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Linsoul
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Septet
Sound
4.8/ 5
SoundMDAQS OverallMDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
Key specs
Material Chassis Primary
Aluminum, metalMost commonResin31%Plastic25%Aluminum17%Metal6%
Metal is the most common — on 6% of the 48 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm92%Bluetooth8%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 92% of the 39 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Ear Tip Material
SiliconeMost commonSilicone64%Memory foam20%Foam12%Others4%
Silicone is the most common — on 64% of the 50 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Driver Size
10 mmAbove average10 mm
7 mm13 mm
above average for in-ear monitors — based on 23 of 39 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
SoundGuys review
Read the full 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.
✓What we like
✓Good sound
✓Multiple drivers
✓Interesting design
✕What could be better
✕Price
✕Fit issues for some
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Linsoul Kiwi Ears SeptetSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.
Frequency response — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 6.1 |
| 25 | 6.1 |
| 32 | 5.9 |
| 40 | 5.4 |
| 50 | 4.7 |
| 63 | 3.6 |
| 80 | 2.1 |
| 100 | 0.5 |
| 125 | 0.4 |
| 160 | -0.4 |
| 200 | -1.4 |
| 250 | -1.9 |
| 315 | -2.1 |
| 400 | -2.7 |
| 500 | -2.4 |
| 630 | -2.0 |
| 800 | -0.5 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 0.9 |
| 1600 | 2.3 |
| 2000 | 4.1 |
| 2500 | 6.4 |
| 3150 | 7.5 |
| 4000 | 8.5 |
| 5000 | 8.9 |
| 6300 | 8.4 |
| 8000 | 7.8 |
| 10000 | 4.8 |
| 12500 | -1.2 |
| 16000 | 0.2 |
| 20000 | -17.7 |
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Septet
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Passive isolation — measurement data
| 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
4.8
4.1
3.8
4.8
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
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