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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

Five-driver tribrid IEM with 10 mm dynamic, two Knowles BAs

Fifteen-decibel sub-bass shelf

Low-frequency tuning is intentionally elevated

Knowles balanced armatures

Two Knowles 32257 BA drivers

Dual Sonion electrostatic drivers

Two EST drivers

Three-way, three-tube tribrid system

Separate driver groups and acoustic paths

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Flagship Bass Tribrid

Sub-bass authority without giving up electrostatic air.

Punch combines a 10 mm dynamic driver, two Knowles balanced armatures, and two Sonion electrostatic drivers in a three-way, three-tube system. Its defining 15 dB sub-bass shelf is shaped to deliver physical depth while the BA

Fifteen-decibel sub-bass shelf

Knowles balanced armatures

Dual Sonion electrostatic drivers

Three-way, three-tube tribrid system

Sub-bass authority without giving up

A bass-forward flagship tribrid developed with HBB, combining a 15 dB sub-bass shelf with clear mids and electrostatic upper-frequency extension.

Fifteen-decibel sub-bass shelf

Knowles balanced armatures

Dual Sonion Electrostatic Drivers

01 Fifteen-decibel sub-bass shelf

The low-frequency tuning is intentionally elevated for deep impact and rumble, with the crossover designed to keep the midrange intelligible.

02 Knowles balanced armatures

Two Knowles 32257 BA drivers enhance the midrange, with open-vented ports for a fuller, richer sound.

03 Dual Sonion electrostatic drivers

Two EST drivers extend the top end with fine air, harmonics, and low-mass transient behavior.

04 Three-way, three-tube tribrid system

Separate driver groups and acoustic paths organize the bass, mids, and highs into a coherent high-output presentation.

the tribrid architecture is used to keep the midrange readable and the upper range extended above the 15 dB sub-bass shelf.

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch

Levels matched at 1 kHz

5

Bass Dominant subbass with deep physical rumble

Mids Full vocals remain present beneath bass

Treble Polite highs with restrained brilliance

Soundstage Moderate space beneath the bass foundation

Imaging Clear placement without pinpoint precision

How It Sounds

True basshead flagship with clear mids

Punch is for listeners who want unmistakable sub-bass authority but still expect flagship detail, separation, and upper-frequency air from the rest of the system.

Basshead

Tribrid

Electrostatic

Fifteen-decibel sub-bass shelf

Knowles balanced armatures

Two Knowles 32257 BA drivers handle key midrange and high-frequency information with speed and precision.

Who it's for

A true basshead flagship

The bass enthusiast

A 15 dB sub-bass shelf delivers the depth, rumble, and physical impact that define a true bass-first tuning.

Sub-BassRumbleImpact

Electronic and hip-hop listener

Dynamic low-end scale, clear mids, and EST air suit modern productions built around deep bass and sharp transients.

ElectronicHip-HopEnergy

The flagship tribrid buyer

Dynamic, BA, and electrostatic drivers combine specialized strengths in one high-end architecture.

TribridFive DriversFlagship

The cinematic gamer

Large low-frequency effects and extended ambience create an immersive presentation for games and films.

CinematicImmersiveSpacious

A HBB COLLABORATION

Kiwi Ears partners with renowned audio reviewer HBB

HBB’s global reputation in audio expertise and his signature tuning style contribute to the Punch’s deep, resonant bass performance, tailored for enthusiasts who crave impactful, refined low-end sound.

BGGAR Channel

Powerful Bass, Full-Range Sound

The Punch combines powerful, well-defined bass with balanced mids and extended ultra-high frequencies for a rich, full-range listening experience.

Hip-HopEDMBass-Heavy PopRockMetal

Powerful Bass, Balanced Tuning

The Punch combines powerful, well-defined bass with balanced mids and extended ultra-high frequencies for a rich, full-range listening experience

15 dBSub-Bass Boost

40 kHzUltra-Treble Extension

Cinematic gamesfilms

Dramatic Soundstage

Powerful bass, extended highs, and a large presentation give action scenes, effects, and environmental audio dramatic scale.

3-waycrossover

3 soundtubes

Hip-hop, EDM, and bass-heavy pop

The dynamic subwoofer delivers substantial low-frequency impact while the BA and EST sections retain vocal and treble definition.

Energetic flagship listening

Punch is designed for listeners who want a bold, high-impact tribrid rather than a restrained neutral-reference presentation.

How it compares

Technical Specifications

Inside the Box

Monitors

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch IEM × 1 Pair

Cable

Detachable Cable × 1

Eartips

Ear-tip assortment

Storage

Carrying Case × 1

Drivers

Configuration

1 x 10 mm dynamic driver

Dynamic Driver

1 x 10 mm dynamic driver

Balanced Armatures

2 x Knowles 32257 balanced armature

Electrostatic Drivers

2 x Sonion electrostatic driver

Crossover / Acoustic Tubes

3-way crossover / 3 acoustic tubes

Acoustics

Impedance

12 Ohm

Sensitivity

98 dB +/- 1 dB

Frequency Response

5 Hz-44 kHz

Tuning reference

Approx. 15 dB sub-bass shelf

Build & Fit

Connector

0.78 mm 2-pin

Cable

Optional / Variants

Cable termination: 3.5 mm or 4.4 mm

Cable Plug

3.5 mm or 4.4 mm

How it compares

Punch in the lineup.

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch4.25

Kiwi Ears Astral4.79

Kiwi Ears Orchestra II4.82

Kiwi Ears x B_Media Chorus4.67

Signature

["Basshead", " Tribrid", "Electrostatic"]

["Sub-Bass", "Open Mids", "Sparkle"]

["Reference", "Detailed", "Controlled"]

["Coherent", " Lively", "Everyday"]

Best for

["The bass enthusiast"]

["The flagship hybrid listener"]

["The studio listener", "Music Enthusiasts", "Gamers", "Stage musicians"]

["The single-driver purist"]

Standout

Fifteen-decibel sub-bass shelf

10 mm bioceramic dynamic driver

Ten balanced armatures per side

10 mm titanium diaphragm

Price

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Before you buy

Product FAQ.

Punch is for listeners who want unmistakable sub-bass authority but still expect flagship detail, separation, and upper-frequency air from the rest of the system.

Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch is especially well suited to the bass enthusiast, the electronic and hip-hop listener, the flagship tribrid buyer, and the cinematic gamer. It is a bass-forward flagship tribrid developed with HBB, combining a 15 dB sub-bass shelf with clear mids and electrostatic upper-frequency extension.

Punch is especially effective for cinematic and action-focused gaming, where powerful effects and a large presentation are priorities. Its bass-forward character may be more than some competitive players prefer.

Punch has 98 dB sensitivity and benefits from a capable portable or desktop source with useful headroom. The selected 3.5 mm or 4.4 mm cable determines the required output.

Yes. It uses 0.78 mm 2-pin. The current source connection is 3.5 mm or 4.4 mm, depending on selected cable. Available configuration: Cable termination: 3.5 mm or 4.4 mm.

The current official package list includes 1 pair Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch IEMs and Detachable cable in the selected termination.

Start with the size that seals evenly without creating pressure. A consistent seal is essential for bass extension, channel balance, isolation, and stable imaging.

Pair it with a clean source and the correct cable termination. Relevant Kiwi Ears options in this content set include Kiwi Ears Allegro Pro, Kiwi Ears x B_Media: Terras, and Kiwi Ears Sonicap.