Kiwi Ears Airoso VS Fiio FD 15

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Kiwi Ears Airoso and Fiio FD 15 are in-ear monitors. Kiwi Ears Airoso costs $130 while Fiio FD 15 costs $150. Fiio FD 15 is $20 more expensive. Fiio FD 15 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 7.3). Fiio FD 15 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Fiio FD 15 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Airoso has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Fiio FD 15 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Kiwi Ears Airoso
7 /10
Jaytiss Score
Fiio FD 15
7.3 /10
Score gap: 0.3
Metric Kiwi Ears Airoso Fiio FD 15
Mids 6 7
Treble 5 6
Soundstage 6 7
Dynamics 7 5
Tonality 6 6.3
Technicalities 5 6
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Kiwi Ears Airoso and Fiio FD 15 reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Fiio FD 15 reviewed by

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Balanced and even. Solid set that is mid focused.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Kiwi Ears Airoso Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA

Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm

Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $129.99

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Fiio FD 15 Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs

Price (Msrp): $150

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Kiwi Ears Airoso Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Dynamics A-
It delivers crisp, authoritative dynamics that keep music thrilling. Subtle level shifts are clearly conveyed.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.

Fiio FD 15 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble B
Treble is articulate and clean, adding excitement without harshness. It adds sparkle without harshness.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.

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