[cleg]

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I'm not sure why Ostry's IEMs remain almost unknown on Head-Fi, but on Russian and Ukrainian market Ostry KC06A became a real huge hit. They offered indeed good design and pretty balanced sound for that money.

Now Ostry are back with higher end KC09 model, it's priced about $200, but it looks good and sounds pretty good too.
KC09 uses single DD with 10mm diaphragm, offering pretty neutral signature with accented lows (this can be tuned via tips)

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Other specs: 32Ω of impedance, ≥101 dB of sensitivity, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Cable is replaceable with MMCX connectors

 

[cleg]

As usual, I've made an initial impressions video (strong accent warning)

 

[flognarde]

As I mentioned on the video comment section : Good luck to OSTRY on selling these for $200 !

 

[cleg]

As I mentioned on the video comment section : Good luck to OSTRY on selling these for $200 !

So, did you heard KC09? Can you please share impressions on them? Or it's an opinion based on absolutely other model (KC06)? I disagree with your comment on YouTiube, but I don't think it's logical to argue on subjective opinion.

Anyway, I doubt Ostry need some luck, they're already selling OK on our local markets. It's not world domination, of course, but anyway not bad for them

 

[slowpickr]

Are there different filters to tweak the sound? Can't exactly tell from the photos.

 

[cleg]

Are there different filters to tweak the sound? Can't exactly tell from the photos.

Ostry makes tips with filters. There is 1 pair in accessories set, making sound more linear. Also there are 2 kind of tips without filters but with different amount of lows

 

[abhijollyguy]

Has anyone tried these? How does it sound?

 

[phuc826]

Ostry KC09A IEM is being distributed in Vietnam now. The build and design of the IEM is such amazing and better than the KC06A. And the official price is $100 only.
Sound signature is almost similar to KC06A, but Ostry has improved the mid range, makes KC09 better than KC06A as it's not just an IEM for only V-shape EQ lovers. The sound is nearly realistic and the EQ is flat by now, not so V-shape as the KC06A.
As the recommendation from the manufacturer, KC09 IEM needs 50 hours burned-in at least to get the final stage of sound.

 

[encoreAC]

I will be getting these when I arrive in China next month. Loving my KC06A and can't wait to receive them.

 

[sodesuka]

These things are mighty impressive for $100. Very well balanced, practically grain free, nice vocal, relatively crisp unfatiguing high, taut bass, enveloping soundstage (with mojo). I really can't think anything they do wrong for the price, they easily take the crown for sub $100 IEMs I have tried and maybe even more (from my memory of Mee P1, KC09 is more balanced, no recessed vocal, just as clean and way easier to drive)

 

[Skullophile]

Are they dark like mentioned in the YouTube video review?

 

[sodesuka]

Are they dark like mentioned in the YouTube video review?

Not really imo but they sure aren't bright at all, though I guess it depends on where you're coming from. FWIW, compared to Moondrop Liebesleid, KC09 *is* darker (though you could also say that the Liebesleid is bright), however clarity-wise, they trade blows.

Edit: after a few comparison and ear adjustment, I could see how some perceive them as dark, their trebles *are* shelved compared to the rest of the spectrum, but they aren't muffled clarity-wise by any mean.

 

[cleg]

Are they dark like mentioned in the YouTube video review?

If you're speaking about my review — KC09 aren't dark. With default tips they have accented lows, but treble is present too, so they aren't "dark", just "darkened"

I could see how some perceive them as dark, their trebles *are* shelved compared to the rest of the spectrum, but they aren't muffled clarity-wise by any mean.

with tips with filter bass is perfectly tamed and they does sound really balanced

after price reduction to $100 it's one of the strongest competitors in this price range

 

[Blazer39]

from many IEMs i have bought ostry kc06 was my always safe bet IEM which sounds good on any source/song.

too bad i gave them to my friend...he insisted to buy it from me

just got the mee audio PX, and i gotta say that im not very impressed..not enough bass and hot trebles :/

if KC09 is anything like KC06 and better than i think its worth 100$ and more!

probably time to sell my PX..or just keep them for exercise...

 

[ivo001]

These are now up on Massdrop for $70.

Wonder how these stack up to the iBasso IT01, which seems to be the current <$100 king.