KiwiEars Quintet
€219.00*
Next shipment on Fri, 27.12.24, delivery time: 1-3 days
Kiwi Ears Quintet 1DD + 2BA + 1 Planar + 1 PZT In-Ear Monitor
Handmade
Each Kiwi Ears Quintet is handmade, tested and paired. This is an important step to ensure that the left and right units deliver the same sound to ensure a perfect listening session.
Detachable 2-pole cable
The Quintet features a detachable 2-pin connector system that allows it to be connected to any other 2-pin cable. The Quintet comes standard with a high-quality, oxygen-free, silver-plated copper cable that is lightweight and provides noise-free audio transmission.
The Kiwi Ears Quintet features four different drivers, including a dynamic DLC driver, two BA drivers, a planar magnetic driver and a piezoelectric bone conductor, delivering high-resolution sound.
The new planar tweeter system in the Quintet, called MPT (Micro Planar Transducers), offers low noise, high power and clear highs that enhance the resolution and texture of the sound.
The new planar tweeter system in the Quintet, called MPT (Micro Planar Transducers), offers low noise, high power and clear highs that enhance the resolution and texture of the sound.
Kiwi Ears designed the MPT driver to meet the challenge of achieving high-quality ultra-highs that offer sustained frequencies from 4kHz to 40kHz with natural sonic texture and integration.
The Quintet offers a balanced sound signature that combines the best qualities of each driver to deliver powerful bass, neutral upper midrange, detailed treble and an extended soundstage.
Driven by the pursuit of exceptional audio reproduction, Kiwi Ears creates the perfect blend of technological innovation and refined tuning strategies.
4 driver types, 5 drivers per side
- The Kiwi Ears Quintet features 4 different drivers:
- 1 dynamic driver made of diamond-like carbon (DLC),
- 2 BA (Balanced Armature) drivers,
- 1 planar magnetic driver and
- 1 piezoelectric (PZT) bone conductor.
With a total of 5 drivers per ear, the Quintet delivers extremely high-resolution sound comparable to that of professional studio monitors. For the subwoofer, a large 10mm DLC driver was selected for its high responsiveness and tensile strength to deliver powerful bass that nevertheless decays quickly. 2 Knowles Balanced Armature drivers deliver natural and resolving midrange.
The MPT (Micro Planar Transducer) is a new driver technology for the IEM industry.
These new tweeters feature the classic planar magnetic driver circuitry, but with a smaller footprint for use in hybrid designs. With an extremely low noise floor and high output capacitance, these planar magnetic drivers deliver crisp and detailed highs that are different from the typical BA or EST (electrostatic) tweeters used in most IEMs today. Finally, a piezoelectric driver was used to deliver ultra-sharp micro detail and air. In research and development tests, the PZT driver was found to significantly improve perceived audio resolution, texture and soundstage, so it was a no-brainer to incorporate it into the Quintet. Kiwi Ears Micro Planar Transducer (MPT) driver.
Achieving high ultra-high-frequency quality is a challenge in the IEM industry. BA drivers are compact but offer low ultra-high extension and are also limited in power and sound quality. EST drivers are difficult to use in multi-driver setups because they have very low output power and are often masked by the volume of other drivers. In addition, EST drivers can sound very metallic at high voltage, resulting in an unnatural presence. For this reason, Kiwi Ears has developed a new ultra-tweeter with a small module size of only 5mm but a huge output power of 118dB. The Kiwi Ears MPT driver is efficient at producing sustained high frequencies from 4kHz to 40kHz.
Typical BA or EST drivers have a decreasing treble output after 8 kHz. However, the MPT driver can maintain the same constant sound pressure at 14 kHz as at 4 or 8 kHz. This allows extreme flexibility in matching the MPT driver to other speaker types such as BA or DD, as their output values are similar. In addition, the MPT driver has a much more natural sound structure than EST or BA drivers, resulting in better integration into the mix.
Balanced sound signature
A balanced sound signature is a fundamental belief of Kiwi Ears. The Quintet took almost a year to develop, as combining all the driver types was technically difficult. However, the result is a fully balanced sound that accurately reflects the best characteristics of each driver. The sub-bass is strong and fast, with a 9dB shelf that transitions to a flat midrange at 300Hz. This transition from mids to bass ensures that the lower mids are slightly warmer so bass guitar notes can be heard in the mix, but the upper mids still have the neutrality of a studio monitor. This results in a natural and clean sound without dirt or bloat. The treble peaks at 3 kHz to match the acoustic perception of the pinna of the human ear, with a gradual decay into the upper treble range. Thus, the treble is very detailed and sparkling, but not shrill or harsh. The planar and PZT drivers provide good extension in the highs up to 40 kHz, resulting in higher resolution, airy ambience and a wider soundstage.
Scope of delivery
Quintet in-ear monitors
High quality oxygen free silver plated copper cable
6 pairs of silicone earplugs
Carrying case
Technical details
Type: in-ear monitors
Driver: 1 dynamic DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) driver, 2 BA (Balanced Armature) drivers, 1 planar magnetic driver and 1 piezoelectric (PZT) bone conductor
Cable details: 1.2 metre, high quality oxygen-free silver-plated copper cable
Cable connector: 2-pole 0.78mm
Cable termination: 3.5mm jack
Kiwi Ears Quintet 1DD + 2BA + 1 Planar + 1 PZT In-Ear Monitor
Handmade
Each Kiwi Ears Quintet is handmade, tested and paired. This is an important step to ensure that the left and right units deliver the same sound to ensure a perfect listening session.
Detachable 2-pole cable
The Quintet features a detachable 2-pin connector system that allows it to be connected to any other 2-pin cable. The Quintet comes standard with a high-quality, oxygen-free, silver-plated copper cable that is lightweight and provides noise-free audio transmission.
The Kiwi Ears Quintet features four different drivers, including a dynamic DLC driver, two BA drivers, a planar magnetic driver and a piezoelectric bone conductor, delivering high-resolution sound.
The new planar tweeter system in the Quintet, called MPT (Micro Planar Transducers), offers low noise, high power and clear highs that enhance the resolution and texture of the sound.
The new planar tweeter system in the Quintet, called MPT (Micro Planar Transducers), offers low noise, high power and clear highs that enhance the resolution and texture of the sound.
Kiwi Ears designed the MPT driver to meet the challenge of achieving high-quality ultra-highs that offer sustained frequencies from 4kHz to 40kHz with natural sonic texture and integration.
The Quintet offers a balanced sound signature that combines the best qualities of each driver to deliver powerful bass, neutral upper midrange, detailed treble and an extended soundstage.
Driven by the pursuit of exceptional audio reproduction, Kiwi Ears creates the perfect blend of technological innovation and refined tuning strategies.
4 driver types, 5 drivers per side
- The Kiwi Ears Quintet features 4 different drivers:
- 1 dynamic driver made of diamond-like carbon (DLC),
- 2 BA (Balanced Armature) drivers,
- 1 planar magnetic driver and
- 1 piezoelectric (PZT) bone conductor.
With a total of 5 drivers per ear, the Quintet delivers extremely high-resolution sound comparable to that of professional studio monitors. For the subwoofer, a large 10mm DLC driver was selected for its high responsiveness and tensile strength to deliver powerful bass that nevertheless decays quickly. 2 Knowles Balanced Armature drivers deliver natural and resolving midrange.
The MPT (Micro Planar Transducer) is a new driver technology for the IEM industry.
These new tweeters feature the classic planar magnetic driver circuitry, but with a smaller footprint for use in hybrid designs. With an extremely low noise floor and high output capacitance, these planar magnetic drivers deliver crisp and detailed highs that are different from the typical BA or EST (electrostatic) tweeters used in most IEMs today. Finally, a piezoelectric driver was used to deliver ultra-sharp micro detail and air. In research and development tests, the PZT driver was found to significantly improve perceived audio resolution, texture and soundstage, so it was a no-brainer to incorporate it into the Quintet. Kiwi Ears Micro Planar Transducer (MPT) driver.
Achieving high ultra-high-frequency quality is a challenge in the IEM industry. BA drivers are compact but offer low ultra-high extension and are also limited in power and sound quality. EST drivers are difficult to use in multi-driver setups because they have very low output power and are often masked by the volume of other drivers. In addition, EST drivers can sound very metallic at high voltage, resulting in an unnatural presence. For this reason, Kiwi Ears has developed a new ultra-tweeter with a small module size of only 5mm but a huge output power of 118dB. The Kiwi Ears MPT driver is efficient at producing sustained high frequencies from 4kHz to 40kHz.
Typical BA or EST drivers have a decreasing treble output after 8 kHz. However, the MPT driver can maintain the same constant sound pressure at 14 kHz as at 4 or 8 kHz. This allows extreme flexibility in matching the MPT driver to other speaker types such as BA or DD, as their output values are similar. In addition, the MPT driver has a much more natural sound structure than EST or BA drivers, resulting in better integration into the mix.
Balanced sound signature
A balanced sound signature is a fundamental belief of Kiwi Ears. The Quintet took almost a year to develop, as combining all the driver types was technically difficult. However, the result is a fully balanced sound that accurately reflects the best characteristics of each driver. The sub-bass is strong and fast, with a 9dB shelf that transitions to a flat midrange at 300Hz. This transition from mids to bass ensures that the lower mids are slightly warmer so bass guitar notes can be heard in the mix, but the upper mids still have the neutrality of a studio monitor. This results in a natural and clean sound without dirt or bloat. The treble peaks at 3 kHz to match the acoustic perception of the pinna of the human ear, with a gradual decay into the upper treble range. Thus, the treble is very detailed and sparkling, but not shrill or harsh. The planar and PZT drivers provide good extension in the highs up to 40 kHz, resulting in higher resolution, airy ambience and a wider soundstage.
Scope of delivery
Quintet in-ear monitors
High quality oxygen free silver plated copper cable
6 pairs of silicone earplugs
Carrying case
Technical details
Type: in-ear monitors
Driver: 1 dynamic DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) driver, 2 BA (Balanced Armature) drivers, 1 planar magnetic driver and 1 piezoelectric (PZT) bone conductor
Cable details: 1.2 metre, high quality oxygen-free silver-plated copper cable
Cable connector: 2-pole 0.78mm
Cable termination: 3.5mm jack