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Kiwi Ears Altruva Review | The $69 Budget Audiophile Open-Back Headphones

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🎧 Howzit. Welcome to TECH ON A BUDGET Looking for budget audiophile headphones that actually deliver? Meet the Kiwi Ears Altruva — released in July 2025 for just $69. These are open-back over-ear headphones, designed to give you the kind of wide soundstage and natural audio you’d expect from much more expensive gear. In this in-depth review, I’ll cover: 🎧 Build quality & comfort 🎧 What makes open-back headphones different from closed-back ones? 🎧 Why professionals and audiophiles prefer open-backs 🎧 Sound quality, tuning, and frequency response 🎧 Who should (and shouldn’t) buy these 👉 If you’ve ever wanted to step into the audiophile world without breaking the bank, this might be the perfect pair of budget-friendly open-backs for you. Price: $69 CA$ 51 GBP 95 R 1,211 If you wish to buy: Official link: https://kiwiears.com/products/kiwi-ears-altruva Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4mcrHCT THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED VIDEO 🔹 SUBSCRIBE for more tech reviews → https://www.youtube.com/c/TECHONABUDGET007 LINK TO LAST VIDEO: https://youtu.be/feydVBkSvGo 📌 Would YOU buy these for $69? Let me know in the comments! CHAPTES: 0:00 Hook 0:31 Intro, Unboxing, and Specs 1:42 What are Open-back headphones? 2:48 Trivia 2:58 First Impressions 4:11 Fit Test 4:43 CTA 4:52 Audio Test 5:11 Audio Assessment 6:26 Trivia 6:35 Pros 8:16 Cons 9:35 Final Verdict and Summary 10:20 CTA 👍 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more Tech on a Budget reviews. 🔔 Subscribe and join the TOB Fam for weekly uploads Song: Time To Talk Ft. Roses - Bittersweet [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/Bittersweet Watch: http://youtu.be/RdAPevFwfmE Song: Abstrakt - U [NCS10 Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/UAbstrakt Watch: http://youtu.be/BJP9aV2J83s #KiwiEars #Audiophile #Headphones #TechReview #OpenBack #BudgetAudiophile #MusicLovers #TechOnABudget

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In this video I review the Kiwi Ears Altruva (Ultrava), a full-sized open-back over-ear headphone that’s trying to give you “audiophile level” sound for around $69. I break down the specs (15mm dynamic driver, detachable dual 3.5mm connectors, lightweight frame), what you get in the box (braided cable, 6.35mm adapter, extra pads), and I also explain the big difference between open-back and closed-back headphones—mainly that open-backs let air and sound pass through for a more natural, spacious soundstage. Then I get into real-world comfort and performance. Fit-wise, they clamp lightly, sit secure, and because they’re super lightweight with a comfortable strap, I can wear them for hours without fatigue. Sound-wise, the first thing that hits you is the wide, airy soundstage—great for gaming and orchestral music. The tuning leans natural with clear vocals and strong mids/treble detail, while bass is present but not heavy. My main pros are the soundstage, comfort/lightweight build, and the clear mids and highs with impressive separation for the price. The cons are what you’d expect from open-backs: sound leakage (not for commuting/public spaces) and the bulkiness/poor portability. Final verdict: for $70, I’d buy it as a solid entry point into open-back “magic,” as long as you’re using it indoors in a quiet space.

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