Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews: Serene
Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones
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Overview
The details behind Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews: Serene.
A Fully Closed-back Planar Magnetic headphone using a new scaled-down/proprietary 72mm x 89mm driver, capable of delivering huge lifelike impact, clarity and soundstage with a bass tilted tonal balance in a comfortable, light-weight and modern design tuned by Z Reviews.
Highlights
The Driver
A custom made 72mm x 89mm fast-response planar magnetic driver is enclosed in a meticulously tuned and dampened space. Capable of delivering speeds not possible with a normal dynamic. Lightning fast Transients and accurate, tight and abundant bass that holds its characteristics at any volume level, allowing for a range of listening habits.
The Comfort
Thick Protein Leather pads and headband provide insurmountable comfort while the aluminum frame and polymer cups make Serene exceedingly light-weight. The spring steel headband can be bent to modify clamp strength and the 125° pivot on the cups allows for a universal fit on any head shape. Making it one of the most comfortable headphones in the category.
The lsolation
Two factors contribute to Serene's exceptional passive noise cancelling. It's pads feature custom tuned memory foam wrapped in soft proteins leather. Combined with the driver's custom refractory filter it makes serene capable of reducing unwanted reflections inside the cup and around your ear, Creating a quiet space with undistorted sound while maintaining an open, natural, and airy tonality.
The Cable
Can make a difference. Using a standard dual 3.5mm entry means you can pick and chose from a plethora of upgrade and customization options. The sensitive drivers used in Serene can even detect slight audible differences in Cable impedence so you can essentially "Tune" the final sound with a cable of your choice.
Immersive Sound Experience with the Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews: Serene
The Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews: Serene is a closed-back planar magnetic headphone that pushes the boundaries of sound with its proprietary 72mm x 89mm driver. Designed with the audiophile and professional in mind, the Serene provides unparalleled sound clarity, impactful bass, and a wide soundstage, all while ensuring long-lasting comfort and a customizable listening experience.
Precision Planar Magnetic Driver for Lifelike Sound
The Serene features a custom 72mm x 89mm planar magnetic driver, engineered to deliver fast transients, accurate bass, and crystal-clear highs. This driver eliminates rear wave reflections, offering natural tonality and stunning clarity, creating a highly immersive and engaging listening experience.
Comfortable Design for Long Sessions
Crafted with lightweight polymer cups, aluminum framing, and plush vegan leather padding, the Serene ensures all-day comfort. The ergonomic design, padded headband, and soft earcups provide balanced clamping force, while its dual-pivot joints adjust for a personalized fit. Whether for gaming, commuting, or studio work, the Serene offers fatigue-free comfort.
A closer look at Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews: Serene.
The details, in full view.
Advanced Noise Isolation
The closed-back design, combined with custom memory foam pads and a proprietary driver filter, minimizes unwanted reflections and provides effective passive isolation. This results in a quiet, undistorted listening experience that retains an airy, natural sound—perfect for both private and professional environments.
Modern Design with Retro Inspiration
The sleek, contemporary design of the Serene blends style and performance. Its aluminum and polymer construction offers durability, while the minimalist headband and handcrafted finish make it a statement piece for music lovers, DJs, and gamers alike. The retro-inspired aesthetic complements the Serene’s high-performance capabilities, making it an ideal choice for both audio professionals and enthusiasts.
Co-Designed with Z Reviews
Developed in collaboration with Z Reviews, the Serene is fine-tuned to meet the high standards of audiophiles. Z Reviews' expertise has shaped its sound signature, comfort, and overall design, ensuring a balanced and refined listening experience for those who demand excellence in both audio and style.
Detachable Cable for Custom Sound Tuning
Equipped with a detachable cable and dual 3.5mm connectors, the Serene offers cable customization for different audio preferences. Whether upgrading for better sound quality or fine-tuning for specific needs, the Serene’s modular design ensures flexibility and adaptability to various audio setups.
Technical details
- Driver configuration
- Single Driver
- Driver technology
- Planar
- Suggested genres
- Jazz, R&B & Soul, Acoustic & Folk
- Driver Information
- 72mm x 89mm Planar Magnetic Driver
- Impedance
- 50ohms±15% at 1kHz (DC)
- F0 / Lowest Resonant Frequency
- 130Hz±20%
- Sensitivity
- 102dB±3dB (at 1kHz, Test Voltage: 0.179V)
- Rated Power
- 10mW
- Maximum Power
- 20mW
- Test Frequency Range
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Voltage
- 0.57V
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- Less than 3%
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Dobrescu values isolation, bass depth and detailed upper frequencies. Strong driver flex, small cups and an intimate presentation limit its universal appeal.
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The review praises build quality, comfortable wear and an enjoyable bass-led sound. Sub-bass extension and the more reserved midrange disappointed the reviewer.
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The reviewer praises warm tonality, comfort and separation for the price. Cable contact noise and amplification demands are reservations.
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The reviewer highlights clear, detailed sound, light construction and comfortable wear. The accessory package lacks a travel pouch.
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The review presents Serene as a distinctive choice for listeners who enjoy strong mid-bass. Recessed vocal presence and less sub-bass depth make it less versatile for the reviewer.
Customer reviews
What listeners say about sound, fit and everyday use.
Customers praised the exceptional sound-to-price ratio with "warm lush bassy signature and good details," great for popular music and rock. However, driver flex/crinkle issues and cable quality were commonly noted. Noise isolation is excellent. Some reported quality control problems including crackling and jack issues.
The Kiwiears serene in general is a very comfortable headphones with a warm lush Bassy signature and good details. It's great for popular music and rock
https://youtu.be/AFxUt3xUous?is=JJTDUgiiLOj4DLCM
I saw the ZReviews youtube review of these just when I was looking for headphones I could use on a train commute. I was particularly concerned to get closed back design to keep out unwanted background noise without having to use any noise-cancelling feature (and to prevent my music from irritating passengers around me) and in this respect these do a great job, once the tunes are playing I can’t really hear any external sounds.
ZReviews pointed out how microphonic the included cable is, and I agree, so I swapped mine for something decent but not excessively expensive, in keeping with the cost of the headphones. This immediately eliminated the issue.
I have one pricier pair of planar headphones already so I knew the sound quality could be good, and for the price there is no doubt these live up to the promise.
They are comfortable for the duration of my journey, but I’m not sure I would want to wear them for a very extended time, obviously there is some clamp pressure and maybe the headband padding could be a little softer or the band designed with a broader contact area… however, the sound quality is great, my music sounds very musical.
These are not home listening room quality, but I'd happily use them at my desk, as well as on the train. I like the style too.
The cable is awful. The driver crinkle is awful. The sound quality is okay but nothing amazing.
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If you weren't prepared for driver flex and watched the video on how to "fix" it then this may not be the purchase for you
if you are, then its a good product at a reasonable price (once its fixed)
The tuning is solid but the driver flex will be a major turnoff for a lot of people
Can't really rate 5 stars overall beceause of it, but I think the sound alone especially a this price point is deserving of it
bad crackling at all volumes on arrival.
Dear Customer,
We are very sorry to hear about the issue you are experiencing.
May we kindly ask whether this problem is occurring on both sides, or only on one side?
We have already sent you a follow-up email to continue assisting you. Please rest assured that we will do our best to help resolve all the issues you have encountered.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and greatly appreciate your time and understanding.
Dislike; having to fix the driver rattle issue from the factory by unscrewing product
Like: sound to price ratio is tremendous value
Sound and looks are great, but build quality leaves a lot to be desired. Besides the driver flex and bass distortion, I'm already having an issue with the left jack. QC needs some serious work.
Produkt bardzo udany
Ciemny dźwięk z bardzo dobrym basem
Nie brzmi jak planarny
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