When this came out in the market I always kept hearing this offers so much value, it punches way above its price point.
and spoiler alert it held that up for me
and spoiler alert it held that up for me
Test Gear
Fiio KA13
Luna
Zen Stack
Usual Test Track Playlist
So let's talk about the Build and Design
These are very sturdy and well made. I love the design of these very much. The faceplate has a smooth touch to it as well.
The cable is a tad bit thin for my liking but still it's a really good cable for the price point, and yes it does behave well. It's Roadie Wrappable
Fiio KA13
Luna
Zen Stack
Usual Test Track Playlist
So let's talk about the Build and Design
These are very sturdy and well made. I love the design of these very much. The faceplate has a smooth touch to it as well.
The cable is a tad bit thin for my liking but still it's a really good cable for the price point, and yes it does behave well. It's Roadie Wrappable
Comfort on these is A+, passed my sister's ears so it'll fit the majority of people out there.
Talking about the eartips - i didn't like the stock tips at all. Final E is what I went with and it was perfect for me. Also the stock tips that I got from C4 were nice as well.
Talking about the eartips - i didn't like the stock tips at all. Final E is what I went with and it was perfect for me. Also the stock tips that I got from C4 were nice as well.
Now let's talk about the sound
As you can see from the graph, it's a sort of U shape sound signature which has a controlled sub bass boost. Which leads into a warmish tonality to the sound signature. Let's talk about the sound in detail
As you can see from the graph, it's a sort of U shape sound signature which has a controlled sub bass boost. Which leads into a warmish tonality to the sound signature. Let's talk about the sound in detail
Bass
I feel the bass is the most impressive thing on the Klean apart from its amazing build. The sub bass boost is really well done leaning into a basshead category but not so much. It has the rumble and you can feel it each hit. It's deep, has that body,it's punchy and a fair amount of texture as well.
It has more of a mid bass than a sub bass representation and I felt the sub bass to be not as prominent. But still its not something i would complain in a set like at this price range
To nit pick about this i would love a bit more thump in the sub bass region but overall very good bass presentation
Midrange
The overall midrange is a bit warm and lush. Especially in the lower mids which are lifted up.
These make the male vocals really good but it takes away the naturality.
For upper mids it has a forward nature but doesn’t sound as warm compared to the lower mids.
Female vocals are alright for the most part.
Here I would love a bit more openness and a bit more emphasis on the upper mids but that is understandable since they lifted the lower end.
Overall very engaging mids nonetheless
Treble
Treble is very well extended and is airy, I love the treble representation on these. It's exciting and yet not so sibilant but I can find people finding it sibilant.
It doesn't come across as incisive here but it gets the job done to make your head turn.
It also has a fair amount of details as well which is justifiable for the price range.
Technicalities
In terms of resolution, Klean does a pretty good job, nothing that would wow you but for the price point it offers it stands tall.
Detail Retrieval, Texture, the transients are something that you would expect in this price range and that's more than enough for what it comes with.
Soundstage is good as well with a fair amount of width and imaging for the most part is done well.
Overall very engaging mids nonetheless
Treble
Treble is very well extended and is airy, I love the treble representation on these. It's exciting and yet not so sibilant but I can find people finding it sibilant.
It doesn't come across as incisive here but it gets the job done to make your head turn.
It also has a fair amount of details as well which is justifiable for the price range.
Technicalities
In terms of resolution, Klean does a pretty good job, nothing that would wow you but for the price point it offers it stands tall.
Detail Retrieval, Texture, the transients are something that you would expect in this price range and that's more than enough for what it comes with.
Soundstage is good as well with a fair amount of width and imaging for the most part is done well.
Comparison
If i were to compare this with, i will compare this with EW200 which was one of the default sets that were recommended under 5k.
For the bass
I would choose the Klean for its emphasis in this region whereas EW200 offers a bit more relaxed approach
For the mids
This is a toss up really, i love the upper mids on the EW200 and the lower mids on the Klean
This is all about preference here.
If you want an overall warmer mids go for Klean, if not vice versa.
For the treble
This is a toss up again where the EW200 is more sparkly and has the attack, whereas the treble on the Klean is a bit more relaxed compared to it and yet very engaging.
Techs
EW200 just offers better texture and detail retrieval here being the overall incisiveness across the board, i just love how it is represented here.
If i had to choose one i would pick the Klean for its overall package and engaging sound signature that it offers.
Surprisingly it kinda reminded me of the tuning of Moondrop May
I would choose the Klean for its emphasis in this region whereas EW200 offers a bit more relaxed approach
For the mids
This is a toss up really, i love the upper mids on the EW200 and the lower mids on the Klean
This is all about preference here.
If you want an overall warmer mids go for Klean, if not vice versa.
For the treble
This is a toss up again where the EW200 is more sparkly and has the attack, whereas the treble on the Klean is a bit more relaxed compared to it and yet very engaging.
Techs
EW200 just offers better texture and detail retrieval here being the overall incisiveness across the board, i just love how it is represented here.
If i had to choose one i would pick the Klean for its overall package and engaging sound signature that it offers.
Surprisingly it kinda reminded me of the tuning of Moondrop May
Conclusion
Kefine Klean nailed the market with this launch of a fun and exciting sounding set that is very consumer centric and does the right job with everything.
I would rate it 4/5 and I can safely say this is a good set overall.
