable is as good and basic as it gets. You may use your preferred cable as always.

Thank you for reading!
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Additional photos here!