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Authorized dealers for Kefine Quatio - 2DD + 2BA Hybrid Hifi Earphone

  • A1 Futureshop — online and in-store — North Rocks, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • ARK Audio — online and in-store — Borensberg, Östergötlands län, Sweden (website)
  • Audio 46 — online and in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)
  • Audio Domain — online and in-store — Stadtbezirke I, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (website)
  • Eden Audio — in-store — Cotford Saint Luke, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • Headphone Zone — online and in-store — Laxmi Industrial Estate, Maharashtra, India (website)
  • HiFiGo — online and in-store — Kowloon, Hong Kong (website)
  • Linsoul — online and in-store — Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China (website)
  • Star Picker — in-store — Sea Park, Selangor, Malaysia (website)
  • Wener Musica — online and in-store — Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain (website)
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Kefine Quatio - 2DD + 2BA Hybrid Hifi Earphone

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Kefine’s Quatio delivers a natural midrange with convincing vocals, textured bass, and a smooth, fatigue-free treble. Audio-In Reviews found its tonal balance and bass-to-mid coherence especially strong, while the sturdy metal shells, comfortable fit, modular cable, and interchangeable nozzles make this a notably well-rounded hybrid IEM at $129.

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85/100
Rating for Quatio - 2DD + 2BA Hybrid Hifi Earphone

Nicely Roasted

Sound Quality

86/100

Fit Comfort Isolation

78/100

Build Accessories

91/100

Value for Money

87/100

Pros

Accurate, natural vocals and instruments with impressive midrange clarity and detail.

Controlled, textured bass balances kick impact with satisfying sub-bass extension.

Excellent all-metal build, stable long-session comfort, and a robust modular cable with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm terminations.

Three tuning nozzles provide useful variations in bass level and upper-mid presence.

Cons

Restrained upper treble limits air, sparkle, and fine-detail retrieval compared with more energetic rivals.

Soundstage, imaging, and layering are only average for the price class.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"the Quattio, while not maybe being the best option at the $100 price point, is still a very good option"

— Audio-In Reviews

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 86/100

The Quatio is described as a balanced, natural-sounding IEM with particularly convincing vocals and a cohesive bass-to-midrange presentation. Its restrained upper treble trades some air and fine detail for a smooth, non-fatiguing listen, while staging remains ordinary for the price.

Bass

88/100

Audio-In Reviews found a well-judged balance between sub-bass reach and mid-bass impact, with the kick carrying slightly more emphasis. Texture and tactility are good at the price, though a small amount of lower-midrange bleed was audible.

Midrange

91/100

Vocals and instruments are said to come through accurately and naturally, with a notably strong sense of tonal balance. The reviewer was also impressed by the midrange's clarity and detail.

Treble

82/100

The lower treble has enough presence to avoid sounding dull, and it is specifically described as free of sharpness or harshness. However, energy drops off beyond this region, limiting upper-treble air and the sense of detail in recordings such as live music.

Resolution Separation

84/100

The midrange earns praise for its clarity and detail, helping the Quatio sound clean and natural. Fine treble detail and airy retrieval are less convincing, so it does not appear to prioritize maximum analytical resolution.

Soundstage Imaging

82/100

Staging, imaging, and layering are considered average among similarly priced IEMs. The presentation should be organized enough for general listening, but spatial scale is not a standout.

Dynamics Coherence

87/100

The reviewer highlights good tonal balance and cohesiveness between the bass and midrange. This points to a well-integrated hybrid presentation rather than one that sounds obviously divided between drivers.

FIT COMFORT ISOLATION PERFORMANCE 78/100

The egg-shaped metal shells achieved a stable fit for the reviewer and remained comfortable through longer sessions without pain. Passive isolation is not meaningfully discussed, so prospective buyers should not assume class-leading noise reduction.

Seal Stability

87/100

Audio-In Reviews reports that the Quatio fit their ears well and caused no difficulty achieving a proper, stable seal. This is one reviewer's experience, but it is clearly positive.

Comfort

89/100

Despite the metal construction and somewhat egg-shaped shells, the reviewer could listen for extended periods without discomfort or ear pain. No pressure points or fit-related fatigue were reported.

Isolation

50/100

The available review does not comment on passive isolation or real-world noise attenuation. Its effectiveness for commuting, stage monitoring, or noisy environments is therefore unclear.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Accessories

91/100

The all-metal housings are described as very robust and very well made for the asking price. The package includes a soft, low-memory modular cable with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm terminations, plentiful tips, a case, tip holders, and two extra sets of replaceable tuning nozzles.

Value for Money

87/100

At $129, the Quatio is considered a very good option for listeners seeking balance and naturalness, though the reviewer stops short of calling it the best choice around $100. Its strong construction, modular cable, generous tip selection, and tuning nozzles help support the asking price.

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Manufacturer's Description — Kefine

1. 2DD and 2BA hybrid drivers make warm, lush and musical sound.


2. Meet different listening preferences with 3 pairs of replaceable tuning nozzles.


3. Accurate sound and durable quality made by precise CNC machining metal housing.


4. Wide adaptability with 3.5mm SE and 4.4mm BA interchangeable plugs.


5. No loss on signal transmission and full sound with high-purity 392 silver-plated OFC wires cable.

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Authorized dealers for Kefine Quatio - 2DD + 2BA Hybrid Hifi Earphone

  • A1 Futureshop — online and in-store — North Rocks, New South Wales, Australia (website)
  • ARK Audio — online and in-store — Borensberg, Östergötlands län, Sweden (website)
  • Audio 46 — online and in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)
  • Audio Domain — online and in-store — Stadtbezirke I, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (website)
  • Eden Audio — in-store — Cotford Saint Luke, England, United Kingdom (website)
  • Headphone Zone — online and in-store — Laxmi Industrial Estate, Maharashtra, India (website)
  • HiFiGo — online and in-store — Kowloon, Hong Kong (website)
  • Linsoul — online and in-store — Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China (website)
  • Star Picker — in-store — Sea Park, Selangor, Malaysia (website)
  • Wener Musica — online and in-store — Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain (website)
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