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Linsoul
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Septet
Sound
4.8/ 5
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Key specs
Material Chassis Primary
Aluminum, metalResin29%Plastic24%Aluminum18%Metal16%
Aluminum appears on 18% of the 49 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm95%Bluetooth5%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 95% of the 37 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Ear Tip Material
SiliconeMost commonSilicone65%Memory foam20%Foam12%Others4%
Silicone is the most common — on 65% of the 51 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Driver Size
10 mmAbove average10 mm
7 mm13 mm
above average for in-ear monitors — based on 23 of 38 we've cataloged.
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Aluminum, metal
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Cable Type
- 2-pin detachable, 3.5mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced
Design
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Color Options
- Black
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Detachable Cable
- Yes
Sound
- Driver Size
- 10 mm
- Driver Count
- 7
- Driver Type
- Hybrid
- Frequency Response
- 8-30000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 30000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 8 Hz
- Impedance
- 15 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
Lab data
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Linsoul Kiwi Ears Septet Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 5.8 |
| 25 | 5.8 |
| 32 | 5.6 |
| 40 | 5.1 |
| 50 | 4.4 |
| 63 | 3.3 |
| 80 | 1.9 |
| 100 | 0.2 |
| 125 | 0.1 |
| 160 | -0.6 |
| 200 | -1.7 |
| 250 | -2.1 |
| 315 | -2.4 |
| 400 | -3.0 |
| 500 | -2.7 |
| 630 | -2.2 |
| 800 | -0.8 |
| 1000 | -0.2 |
| 1250 | 0.7 |
| 1600 | 2.1 |
| 2000 | 3.9 |
| 2500 | 6.1 |
| 3150 | 7.2 |
| 4000 | 8.2 |
| 5000 | 8.7 |
| 6300 | 8.1 |
| 8000 | 7.6 |
| 10000 | 4.5 |
| 12500 | -1.5 |
| 16000 | -0.0 |
| 20000 | -18.0 |
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Septet Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 5.3 |
| 26 | 7.0 |
| 33 | 7.5 |
| 41 | 8.0 |
| 52 | 4.6 |
| 65 | 8.5 |
| 82 | 7.9 |
| 103 | 6.6 |
| 130 | 8.8 |
| 163 | 13.7 |
| 205 | 13.4 |
| 259 | 10.9 |
| 325 | 13.9 |
| 410 | 17.7 |
| 516 | 14.6 |
| 613 | 12.3 |
| 772 | 17.0 |
| 972 | 20.8 |
| 1220 | 25.9 |
| 1540 | 25.8 |
| 1940 | 26.8 |
| 2440 | 23.6 |
| 3070 | 23.4 |
| 3870 | 20.6 |
| 4870 | 22.7 |
| 6130 | 26.0 |
| 7720 | 26.1 |
| 9720 | 32.8 |
| 12200 | 29.4 |
| 15400 | 26.8 |
| 19400 | 30.9 |
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Septet MDAQS
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores, Scale 1 - 5
Mean opinion score
4.8
4.1
3.8
4.8
TimbreDistortionImmersivenessOverall
Virtual mean opinion scores (MOS) on a 1–5 scale, modeled from the measured response by HEAD acoustics’ MDAQS (Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score) model. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Isolation7.1
Comfort & fit6.0
Design8.5
Value7.5
The verdict
If you are looking for high-quality IEMs for a premium music listening experience, the Kiwi Ears Septet deliver.
✓Liked: Good sound, Multiple drivers, Interesting design
✕Could be better: Price, Fit issues for some
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