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ARTTI T10 Pro
Disclaimer:
*As always, with each review I try to improve and better demonstrate my experience as a regular but avid and passionate user!
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to lookfor another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge thanme and have been doing this for much longer.
*This time, the unit to be reviewed was kindly delivered by Artti through Arisa in exchange for my honest opinion/review.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as unbiased as possible.
Gear Used:
Specs:
Drivers Config: 14.2mm(Magnetic Planar Driver)
Sensitivity:96db
Impedance:16.5Ω
Frequency Response Range: 20Hz-40kHz
Unboxing Experience:
An unboxing experience that I consider very good, very similar, if not identical, to the T10 OG. The box has the same size and shape as the non-Pro version, both outside and inside we have the same items included, Shells, cable that now differs by being modular bringing plugs in 3.5mm and 4.4mm bal.
There are six pairs of good quality eartips, normal and wide bore type, totally "usable".
A good quality case, good size to fit the essentials, a small dongle maybe an extra pair of eartips and the iem with the cable.
Instruction manual, warranty card to be registered and a quality inspection certificate.
Overall Build:
Constructionis where this set was taken to another level, and perhaps this is where theword "Pro" added to the T10 fits best.
The entire shell has been redesigned (material, not so much the shape) and now features an all-metal construction, and despite being a little heavier, it is,in my opinion, a little smaller. I may be one of the few who like the look of the T10 OG, but I can't deny that in this Pro version the T10 inspires much more confidence.
The cable has also received upgrades, it continues with 0.78pin but now has better hardware and modular termination, being 3.5mm and 4.4mm bal. with a fitting and screwing system for greater security. The wire material remains exactly the same, theyare four strands of 216 core of high-purity cooper plated silver.
This same cable was used for the analysis, I see no reason to change it other than aesthetics.
Asfor the eartips, although I find the quality of Artti eartips above average, unfortunately the tips that come with most sets, regardless of the brand, don't fit me well and regardless of that, I always try to find the perfect tip for my taste, the tip that I think sound and seal best with the iem and my tiny ears.
Sound Impressions:
I'lljust keep it short, the Artti T10 Pro is a safer version of the already established T10.
This will be quicklyexplained below, with a comparison being made with the T10 OG.
Bass:
The bass of the T10Pro is somewhat fuller than the bass of the "OG" but at the same timeit has lost a bit of speed and definition, especially the mid-bass that wassuper punchy, fast and with an excellent attack in the first version.
Itmay be less exciting for some people, but I see it being good for others. It isreally a safer revision but less exciting and satisfying.
Mids/ Vocals:
This is being verydifficult to do, the mids are thin, hard and lifeless?
Just like the vocals,which suffered a lot, they are not natural enough and once again there is nowow factor here, I don't describe them as laidback volcals but they are not forward either, theoretically they are in the right place, but it doesn't seemthat way when I listen and compare them with the OG or even the Letshouer S08,this one does have great mids and super natural vocals to carry those full rumbling bass, a little on the boomy side but they do a better job than the T10Pro.
Treble:
The highs will please those who are more sensitive to this area, but at a cost.
The highs have justthe minimum air and sparkling to achieve the macro and micro detailingnecessary to have something average.
Itdoesn't stand out, it could have a little more brightness and extension andstill be safe and satisfactory.
Technical Performance and Soundstage:
Everything here is average and if the average was marked with the Artti T10 "OG" then everything here would be below average.
It's not as defined and detailed, this could be an excuse to have something more musical, no, that wasn't the case here, it's not fast nor does it have a good attack which is oneof the good characteristics of a good planar driver IEM.
The image is very similar to the T10 but the layers are worse, the Soundstage is average, it'snot something that impresses but at the same time I wouldn't define it as abox, totally inside our heads
Overall Verdict:
Returning to the titleI decided to give this review, the word "Pro" does not always meanbetter.
The T10 ''OG" is more capable than the Artti T10 Pro, it is a more exciting and natural version in every way, fast, agile, spicy in the right measure and at the same time musical.
A safer and more properly made version of the Artti T10 already existed and is called the Letshouer S08.
I think Artti can do much better than this, and I bet they will soon.
But I would have preferred even for almost double the price to have just a shell revision, with the modular cable and exactly the same fit as the original T10.
*credits: AudioAmigo
I hated doing thisreview because I really tried hard to like this set, I had high hopes for it,having used the T10 and S08 for so long I think it was the fact that my expectations were so high.
*Again, thanks to Artti and Arisa for kindly sending me these units.
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Disclaimer:
*As always, with each review I try to improve and better demonstrate my experience as a regular but avid and passionate user!
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to lookfor another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge thanme and have been doing this for much longer.
*This time, the unit to be reviewed was kindly delivered by Artti through Arisa in exchange for my honest opinion/review.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as unbiased as possible.
Gear Used:
- Celest - CD-20
- EPZ - TP35
- Notebook (Windows), (MusicBee), (Tidal and Apple Music)
- Penon Liqueur O and B, Dunu S&S, Sancai Wide, Whizzer (good match) ET100AB, Bamboo Tips, TRN T, SoundCocoon, ddHIFI ST35 and AudioSense S400 (good match)
- 4.4 bal. Cable, and High Gain as always
Specs:
Drivers Config: 14.2mm(Magnetic Planar Driver)
Sensitivity:96db
Impedance:16.5Ω
Frequency Response Range: 20Hz-40kHz
Unboxing Experience:
An unboxing experience that I consider very good, very similar, if not identical, to the T10 OG. The box has the same size and shape as the non-Pro version, both outside and inside we have the same items included, Shells, cable that now differs by being modular bringing plugs in 3.5mm and 4.4mm bal.
There are six pairs of good quality eartips, normal and wide bore type, totally "usable".
A good quality case, good size to fit the essentials, a small dongle maybe an extra pair of eartips and the iem with the cable.
Instruction manual, warranty card to be registered and a quality inspection certificate.
Overall Build:
Constructionis where this set was taken to another level, and perhaps this is where theword "Pro" added to the T10 fits best.
The entire shell has been redesigned (material, not so much the shape) and now features an all-metal construction, and despite being a little heavier, it is,in my opinion, a little smaller. I may be one of the few who like the look of the T10 OG, but I can't deny that in this Pro version the T10 inspires much more confidence.
The cable has also received upgrades, it continues with 0.78pin but now has better hardware and modular termination, being 3.5mm and 4.4mm bal. with a fitting and screwing system for greater security. The wire material remains exactly the same, theyare four strands of 216 core of high-purity cooper plated silver.
This same cable was used for the analysis, I see no reason to change it other than aesthetics.
Asfor the eartips, although I find the quality of Artti eartips above average, unfortunately the tips that come with most sets, regardless of the brand, don't fit me well and regardless of that, I always try to find the perfect tip for my taste, the tip that I think sound and seal best with the iem and my tiny ears.
Sound Impressions:
I'lljust keep it short, the Artti T10 Pro is a safer version of the already established T10.
This will be quicklyexplained below, with a comparison being made with the T10 OG.
Bass:
The bass of the T10Pro is somewhat fuller than the bass of the "OG" but at the same timeit has lost a bit of speed and definition, especially the mid-bass that wassuper punchy, fast and with an excellent attack in the first version.
Itmay be less exciting for some people, but I see it being good for others. It isreally a safer revision but less exciting and satisfying.
Mids/ Vocals:
This is being verydifficult to do, the mids are thin, hard and lifeless?
Just like the vocals,which suffered a lot, they are not natural enough and once again there is nowow factor here, I don't describe them as laidback volcals but they are not forward either, theoretically they are in the right place, but it doesn't seemthat way when I listen and compare them with the OG or even the Letshouer S08,this one does have great mids and super natural vocals to carry those full rumbling bass, a little on the boomy side but they do a better job than the T10Pro.
Treble:
The highs will please those who are more sensitive to this area, but at a cost.
The highs have justthe minimum air and sparkling to achieve the macro and micro detailingnecessary to have something average.
Itdoesn't stand out, it could have a little more brightness and extension andstill be safe and satisfactory.
Technical Performance and Soundstage:
Everything here is average and if the average was marked with the Artti T10 "OG" then everything here would be below average.
It's not as defined and detailed, this could be an excuse to have something more musical, no, that wasn't the case here, it's not fast nor does it have a good attack which is oneof the good characteristics of a good planar driver IEM.
The image is very similar to the T10 but the layers are worse, the Soundstage is average, it'snot something that impresses but at the same time I wouldn't define it as abox, totally inside our heads
Overall Verdict:
Returning to the titleI decided to give this review, the word "Pro" does not always meanbetter.
The T10 ''OG" is more capable than the Artti T10 Pro, it is a more exciting and natural version in every way, fast, agile, spicy in the right measure and at the same time musical.
A safer and more properly made version of the Artti T10 already existed and is called the Letshouer S08.
I think Artti can do much better than this, and I bet they will soon.
But I would have preferred even for almost double the price to have just a shell revision, with the modular cable and exactly the same fit as the original T10.
*credits: AudioAmigo
I hated doing thisreview because I really tried hard to like this set, I had high hopes for it,having used the T10 and S08 for so long I think it was the fact that my expectations were so high.
*Again, thanks to Artti and Arisa for kindly sending me these units.
Jamsblast
Very straightforward and down to earth review, I liked it a lot mate!
QoA Mimosa
Disclaimer:
*As aways, with each review I try to improve and better demonstrate my experience as a regular but avid and passionate user!
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to look for another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge than me and have been doing this for much longer.
*All products were purchased with my own money, and I have no affiliation with any brand or plataform.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as unbiased as possible.
Gear Used
Specs
Drivers Config: 1DD (lows, mids and highs)+1Planar(ultra-highs)
Sensitivity: 102db
Impedance: 32Ω
Frequency Response Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Unboxing Experience
QoA decided to maintain its "elegant" style as in other sets previously released by the brand, with a medium-sized box with the first white and elegant sleeve and after we remove this first part, we have an all-black box with the brand's name written in gold.
Inside we see two cards, one with instructions and some specs and another with QR codes for the brand's social networks.
The iems themselves, a good-sized black case, six pairs of vocal type wide bore and a balanced medium bore tips and one of the best stock cables I've received with an iem in any price range.
Overall Build
Mimosa can be found in two colors, blue which is precisely hand painted and brown which uses pine cone stabilized wood where different patterns are formed. In either option you will have a unique item, hand painted or pine cone stabilized, no two will be exactly the same as yours. And I honestly think that is fantastic.
Both shells are made entirely of resin, using a 3D printing process. They are small, the Fit is sensational and I believe that everyone will like it.
Light and at the same time very robust.
I'm glad I chose the brown color, what a beautiful thing, the faceplate patterns are impressive, once again House Kinera managed to deliver something that impresses.
The bottom of the shell is a semi-transparent dark blue color that in good light gives an idea of the implemented drivers and tubes.
The stock 5N oxygen-free copper plated with silver cable is a highlight of this set, 2 cores of a thick white cable. It reminds me of the Sviga Que cable. And along with it, they are the only two sets in which I didn't find the need to change the cable to give a good match to the shell.
*I have a preference for two to four cores, thick and heavy cables. It's my thing, but it could be a con for others
The black case is well made and has plenty of space for the iem with the cable and a small dongle.
As for the eartips, unfortunately the tips that come with most sets, regardless of the brand, don't fit me well and regardless of that I always do tiprolling to find the perfect tip for my taste, the tip that I think sound and seal best with the iem and my tiny ears.
Sound Signature
The Mimosa is a V-Shaped or maybe U-Shaped iem with na airy and sparkling treble, Warm mids, vocals with enough eight and body and a WOW lower end, impressive punchy and tight bass.
Bass
The Mimosa's bass is a highlight but not the only one.
Warm and lush, the focus is on the sub-bass, but the mid-bass is just as prominent, punch and tight, fast enough to accompany double pedals in faster tracks but in a very natural way.
Mids
The same warm in the bass region is also present here in the mid range, very natural and organic, definitely laidback. There will certainly be people who would like it to be more forward, more energetic, but for me, this is the perfect spot for the mids.
Overall not super detailed and crispy but musical and relaxed.
The vocals have great weight and body, the male ones are excellent and the female ones, although in some songs they may be too much for some, are just as good.
Treble
The higher notes are able to counterbalance that big bold bass shelf perfectly.
Airy and bright with plenty of sparkling. Very detailed, with good extension and very fast, enough clarity without excessive harshness.
Technical Performance and Soundstage
The image and separation of each instrument is above average, you can follow each note, each string of a good guitar, with beautiful layers and an impressive holographic sensation.
This shiny with live performance and is excellent for any genre. A top performer All-rounder.
With the help of a soundstage with great height and depth, the Mimosa really impresses.
*This pretty thing likes extra power despite being quite sensitive.
Overall Verdict
Warm, Lush, Musical, holographic, technical and fun!
QoA managed to turn Mimosa with this 1DD+1Micro Planar configuration into a Musical Beast
*I would put this set as a top contender in the Sub100 USD category.
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Disclaimer:
*As aways, with each review I try to improve and better demonstrate my experience as a regular but avid and passionate user!
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to look for another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge than me and have been doing this for much longer.
*All products were purchased with my own money, and I have no affiliation with any brand or plataform.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as unbiased as possible.
Gear Used
- Celest CD-20
- EPZ - TP35
- Notebook (Windows)
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro (UAPP, TIDAL, Apple Music)
- Penon Liqueur O (best match) and B, Dunu S&S (good match), Sancai Wide, Whizzer ET100AB, Bamboo Tips, TRN T, Soundcocoon, ddHIFI ST35 and EPZ M100
- 4.4 bal. Cable, and High Gain as always
Specs
Drivers Config: 1DD (lows, mids and highs)+1Planar(ultra-highs)
Sensitivity: 102db
Impedance: 32Ω
Frequency Response Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Unboxing Experience
QoA decided to maintain its "elegant" style as in other sets previously released by the brand, with a medium-sized box with the first white and elegant sleeve and after we remove this first part, we have an all-black box with the brand's name written in gold.
Inside we see two cards, one with instructions and some specs and another with QR codes for the brand's social networks.
The iems themselves, a good-sized black case, six pairs of vocal type wide bore and a balanced medium bore tips and one of the best stock cables I've received with an iem in any price range.
Overall Build
Mimosa can be found in two colors, blue which is precisely hand painted and brown which uses pine cone stabilized wood where different patterns are formed. In either option you will have a unique item, hand painted or pine cone stabilized, no two will be exactly the same as yours. And I honestly think that is fantastic.
Both shells are made entirely of resin, using a 3D printing process. They are small, the Fit is sensational and I believe that everyone will like it.
Light and at the same time very robust.
I'm glad I chose the brown color, what a beautiful thing, the faceplate patterns are impressive, once again House Kinera managed to deliver something that impresses.
The bottom of the shell is a semi-transparent dark blue color that in good light gives an idea of the implemented drivers and tubes.
The stock 5N oxygen-free copper plated with silver cable is a highlight of this set, 2 cores of a thick white cable. It reminds me of the Sviga Que cable. And along with it, they are the only two sets in which I didn't find the need to change the cable to give a good match to the shell.
*I have a preference for two to four cores, thick and heavy cables. It's my thing, but it could be a con for others
The black case is well made and has plenty of space for the iem with the cable and a small dongle.
As for the eartips, unfortunately the tips that come with most sets, regardless of the brand, don't fit me well and regardless of that I always do tiprolling to find the perfect tip for my taste, the tip that I think sound and seal best with the iem and my tiny ears.
Sound Signature
The Mimosa is a V-Shaped or maybe U-Shaped iem with na airy and sparkling treble, Warm mids, vocals with enough eight and body and a WOW lower end, impressive punchy and tight bass.
Bass
The Mimosa's bass is a highlight but not the only one.
Warm and lush, the focus is on the sub-bass, but the mid-bass is just as prominent, punch and tight, fast enough to accompany double pedals in faster tracks but in a very natural way.
Mids
The same warm in the bass region is also present here in the mid range, very natural and organic, definitely laidback. There will certainly be people who would like it to be more forward, more energetic, but for me, this is the perfect spot for the mids.
Overall not super detailed and crispy but musical and relaxed.
The vocals have great weight and body, the male ones are excellent and the female ones, although in some songs they may be too much for some, are just as good.
Treble
The higher notes are able to counterbalance that big bold bass shelf perfectly.
Airy and bright with plenty of sparkling. Very detailed, with good extension and very fast, enough clarity without excessive harshness.
Technical Performance and Soundstage
The image and separation of each instrument is above average, you can follow each note, each string of a good guitar, with beautiful layers and an impressive holographic sensation.
This shiny with live performance and is excellent for any genre. A top performer All-rounder.
With the help of a soundstage with great height and depth, the Mimosa really impresses.
*This pretty thing likes extra power despite being quite sensitive.
Overall Verdict
Warm, Lush, Musical, holographic, technical and fun!
QoA managed to turn Mimosa with this 1DD+1Micro Planar configuration into a Musical Beast
*I would put this set as a top contender in the Sub100 USD category.
Kinera Celest Phoenixcall
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*With each review I try to improve and better demonstrate my experience as a regular but avid and passionate user!
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to look for another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge than me and have been doing this for much longer.
*All products were purchased with my own money, and I have no affiliation with any brand or platform.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as unbiased as possible.
Gear Used
Specs
Drivers Config: 1DD+2BA+2FPD (Flat Panel Driver/ Micro Planar)
Sensitivity: 103db
Impedance: 32Ω
Frequency Response Range: 20Hz-40kHz
Unboxing Experience
So, let's go! At the time of its launch, the Phoenixcall still held the brand's Flagship position with MSRP of $129,00 USD, so I couldn't expect anything less than good things from the unboxing.
As always, all Kinera sets come loaded with a story behind the Iem, I won't go into this part, but I say it's worth reading, it's one of the things that always made Kinera/Celest and QoA stand out from other brands.
First the box, a medium-sized box in purple with a magnetic flap opening, which is a really nice touch.
When we open it, we first see a thin piece of wax paper containing a metal bookmark, two phoenixes flying in a circular shape. Another beautiful touch from Kinera/Celest.
After removing this first part, I see one of the most intriguing and beautiful IEMs on the market, inserted in a foam and already connected to a beautiful bright white cable. My unit is the blue/clear one, there is also a blue/purple option.
We have a very well made case made of some kind of leather in a navy blue tone, unfortunately it is run on the small side but still a good quality case.
Six pairs of eartips, medium bore balanced Celest C-07 and wide bore vocal Celest 221 tips.
Overall Build
This is always the easiest and most fun part to write when I'm reviewing a Kinera set.
In part, with the Phoenixcall it was no different, but it is difficult not to be impressed by this unit, it is truly a piece of art. The shell is made entirely of transparent resin, leaving all the drivers and the six tubes on display. Of these six tubes, two of them are interconnected to form four tubes that go to the quadruple nozzle output.
The face plate is no less impressive, we see a scene representing the flight of birds following the call. All hand painted, depending on the angle from which it is viewed, the colors range from blue to a sparkling purple. It's a realy delight for the eyes.
A beatifull bright white 2-Pin, 8-Core, 5N Silver Plated Copper cable terminated in 3.5 or 4.4mm, all metal hardware is inclued, which perfectly match the iem.
Sound Signature
The Phoenixcall is a Balanced w/ mid bass boost Brightish V-Shaped iem but I will go into more detail about this below.
Bass
The low end of the Phoenixcall is tight and punchy. The mid-bass is more pronounced here, it has a distinctive tight punch that can almost be felt, and even though the mid-bass is highlighted, we can still feel the strength of the sub-bass, it can rumble when the track calls for it.
Mids
I would define the midrange as organic and clean but still detailed and energetic.
The male vocals have more body and benefit from the boost in the mid-bass, the female vocals are less natural and more energetic, but they are still very good.
There were very few songs where there was a kind of congestion in this midrange. Clean is the word to define these mids.
Treble
The high notes follow the same trend as the other areas.
They are energetic, very well articulated, lively with a good amount of sparkling, but at no time did I feel any kind of fatigue.
Technical Performance
Good layers, excellent separation and positioning of instruments and vocals.
The soundstage is excellent in depth and average in width.
The detailing is highlighted in this set with a good amout of detail retrieval. Overall, above average technicality.
Overall Verdict
Although the Phoenixcall is no longer the flagship of Kinera/Celest, for me it stands side by side with the Relentless. Two beasts with their own characteristics that can complement each other very well.
To conclude, I will define the Phoenixcall in a few words: Tight, Punch, Clean, Lively, technicall yet Musical.
Still a impressive set, even more so for $80.00 USD which is the price you can find it for at the time of this post
Obrigado a todos, espero que gostem da leitura.
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*With each review I try to improve and better demonstrate my experience as a regular but avid and passionate user!
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to look for another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge than me and have been doing this for much longer.
*All products were purchased with my own money, and I have no affiliation with any brand or platform.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as unbiased as possible.
Gear Used
- Celest CD-20
- EPZ - TP35
- FiiO JA11
- Notebook (Windows)
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro (UAPP, TIDAL, Apple Music)
- Penon Liqueur O (best match) and B, Dunu S&S, Sancai Wide, Whizzer ET100AB, Bamboo Tips, TRN T, Soundcocoon, ddHIFI ST35 and EPZ M100
- 4.4 bal. Cable, and High Gain as always
Specs
Drivers Config: 1DD+2BA+2FPD (Flat Panel Driver/ Micro Planar)
Sensitivity: 103db
Impedance: 32Ω
Frequency Response Range: 20Hz-40kHz
Unboxing Experience
So, let's go! At the time of its launch, the Phoenixcall still held the brand's Flagship position with MSRP of $129,00 USD, so I couldn't expect anything less than good things from the unboxing.
As always, all Kinera sets come loaded with a story behind the Iem, I won't go into this part, but I say it's worth reading, it's one of the things that always made Kinera/Celest and QoA stand out from other brands.
First the box, a medium-sized box in purple with a magnetic flap opening, which is a really nice touch.
When we open it, we first see a thin piece of wax paper containing a metal bookmark, two phoenixes flying in a circular shape. Another beautiful touch from Kinera/Celest.
After removing this first part, I see one of the most intriguing and beautiful IEMs on the market, inserted in a foam and already connected to a beautiful bright white cable. My unit is the blue/clear one, there is also a blue/purple option.
We have a very well made case made of some kind of leather in a navy blue tone, unfortunately it is run on the small side but still a good quality case.
Six pairs of eartips, medium bore balanced Celest C-07 and wide bore vocal Celest 221 tips.
Overall Build
This is always the easiest and most fun part to write when I'm reviewing a Kinera set.
In part, with the Phoenixcall it was no different, but it is difficult not to be impressed by this unit, it is truly a piece of art. The shell is made entirely of transparent resin, leaving all the drivers and the six tubes on display. Of these six tubes, two of them are interconnected to form four tubes that go to the quadruple nozzle output.
The face plate is no less impressive, we see a scene representing the flight of birds following the call. All hand painted, depending on the angle from which it is viewed, the colors range from blue to a sparkling purple. It's a realy delight for the eyes.
A beatifull bright white 2-Pin, 8-Core, 5N Silver Plated Copper cable terminated in 3.5 or 4.4mm, all metal hardware is inclued, which perfectly match the iem.
Sound Signature
The Phoenixcall is a Balanced w/ mid bass boost Brightish V-Shaped iem but I will go into more detail about this below.
Bass
The low end of the Phoenixcall is tight and punchy. The mid-bass is more pronounced here, it has a distinctive tight punch that can almost be felt, and even though the mid-bass is highlighted, we can still feel the strength of the sub-bass, it can rumble when the track calls for it.
Mids
I would define the midrange as organic and clean but still detailed and energetic.
The male vocals have more body and benefit from the boost in the mid-bass, the female vocals are less natural and more energetic, but they are still very good.
There were very few songs where there was a kind of congestion in this midrange. Clean is the word to define these mids.
Treble
The high notes follow the same trend as the other areas.
They are energetic, very well articulated, lively with a good amount of sparkling, but at no time did I feel any kind of fatigue.
Technical Performance
Good layers, excellent separation and positioning of instruments and vocals.
The soundstage is excellent in depth and average in width.
The detailing is highlighted in this set with a good amout of detail retrieval. Overall, above average technicality.
Overall Verdict
Although the Phoenixcall is no longer the flagship of Kinera/Celest, for me it stands side by side with the Relentless. Two beasts with their own characteristics that can complement each other very well.
To conclude, I will define the Phoenixcall in a few words: Tight, Punch, Clean, Lively, technicall yet Musical.
Still a impressive set, even more so for $80.00 USD which is the price you can find it for at the time of this post
Obrigado a todos, espero que gostem da leitura.
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Jamsblast
Pretty professional review Malcriado, I'll keep reading your insights on iems mate!
MalcriadoAudioLover
Thanks bro, I'm glad you enjoyed reading it.
Kinera Celest IgniteX Beast - The Fire Kirin
Disclameir:
*I am not a "Pro Reviewer" but with each review I try to improve and better demonstrate my experience as a regular but avid and passionate user!
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to look for another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge than me and have been doing this for much longer.
*All products were purchased with my own money and I have no affiliation with any brand or platform.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as umbiased as possible.
Gear Used
Well, there's always a first time for everything.
The sets of the House Kinera always impress with everything they deliver, but even more so with the unboxing and the whole story behind the iem's.
That being said, for this set with MSRP of 50usd I was expecting more. After all, we already had Pandamon OG., 2.0, and the Gumiho, which at launch were close to the price of IgniteX and offered an excellent unboxing experience, from the larger and always very elaborate box to the accessories and "treats" like bookmarks.
Here with the IgniteX Beast we had exactly the same level of unboxing as the Wyvern series, not that it's bad, but with the high price we always expect more.
We have the IgniteX itself, a good 3.5mm cable, and the only difference to the Wyvern's is that they put another set of eartips, which by the way are good 07 tips (the famous Kbear07 clone from Kinera itself) and nothing more.
The box is the same size and everything is very simplistic.
Overall Build
Here I was sure that we wouldn't have any bad surprises!
The shell is simply beautiful, practically the same shape and size as the Wyverns. All built in a perfect 3D resin printing process.
The faceplate is at the level of the Wyvern Abyss/Black and that is a great achievement, the color I chose was called Kuro, I believe they imitate flames perhaps? You can see all the reliefs and details under the resin layer. Simply Fantastic.
The bottom of the shell is a semi-transparent black/ smoke. Is nice to be ablee to see the drivers and tubes
The cable this time is not the gray Tiger Soul that came with the Wyvern Abyss, but an all-black cable, very similar to the Tiger Soul, a little thicker and less malleable but a good cable!
Sound Signature
The IgniteX Beast with its DD+BA configuration (Celeste custom 10012BA) is a neutral/brightish V-Shaped iem, making it an interesting "variant" of the Wyvern Abyss/Black
Bass
The bass is very well done and controlled, with a small boost compared to the Wyvern. The sub-bass is more present than the mid-bass. Don't be fooled, they still have the rumble and a good punch but they only appear when the track calls for it.
Mids
Because of the more controlled low mids and with less boost, here we have a mid that is also more controlled and resolved, clearer but leaner.
The male vocals are beautifully represented, but the female vocals stand out with excellent reproduction and a special shine. They are also a little foward.
Treble
The highs on the IgniteX Beast are a standout. And of course, part of that is due to the beautiful implementation of this custom BA.
Very detailed with great extension, they are bright airy and sparkling but still smooth enough to avoid discomfort or fatigue.
The peak at 8k that we see on the FR doesn't show up when we're listening to it. That's not a concern here.
(Above Average = Great)
Technical Performance
Technicality is above average.
Great separation, everything sounds clear and "unraveled"
It's what I expected from a 50usd Hybrid set.
credits: PW Fr Graphs
Overall Verdict
A quick comparison to the Wyvern, more specifically the best of them, the Abyss/Black.
I can put it this way: The IgniteX is a more resolved, controlled and definitely technically superior version.
However, the warm, almost dark, laid back and very musical characteristics of the Abyss/Black are not present here.
So to conclude, the IgniteX Beast can indeed be considered an upgrade to the Wyvern series or a sidegrade depending on your preference of tone.
*For me, the two coexist very well together, each for a different occasion.
Another Hit from Kinera that certainly competes at the top of the iem's up to 50usd (currently it can be found from 29usd to 40usd).
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Disclameir:
*I am not a "Pro Reviewer" but with each review I try to improve and better demonstrate my experience as a regular but avid and passionate user!
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to look for another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge than me and have been doing this for much longer.
*All products were purchased with my own money and I have no affiliation with any brand or platform.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as umbiased as possible.
Gear Used
- Celest CD-20
- EPZ - TP35
- FiiO JA11
- Notebook (Windows)
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro (UAPP, TIDAL, Apple Music)
- Penon Liqueur O and B, Dunu S&S (best match) Sancai Wide, Whizzer ET100AB Bamboo Tips, TRN T tips, Soundcocoon, ddHIFI ST35 (good match too) and EPZ M100
- 4.4 bal. Cable, and High Gain as always
Well, there's always a first time for everything.
The sets of the House Kinera always impress with everything they deliver, but even more so with the unboxing and the whole story behind the iem's.
That being said, for this set with MSRP of 50usd I was expecting more. After all, we already had Pandamon OG., 2.0, and the Gumiho, which at launch were close to the price of IgniteX and offered an excellent unboxing experience, from the larger and always very elaborate box to the accessories and "treats" like bookmarks.
Here with the IgniteX Beast we had exactly the same level of unboxing as the Wyvern series, not that it's bad, but with the high price we always expect more.
We have the IgniteX itself, a good 3.5mm cable, and the only difference to the Wyvern's is that they put another set of eartips, which by the way are good 07 tips (the famous Kbear07 clone from Kinera itself) and nothing more.
The box is the same size and everything is very simplistic.
Overall Build
Here I was sure that we wouldn't have any bad surprises!
The shell is simply beautiful, practically the same shape and size as the Wyverns. All built in a perfect 3D resin printing process.
The faceplate is at the level of the Wyvern Abyss/Black and that is a great achievement, the color I chose was called Kuro, I believe they imitate flames perhaps? You can see all the reliefs and details under the resin layer. Simply Fantastic.
The bottom of the shell is a semi-transparent black/ smoke. Is nice to be ablee to see the drivers and tubes
The cable this time is not the gray Tiger Soul that came with the Wyvern Abyss, but an all-black cable, very similar to the Tiger Soul, a little thicker and less malleable but a good cable!
Sound Signature
The IgniteX Beast with its DD+BA configuration (Celeste custom 10012BA) is a neutral/brightish V-Shaped iem, making it an interesting "variant" of the Wyvern Abyss/Black
Bass
The bass is very well done and controlled, with a small boost compared to the Wyvern. The sub-bass is more present than the mid-bass. Don't be fooled, they still have the rumble and a good punch but they only appear when the track calls for it.
Mids
Because of the more controlled low mids and with less boost, here we have a mid that is also more controlled and resolved, clearer but leaner.
The male vocals are beautifully represented, but the female vocals stand out with excellent reproduction and a special shine. They are also a little foward.
Treble
The highs on the IgniteX Beast are a standout. And of course, part of that is due to the beautiful implementation of this custom BA.
Very detailed with great extension, they are bright airy and sparkling but still smooth enough to avoid discomfort or fatigue.
The peak at 8k that we see on the FR doesn't show up when we're listening to it. That's not a concern here.
(Above Average = Great)
Technical Performance
Technicality is above average.
Great separation, everything sounds clear and "unraveled"
It's what I expected from a 50usd Hybrid set.
credits: PW Fr Graphs
Overall Verdict
A quick comparison to the Wyvern, more specifically the best of them, the Abyss/Black.
I can put it this way: The IgniteX is a more resolved, controlled and definitely technically superior version.
However, the warm, almost dark, laid back and very musical characteristics of the Abyss/Black are not present here.
So to conclude, the IgniteX Beast can indeed be considered an upgrade to the Wyvern series or a sidegrade depending on your preference of tone.
*For me, the two coexist very well together, each for a different occasion.
Another Hit from Kinera that certainly competes at the top of the iem's up to 50usd (currently it can be found from 29usd to 40usd).
Kinera Celest Wyvern Qing
Disclaimer:
*I am not a "Pro Reviewer", and I will not pretend to be one here.
*I'm just a regular guy who loves and enjoys music and mobile audio devices.
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to look for another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge than me and have been doing this for much longer.
*All products were purchased with my own money, and I have no affiliation with any brand or platform.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point". And as unbiased as possible, totaly no one can be.
*And remember, this is my take on things. Just one more opinion among many that you may have.
*I hope you enjoy the reading, and I hope I'm helping someone.
Gear Used
Unboxing Experience
Just like they did with the Wyvern Abyss/Black, Kinera cut some corners to lower the price and focus more on the iem itself, but in this version, they cut even more corners, swapping the cable for one that isn't as good as the one on the Wyvern Abyss/Black. This cable is definitely a con in this version.
There was also a change with the eartips, instead of the same black wide bore eartips, this time they came in white and despite claiming to be the same, it seems this white version has a slightly thinner material.
So, inside the box, that is exactly the same size as other versions of the Wyvern, we have here the same modest and minimalist unboxing experience.
Overall Build
Producing a shell more impressive than the Abyss/Black would be a challenging task.
So, I don't think that was Kinera Celest's intention here.
They gave us something equally well-made and detailed, with the same semi-custom format but in a less bold way, trying to please everyone.
The Qing is sold in green or blue color. The faceplate has distinct types of patterns for each of the colors.
This time a semi-transparent shell, allowing us to see what was done inside it.
The build quality is the same, with its shell all in resin, produced by a 3D printing process.
The finish is perfect and no less impressive than in models well above this price tag.
Sound Signature
The overall sound signature of the Wyvern Qing is based on the Harman curve as well as its other variants.
Despite using the same drive and following the same FR curve, in this version there is some difference in terms of sound signature, it's not like night and day, but it's noticeable.
While the Wyvern Abyss/Black has a warmer, almost dark, and laid-back sound, The Qing is a bit more energetic than its sibling, with a bit less sub and mid bass, and mids more forward, making it seem more neutral or balanced perhaps.
Bass
We still have great bass, but in the Qing the bass is slightly less accentuated, especially the subbass, but we can still feel the rumble and a good punch.
A good transition and extension that doesn't overwhelm the mids.
Mids
Less warm mids, also less smooth. On the other hand, the mids seem to be clearer.
The vocals have lost a bit of body and are more forward and energetic. Overall, great vocals, yes, they are thinner but also more natural.
Treble
In the Wyvern Qing we have a little more brightness and extension in the highs, but they are still smooth and non-fatiguing highs.
Technical Performance
Here it will be a copy and paste.
We have a solid technical performance, the soundstage is Ok, the image and separation are very satisfactory.
Everything is average maybe better than others iem's in this price range. (AVERAGE=GOOD)
Overall Verdict
Even though it's notan evolution of its predecessor, I see myself having both and being able to enjoy both on different occasions and even if they were exactly the same, my collector side would speak louder.
But I still find the Wyvern Abyss/Black more interesting, whether because of its Beauty or its tuning.
House Kinera (Kinera, Celest and QoA) gives us once again a great entry-level IEM, with a perfect finish, a beautiful shell and a tuning that tends to please everyone.
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Disclaimer:
*I am not a "Pro Reviewer", and I will not pretend to be one here.
*I'm just a regular guy who loves and enjoys music and mobile audio devices.
*If you are looking for a super technical and in-depth analysis, please feel free to look for another review. There are many guys here who have much more knowledge than me and have been doing this for much longer.
*All products were purchased with my own money, and I have no affiliation with any brand or platform.
*I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point". And as unbiased as possible, totaly no one can be.
*And remember, this is my take on things. Just one more opinion among many that you may have.
*I hope you enjoy the reading, and I hope I'm helping someone.
Gear Used
- Celest CD-20
- Akiliam PD5
- FiiO KA15
- Notebook (Windows)
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro (UAPP, TIDAL, Apple Music)
- Penon Liqueur O and B, Dunu S&S, Sancai Wide, Whizzer ET100AB (best match) and TRN T tips
- Balanced 4.4 Cable, and High Gain as always
Unboxing Experience
Just like they did with the Wyvern Abyss/Black, Kinera cut some corners to lower the price and focus more on the iem itself, but in this version, they cut even more corners, swapping the cable for one that isn't as good as the one on the Wyvern Abyss/Black. This cable is definitely a con in this version.
There was also a change with the eartips, instead of the same black wide bore eartips, this time they came in white and despite claiming to be the same, it seems this white version has a slightly thinner material.
So, inside the box, that is exactly the same size as other versions of the Wyvern, we have here the same modest and minimalist unboxing experience.
Overall Build
Producing a shell more impressive than the Abyss/Black would be a challenging task.
So, I don't think that was Kinera Celest's intention here.
They gave us something equally well-made and detailed, with the same semi-custom format but in a less bold way, trying to please everyone.
The Qing is sold in green or blue color. The faceplate has distinct types of patterns for each of the colors.
This time a semi-transparent shell, allowing us to see what was done inside it.
The build quality is the same, with its shell all in resin, produced by a 3D printing process.
The finish is perfect and no less impressive than in models well above this price tag.
Sound Signature
The overall sound signature of the Wyvern Qing is based on the Harman curve as well as its other variants.
Despite using the same drive and following the same FR curve, in this version there is some difference in terms of sound signature, it's not like night and day, but it's noticeable.
While the Wyvern Abyss/Black has a warmer, almost dark, and laid-back sound, The Qing is a bit more energetic than its sibling, with a bit less sub and mid bass, and mids more forward, making it seem more neutral or balanced perhaps.
Bass
We still have great bass, but in the Qing the bass is slightly less accentuated, especially the subbass, but we can still feel the rumble and a good punch.
A good transition and extension that doesn't overwhelm the mids.
Mids
Less warm mids, also less smooth. On the other hand, the mids seem to be clearer.
The vocals have lost a bit of body and are more forward and energetic. Overall, great vocals, yes, they are thinner but also more natural.
Treble
In the Wyvern Qing we have a little more brightness and extension in the highs, but they are still smooth and non-fatiguing highs.
Technical Performance
Here it will be a copy and paste.
We have a solid technical performance, the soundstage is Ok, the image and separation are very satisfactory.
Everything is average maybe better than others iem's in this price range. (AVERAGE=GOOD)
Overall Verdict
Even though it's notan evolution of its predecessor, I see myself having both and being able to enjoy both on different occasions and even if they were exactly the same, my collector side would speak louder.
But I still find the Wyvern Abyss/Black more interesting, whether because of its Beauty or its tuning.
House Kinera (Kinera, Celest and QoA) gives us once again a great entry-level IEM, with a perfect finish, a beautiful shell and a tuning that tends to please everyone.
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Disclameir:
I am not a "Pro Reviewer" and I will not pretend to be one here.
All products were purchased with my own money and I have no affiliation with any brand or platform.
I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as umbiased as possible, toally umbiased no one can be.
Gear Used
Umboxing Experience
Here I already say that Kinera/Celest did something that I consider smart, they cut some costs and put everything they could and a little more into the iem itself. A very modest box with a good cable, above average for an iem in this price range, 3 pairs of widebore eartips and most importantly, a wonderful and beautifully built iem.
Overall Build
I was expecting something with a decent build and a beautiful shell as seen in the marketing images, but I don't think I've ever been as surprised as I was with this iem.
I have no words to describe how beautiful the Wyvern Abyss/Black is, in person it's a piece of art, not even in a thousand years would I expect this from an iem in this price range, which by the way today, on the day I'm posting this review, can already be found on sale for $15usd, how crazy is that?
The shell is a unique piece of resin, produced in conjunction with HeyGers, a semi-custom type, it's a bit subjective but I had a perfect fit. Black and purple with a faceplate with a design that imitates what would be dragon scales, and I think they managed to do it!
This thing is really wonderful, in terms of construction and design this iem hits hard and far above its price.
Sound Signature
The overall sound signature of the Wyvern Abyss/Black is based on the Harman curve, not just the Wyvern Abyss/Black, but the entire Wyvern Family (Pro, Qing and Black).
The Wyvern Abyss/Black is a warm/dark sound, with a more relaxed and laid-back overall feel.
Bass
Punch, controlled with a good satisfying sub-bass rumble, nice extension that doesn't overwhelm the mids. Just enouth bleeding into mids to adds weight and warmth.
Mids
Smooth, warm and clear enough. It doesn't sound muddy at all. The vocals are placed a bit forward to give it more energy and yet intimate feelings. Both male and female vocals are beautifully reproduced here.
Treble
Smooth and non-fatiguing, warm, just enough to counterbalance the bass region, I think purposely tuned to give the Wyvern Abyss/Black a certain identity to stand out from its brothers, (OG) Pro and Qing.
The treble region is average.
(Average=Good)
Technical Performance
Solid technical performance for a budget iem. I have nothing more to say here.
Overall Verdict
This is definitely a keeper!
I can't put any "cons" on an iem like this, at only $15 it's a no brainer buy.
House Kinera (Kinera, Celest and QoA) Knocked it out of the park with this set.
Disclameir:
I am not a "Pro Reviewer" and I will not pretend to be one here.
All products were purchased with my own money and I have no affiliation with any brand or platform.
I will try to be as brief as possible, "straight to the point!" And as umbiased as possible, toally umbiased no one can be.
Gear Used
- Celest CD-20
- Akiliam PD5
- FiiO KA15
- Notebook (Windows)
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro (UAPP, TIDAL, Apple Music)
- Penon Liqueur O and B, Dunu S&S (best match) Sancai Wide, Whizzer ET100AB and TRN T tips
- Balanced 4.4 Cable, and High Gain as always
Umboxing Experience
Here I already say that Kinera/Celest did something that I consider smart, they cut some costs and put everything they could and a little more into the iem itself. A very modest box with a good cable, above average for an iem in this price range, 3 pairs of widebore eartips and most importantly, a wonderful and beautifully built iem.
Overall Build
I was expecting something with a decent build and a beautiful shell as seen in the marketing images, but I don't think I've ever been as surprised as I was with this iem.
I have no words to describe how beautiful the Wyvern Abyss/Black is, in person it's a piece of art, not even in a thousand years would I expect this from an iem in this price range, which by the way today, on the day I'm posting this review, can already be found on sale for $15usd, how crazy is that?
The shell is a unique piece of resin, produced in conjunction with HeyGers, a semi-custom type, it's a bit subjective but I had a perfect fit. Black and purple with a faceplate with a design that imitates what would be dragon scales, and I think they managed to do it!
This thing is really wonderful, in terms of construction and design this iem hits hard and far above its price.
Sound Signature
The overall sound signature of the Wyvern Abyss/Black is based on the Harman curve, not just the Wyvern Abyss/Black, but the entire Wyvern Family (Pro, Qing and Black).
The Wyvern Abyss/Black is a warm/dark sound, with a more relaxed and laid-back overall feel.
Bass
Punch, controlled with a good satisfying sub-bass rumble, nice extension that doesn't overwhelm the mids. Just enouth bleeding into mids to adds weight and warmth.
Mids
Smooth, warm and clear enough. It doesn't sound muddy at all. The vocals are placed a bit forward to give it more energy and yet intimate feelings. Both male and female vocals are beautifully reproduced here.
Treble
Smooth and non-fatiguing, warm, just enough to counterbalance the bass region, I think purposely tuned to give the Wyvern Abyss/Black a certain identity to stand out from its brothers, (OG) Pro and Qing.
The treble region is average.
(Average=Good)
Technical Performance
Solid technical performance for a budget iem. I have nothing more to say here.
Overall Verdict
This is definitely a keeper!
I can't put any "cons" on an iem like this, at only $15 it's a no brainer buy.
House Kinera (Kinera, Celest and QoA) Knocked it out of the park with this set.
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