Kiwi Ears Division Review
Summary: Dynamic Driver Monitor/DJ headphones at a decent price
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DJ Dynamics
It’s easy to get caught up in the trend for wireless headphones/earbuds these days, but sometimes you just need to grab a wired set of cans for a more authentic audio experience. The Kiwi Ears Division provides the option for both DJs and those who want a more neutral audio experience.
So what do we get here:
- High-Performance 40mm Dynamic Driver
- Balanced Tonal Precision
- Versatile Detachable Cable
According to the website, this means:
“The Division delivers a powerful bass, clear mids, and crisp highs, providing an immersive audio experience for both studio and stage use. With a design inspired by classic studio headphones, it ensures accurate sound for professionals and enthusiasts alike.”
“The 40mm dynamic driver in The Division has been meticulously designed for optimal performance. The diaphragm tension is finely-tuned for efficient responsiveness, while upgraded voice coils and magnets enhance the overall sound quality. This powerful driver delivers accurate and clear audio, making it ideal for both studio and stage use.”
“The Division’s tonal balance is designed for precision. The bass offers deep impact with a quick decay, ensuring clean and defined sound. The midrange remains neutral for accurate reference of instruments and vocals, while the treble is exceptionally clear and detailed, highlighting every nuance without harshness. This balanced tuning makes it ideal for both professional monitoring and DJing.”
All this with a vegan leather headband and earpads for comfort and a 3.5mm and 6.35mm adapter. The vegan leather is a nice touch for those who want to avoid animal products whilst still having a nice soft feel and the 3.5mm and 6.35mm adapter means you can connect to most traditional earphone connections (you know, the ones we used before they all switched to USB-C) and the 6.35mm adapter (which you just screw onto the 3.5mm plug so you can use either at a pinch).
For those who do like to take their earphones with them, the great thing about the Kiwi Ears Division is that the headset can be made very compact by not just the adjustable headband but the ability to fold/turn the earcups to allow them to sit more within the space of the headband, thus taking up less packaging space.
From actual use, I would say the audio quality is noticeable. It takes a little getting used to, but that arguably shows how much “tweaking” other speakers/headsets default to. The balance means you should be getting a far more natural sound, or to put it another way, it should be closer to what the content is meant to sound like without any adjustment. Most systems will of course allow you to then add your own adjustments, but if you are working in a professional fashion, you certainly want to be starting from a neutral baseline.
My main issue with the headset is actually a problem I have with many headsets and it’s that the earcups are too small for my ears. They feel like they don’t encompass my ears but rather sit on them. It’s not the end of the world, but it doesn’t feel as comfortable as some other headsets.
Final Thoughts
For those of us who still enjoy plugging in for our audio enjoyment (at least from time to time), the Kiwi Ears Division are a great option, especially if you need a headset that can be connected to a 6.35mm jack. The fold and twistability of the earcups means it’s fantastic for those with limited luggage options, and the sound output is definitely great for the price point. If earcup size is an issue for you, maybe go with a different headset; otherwise, it’s definitely worth considering.
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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