Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite
8BA Performance In-Ear Monitor
- Recommended for Audiophiles
- Recommended for Professionals
ForCritical listening/Studio monitoring/Travel & commute
CIEM: 15-20 working days
UIEM: 10-14 working days
The default design will be shipped out sequentially.
Note: Images are for reference only. Actual product and packaging may differ from the images. Final product is based on what is actually received.
Ear impressions for CIEM need to be approved first. Customers have to send that to us first via email.
Shipping time estimate. Pre-order items are non-cancellable and non-refundable.
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About Kiwi Ears
Driven by the pursuit of extraordinary audio reproduction, at Kiwi Ears, we create the perfect amalgam of technological innovations with refined tuning strategies. With musicians and studio engineers particularly in mind, we are on an uncompromising quest to produce the finest professional In-Ear Monitors that will reveal every nuance in your music and performance. Never settling for mediocre, our small team of dedicated engineers handcrafts each unit so that you can worry less about what’s in your ears and focus more on the sounds you are making. We are Kiwi Ears, and we’re bringing you music heard like never before.
A Classic, Reimagined
The original Kiwi Ears Orchestra model was an instant success in the industry, having been awarded numerous acclaim by international reviewers. The Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite was built on the same foundation as the original Orchestra, yet redesigned to be more efficient, both in performance and cost. The Orchestra Lite features the same 8 balanced armature driver configurations and the famed tonal balance as its predecessor. With close partnership with the driver manufacturers, we have been able to develop custom Kiwi Ears balanced armature drivers that deliver a more efficient performance at the same specs. Using our custom drivers, the Kiwi Orchestra Lite features two custom ultra tweeters for the treble, four custom midrange balanced armature drivers for the mids, and two subwoofer drivers for the lows.
A Natural Sound - Tonal Balance
The most important factor of the Orchestra Lite was to preserve a natural and balanced tonal signature as its predecessor. The Orchestra Lite still had to perform at studio monitor-like calibers in order to be suitable for professional musicians and audio engineers. For this reason, the Orchestra Lite utilizes a three-way passive crossover strategy to achieve intricate layering and reduce total harmonic distortion. The bass has been restricted to sub-bass frequencies, with a peak of 8dB volume from 20Hz to 200Hz. The mids region is retained at neutral, with only a 1dB difference from 200Hz to 800Hz. The treble has been perfectly matched with the human ear’s pinna perception, with a 7dB peak at 2.5kHz and a slow natural decay towards 10kHz. This precise treble engineering allows every detail and nuisance to be heard, while remaining comfortable and free of any harshness. In short, the Orchestra Lite perfectly reflects the sound of professional studio monitors and is the perfect companion to stage musicians, audio engineers, and music enjoyers who want to listen to music as it was intended.
A closer look at Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite.
The details, in full view.
Premium Audio Cable
The Orchestra Lite has been paired with a 4-core 7n oxygen-free copper cable to best enhance its sound. The cable was intentionally designed to be light and comfortable for stage or portable use, and is fitted with a removable 2-pin connection for cable-swapping. The stock cable comes standard with a 3.5mm plug suitable for any modern electronic device.
Quality Control Checked, Warranty Covered
Each unit produced by Kiwi Ears undergoes two separate rounds of quality control inspection by the engineer, complete with left and right channel frequency matching to ensure that your monitor will perform at its best for the entire duration of its lifetime. Each unit is handcrafted by our engineers who have taken their time and effort to bring you the best IEM that we have to offer, and as such, we too hope that you will come to cherish them. Every Kiwi Ears IEM is covered by a year of warranty to make sure that your monitor is ready to perform whenever you are.
Sound profile
A closer look at the balance between bass, mids and treble.
- Balanced
- Tuning Harman 2019
Technical details
- Driver configuration
- Multi-driver / single technology
- Driver technology
- Balanced Armature
- Included plugs
- 3.5 mm
- Fit size
- Medium
- Tuning profile
- Harman 2019
- Sound color
- Balanced, Lean, Bassy & Bright
- Suggested genres
- Vocal-focused music, Pop, Classical & Orchestral, Hip-Hop & Rap, Jazz
- Drivers
- Kiwi Ears Customized HI*2+Kiwi Ears Customized MID*4+Knowles LOW*2
- Impedance
- 18 ohms
- Cable Interface
- 3.5mm
- Sensitivity
- 112dB
- Plug Type
- Detachable 0.78mm 2Pin
- Nozzle Diameter
- 5.5-6mm
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Detail, separation and directional gaming cues impressed a first-time IEM reviewer. Tip installation was frustrating, and the purchase price is a meaningful commitment.
Customer reviews
What listeners say about sound, fit and everyday use.
Customers praised the IEMs for exceptional clarity, detail retrieval, and balanced sound with smooth midrange. "Jaw dropping clarity" and "surprising full sound" were noted. The warm tonal balance and excellent isolation impressed shoppers. Some found bass less punchy and noted ear pressure from sealed design. A few mentioned bulky shells.
Really good balanced armature-only iem for the right price. It seals really well since it isn't vented and that can take some time to get used to. To me they sound pretty balanced but with relaxed treble. Bass isn't a lot but once you find the right eartips it's surprisingly good. This makes them sound slightly warm and relaxed with a focus on the midrange, which is really smooth, the strong point of the iem. I ordered the UIEM version, they arrived in 2 weeks and i am really satisfied. the shells are basically the same as the standard orchestra lite but i did notice a slightly smaller nozzle, which makes them more comfortable. The Cable is nice and they come with 3 bags of eartips and a carrying case, the same you find in the standard OL and quartet. Really positive experience with Linsoul.
Pros:
- Clean sound signature with crisp highs, expressive mids, and potent lows
- High-res sound
- Outstanding passive isolation
- Unique shell design
- Gorgeous cable
Cons:
- Inadequate carrying case for a $250 IEM
- Extreme passive isolation can cause pressure build-up
The Orchestra Lite is an intriguing IEM. Its masterful “north of neutral” tuning, excellent detail retrieval, natural tone, and satisfying build quality give it all of the properties of a best-seller. No, it’s not a IEM for bass-heads, and no, it doesn’t have a huge accessory package, but what it does do, it does extremely well. At a very competitive price of $249, its easy to recommend this IEM to listeners who love straight-laced tuning and a focus on clarity. While I want to see Kiwi Ears iterate on their case design to make it a little roomier, that’s not enough to stop me from heartily recommending the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite.
Full review: https://resonancereviews.com/kiwi-ears-orchestra-lite-review-analytical-and-clean-c3e5e0b29a65
Advantages: + Resin design with internal BA see-through
+Cable Quality
+an excellent warm tone
+Smooth sound texture with less fatigue
+Rich mid expressive power
+Overall, good image expression
Disadvantage: -You may want more base texture
-May want a wider sense of openness
-presence of ear pressure
Very technical, neutral IEMs. The bass is not dominant, the treble is long-lasting, unobtrusive, but with good attacks and detail.
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kiwi-ears-orchestra-lite-universal-8ba-iem.26387/review/35188/
Excelente producto
Great value iem quality and precision are superb for the price
Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite
The Orchestra Lite have been a great positive surprise , with surprising full sound and deep details that completely won me over, I will for sure buy the Orchestra 2
It's rare I try a new headset or IEM and immdiately wins me over. I currently have a Letshoer S12 Pro and Hifiman XS, both of which floored me with their sub bass.
I needed something with higher clarity and better isolation to wear on the motorbike. The Orchestra's have extreme isolation and jaw dropping clarity.
Bass isn't punchy but it is very detailed like the rest of the sound spectrum. They are very bulky but there is a notch on the conch shell to hold it in position in your ear. Wearing a motorbike helmet is still possible so they aren't too big.
Shipped late then left outside my house on a public street by the courier! Got straight in touch when I couldn’t find the item they wouldn’t send me a new one or refund so I’ve now spent 200 and still haven’t received my product.
Apparently it’s my fault that the courier they use decides to leave paid for stuff outside peoples houses rather than wait or leave a card for when they are home.
Disgusted. PayPal wouldn’t help and after a few emails Linsoul wasn’t interested in helping even though it’s down to their courier not mine.
Dear customer,
We sincerely apologize for the issues you’ve encountered.
While we fully understand your frustration regarding the lost package and the subpar courier service, we kindly ask for your understanding that, according to the proof of delivery provided by the logistics provider, the package was indeed left at a relatively discreet location at your doorstep. Unfortunately, given this situation, it’s difficult for us to offer any compensation.
We truly regret any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.
Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite
The warm tonal balance is appealing.
☑️ Solid all-resin build
☑️ Gorgeous colour and design choices
☑️ Excellent bass despite being all BAs
☑️ Excellent separation of instruments and imaging
☑️ Excellent detail retrieval
☑️ Extremely easy to drive
☑️ Nicely tuned, smooth, mid focus
✖️ Since it's all BAs, no vent holes
✖️ Quite chunky, not for smaller than average ears
✖️ Average soundstage
✖️ Average accessories
✖️ Balanced tuning, not for bassheads
I’m not usually a fan of all BA iem’s, but these are surprisingly good. A nice, balanced sound signature with better bass than I expected. Vocals are really nice and there’s a good overall musicality. If you’re looking for deep, thumping, guttural bass then these won’t be the best choice, but for good overall sound with great clarity at an excellent price then these will be a great choice.
They’re quite small and light too, this makes them comfortable for long sessions. They come with a neat, compact case which I really like: it’s perfect when you want to travel light. I often use them with my Sony Xperia 1 when I don’t want to carry a DAP. That said, they sound even better with a DAP and a balanced cable too.
Awsome sound best iem of the 3 i own.
I've tried multiple IEMs to this date from different price tiers. All I can say those are by far my favourite when it comes to tuning and the detail.
I love to listen music on these. But I also love them for gaming! Man, the sound clues I get in games, especially Escape from Tarkov, it is INSANE.
At this time I would buy them again with custom mold.
Full recommendation.
Is there a way to adapt a microphone?
Hi there!
The Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite uses a standard 0.78mm 2-pin connector, which means you can use a third-party upgrade cable with an in-line microphone to add mic functionality.
Just make sure to choose a cable that:
Has a 0.78mm 2-pin connector (not MMCX or QDC)
Includes an in-line microphone (with or without remote control)
Matches your preferred plug type (e.g., 3.5mm or USB-C)
How do ypu chouse the color (i want the transparent one but i can find no option)?
Hello! On the product page, under "Version * Default," you’ll find the Clear color option. You can select it there to choose the transparent version.
Hi,
I have a few questions.
1 : What is the difference between UIEM, CIEM and Default version of the Kiwi Ears orchestra lite.
2. Will there be any discount during black friday for the kiwi ears orchestra lite.
1. UIEM, CIEM, and Default Versions of Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite:
UIEM (Universal In-Ear Monitor): This version comes with standard ear tips that fit most people.
CIEM (Custom In-Ear Monitor): Custom-molded to fit your ears specifically for a more personalized and comfortable experience.
Default Version: Usually refers to the UIEM version, unless otherwise specified.
2. Yes, there will be discounts during Black Friday for the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite! Keep an eye out for some great deals!
How long does it take for the default one's to ship?
Thank you for your question! The default option typically takes about 1-2 weeks to ship. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out!
Are these compatible with Xbox Series X or are they only for PC?
Hello,
The cable interface for the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite is 3.5mm. As for compatibility, it's best to inquire directly with the manufacturer or refer to the device's specifications for Xbox Series X compatibility.
Hello, i have a question regarding the Kiwi Orchestra Lite IEM's. I am willing to buy them but they are right now in pre order only but on the page it says that the default design will be shipped sequentially. Do you have any additional informations about the time it will take to ship after the pre order ? Because i don't really know how much time "sequentially" means
Thanks !
Hi there,
This product is in the pre-order period.
CIEM: 15-20 working days
UIEM: 10-12 working days
We will ship your order in the order it was placed.
Your order
Which countries do you ship to?
We are generally able to ship to most countries via Express Shipping, and many countries via Standard Shipping. You may clarify this with our team to check whether Standard Shipping is available to your country.
We cannot ship to addresses that are "PO boxes or APO/FPO".
*Note: Generally, we can only do Selected Shipping to India and Russia. We can only do Express Shipping to Africa, Argentina, Hawaii, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro and Sri Lanka, to name a few.
This may be subjected to changes due to unpredictable issues such as Covid, war, and etc.
How much does shipping cost?
We have two shipping methods - Standard Shipping and Express Shipping.
Standard Shipping is free for most countries, while Express Shipping is 15-35USD depending on your country. If your order is over 270USD, Express Shipping is free*.
*This applies for most countries. However, large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs (e.g. HarmonicDyne G200, MUSICIAN MDP-2, and etc.) are excluded.
Shipping fees exclude import taxes or processing fees that may be applicable for your country. Linsoul is not responsible for such fees. Should you refuse to pay the tax/customs fees, shipping fees will still be deducted from the amount paid for thetwo-way freightcharges. The cost of the freight charges may be more than the amount reflected on your order due to tax and other miscellaneous fees.
Some parcels claimed to be “returned to the seller” may be destroyed by the post office or customs officers when buyers refuse to accept their parcels or fail to pay for their taxes.No refundwill be processed for such cases.Standard Shipping via YunExpress is a tax-inclusive option for some countries. However, Linsoul will not be responsible for additional administrative or handling fees charged by your local courier company or customs. Please kindly check this with your local customs.For certain remote areas, there may be additional charges via Express Shipping. We will contact you if there is a need to make additional payments. Please contact us before placing an order, should you have any queries regarding shipping.
How long does it take to receive the order after it is placed?
For in-stock products, your order will be shipped within 3 working days. You may check with our staff regarding the in-stock status of any products.
Customized items will take a longer time. Please contact our staff for more information.
On normal non-sale days, once your parcel has been shipped out:
- For Standard Shipping, it takes about 2-4 weeks for items to be delivered after shipping out. For some countries, it might take up to 2-3 months, depending on your country, its customs and other factors.* The duration for transit is something beyond our control. Linsoul will not be making refunds for such cases. Please consider an upgrade to Express Shipping or keep the waiting time in mind.
- For Express Shipping, it takes about 3-7 days for items to be delivered after shipping out.
*Note: Timings might be affected due to festive seasons or other unforeseen circumstances
What happens if the parcel has been shipped but not delivered?
First, kindly contact your local courier using the local tracking number.
If your parcel were to be in transit for at least 3 months, it may have been lost in transit.
For orders below $50USD, you may either opt for a one-time reshipment of parcel OR a full refund of the amount paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card.
For orders above $50USD, we will only process a 50% refund of your order paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card. Should there be any concern about Standard Shipping, you are encouraged to opt for DHL Express Shipping instead.
Customers are to bear the consequences and fees incurred, if the parcel was undelivered due to any of the following situation:
- Wrong address or phone number provided by recipient
- Recipient was uncontactable when courier company contacted
- Refusal to sign for the package by recipient
- Lost or damaged parcel because recipient opted for “no-signature delivery”
- Refusal to pay for the local tax/processing fee by recipient
- Refusal to provide supporting documents for custom clearance by recipient
Who will pay for the import tax/custom fees
Customers have to bear any form of custom/import/processing fees that are applicable for your parcel.
Should you be unwilling to pay for the fees and reject the delivery of the parcel, you will still have to pay for the shipping cost. Linsoul will only refund the amount of your order after deducting the two-way shipping fees incurred.
What shipping companies do you use?
We collaborate with these courier companies:
- Standard Shipping: 4PX, UBI, NinjaVan, and Yun Express
- Express Shipping: DHL Express, FedEx and SF Express
How do I get help for my order?
Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order.
As our Support Team might not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely.
Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (Support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.
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- Send an email to support@Linsoul.com with an appropriate Subject Title
- Provide your order number and state the issue clearly
- Attach photos and videos to show that your product is faulty/missing. Shipping details on the parcel packaging have to be clearly visible.
If the photos/videos provided are insufficient to prove the stated issue, we will enquire more. Once the issue has been confirmed, we will arrange for a replacement, partial refund or a full refund (where applicable). For incorrect products, Linsoul reserves all rights in deciding whether you need to return the incorrect item or not. Please kindly contact us via email first. Our team aims to review your email within 3 working days.
For other queries, the fastest way to contact us is via our website or Discord
Linsoul Audio will not be responsible for parcels that have been damaged during the transit process.
Do I get tracking details for my order?
After placing an order, you will receive the order confirmation email. After your order has been shipped out, you will also receive a tracking email. You can track your order via the tracking number online. Should you not have received the emails or face any difficulties tracking your order, please kindly contact us for support.
For more than 1 orders placed under the same account and shipping address, Linsoul will automatically combine the orders and ship them out via one tracking number. Should you have special requests to have the orders shipped separately, please kindly contact us via Discord or our website's chat. We will do our best to help.
How do I cancel my order?
Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order. Orders that have been shipped cannot be cancelled and modified.
As our Support Team may not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely as support cannot be guaranteed for such requests.
Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.
Can I return an opened item?
Request a return within 30 days of delivery while the product is factory-sealed. Contact support for instructions before returning anything.
Where should I send the product for the return process?
To initiate the return shipment, kindly send an email to support@Linsoul.com within 30 days upon receiving the sealed product(s). The RMA form and details will be provided to you via email.
When must the product be returned after receiving the RMA form and details?
After receiving the return instructions from us via email, kindly arrange the return shipment of the parcel within 5 working days, and update us with the tracking link via email again. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation of the return process.
When will I receive my refund after returning the product?
In most cases, after receiving and inspecting the returned product, your refund will be processed within 5 business days. Refunds may incur a currency exchange loss or transaction fee, depending on your source of payment (e.g. Bank or PayPal). Linsoul will not be responsible for such fees.
What warranty applies?
Most products come with a 1-year warranty; cables and accessories have shorter or separate terms.
Processing Time
This product is currently in its pre‑order period. Pre‑orders apply to items not yet in stock, and shipping will begin once they arrive. Processing times are estimates only.
Pre-order Period:
CIEM: 15-20 working days
UIEM: 10-14 working days
The default design will be shipped out sequentially.
Note: Images are for reference only. Actual product and packaging may differ from the images. Final product is based on what is actually received.
Ear impressions for CIEM need to be approved first. Customers have to send that to us first via email.
Note:
- No cancellation of orders once ordered.
- All orders to be shipped out sequentially.
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