KBEar Lark review everyone! With the barrage of IEM’s getting released nowadays, how do we know which one to spend our hard-earned money on? Worry not and read on as we go over arguably one of the best IEM you can get for less than $30.

The KBEar Lark review unit was sent to us from KeepHifi and KBEar in exchange for an honest review. We are not strangers as to what KBEar can offer as we have covered some of their previous releases like the KBEar KS2 and the KBEar KB06. You can check them both KeepHifi and KBEar here:

KeepHifi Official Store and KBEar Official AliExpress storefront.

KBEar Lark Specifications:

Driver: Single Balanced Armature + Single Dynamic Hybrid
Frequency response: 20-20kHz
Sensitivity: 105dB
Impedance: 16 Ohm

So what are we waiting for, let’s get the ball rolling.

Packaging and Build Quality

To my surprise, the KBEar Lark review unit came in a premium-looking box which outclasses other affordable Chi-Fi IEMs of its kind. It came in a glossy outer case and once I slipped it off, a matte box with the logo of KBEar in gold brandished my eyes.

Once I flipped open the cover, the contents were encased in separate boxes, which I thought was impressive and classy.

IEMs

The shell being made of Zinc Alloy and the hexagonal patterns on it which elegantly reflects light made it look like it costs more than it does. Also, there was a little weight to it which, for me, gave me the impression that it was not made of cheap plastic that could break easily. I also liked the brass color of the sound guide nozzle which contrasted well with the eartips’ color.

Cable

The 32-strand silver plated cable was great although a little more amount of tension would have been great to avoid the way it tangles easily making storage and use kind of annoying, you know the drill? No? Maybe it’s just me and my lifestyle that asks for a more ease of use friendly cable.

Carrying Case

Like how carrying cases should be, this one provided was sturdy and very capable of protecting the unit from external damage. Also, using the zipper was smooth with just an exception on the corners. Nevertheless, it was of good quality despite being just a bonus. Also, the color and the texture were nice touches as it is visually appealing and not boring. Also, for the price, this was a very nice addition.

Comfort and Isolation

Because of the carrying case, the cord doesn’t get tangled that much which makes it easier to put on and adds to the comfort of using it. I have used the unit for a couple of hours per session and it felt like I didn’t have them on every time.

As for the isolation, I often used the unit in crowded restaurants(seeing more than 3 people defines as crowded now) and external noise was dampened to a great deal with the stock eartips.

Tonality

Lows

Though well-balanced and adequate in the overall tuning, the KBEar Lark, I believe is where the unit slightly lacked. The bass can produce solid and almost thumpy pounds but as a basshead, I would prefer it to have more power and control.

While testing it on Far East Movement’s Dirty Bass, the sub bass was fast. As the capabilities of its bass was tested during the refrain of the song, it provided good rumble and weight.

Mids

What I love about this unit is that the mids could arguably be one of the best I have tested in this price spectrum. The female vocals which were tested with Norah Jones’ Don’t Know Why were articulate and clear. There was no noted sibilance as well.

Highs

Another reason to get the Lark is that it has precise and clean sound without getting distorted when the highs are further explored. As I tested it with Maroon 5’s Harder To Breathe, the constant hits on the cymbals did not give me ear fatigue nor veil the rest of the sounds.

Soundstage and Imaging

In my opinion, the Soundstage and Imaging of KBEar Lark is one of its greatest strengths. While testing it on Takeharu Ishimoto’s The Price of Freedom, it showed a good balance of depth and height. Moreover, the imaging was quite vivid as the separation and layering of the different instruments were not congested.

Conclusion

KBEar Lark could arguably be one of the best IEMs you could get for less than $30. It has clear sound and balanced tuning with just the right amount of bass. You can’t go wrong with that.