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KBEAR ORMOSIA: EXCITE

Mahir Efe Falay
KBEAR ORMOSIA
KBEAR ORMOSIA

Disclaimers

This Hobby is very subjective, and we have different tastes and likes for our sound.

I want to thank KEEPHIFI and Sir Eiji Romero. for arranging this tour and allowing me to test this unit.

We have different hearing ranges, so expect different outcomes.

I don’t consider myself a professional but a casual guy who likes his Hobby.

Introduction

Hello everyone, welcome to my IEM review; I will review a product from KBEAR, and it’s called the Ormosia. So without further ado, let us start.

It was my third time experiencing their products; the first was the Larks, and the second was the INK. Now, this is the third one, which is the Ormosia.

Background about me and personal taste in music.​

I am a student and, currently, a hobbyist in the audio world. My sound library Comprises more anime songs and Jpop artists (but not all artists). To all my fellow anime fans, even otaku or weeb, expect me to put anime references in my reviews.

Personal Sound Preference​

I am more balanced-neutral to mid-centric. Sometimes I also listen to U-Shape sounding.

Pros

Great Balanced U-Shape sounding with smooth treble 

Very light build and very comfortable in the long run

Decent treble extension

KBEAR is generous with its accessories and packaging feel

Two-way style, either earbuds or earphone style

Decent bass performance

Very easy to drive

Cons

For its price, it has a decent technical aspect. I wish KBEAR had stepped it up, but I am not complaining. Its still suites my personal preference

The cable easily tangles up. I have a hard time untangling the cord. 

 I wish that KBEAR Included a cleaning brush.

Packaging

KBEAR is a company that is generous since they give a lot of accessories. Inside the box are the following.

Build Design and Cable.

The KBEAR Ormosia reminds me of the AKG earbuds from the Samsung S10 freebie. The design and feel are similar. Still, I like the Ormosia more because it’s more light in my ears. The Ormosia has a metallic silver finish to its body. 

The KBEAR Ormosia has a very sturdy build. Everything is pure metal.

This pair has a connector of MMCX, and for its price, I guess it is the first to have an MMCX connector. 

The cable is average; it reminds me of the old cables of KZ, and the cable type is SPC. The term for it is a silver-plated cable. It has an L-Shaped style connection of 3.5mm.

Fit and comfort

In my ears, it is very comfortable, and I didn’t find it to be irritating in my ears. But some ears might be uncomfortable since this has a narrow stem. At first, it was confusing to put it in the ears, but it’s now fine after adjusting.

Drivability and Driver setup

it is effortless to drive. In my Abigail Dac, my setup is only 15-18; on my Es-Pro 9318, my setup is only 16-20. It is a hybrid setup consisting of one Balanced Amature and one Dynamic Driver. In short, it is 1DD+1BA.

Sound Signature

According to my hearing and ears, This has a mild U-Shape and is warm sounding. It is one of my favorites if more casual and fun without damaging your ears. It’s not source dependent but if you have a better start, use it since this will improve its sound.

Before I describe the sound components of the KBEAR Ormosia, here is my setup for this review.

Regarding sound enhancers or EQ, I don’t use them in my reviews since it alters the authentic sound of the IEM and makes it saturated. Now, let’s dissect the Bass, Mids, Treble, and Technicalities.

Bass

It’s very prominent but more on the average side. If you’re looking for the thump, it’s average. It’s not that very focused. The sub-bass is not that deep it’s audible but weak. Midbass has decent texture but tends to bleed but not too much; it’s minimal. In general, the bass elevation is balanced.

Mids

As mentioned earlier, its gentle U-shape has a slight recession to the mids. As mentioned earlier, Both vocals and instruments benefit from the warm and lush texture this pair gives. Violin is one of my favorite instruments. And I have experienced playing this instrument. Now, if I were to ask if the Violin sounds good in this pair, my answer would be it sounds good. I gave it a good marking because it has the quality of being soft and calm. Even though it sounds smooth and relaxed, it still has that lush emotion I want in a violin. For casual and Anime music, this is good. In general. Mids of this pair remind me of the battle between Queen and Kurumi from the date of a bullet spinoff. With my personal preferences and is passable for me.

Treble.

I like what KBEAR did in this section. It has a significant presence but not too much, making it transition from peak to smooth. As mentioned about the peak, it’s not that fatiguing and very controlled. It has no sibilance, and I can confirm it because it’s very evident in the track. 

Overall technicalities

The soundstage is average, but regarding how wide the soundstage is, it’s above average for me. For me, I gave it above average because it lacks depth; it has depth but still lacks for my liking. When it comes to imaging, it is decent. It’s passable for my taste. I can somewhat locate the instruments but not that precise. Detail retrieval is average; I find it lacking for my taste. In general, the details of this pair are decent but weak.

Conclusion

If I want to chill and be EXCITE, this will be one of my go-to pairs, but it may differ for some ears since we have different hearing and perceptions of sound.

Final Ratings: 

My ratings are more on Anime and the Kamen rider series I have already watched.

Bass: 4/5

It has the vibe of a Kamen rider opening, a Climax Jump. The bass has a climactic entrance but not that engaging form like deep sub-bass and textured mid-bass.

Mids: 4.2/5

This one reminds me of the Kamen rider Build opening: Be the one. Mids has a slight recession. My only issue is that Violin sounds soft and calm. But even though it’s like that, it still has the elements of the Violin I want, which is emotion.

Treble: 4/5

No references this time; it is safe for casual listeners and those sensitive to treble. I recommend adding a bit of air, but overall, it’s terrific. And job well done, KBEAR, for controlling the treble.

Overall Technicalities:3/5

No, references this time for this price range. This pair has proper technicalities, but if we compare it to the meta, this can somewhat compete but is not that dominant.

SPECIFICATION:

IMPEDANCE: 16Ω

SENSITIVITY: 105dB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz – 20KHz

CABLE LENGTH: 1.2M

PIN TYPE: MMCX CONNECTOR

PLUG TYPE: 3.5mm

DRIVER UNIT(S): (1) DYNAMIC DRIVER + (1) BALANCED ARMATURE DRIVER

Test Tracks

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