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There is also ample air between the instruments and the stage feels spacious. The tonal balance is the strongest suit of the Orchestra and the signature feels quite uniform throughout the spectrum. The transients are not the fastest but they are sharp and accentuated. It shows great resolution, good dynamism, and very good PRaT. It really is a capable monitor with a very special midrange. It is quite obvious that the engineers behind this product have carried out a serious R&D process for the Orchestra. Listening to this piece reveals the Orchestra’s immensely clean and organic treble response. ‘Fearless’ from Pink Floyd is a good treble-benchmark track in my opinion. Furthermore, the vivid and energetic highs contribute to the dynamism of the IEMs and increase the excitement factor during the listening session. The treble extends into the top octave without any unwanted sharpness thanks to the controlled nature of the Orchestra. This range, in combination with the bass range, enhances the perceived clarity and resolution of the overall signature. It rather follows and fills the gaps in perfect harmony. As with the rest of the ranges, treble is very controlled and does not try to steal the show from the midrange. The extension is quite impressive as well. The highs are resolving, clean and spacious. Just like the midrange, the Orchestra features excellent treble reproduction. Throw in a couple of natural instruments onto the stage and let the Orchestra sing. You will enjoy anything that has cellos, guitars, violins, flutes, piccolos, clarinets in it. Listening to jazz divas like Melody Gardot and Norah Jones is an excellent experience with the Orchestra. You hear every vibration, every thump, every single note, clean and pristine. Listening to the cover of the Iron Maiden’s ‘Fear of the Dark’ from Thomas Zwijsen with the Orchestra takes you away for a pleasant ride. I want to highlight this ability of the Orchestra because it is worth mentioning over and over again. The Orchestra reproduces the sounds of woodwind instruments and string instruments in a very realistic and natural way. The female vocal reproduction is also quite good, the vocals feel vivid, energetic but very controlled in the upper midrange. The male vocals have a good body and texture, they do not feel light or artificial. The vocals are articulate, airy, and resolving. Every instrument sounds natural and immensely clean to my ears. The Orchestra has this pristine midrange presentation. If you listen to tracks with a lot of mid-based instruments, you will love this IEM. The midrange is most certainly the star of the show. On another note, good mastering and proper source selection play a big role when it comes to the bass quantity. The headroom feels breathy without any overlapping ranges or major dips. The Orchestra has a very airy presentation thanks to this tuning. This contributes greatly to the sense of spaciousness that the monitor provides. The midbass is also linear and clean, like the rest of the low range. The Orchestra has this tight, concentrated, clean bass that never overpowers the midrange. If you’re an avid EDM fan who loves the slam, you may need to look elsewhere. However, it is safe to say that the bass is sufficient in many genres.
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The bass range of the Orchestra is slightly recessed compared to the rest of the spectrum. Let us dissect the sound into a couple of sections and take a closer look. Additionally, the Orchestra is quite easy to drive with decent audio equipment. The resolution and the clarity are quite nice for the price. The unit provides a linear, even presentation and backs it up with a proper technical foundation. Kiwi Ears claims the Orchestra’s tonal balance is excellent and I can vouch for it as well. The Orchestra sounds balanced and articulate across the spectrum.