EarphonesMid PriceReview

KBEAR Believe Review (4) – Random Thoughts

I have very little to add to Kazi’s review (below this paragraph), which nail the essence of the Believe. It’s the epitome of what reviewers describe as having “good technicalities”, i.e. highly-resolving, coherent across the spectrum, images well and presents a spacious soundstage. Bass is tight, with surprising punch.

Curiously, neither of us seem to like it very much—notes have an artificially lean texture and high end sounds metallic—it’s the sonic equivalent of a meal at a high-end restaurant which is well-prepared using high-quality ingredients, but just doesn’t taste that good. KBear’s cheaper offerings like the KB04 and (esp.) the Diamond are less “refined”, and present a less detailed high-end, but are viscerally more satisfying, not to mention considerably cheaper.

Ç’est la guerre.



SPECIFICATIONS

Drivers: pure beryllium diaphragm dynamic
Impedance: 17 Ω
Sensitivity: 98 dB/mW [neutral amplification needed]
Frequency Range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
Cable/Connector: 4 strands of 6N single crystal copper/2 pin 0.78 mm
Tested at: $159

DISCLAIMER

The KBEAR Believe was provided unsolicited to Jürgen by KBEAR Official Store for our analyses and we thank them for that.

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  • Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

    Head-Fier since 2014. Based in Chicago, Loomis T. Johnson is a practicing attorney, failed musician, and lifelong music fanatic and record collector. He has frequently contributed to such review sites as Headfi, Sound Advocate, and Asian Provocative Ear (as well as many other far less interesting non-musical periodicals). A former two-channel and vintage gear obsessive, he has sheepishly succumbed to current trends in home theater and portable audio. He’s a firm believer that the equipment should serve the music and that good sound is attainable at any budget level.

Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

Head-Fier since 2014. Based in Chicago, Loomis T. Johnson is a practicing attorney, failed musician, and lifelong music fanatic and record collector. He has frequently contributed to such review sites as Headfi, Sound Advocate, and Asian Provocative Ear (as well as many other far less interesting non-musical periodicals). A former two-channel and vintage gear obsessive, he has sheepishly succumbed to current trends in home theater and portable audio. He’s a firm believer that the equipment should serve the music and that good sound is attainable at any budget level.

One thought on “KBEAR Believe Review (4) – Random Thoughts

  • warbling j laskitude

    Am I correct in my understanding that Kbear Diamond is no longer available? Discontinued even? It appears no longer possible to find on Ali X..

    Reply

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