Who are Keswo?
This will be a long and confused review! I needed a decent vocal mike for my home studio within a tight budget. I found this survey of microphones: search for
testcrunch best-microphone-in-uk-2025
Should I be trusting this review? The detail seemed impressive and convincing. The Keswo microphone seemed to be just what I needed at a good price (£99, no shipping costs). I ordered from Keswo, which on visiting their website seems to specialise in hair grooming products(?) Where were they based? Keswo UK seemed to be a thing, but the survey above suggested Iceland, while the item shipped from China. The item was tracked carefully from China, arriving in about a week.
There was no mention of Keswo on the product box, in fact, there was no brand at all. The microphone was labelled as the S338. Why was this reference not mentioned in the survey above? I wondered. Researching the S338 online found this available at a much lower price (£20). There was no Keswo branding on the box or the item.
On the plus side, I would say Keswo's helpline seems quick and honest. If you buy this microphone, I would advise getting the cantilever stand, which is a huge help and good quality.
The actual microphone sounded disappointing to me when compared to my other microphones. Keswo say they do returns, but they don't really: you have to return to Hong Kong, which is expensive (£50?), and you have to pay this (this is not refundable). Factor in the Customs Costs and Import Taxes, and returning wasn't worth doing. Keswo have offered me compensation if I choose not to return, of 5% of the cost - less than a fiver, so I'm not opening the champagne.
Left wondering what on earth Keswo is - some vague floating company that is based everywhere and nowhere. Maybe some of its products are terrific, I just wouldn't know.
I will now bring this (Icelandic?) saga to an end…
17. april 2026
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