Kinera Celest Wyvern Black 10mm LCP Dynamic Driver In-Ear Earphones

Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss/ Black - The Purple Dragon



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.

Disclaimer:​

I’m more of a Tech head than audiophile and I use Youtube Music for 99% of my listening. Take everything I say with this in mind and please don’t come after me for not having refined taste. This is purely from my silly little point of view, of which you might be interested in.

Gear Used:​

Streaming Platform: Youtube Music Premium (Bitrate: 256kbps AAC & OPUS)
Dongle - Mobile use: USB to Lightning JCALLY JM08L
DAC: Letshouer DT03

Box:​

If you were looking for an exciting unboxing experience then this ain’t it chief, but that’s honestly not a bad thing. While one can say that the packaging looks like it’s straight from a mall kiosk selling screen protectors, I genuinely think that’s a good thing. If they saved one everything and put all their focus on the actual product at this price point then by all means have at it. I would rather have a basic ass unboxing experience and a decent pair of IEMs rather than some fancy box that’ll be shoved to one corner and a mediocre pair. Plus the lack of frills in packaging is also good for the environment as a whole so I always want to shout that out.

Build:​

These might have one of the best IEM and cable pairing I’ve seen so far. The cable looks like its the body of the dragon all coiled up with its scales leading all the way to its beautiful pair at the end. The scales on the IEMs themselves have this beautiful shimmer to them all enclosed in what seems to be some resin on top. It’s definitely a beautiful set and definitely one of my favorite looking IEMs. It doesn’t stand out in any way but It’s only when you take a closer look that its beauty becomes apparent.

The cable it comes with is also this nice breaded rubber material that doesn’t easily tangle. It also doesn’t cling to everything unlike some rubber type cables. Although since it’s on the squishy side it feels a little fragile but i honestly don’t think it is. It also has the added benefit of being easily coiled up into a small package for putting into a carrying case of your choice considering that this doesn’t come with one.

While this is totally subjective, I’ll just add that the fit on these is amazing on me. If you’re the type of person who has a hard time fitting IEMs with more of a flatter shape on the inside then these should be solid for you. They don’t feel big on my ears at all and are definitely not heavy. I wore them through a 2 hour flight without taking them off and experienced no soreness whatsoever.

Sound:​

As I alluded to in the beginning, when it comes to this price point I'd rather have good sounding IEMs rather than a fancy box and these definitely deliver in my opinion. Now they won’t blow your mind away that’s for sure but what they are to me at least is amazing value for the price. I wouldn’t call them reference or balanced in any way but they sound fun and make me enjoy my music and at the end of the day that’s all I really care about.

They are a little bass heavy but not to the point of muddy and they don’t offer the best sound stage but stereo imaging seems to be accurate and you will definitely be able to hear most of the things you want to hear in the places where they are supposed to go. What I really enjoyed listening to on this are some good old 2000s pop rock songs from the likes of The Script and The Frey (Bands really liked using “the” back then it seems). Something about the way the drums sounded back then really makes it feel so punchy and satisfying.

In If you see kay - The script the bass drum and sticking sound really punchy and crispy while being supplemented really nicely by the bass guitar all the while still appreciating the strings going on around you. Life is a highway - Rascal Flatts is also a stand out banger to listen to one these with the quintessential rock drums but to be honest this song sounds amazing on anything and Rascal Flatts is a gift from the gods.

Nitpicks:​

While the cable doesn’t tangle a lot it does tend to keep a lot of its memory in terms of small kinks. It never really sits right and can be kind of annoying when you’re just trying to set it down on a table or something. It also tends to build up a lot of oil and looks unevenly shiny at times. With the cable being what it is I do get the inkling that it won't age very well but that's more of a hunch than anything else.

Final Thoughts:​

If you’re not after a balanced sound and lean towards more of a bass head but don’t want something that’ll make your skull vibrate then I think these will really fit nicely in that category. Great value for the build and sound quality you get. If you’re looking for maybe a cheap commuting pair or a pair you can throw in the bag or just leave at the office and won’t really cry over if they get a little beaten up then i think these are amazing for that. You probably won’t even feel too bad if you decide to replace the cable with something like a mic and some media controls.

But remember the best audio gear is the one that makes you enjoy your music the most, regardless of what a stranger on the internet says.

Hey, it’s Shuvo, back with another review! Today, we’re diving into the budget realm with the Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss, an IEM that immediately stands out with its striking design. But, as with all things, looks aren’t everything. Will the Abyss live up to its visual appeal in sound and comfort? Let’s find out.

𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒕: 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒑 𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓. 𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝑰 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏-𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒉 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘, 𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆

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𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝:

• Xiaomi Note 13 Pro
• Fiio JA11
• NiceHCK TC3

Unfortunately, I didn’t have the chance to pair it with the iFi Go Link, as I purchased that DAC later. The Abyss has relatively high impedance and lower sensitivity, meaning it’s not the easiest to drive. While you can run it without a DAC, I’d recommend one to get the most out of this IEM. That said, it’s not overly demanding as it’s a single dynamic driver unit.


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𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 & 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐀 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞

If there’s one area where the Wyvern Abyss excels, it’s design. The high-quality resin shell and stunning faceplate make this one of the most eye-catching IEMs in the sub-$30 category. The faceplate resembles a dragon wing, with a shifting purple tint that appears more bluish under dim lighting. It’s a showpiece, no doubt.

However, design isn’t everything. The shell is large and chunky, and while it fits securely, it suffers from poor airflow. After just 30-40 minutes of wear, my ears started heating up, making it uncomfortable for longer listening sessions. This is a major drawback for an IEM that’s supposed to offer relaxed tuning.

As for the accessories, Kinera kept it basic. The cable is solid for the price, but the limited eartip options and lack of a carrying case or pouch are disappointing. At this price point, a bit more thought could’ve gone into the packaging.





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𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐝, 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐚

Sound-wise, the Wyvern Abyss is more of a miss for me. I tend to lean towards neutral or neutral-bright sound signatures, while the Abyss is tuned darker, giving it a more laid-back and relaxed feel. While some might appreciate this type of tuning for extended listening, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me.



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𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬:

The bass response left me with mixed feelings. The Abyss leans heavily on sub-bass, delivering a decent rumble and depth. However, I found the mid-bass lacking in punch and tactility, which made it less engaging. If you’re a fan of thumpy, impactful bass, this IEM probably isn’t for you. The bass here is clean and tight, but softer in its attack, lacking the energetic thump that makes music come alive.


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𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐬:

The mids were one of the highlights of the Abyss. Vocals sit comfortably in the mix—neither too forward nor too recessed—offering a natural and warm presentation. It’s not a vocal-centric IEM, but the mids have a pleasing warmth that adds character without feeling shouty or aggressive. For this price point, the mids perform well.


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𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐞:

Here’s where things really went downhill for me. The treble on the Wyvern Abyss feels overly dark, lacking sparkle and air. While the tuning aims for a more relaxed and smooth experience, it sacrifices the finer details that give music life. Compared to neutral-bright IEMs, the Abyss feels muted, which made it less engaging over time. There are no harsh peaks, but the trade-off is a loss of micro-details and excitement in the upper frequencies.


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𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:

For a budget IEM, the Wyvern Abyss offers solid technical performance. The soundstage is above average, providing a decent sense of space. However, during more complex tracks, it can feel congested. Separation is good, but not remarkable, and imaging is accurate enough for casual use. I even gave it a go for gaming, and it held up surprisingly well in that context.


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𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭:

To sum it up, the Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss is a mixed bag. Its design is stunning and the mids and technical performance are solid for the price. However, its tuning leans too relaxed for my taste, and the lack of airflow makes it uncomfortable for longer sessions. If you prefer a darker, more laid-back sound signature and don’t mind the occasional discomfort, it might be worth considering. But for me, the combination of subdued treble and poor comfort was a dealbreaker.

It’s a 4 out of 10 from me. There are better options out there like simgot ew200 or Truthear zero red. Though they are more expensive.