KBEAR KB10

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KBEAR KB10

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? KBEAR KB10, the newest penta driver models from the brand.

The KBEAR KB10 holds 5 balanced armature drivers per earpiece and no dynamic drivers, making it an all-balanced armature driver earphone.

According to the brand’s diagrams, the drivers inside the KB10 are KZ balanced armature drivers. To be more precise, the models are: 1x 22955, 2x 29689 and 2x 30095.

If you read our past reviews of the KZ AS12, KZ AS16, CCA C16, CCA A10, you might notice that all these models share some of the BA driver models but exhibit different sound characteristics.

The housings of the KBEAR KB10 have a form factor inline with the just mentioned KZ and CCA earphones but with a color combination and back metal plate that is more related with the KZ ZS10 PRO and KZ ZSN PRO.

The aesthetics of the KBEAR KB10 include a metal back with indented shapes over the mirror-like metal finish and translucent, colored resin for the main housings.

Thought the brand has gone back and forth with their naming, still up to now you might find it either as KB EAR or as KBEAR.

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KBEAR KB10 Review

Table of Contents

Weight
Accessories, packaging and unboxing
Bass and sub-bass
Mids and vocals
Highs and treble
Sound leak
Sound isolation
Comfort and fit
Response to equalization
Frequency response curve
Technical specifications
Scores, awards, pros, cons, summary
Price and Where to buy?
Discount Coupon
FAQ
Photo gallery

Tests & Scores

Weight

KBEAR KB10 weight in Ounces and KBEAR KB10 weight in grams.

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Accessories & Packaging

The KBEAR KB10 unboxing results in the detachable cable and 3 eartips.

The unit comes inside a simple packaging with a size and design similar to the boxes of the KZ ZSN PRO, KZ ZS10 PRO, CCA C16, CCA C10, CCA A10 and significantly smaller than the other 2 models from KB EAR (KB EAR F1 and KB EAR OPAL).

The cable is exactly the same as seen on every latest KZ earphone and CCA earphone.

^7.5_/10

Bass & Sub Bass

The KBEAR KB10 bass is very fast and tight with no loose response nor even a remote tendency to become invasive.

As with every earphone with these bass characteristics, their mid-bass and sub-bass will not be boosted and will not provide a bass-emphasized sound signature.

Expect a remarkably clean bass response that is, yet, not “punchless” nor “deepless”

If you were planning EDM listening sessions the KBEAR KB10 will not be the better choice for you but if you are a listener looking for very clean bass, you might be happy with this model.

Using an EQ an importantly punchier and deeper sub-bass can be obtained, remaining fairly clean overall.

Through out our extreme bass tests, the KBEAR KB10 managed to take up to 37.5% of a FiiO A5 max power with major increase on punch and depth but no basshead rumble nor impact.

^_8.75_/10

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Mids & Vocals

The KBEAR KB10 mids have alive male vocals and a midrange personality that show not much mid-bass bleed (or any at all).

Their higher mids, though, are emphasized which can risk to sound almost forward and becoming harsh with ease.

Applying an EQ, vocals can be pushed for an even clearer response with very good results and higher mids can be evened up for a slightly smoother response.

On the other hand, do not expect miracles, there will still be harshy peaks.

^_7.5_/10

Highs & Treble

The KBEAR KB10 highs are very bright but might struggle to retrieve detail in comparison with other earphones with similarly styled highs.

The KBEAR’s forward personality exhibited on their upper midrange seems to keep an, unfortunate, logical tuning that is inherited on their highs. This translates into recurrent piercing peaks and sibilance – this is absolutely not an earphone for treble sensitive people.

With an EQ, detail can be more efficiently resolved; another benefit obtained will be a more open sound but, having already fatiguing peaks, this EQ path will empower them.

^7.25_/10

Sound Leak

The sound leaking out of the KB10 will make them hearable by nearby people when cranking up the volume but will be within tolerable on normally noisy situations or while daily commuting.

^7.25_/10

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Sound Isolation

The sound isolation provided by the KBEAR KB10 is stronger than on most “normal” earphones.

This, combined with their strong volume output capacity can grant the KBEAR KB10 a potential to reach absolute isolation without struggling much.

^8.5_/10

Comfort

The KBEAR KB10 is another model that shares the same shells as the KZ AS16, KZ AS12, CCA C16, CCA A10.

Yet, the KBEAR KB10 has a thicker back metal plate which makes it thicker overall and, consequently, protruding out of the ears more than the aforementioned models and even more than the KZ AS10 and KZ AS06.

Nonetheless, if these additional thickness is not of your concern, the KBEAR KB10 will provide a fairly comfortable fit.

^8_/10

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Response to Equalization

The KBEAR KB10 was able to clean up some of their flaws with an EQ but at the same time empowered their cons.

^7.75_/10

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KBEAR KB10 Frequency Response Curve

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KBEAR KB10 Technical Specifications

Specifications

Type	BA
Driver Unit	5xBA
Sensitivity	98dB/mW
Power Capacity	N/A
Impedance	15 ohms
Frequency Response	20-40,000Hz
Diaphragm	N/A
Magnet	N/A
Cord	Y-type
Cord Length	1.2m
Plug	Stereo mini plug
Weight	Approx. 33g
Supplied Accessories	3x Earphone tips

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Scores

KBEAR KB10 Scores

Accessories - 7.5/10
7.5/10
Design - 8.75/10
8.8/10
Bass - 8.75/10
8.8/10
Mids - 7.5/10
7.5/10
Highs - 7.25/10
7.3/10
Sound Leak - 7.25/10
7.3/10
Sound Isolation - 8.5/10
8.5/10
Comfort - 8/10
8/10
Response to EQ - 7.75/10
7.8/10
Value for Money - 7/10
7/10

Summary

Pros

✅ Remarkable tight bass

✅ No mid-bass bleed

✅ Good isolation

✅ Strong volume output

✅ Detachable cables

✅ Bright highs

Cons

❌ Forward upper mids

❌ Fatiguing sound

Conclusion

Despite the complex multi-driver configuration, we find their single balanced armature model (KBEAR F1) to be a much better sounding earphone at a fraction of the price.

Or if you are looking for other recent earphones with 5 or more drivers, we recommend to take a look at these:
• KZ ZS10 PRO
• CCA A10
• CCA C16

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KBEAR KB10 FAQ

How many drivers does the KBEAR KB10 have?

The KBEAR KB10 is a penta driver headphone. Which means that the KBEAR KB10 has 5 drivers per side.

What type of headphone is the KBEAR KB10?

The KBEAR KB10 is an in-ear headphone.

The KBEAR KB10 is an open, semi-open or closed back headphone?

The KBEAR KB10 is a closed back headphone.

Does the KBEAR KB10 have Bluetooth / The KBEAR KB10 is a wireless headphone?

The KBEAR KB10 does not have Bluetooth but you can buy Bluetooth cables to make the KBEAR KB10 Bluetooth-enabled headphones. Or you can buy adapters such as the FiiO BTR3 to make it wireless Bluetooth.