With the Final E tips, isolation is good enough for use on a noisy bus or train. It does not have particularly strong bass, but with Final E tips and a slight bass boost on Wavelet (app for Android), I have zero complaints about using it. The Kato does vocals naturally, with a slight push in the treble department. In general, I find that the Kato sounds clean and articulate. Very Brief Sound Impressions & Conclusion I use it primarily on my commute and before bed on some Netflix. The Kato has given me some faith in a long lasting IEM that will hopefully at least last the year. Shure SE215 and Mee M6 Pro (bad IEMS that don't hold up today)Ĭlearly, I don't have the best luck with IEMs and generally, I do find them inferior to a solidly built headphone like the R70x and HD600.The Kato has been one of my favorite IEMs to use on the daily with my other favorites in the past being the well-built, comfortable Final E4000. Very stiff competition from new releases such as the 7Hz Timeless.Can pick up some hiss from laptops or noisier dongles, no fault of the IEM per se.Yet another Harmon tuned Chi-fi IEM in a sea of Chi-fi IEMs.IEM case doesn't fit the IEM unless you want to crush the wires.Scratches easily but still looks decent until closer inspection.Does not leave me craving my go-to HD600 too much when on-the-go.Pay quite a bit more over the Aria for a much improved user experience. Affordability to sound quality ratio is great.Easy to use aftermarket ear-tips such as Final E tips. Firm 2-pin connectors, best stock cable I've used on an IEM.No durability complaints after about 4 months of ownership.I really enjoy using the Kato as an everyday-IEM. This review will also come from a standpoint of a person who primarily uses headphones. With how much hype this IEM has, alongside new entries like the Shuoer S12, 7Hz Timeless & Eternal, this review will focus more on the long-term use as an EDC IEM rather than an exhaustive take on it's sound characteristics. This is one of those classics defines by a unique signature not all will 100% love still it offers a good starting point for those looking to move up into better defined IEM. its accurate and separation was very good. Soundstage: is as wide as it is deep but not a large area just within natural borders. The detail is above average, and I found the highs slightly metallic sounding at times. Treble: is open and airy but has a same extension. Mids are transparent and clear with a lean presentation and a natural tone to them in most cases. Let's get into my assessment simple and straight forward as it always is.īass: Is not the focus here, it is well controlled and has a decent punch in the Mid-Bass region and decent texture but the Sub lacks in speed and depth here almost like a BA kind of bass. The Cable is one of my favorites from Moondrop and I liked it better than the Blessing2 cable. The Kato is comfortable and good looking, and both the case and cable are built for durability and looks. So, we can all agree it's made well, solid metal with interchangeable nozzles one more detailed and the brass one smoother and warmer. Name: KATO flagship advanced technology dynamic in-ear earplugĭiaphragm: the 3rd generation DLC composite diaphragmĬable plug: 3.5mm stereo single-ended plugįrequency response range: 10Hz-45kHz (IEC61094, Free Field)Įffective frequency response range: 20Hz-20kHz (IEC60318-4, -3dB) The package and accessories are top notch consisting of Pouch, Nozzles, Foam and Spring tips, Cable and case documentation and the KATO.
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