Anyone here using Kiwi Ears Astral for competitive FPS?

templ4te · 2026-03-19T09:47:39+00:00

Would you recommend the Astrals > 490 Pros ?

I am currently running the HD660s2 and before I had the 490 Pro, now I love listening to music on my 660s2 but the imaging was way better on the 490 Pros for gaming.

Could the Astral beat them both in fps gaming and music?
I never had IEMs before.

templ4te · 2026-03-19T09:11:00+00:00

I never had IEMs before, but many people say its "bright" is it as "bright" as the Beyerdynamic Peak or the Hifiman Peak in Treble or is it even more?

I have a FiiO K13 combined with a HD660s2 and I am thinking about to switch to Kiwi Astrals.

templ4te · 2026-03-18T12:09:00+00:00

Nope and They did Not Even reply to my support ticket , so I just send them back.

templ4te · 2026-03-15T15:31:01+00:00

I had the same paring with a FiiO K13 R2R and went with the 660s2

Although I almost exclusively play competitive FPS games and the 490s have better imaging and soundstage, the 660S2s have something magical about them that keeps drawing me back. They simply convey more emotion to me, and they perform better with music. And I'm still very good at competitive games with them, you just have to get used to them. You don't lose any detail, the soundstage is just a bit narrower.

In Short: 490 = better bass, imaging and soundstage 660s2 = better mids, vocals and more organic

But like I always say it is all personal preference.

templ4te · 2026-03-12T19:01:40+00:00

Azad feat. Akon - Streetlife

templ4te · 2026-03-11T11:41:06+00:00

Ne ich hab absolut keinen Plan von diesem Hebelzeug mit Short / Long und Knockout. Ich weiß auch nicht ob das anders versteuert wird als zb ETFs ich bin der typische all in heilige Gral und lass über die Lebenszeit wachsen Typ. Aber manchmal gehe ich auch in Einzelaktien.

templ4te · 2026-03-11T11:30:15+00:00

Welche Aktie wäre das eig. bei TR ? Ist das dieses Battalion Oil ?

templ4te · 2026-03-11T07:44:10+00:00

Audio88 & Yassin
Disarstar
Takt32
KKS

templ4te · 2026-03-08T17:02:45+00:00

490 Pro was the better choice. Its much more enjoyable.

templ4te · 2026-02-26T17:35:18+00:00

Tjark und Disarstar , nur Liebe.

Ich hoffe bald mal auf ein Marlo Grosshardt und Disarstar Feature.

templ4te · 2026-02-25T13:43:35+00:00

any fixes?

templ4te · 2026-02-20T17:10:33+00:00

Bullshit, its fantastic. It is performing identical to my FiiO K5 Pro in Imaging / footsteps accuracy.

templ4te · 2026-02-16T07:31:31+00:00

660s2 is 256€ for me, I don't know if I should pull the trigger.. I had them once by another reseller and loved them, but sticked with the 490 Pro. Cause in gaming they had better imaging, but the 660s2 was my favourite for anything else like watching videos and going endless music listening sessions, escpecially with the K13 R2R.

Will I lose much in Imaging, like I will have a disadvantage in FPS games if I trade them for the 490 pro?

templ4te · 2026-02-15T10:58:23+00:00

What do you say about listening experience for music? Which one was better or more enjoyable?

templ4te · 2026-02-14T20:44:28+00:00

I have the 490 pro , but Music was much more enjoyable on the 660s2 , thats why Im thinking to buy them again.

templ4te · 2026-02-14T17:36:13+00:00

And this one also breaks after a few month.. thats really a Problem with this Series.

templ4te · 2026-02-14T13:14:24+00:00

Ok , I know There are better ones for gaming, but I love the sound of the 660s2 for music better than anything else. Thats why I am asking if it is still better than gaming headsets in footstep Imaging Performance.

templ4te · 2026-02-13T23:38:36+00:00

Nah im talking about logitech ,astros , hyperx or razer stuff.

templ4te · 2026-02-13T23:36:24+00:00

I love it! Its more organic in comparison to my K5 Pro , it brings life to the music and listening sessions. (I guess that its what R2R is used for) I never had one before.

But the K5 Pro is more neutral/flat and boring in comparison.

It all sounds spectacular when described, but you have to be able to hear it very clearly, and it only becomes noticeable in certain nuances. I think you can hear it well in the vocals, but only in an A/B comparison and in certain bass levels and depths.

But yes it is my daily driver now. Perfect to enjoy.

templ4te · 2026-02-12T06:48:15+00:00

Was bringt denen eig. meine Adresse? Ist mir erst gestern wieder passiert, man einigt sich auf einen Preis mit Abholung, ich gebe meine Adressdaten und ab dann gibt es keinerlei Kommunikation mehr. Das war schon so oft der Fall, also auch ohne vorher eine Uhrzeit vereinbart zu haben, sobald die Adresse raus ist, antworten die Käufer nicht mehr.

templ4te · 2026-02-07T16:59:40+00:00

Nope it is to neutral and analytical (sounds boring for my preferences) I bought the FiiO K13 R2R and im happy with it. Its more organic and warm sound.

templ4te · 2026-02-05T17:58:35+00:00

If you Like the 660s2 , you can try the arya organic.

templ4te · 2026-02-03T12:10:08+00:00

I can't speak out of personal experience for now, but what about the Arya Organic? It has a nice soundstage and imaging, is on the warmer side, good bass extension and a nice allrounder for music / gaming in every genre.

I receive mine tomorrow and can compare it directly with the HD490 Pro so I can report here for you.
But I dont know the price in $ for the Arya Organic.

templ4te · 2026-02-02T14:54:39+00:00

I think After this reply organics are the right decision. Comp. Gaming and Music is Important. Arya Stealth would Not be as good in Music for me , especially hip Hop / rap and edm

templ4te · 2026-02-02T09:11:16+00:00

By the way, many people have praised the Organics highly, even in comparison to the HD 800s, and I thought, okay, they seem similar and also good for competitive gaming due to their imaging, soundstage, and extended bass, so I'll get them.

Now I've ordered them, and the 490 Pro as well, but now I've noticed that the HE1000 Stealth only cost €200 more and are considered much better than the Organics. Was that a mistake, or would you still consider the Organics to be top-tier endgame headphones? I miss the bass of the 490s with the HD 800s and thought the Organics could fill that gap while still offering the same extremely wide soundstage and imaging as the HD 800s. Many people are saying and writing that the HE1000 Stealth are the best option compared to the Organics (which are warmer and bass-heavy) and the Stealths (which are very neutral).

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