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
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