Kinera Celest Wyvern Pro 10mm LCP dynamic driver

Come with me as I share my honest impression of the Celest Wyvern Pro, Celest’s second entry into the “gaming” cable market, and their first to pair it with an IEM. With a potentially big market to tackle, how does Celest execute this concept at a low price of $25? Let’s find out!


PROS:

• Very good value for the price
• Abundant set of inclusions
• Very unique presentation for the price
• Insanely comfortable CIEM-like fitting
• Well-rounded sound profile
• Good sounding boom-mic

CONS:

• Larger than average size might be too big for some
• Boom mic might be too heavy
• Cable quality is a little cheap
• Compatbility issues with the mic

Celest is back at it again in the gaming mic market, this time pairing with a pretty IEM to boot. The Wyvern, specifically the Pro variant is a rather interesting entry to the market in the fact that it proved itself more than just a gaming set with its fun but tastefully balanced tuning.

The stigma that gaming peripherals are mostly just marketing ploy to sell cheaply made, poor performing equipment is nowhere to be seen in the Wyvern Pro thanks to its sophisticatedly tasteful presentation of the great reptile known as the Wyvern in its aesthetics with what seems to be the tooth or bone of the mighty Wyvern.

But aesthetics be damned because really, the star of the build of the Wyvern is the fit. Very rare do you find a CIEM style fitting in an IEM at this price and sound this good. This made me think that I was wearing Kinera’s higher-end UIEM sets with how superb the fitting of the Wyvern is.

That doesn’t mean that sound is where they sacrificed because the Wyvern Pro boasts a well-balanced tuning with extra emphasis on the bass and upper mids which falls closer to a slight v-shaped sound. It’s not overly recessed, but there’s definitely an audible dip in the lower mids where male vocals can sound a little bit more sunken compared to the rich and impactful low-end and contrastingly energetic vocal and instrument presentation.

Technicalities is pretty decent for how much it costs which is quite important for gaming as you don’t want sounds to get congested while trying to figure out where things are coming from.

But obviously, the reason why you’d get the Pro over the base is that boom mic. With such a low asking price, you may expect the quality of the mic to be poor to which I’m proud to say that the mic quality is actually pretty good. It’s clear enough that my teammates can hear my comms. However, it’s ergonomics that might be problematic for some. It definitely drags down on your ears and causes one side to be strained over longer listening periods. I also found some issues with some devices, particularly DACs, when the microphone wouldn’t be read or would be very noisy. Smartphones are generally well-optimized from what I’ve triedw

The fitting of the Wyvern helps a lot to keep the mic up, but you definitely feel the weight after a few hours of usage. It’s not unbearably uncomfortable, but it should remind you to take breaks once in a while.

But with such a new market, Celest’s continued efforts to push how good this concept can get with the Wyvern Pro. Not only did they provide a pretty good microphone, they also created a well-fitting and good-sounding earpiece to pair. I want to honestly make more content while using the Wyvern Pro due to how good that mic is, so you might see me do a different kind of review for the Wyvern Pro very soon. But all in all, this is a well-executed unique pair of IEMs that you should consider.

Thank you for reading my honest impressions on the Celest Wyvern Pro. Big thanks to Kinera for sending this over for my honest thoughts. If you would like to order one, consider using the non-affiliated link below: https://www.linsoul.com/products/kinera-celest-wyvern-pro

If you have any questions or concerns, message me on my Facebook page or my email at obodioreviews@gmail.com

Introduction :-

Wyvern pro is an iem by Celest. Celest is a sister company to Kinera. Kinera and their companies make beautiful looking iems. This is the pro version which has the boom mic the non-pro version comes without the boom mic.

I have also shared a video version of the review at YouTube any support there in form of a view, A like or A subscribe is greatly appreciated. But if you so wish to read the written version you can read this.





A big thanks to Kinera for sending the review unit to me. They are not reading this before you guys do and are having no review input on this. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

As of this review they are down to $21 as opposed to the regular price of $29 for the boom mic version so have a look at them here (Unaffiliated Link) - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805195443307.html

I will be as usual following my bullet style format for better readability for those who are dyslexic and in general find it hard to read long paragraphs. I follow this guide in general from the British Dyslexia Association.

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Build quality, Comfort and Accessories :-



- Very comfortable to wear, I personally can wear them for longer periods of time.

- Very good isolation while wearing the iem

- Shells might be too big for some

- There is some driver flex present

- The cable is quite nice, but sadly no chin cinch. (this my personal pet peeve I like to have one, your opinion might vary here). In terms of cable quality I expect nothing less from Kinera

- Excellent overall accessories for the price of $29, a removable boom mic (which is of cardioid pattern) at this price.

- Absolutely fantastic packaging at this price.

- The included metal bookmark is nice touch, I quite like it.

- The connectors are 2 pin for the iem but the mic has a notched mmcx connector.

- They are easy to drive with your smartphone and laptop.

- The nozzle is quite short and some could have fit issues so you might have to tip roll. I got lucky with the included tips.

- I personally love the lore Celest includes with their iem along with their iem. I know it might seem tacky but it does add a character to to the iem in my personal opinion.

- It has a single 10mm diameter LCP (liquid crystal diaphragm) dynamic driver for all the frequencies

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Sound Signature :-


- The overall sound signature of the Wyvern pro is that it follows the Harman 2019 curve to the T.

- The White Celest 221 tips boost treble and air, expanding soundstage and the coloured Celest C-07 tips increase bass, though with some compression in staging.

- I have used the white Celest tips for my testing and all the sound impressions are using that.


Bass :-

- Subbass here is good, nothing to great nothing which lacks here. The sub-bass is quite good and average for the price and the songs like waltz by sunny has good enough thump and punch for this region. It has enough punch for rumble for Rap. Hip – Hop and I can enjoy these genre with these iems.

- Mid-bass is also quite balanced and it doesn’t bleed into. I didn’t find them to be that detailed over here but for the price it is quite good.

- One good thing about the entire bass region is that it doesn’t feel blunt and bloated and it has the dynamic-ness I search for in bass. The bass isn't on the basshead territory

Mids :-

- The mids are a bit recessed here.

- The vocals are quite forward and female vocals sound quite good here! I particularly enjoy listening to my test tracks (Like sakura and hanawa sakura from ikkimonogakri and also hako yamasaki’s ano yumi ni)

- The male vocals are bit recessed and for some songs.

- Was surprised to see the female vocals work particularly well here.


Treble :-

- They have a very average treble (with the white tips) they are more recessed when wearing the coloured tips. With the white tips they seem ok

- They are quite good for people who are sensitive to treble. As they don’t get too piercy or shouty when wearing them for long times.


Technicalities :-

They are very average on technicalities very average for the price. Instrument separation isn't that good then again its a nitpick for this price.


Soundstage :-

The soundstage is very good! As expected from a sort of a gaming oriented iem. It has very good depth, width and height for its price range


Imaging :-

It is quite good for the price and it works really well in movies and games


Microphone Impression :-

I have shared a mic demo on my YouTube video, so please do watch that if possible.


- Very good for gaming and have had no issues when playing games with my friends.


- During my online video calls other side had no issue


Gaming Test :-


- The soundstage as I said is very holographic and for gaming purposes these are very good. Due to their darker treble when there is a lot happening in terms of shooting I don’t feel overwhelmed with treble fatigue.


- The footsteps of enemies are quite holographically for the price


- When playing games like racing games I can pin point the where the car behind is coming from.


- The great imaging works really well for the games.

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Recommendation :-



- Do I recommend these ? Yes. If you are in the market for a gaming iem and also want something to listen to music this is quite good. If you don’t to game and want something closer to the Harman 2019 target this is a good iem. Be wary of the average treble it has (with the white tips)

- If you don't want a gaming iem, but rather want an iem for office environment with a mic this is quite good for that too

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If you have any questions please feel free to ask me and also if you have any issues regarding this format of review please do comment I will try to mend it. Also sorry to those who are used to reading long paragraphs of review in headfi. I hope my review was upto the mark, I appreciate any feedback.

Again a big thanks to Kinera /Celest for making this review possible.

Have a great day ahead

Review Of The Kinera Celest Wyvern Pro​

Introduction​

Since being established more than a year ago, Celest, a sub-brand of Kinera, has focused on providing fans with products of the highest quality at more reasonable prices to meet their needs. Releases like Gumiho, Pandamon, or Phoenixcall have received high praise and recognition for their quality and the way they present themselves. I mean, based on my personal experiences, this Chinese corporation is the friendliest to its clients and supporters. Whether they are cables or IEMs from either the parent or the sub brand, I adore every product they ever offer. Luckily, I was able to get my hands on the Wyvern Pro, a gaming IEM that they recently introduced. However, before we continue with the evaluation of the Wyvern Pro, I would like to clear up a few things.

Disclaimer​

*Since this unit was sent by the kindful people at Kinera, I am grateful to them. And as I've said in all of my evaluations, the same is true for this one: all of the concepts I've expressed below are entirely my own, original ideas that haven't been influenced by anyone else. If interested, visit this link.
*I am not associated with the connection, and I receive no financial assistance from anyone.
*For the remainder of the review, I will refer to these IEMs as “Wyvern.”
*I am using different Ear-tips for convenience and better versatility.
*Finally, I will only evaluate the Wyvern based on their performance, even though I will explain how it feels and seems physically and aesthetically.

Specification​

A 10mm dynamic driver with a liquid crystal polymer diaphragm is housed in the Wyvern Pro. The shells are made of 3D resin printing, and I think their ergonomic and ear-friendly shapes are faithful to my tests because I experienced no weariness even after using them continuously for 10 hours. The Celest is engraved on the faceplate, which has a silver finish. In terms of the cable, the dual mic version that I received includes a dedicated mic that extends to be close to your mouth for improved feedback. During my testing, both microphones performed flawlessly, however the extended microphone produced audio that was crisper and of higher quality. Although the cable itself feels smooth, it is incredibly soft to the touch. It behaves well and has no consequence that is memory-prone. The detachable microphone is located on one end of the cable, next to the two-pin connector, and an L-shaped 3.5mm termination plug is located on the other end of the cable. The other included accessories are a finely crafted metal bookmark that is a trademark of Celest IEMs as well as two different types of eartips in three different sizes. In terms of the technical details, the sensitivity is 105dB, and the impedance is 32 Ohms. 20Hz to 20kHz is the range of the frequency response.

Sound​

The Wyvern has a delicate and neutral sound, but the details aren't particularly finely tuned, so you won't get the micro contrast you'd normally get from an IEM at this price point. In fact, the amount and quality are astounding for an IEM that costs less than $30. Thus, the sound is essentially more neutral and sub bassy. The treble sounds pleasantly stretched and gives the mix a terrific vitality, even if this might be the mid range's magic. The same is true with the mid range, which is forward and pays close attention to even the smallest nuances. The textures aren't particularly provocative in terms of raising expectations, but they do deliver. When it comes to the bass, it is well-controlled and generates a sizable amount of sub bass. Since the capability uses an LCP diaphragm driver, which I can completely rely on for delivery, I am aware that it is not a ruse. Let's explore the sound more closely.

Treble​

When it comes to the treble area, the Wyvern does provide in terms of extension and details because the notes have a particular manner of expression that doesn't sound gritty but instead calms you with the roundness and smoothness in the mix. The vocals are well-extended in the upper treble, while the instruments sound upfront but not crisp or clear, just right for the purpose. The note clarity, as I previously indicated, is not alarming but it is not great, and only when I am not even comparing the significance with other IEMs in this price range. The lower treble region plays a significant role in the grasp over the notes needed to pull them forward without sounding offensive while still attempting to bring forth every nuance. The energy is sufficient to stand out in the mix while the clear vocals and upbeat instruments occupy the listener's thoughts. I believe there is a lot of subdued response around 6-8k as although the notes are clean and lively, they definitely don't come sharp or from what I understand complete. However, from what I understand, either being forward in some frequencies makes that sense or the upper mid range is making it pop for it. Nevertheless, overall, the treble area does sound forward-sounding, alive, and energetic, which enables the vocals and the instruments to come over clearly. As a result, the treble region's overall performance is vibrant, agile, and clean.

Mid Range​

The mid range is the most dynamic and upfront in the mix as the vocals and instruments are given the entire stage to display their talents. Powerful and possessive are how the vocals and instrumentation are perceived. Therefore, the upper mid range allows for greater energy than the lower treble and enhances the vocals and instruments even further with good note weight, enabling the note's tone to be described as safe and appealing. Even though the voice and instruments don't have a lot of fine details or sharp edges that catch your attention, the roundness of the notes would be enjoyable. Although the energy doesn't help with the minute details, it does allow for a cleaner and more direct response. On the other hand, the lower midrange sounds cleaner than it should, however I don't have any complaints because it doesn't make the upper frequencies sound jarring or artificial. When the vocals sound flat and the instruments seem warmer, especially the bass guitar, which sounds thick but not in a natural way thick, the vagueness and the dense atmosphere are still audible. Overall, the mid range region is presented in a forward, pleasant and expressive.

Bass​

When it comes to bass, I do find it lovely and fulfilling because there is truly enough sub bass and mid bass to sound well in the mix.Despite how the upper frequencies in the other areas behave, the bass doesn't get out of hand and tends to give the overall mix a posture and quality.The punch impact gives a decent amount of energy that feels strong and substantial, while the emphasis is on the sub bass region where the extension penetrates deep enough to produce a rumble sensation discreetly in the ear canals that feels extremely fulfilling.The mid bass is rather muted, but it still has enough thumps and crashes to make an effect. The bass doesn't overflow into the upper frequencies despite the response being robust and fairly authoritative; however, I do detect a small leak into the lower mid range, which is perfectly acceptable. The drums and toms do have a resonating effect, which doesn't sound particularly alluring but permits a complete experience. As a result, I think bass notes' details are inadequate. Therefore, the entire bass region presentation is pleasant, impactful, and controlled.

Technical Performance​

Regarding the technical performance, I wouldn't expect an IEM in this price range to operate flawlessly, but it does sound a little better in certain areas while missing in others. Now let's talk.

Soundstage, Sound Imaging & Separation​

Since the soundstage is more stereo wide from left to right than a surround area, it is wide enough to seem distant but not overly expansive. The separation is wonderful because it is distinct enough to identify the source of the sound, but the imaging might have been sharper and cleaner.

Speed & Resolution​

The major details are good, but the micro details aren't very expressive in the mix when it comes to the intricacies. With such a response, I think the settlement is perfectly acceptable. For an IEM in this price range, the notes' assault and decay are nicely timed.

Sound Impressions ​

Sony WM1A - The first thing I noticed when listening to Wyvern with the WM1A was how much room there was in the mix, allowing each component to sound more at ease while still keeping a clean response. As a result of the mid range sounding a little more relaxed and the treble feeling smoother and cleaner, an expansive response was possible. The bass was more thumpy and boomy, but there was still control, so it didn't express any bloating or distaste. The WM1A and this combo were fantastic.



Tempotec V6 - Although the Wyvern's sound didn't feel particularly sharp or detailed to me when I heard it through V6, the aggressive quality it added made it sound more revealing. The treble seemed the same, but the midrange and bass sounded a touch more subdued than usual. Favorable and less melodious, in my opinion.

HiBy R6 Pro II - the sound felt more neutral and brighter with good exposure in the upper mid range when I paired it with the HiBy R6 Pro II. Even though the notes weren't noticeably clearer and more detailed, the vocals still sounded the same while being more energizing.

Gaming ​

I really mean it when I say that these are excellent at revealing minute information. Other IEMs may be able to produce a greater level of sharpness and detail, but that is useless unless you actually experience the whole situation. In conclusion, the Wyverm not only satisfies your needs but also creates a more enjoyable and thrilling gaming experience. The other area in which I believe it excels is music. This is the first time that I have heard a gaming IEM at this price that is also excellent for listening to music. Therefore, in my opinion, it far exceeded my expectations.

Tracks​

Luna Haruna - Glory days
Luna Haruna - Overfly
Rokudenashi - The Flame of Love
LMYK - 0 (zero)
ORESKABAND - Jitensya
Marina Horiuchi - Mizukagami no Sekai
RADWIMPS - Suzume
Indila - Love Story
Indila - Tourner dans le vide
Earth, Wind & Fire - September
Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Blue Oyester Cult - (Don't Fear) The Reaper
Guns 'N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
The Police - Every Breath You Take
Gojira - Amazonia
TV on the radio - Wolf Like Me
Bring Me To The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart
Bring Me To The Horizon - sTraNgeRs
Avril Lavigne - Dare To Love Me
Travis - Love Will Come Through
Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
DJ Shadows - Six Days (Remix) [feat. Mos Def]
Lady Gaga - Just Dance
Lil Wayne - Lollipop
Flo Rida - Low
Sebastian Lopez & Flug - Electronic Measures
Federico Mecozzi - Blue (Da Ba Dee)
Wayve - Not Enough
Kai Wachi & TeZATalks - Ghost
NGHTMRE, Zeds Dead & Tori Levett - Shady Intentions
Zeds Dead, DNMO & GG Magree - Save My Grave
Skrillex, Noisia, josh pan & Dylan Brady - Supersonic
Skrillex & Nai Barghouti - Xena
Skrillex, Missy Elliott & Mr. Oizo - RATATA
Kaifi Khalil, Eva B & Wahab Bugti - Kana Yaari
A.R. Rahman, Javed Ali & Mohit Chauhan - Kun Faya Kun

Conclusion​

If you're a gamer or want an IEM that can be used for gaming, I must say that I think the Celest Wyvern Pro is worth the money. Trust me when I say that this gaming IEM is the best you can find in this price range that can deliver a proper sound tuning that meets the 2019 Harmen target and sounds good. Therefore, I heartily recommend this IEM to gamers and audiophiles alike.