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KiwiEars Astral
The Kiwi Ears Astral is the best gaming IEM I’ve tried at $299, especially for Valorant. You get a holographic 3D stage, super clean separation, and imaging that lets you track footsteps without gunfire getting boomy. My main nitpicks are slightly recessed mids and bass that’s a bit lacking in punch, plus the packaging is pretty minimal.
Pros
- +Best soundstage and imaging in the price range (for me)
- +Clean, crispy separation and layering for music and gaming
- +Great for Valorant: gunfire doesn’t mask footsteps
- +Easy to drive (works on an Apple dongle)
- +Sounds good at low to mid volume
- +Nice cable with interchangeable terminations
Cons
- -Mids/vocals can feel a bit recessed
- -Bass lacks a little punch (especially for hip-hop)
- -Minimal accessories/packaging
- -No lock on the interchangeable termination mechanism
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KiwiEars Astral
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Highlights
- +Best soundstage and imaging in the price range (for me)
- +Clean, crispy separation and layering for music and gaming
- +Great for Valorant: gunfire doesn’t mask footsteps
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