KEFINE - Quatio

kefine quatio are a good allrounder. great build quality and accessories for the price point as well otherwise ew300 are the cheaper allrounder i'd go for "do not give me the depth and personality in music i am looking for" based on this statement hexa's i'd probably avoid for you as they're quite neutral, sounds like you want a more engaging signature

Great review man! Also loved the Quatio. Clean, cohesive and bassy is a nice combo.

- 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: *𝐀𝐬 𝐚l𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐈 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫! *𝐈 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐢𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞. *𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫. *This time, the unit to be reviewed was kindly delivered by Kefine through Mr. Collin in exchange for my honest opinion/review. *𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, "𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭!" 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞. ____________ - 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝: • FiiO K11R2R (NOS), HIDIZS S8 PRO Robin, EPZ TP35, AKLIAM PD1, DUNU DTC800, TempoTec V3 Blaze, (WAV, FLAC files and Tidal) • Motorola Edge 60 Pro (UAPP), (Tidal) • Notebook (Windows), (MusicBee), (Tidal) • 4.4 bal. Cable, and High Gain as Always!™ ____________ - 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: $129.00 USD ____________ - 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐬: • Drivers Config: 2DD (8mm+10mm) + 2BA - Hybrid crossover, physical + electronic. • Sensitivity: 107db • Impedance: 32Ω • Frequency Response Range: 20Hz-20KHz ____________ - 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: The unboxing is simplistic, like other Kefine sets. The IEM is built like a tank; the shells are a bit large for my small ears and awkward ear canals, but with a little time adjusting and finding the perfect eartip, I achieved a good fit and good isolation. Regarding the design, simple, black, and easy to go unnoticed, I loved it! A great cable with modular ends, 3.5mm and 4.4mm bal. Kefine also sent an alternative cable, which is a DSP with a ucb-c connection and a mic with all the controls. Three tuning nozzles (black, silver, and gold) The case is simply fantastic, very well made, all in textured leather, and also comes with 13 pairs of eartips, yes, 13 PAIRS. ____________ - 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Musicality above technicality, slightly warm and lush, a certainly colorful sound. The Kefine Quatio has a tuning that I believe will please most people. Great bass both in quantity and quality, as well as the mids, and the treble is on the safer side (at least with the silver or black nozzle), a proper all-rounder as I expected. *This analysis was done mostly using the silver (balanced) nozzle, it is the most cohesive for me, the three nozzles are different enough to be appreciated. ____________ 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬: Starting with the bass, both the subs and mids have authority and a great texture. I found them very "organic." The implementation of one DD reserved for ultra-low frequencies and the other for full-range frequencies worked very well. The subs and mids are well-resolved and distinct, with good texture and quantity; they're simply engaging. I would like them to be a little more "tight and fast", but that is already my preference and not a con for the Quatio. ____________ - 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐬/ 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬: The mids and vocals come across very naturally and spaciously, coming from the little bleeding that happens from the bass to this midrange region. This only made the mids and vocals have more weight and be more melodic and musical. They have presence, are very well resolved, with a very good resolution and clarity. They can track and keep the instruments well separated and distinct. Good enough to carry my metal playlist without any major issues. ____________ - 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐞: Perhaps here in the highs I could say that this is where the Quatio's weak point is, they are not bad, but they could definitely be a little more extended and have more air in this region and already responding, with the golden nozzle which is the one that has the function of increasing the tremble, with this nozzle I suffered a little with sibilance in some tracks. Still, I think they're very good, just understand that they might be too smooth for some, but on the other hand, they never cause fatigue even during long listening sessions. Remember, musicality over technicality. It's impossible to please everyone. ____________ - 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: The Kefine Quatio's technical capabilities are solid for a $120 IEM. It's good in terms of detail, layering, and imaging are very well executed, with very decent instrumental separation. The soundstage is more intimate, not holographic, but immersive. ___________ - 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭: First planar, one hit, first and second single DDs, two more hits, and now the first hybrid, guess what? Another hit. With properly implemented drivers and very well-executed tuning, Kefine didn't try to reinvent the wheel. Instead, they decided to bring a reference tuning, a serious all-rounder to the market. And honestly, in this price range, I can't think of anything better than the Quatio. Well, Defiant, another highly regarded (a little over, ok very over HYPED) hybrid that costs $20 less than the Quatio. No one asked, but I'll give my opinion. I have the Defiant here on my desk too. If you're undecided between these two, please save more $20 for the Quatio. You won't regret it!

Best value? Given that I haven't tried the T10 (only the T10 Pro, which are fine), I cannot speak about them but many consider them the pinnacle of budget planars. Here's my (personal) value picks list from 0 to 150$ more or less (will also mention one planar for each bracket): 1. KZ ZVX Pro: it's just impossible to beat these, you can buy them for like 5$ at AliExpress with some coupons or welcome deals and you get all metal build, a well tuned set with decent technicalities for the price and something that, although not breaking the bank, will last long and you won't give a frick you somehow lose them since they cost like a cup of coffee. 2. Under 50: my favourite in terms of signature is the CCA Trio in the UUUU (or 1111) switches config, whereas the EW200 are what I would buy for a bit more resolution. The SGOR Luna and PRX are options as well, but they have some tonal quirks that may not appeal to you. 3. Under 100$: Juzear x Z Reviews Defiant for a versatile, punchy and tight set, Truthear HEXA for resolution, a neutral bright tonality and detail retrieval, Truthear PURE for a neutral/warm set with pretty thick lower end and non-fatiguing treble. Planars? Well, yeah, the F1 Pro for NiceHCK is very solid but it has a tinge of metallic timbre in the treble (other than that, it's SUPER solid). 4. Under 150$: Kefine Quatio for a thick and warm hybrid set with good technical chops, Tanchjim Fission for the best single DD experience and technicalities in this price range, along with an excellent neutral tuning (and some fine tuning thanks to the nozzle filters and bass screw). And then there are also many other sets that are worth a mention, such as the Wan'er S.G. II, the Kefine Klean, the Dunu Titan S2 and Kima 2, the Moondrop May, the AFUL Explorer... So many choices out there nowadays.

If you want a decent upgrade but nothing too big definitely give the Kefine Quatio a check, kinda similar sound, pretty nice value. If you want something on the notably bassy side, there is the ZiiGaat Arcadia. As for something more V-shape, the kiwi ears aether is an interesting, energetic alternative, but a notable different sounds style, balanced aswell, but different approach. And finally, if neutral with a bass boost is more your thing, the Kiwi Ears KE4 is also a pretty good idea (more natural, balanced sound but with a plus on bass). I honestly dont think there is anything particularly worth for a few extra bucks above $200 (sorry for the temptation but you might wanna just save up for something sub $400 like the Tea Pro).

Got these beautiful pair today,damn its impressive out of the box .im on the silver nozzzle and its perfect ,looks like an end game IEM for me , have paired it with the AP [80.It](http://80.It) reacts so well to EQ also,i was confused between the Explorer ,Nova,SM 4 and the Defiant,ive gone through audio samples of all the IEMs and the quatio seriously takes the best of all those iems eleminating their short comings to give a perfect pair.

Kefine Quatio. Wonderfull IEM

Kefine Quatio warm bass kick in natural and clean sound mild V shape amazing performance for the price of 129usd you can find them even for around 100 usd ratio price performance 10 of 10. I love mine with the black nozzles.

If you can get the Kefine Quatio in the UK, I would suggest that. Has an amazing musicality to it and I grab them way more than I do my FT1s. Don’t necessarily need a dac/amp, but I have been using them with the Snowsky retro nano occasionally with good results. I usually just use them with a 3.5 dongle more often than not anymore. Their sound is great on its own. They do have over ear wires, but they are pretty comfortable.

I moved pretty quickly on from the Hexa. The Pure wasn’t much better. They both felt lacking in volume, lifeless, and are going to be rehomed. Got a Kefine Quatio and Crinear Daybreak. Love both of them for different reasons. Quatio is warm and musical while the Daybreak works really well with just about everything for the most part. Going to be trying the Dunu x Koto Ito next because I want to see what a bassier set sounds like.

Kefine Quatio for me. 3 diff types of tuning nozzles makes it like 3 iems for the price of 1. Warm and energetic sounding.

Since u want 1 that will last 2 to 3 years I will recommend Kefine Quatio. It has 3 tuning nozzles and it's like having 3 iem for the price of 1. It's technically capable and versatile across all genres. It's warm and fatigue free. Otherwise the Aful Explorer is a good pick. Very bassy, warm and fatigue free. Also since u mentioned the Aful P7. I will suggest Kiwi Ears Aether. It's similar sound signature to P7 for less and very technically competent for it's price. Plus it's planar and it takes EQ extremely well.

Completely agree with the review findings. I would recommend this over the EW300 any day of the week. And a good cheaper alternative to the AFUL Explorer if its out of your price range. That said, i still think the Delci AE is the best in the price range for a more warm sounding IEM. Especially with the Gold nozzle. Despite having plenty of other better IEM's, i still keep the Fudu in my rotation. It has a certain charm to the tonality and timbre that i really enjoy. I think the only really weak side of it, as you correctly pointed out, is the bass performance. It is slow, and more complex tracks it will struggle with technicalities. But if you dont know what you dont know, then you wont notice it as a problem. And there are plenty of more expensive IEM's with worse bass performance, so i cant fault it too much. And i think most people will likely consider the bass performance to be above average. Given the typical bass performance on mainstream wireless IEM's.