Kiwi Ears Aventus Review
Summary: Kiwi Ears gives us a Bluetooth (or cabled) headphone experience for DJ's and gamers.
4.5
Bluetooth Beats
Kiwi Ears seem to be making a bit of a splash on the headphones scene… from their DJ focused heaphones with 6.3mm adapters for higher end listening/DJ equipment, to this the Kiwi Ears Aventus which provides Bluetooth audio but also provides users an option to connect via 3.5mm jack.
We’ll get the company stats out of the way first… as per their website:
Coaxial Driver Configuration
The Aventus features a coaxial driver setup with a 40mm dynamic driver for full bandwidth and a 10mm dynamic driver for enhanced clarity and a wider soundstage.
Reference Tuning Signature
The Aventus features a mild Harman tuning with strong bass, a neutral midrange, and comfortable, accurate treble. Foam inserts allow for personalized tuning adjustments.
Wireless Connectivity
The Aventus supports Bluetooth 5.4 and wired connections, offering seamless audio playback, low latency, and the ability to connect up to two devices simultaneously.
Active Noise Cancellation
The Aventus features hybrid ANC, reducing outside noise by up to 35dB for excellent isolation, with a 5-microphone array for precise noise detection and cancellation.
Ergonomic Design
The Aventus features independently rotating and folding earcups for single-ear use, with lightweight, durable frames and plush vegan leather linings for comfort.
Up to 82 Hours of Bluetooth Playback
The Aventus offers up to 82 hours of playback with ANC off, 45 hours with ANC on, and 18 hours with ANC and RGB lights, plus 4 hours from just 10 minutes of charging.
But, as usual… what are they actually like? Well, the first thing I noticed when opening the box was the lovely carry case the headphones come in. It’s a fabric outer over a tough shell which makes it great for being able to pack with your other items whilst not worrying about it getting battered, it also has a carabiner so you could potentially connect it to a belt loop or similar if you wanted to take it with you.
The earphones themselves are able to be made quite compact thanks to that “ergonomic” design and the ability to fold the earcups in and basically have them sit within the arc of the headband.
Bluetooth was actually quite simple… simply set the headset to pairing and find it on your chosen device (I use my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra)… once paired you are good to go. You can actually have the headphones connected to two devices at once which is probably most useful if you are playing games or listening to music and you get a call on your phone… the headphones can switch over easily. Using the cable was a little more confusing. If you would prefer to use the 3.5mm audio jack… you simply plug that into the headphones and it will automatically switch to that as the input and you are all set, in seemingly standard Kiwi Ears fashion… you can choose to connect 3.5mm audio via either a matched 3.5mm connector or USB (it’s nice to have options and especially with modern phones often moving to USB C but some retaining the older 3.5mm connector… it’s nice that both are covered out of the box… big marks for that from me!).
The noise cancelling has three different settings, off, on and transparent. The headphones default to noise cancelling being off… and once you click that button you will probably notice an instant change (for me it was the gentle drone of my PC speakers which don’t seem that loud normally… but when you activate noise cancelling with the headphones on… it’s night and day the difference it makes. If you are going for a walk and would like to lessen the external noise but still have some awareness of what’s going on… you can switch to the transparent mode.
The sound quality (arguably one of the most, if not the most important element really) is very good. These don’t seem to be as focused on a “neutral” soundscape like some previous offerings… but they do produce a pleasant listening experience. There might be a touch more bass than a “natural” setting might have… but it’s not too overpowering and fits well with the good quality treble and mid-range. Certainly a decent bit of sound for the price point and the portability.
Final Thoughts:
I continue to be pleasantly surprised/impressed by Kiwi Ears. When so many manufacturers seem to be reducing what users get in the box to a single option (if not flat out requiring extra items be purchased separately)… Kiwi Ears making a Bluetooth headset that can also be connected via 3.5mm jack and then providing a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable and a 3.5mm to USB C cable in the box is delightful! The addition of the LEDs on the side may not be to everyone’s taste… but the fact you can just leave them off should suit those who don’t like a splash of colour and those that do can enjoy the fact that their headset is getting as groovy as they are. For the price point and the options on offer here… I would say the Kiwi Ears Aventus are a strong option for anyone wanting some Bluetooth headphones… especially if they might also sometimes want a wired experience (or just have some equipment that doesn’t have a Bluetooth option). Definitely check them out!
About the Author
Chris O'Connor Father of four, husband of one and all round oddity. Gaming at home since about 1982 with a Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Moving on to the more traditional PC genre in the years that followed with the classic Jump Joe and Alley Cat. CGA, EGA, VGA and beyond PC's have been central to my gaming but I've also enjoyed consoles and hand helds along the way (who remembers the Atari Lynx?). Would have been actor/film maker, jack of many trades master of none.
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