[FastAndClean]

How do you find the KP in terms of neutrality and evenness through the entire frequency range? I've been looking for an IEM in the $200 ish range that'll sound as close to my studio monitors and calibrated headphones, to use for quick mixing on the go, monitoring on stage and critical listening.

KP is not a studio monitor, it has some coloration, it is slight but it is there, if you want good studio monitor in ears check some Etymotics

 

[jon parker]

KP is not a studio monitor, it has some coloration, it is slight but it is there, if you want good studio monitor in ears check some Etymotics

I think ya'll need to define what a 'studio monitor' is - Do you mean what the musicians use or what the engineer uses to monitor the audio ?
Do you mean the mixing engineer or the recording engineer? / live work or post production?
From my POV I dont need anything special to simply monitor with - I do need certain characteristics for mixing and later on mastering . . .but for headphones those last 2 are a whole different conversation!

 

[redrol]

The KPE sounds closer to my 8" JBL monitors along with a Bluesky studio 12" subwoofer. If you want something more lean, with little bass, the Etymotic are better. If you want a fuller sound, KPE is really good.

 

[antdroid]

The volume raising/SPL phenomenon is Fletcher-Munson curve. At lower levels, you will hear less bass and treble, and as you go up in volume, the bass and treble (to an extent) will sound more boosted. If you already have a V-shaped headphone, the bass and treble are already boosted and may become very "loud" as you go up in volume.

 

[requal]

Little comparison.


Source: G7Fit, tips Sony hybrid, 2 pin OCC cable

Music: some Yahel trakcs (especialy this simply track :Yahel & Tammy - Ocean, it shows how good imaging/holography has an earphone)



Kanas (sealed back vents)


Highs are better extended, more lively

Midrange more forwarded and richer

Lows are blured, more like in background, but better textured

Imaging is very good, soundstage is higher


C16


Highs are not so extended, and aren't that rich also

Midrange is not recesed, but not that rich

Lows hits harder, monotonic, more often bleeding on midrange or takes too much energy in track


More concentrated sound, clearer

Good imaging, soundstage is more concentrated (lower), reverbate is shorter


C16 in my opinion is good with very dense tracks, has good ability to spread it into pieces

 

[DynamicEars]

Little comparison.


Source: G7Fit, tips Sony hybrid, 2 pin OCC cable

Music: some Yahel trakcs.


Kanas (sealed vents)


Highs are better extended, more lively

Midrange more forwarded and richer

Lows are blured, more like in background, but better textured

Imaging is very good, soundstage is higher


C16


Highs are not so extended, and aren't that rich also

Midrange is not recesed, but not that rich

Lows hits harder, monotonic, more often bleeding on midrange or takes too much energy in track


More concentrated sound, clearer

Good imaging, soundstage is more concentrated (lower), reverbate is shorter


C16 in my opinion is good with very dense tracks, has good ability to spread it into pieces

Is this Kanas Pro or regular Kanas?

So Kanas beats everything except in busy section track congestion is a bit better on c16?

 

[requal]

Is this Kanas Pro or regular Kanas?

So Kanas beats everything except in busy section track congestion is a bit better on c16?

Yes I think so.
I have regular Kanas. Lows in Kanas could be better. Sometimes I prefer bass in C16 in electro music, but it need to be tamed a little bit. For my taste C16 is made for this type of music. So it's reason for keep them for me.

And some picture :

 

[Phosphenetre]

Have you considered Etymotic er3? You can add a resistor adapter and it's just as good as the er4.

Don't want to deal with Ety fit, but I definitely plan to pick up an ER4XR in the distant future.

 

[HAMS]

Don't want to deal with Ety fit, but I definitely plan to pick up an ER4XR in the distant future.

The first time I got it I use it less because the hassle yeah. But once I learned how to wear it fast once I get a seal I can wear it for a long time without needing to readjust the seal. Need to listen Etymotic once in your life haha.

 

[blacksesame]

i think someone else mentioned this but be careful when you are using the brush to clean off wax on the metal filter. its just a sticker and you can easily dislodge it.

i noticed it flexing and moving when i was brushing it.

 

[CoiL]

...I feel confirmation that the mid bass/lower mids are a bit subdued.

And I didn`t need to find that out with 5000$ IEMs ...used my own ears. Custom nozzle grills solved that minor tiny "issue" for me.

 

[ozziecook]

Little comparison.


Source: G7Fit, tips Sony hybrid, 2 pin OCC cable

Music: some Yahel trakcs (especialy this simply track :Yahel & Tammy - Ocean, it shows how good imaging/holography has an earphone)



Kanas (sealed back vents)


Highs are better extended, more lively

Midrange more forwarded and richer

Lows are blured, more like in background, but better textured

Imaging is very good, soundstage is higher


C16


Highs are not so extended, and aren't that rich also

Midrange is not recesed, but not that rich

Lows hits harder, monotonic, more often bleeding on midrange or takes too much energy in track


More concentrated sound, clearer

Good imaging, soundstage is more concentrated (lower), reverbate is shorter


C16 in my opinion is good with very dense tracks, has good ability to spread it into pieces

Thanks for this. Good work.

 

[redrol]

If anyone questions 'burning in' their KPE:

 

[Makahl]

Yes I think so.
I have regular Kanas. Lows in Kanas could be better. Sometimes I prefer bass in C16 in electro music, but it need to be tamed a little bit. For my taste C16 is made for this type of music. So it's reason for keep them for me.

And some picture :

Hey, what's the name of the red tips? Are you using 3-flanges with your Ety?

 

[blacksesame]

hey guys... so ive always had my tips really close to the nozzle (like 1mm away) and enjoyed the kp .i recently pulled the tip out a bit more like 2-3mm away and now the mid-bass doesn't seem to be lacking and sound stage sounds bigger..