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.

Kinera’s Celest branch has arguably the most successful line of products among all of the Kinera brands in my personal opinion. For those who don’t know, Celest aims at younger audio enthusiasts and releases budget conscious no frills products unlike Kinera or QoA which also pays great attention to design and packaging.

I have reviewed their cable with boom microphone; Ruyi, that converts any iem into a gaming/communicating one earlier and praised it for its performance. Now Celest did it again and for the same price of $29 MSRP for the Pro version ($25 for the regular version which doesn’t have the boom mic attachment), they released not only the cable but a gaming iem with a detachable boom mic. But did it make Ruyi irrelevant? Let’s find out!

Disclaimers

Celest Wyvern Pro was provided to me by Kinera for review. As I always say, everyone is biased one way or another so take everything you read with a grain of salt. Also I will try to be more concise and to the point in my reviews from now on without worrying about the word count etc. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments and I will try to answer them to the best of my abilities.



Build and Accessories of Celest Wyvern Pro

Celest Wyvern comes in a simple package which does not impress. When you open the box, a plastic wyvern plate accessory and a boom mic greets you. The Wyvern plate looks nice but serves no purpose. You can’t even make a keychain out of it, well you could manage if you tried but it isn’t really a keychain.



When you remove that cover, you find the earpieces, two sets of nice eartips, a pair of pop filters for boom mic and the cable with an inline microphone; yes you read that right. My guess is if you buy the regular version you get the same cable and can still use it for gaming and communications. It’s just you can’t benefit from the advantages of the boom mic which I’ll dwell on later. Cable’s length is, just like Ruyi, 1.5 m which is more suited for desktop gaming but not necessarily for mobile use.



Earpieces look very pretty with their jade green tinted milky white resin shells. Faceplates are plain but don’t look too bad. They are shaped to follow an average ear concha’s contours. You can also call them pseudo custom if you will. Unfortunately they hurt my ears. But the fault lies with my weirdly shaped and small ears. To be certain, I asked some of my friends and even had my brother put them in his ears and without exception they all said they were very comfortable. So if you don’t suffer from ears like mine, you won’t have any problems with their comfort. For my testing I had to give up on deep insertion.

Sound of Celest Wyvern

Gaming Performance

When I first saw Celest Wyvern’s graph, I was immediately reminded of Epos gaming headsets. Some of you may know, they are tuned to have high upper mids to emphasize footstep noises and great at positional cues because of that diffuse field-like sound signature.

I tested Wyvern on a ranked Apex Legends session with my brother. Most of you may know that in Apex Legends, you need to be careful not to get ambushed and ambush other engaged enemies whenever you can. At one point I heard a group of enemies from the other side of the wall. I warned my brother several times until they came closer for him to hear too. And mind you he was using my Epos H6Pro which is considered one of the best gaming headsets. Other than this I had no problem pinpointing enemies’ positions.



Celest Wyvern Pro’s boom mic also surprised me in a very good way. It sounds very clear and fairly neutral. I was expecting the microphone to be identical to Celest Ruyi’s, however it sounded even clearer. Compared to Wyvern Pro, Ruyi’s mic sounds bassier and chestier so if you like that tone in your microphone, there is that. What Ruyi offers that Wyvern Pro cable doesn’t is remote controls for volume etc. I also compared Wyvern Pro boom mic to Behringer BC12 and Epos H6Pro’s mic. Behringer sounded more nasally. Only H6Pro’s mic was clearer to no one's surprise since it is one of the best headset microphones out there. It was also much louder so you might want to keep that in mind. I also tried the inline microphone briefly. It sounded clear enough but much more muffled than the boom mic and lost volume as soon as I placed it far away from my mouth. So it is perfectly fine for calls but, for gaming I suggest using the boom mic, which disables inline mic as soon as you connect it to the cable.

Music Performance

Tonality

Celest Wyvern is a gaming iem first and foremost which happens to be great at music listening too. It has a mid centric tonality which is pretty well handled. Tonal balance is fairly neutral. Slightly boosted bass is on point for gaming with enough impact and rumble. I’m not sure if it should be attributed to LCP diaphragm or the tuning but the bass is tight and pretty well textured. However the amount of the bass might not be enough for rap, RnB or modern pop music. Wyvern’s treble is very good for its price with good extension and just enough sparkle. Because of their mid forwardness, they get shouty before you are hit with any sibilance or harshness.



Technicalities

Budget single DD iems don’t really excel at technicalities, that’s for sure. However Wyvern is as good as it gets. It feels fairly airy and spacious. Details and imaging is very good as I described at the gaming performance section. Timbre is again very good for the price.

Comparisons

Gaming iems are not really common yet but they are actually more or less regular iems with microphones. So I decided to compare them to other well regarded budget iems.

Kinera Celest Wyvern Pro vs Tangzu Wan’er S.G



Wan’er has more bass quantity. It is also more thumpy but looser in the bass. Compared to that, Wyvern is tighter. Bass guitars on Wan’er are more satisfying.

Wan’er is slightly shoutier than Wyvern. Lower mids are also more pronounced on Wan’er; male vocals have more body and authority. Neither is sibilant but as you raise the volume or if the song is recorded sibilant, wan’er shows it earlier. Lower treble is again more forward on Wan’er so it can get fatiguing earlier, maybe.

Overall wan’er sounds richer but Wyvern sounds cleaner and clearer.

Wyvern extends better in the treble and feels airier, therefore it is wider and more spacious. Wan’er, on the other hand, is more intimate if you like that kind of presentation.



Both of the iems perform similarly in terms of imaging and layering. But wyvern is a little bit more detailed.

Kinera Celest Wyvern Pro vs. 7hz Salnotes Zero



Bass is slightly more powerful and better textured on Wyvern. Zero feels like it extends into the subass slightly better, but it may also be due to a slight error in volume matching

Mid frequencies are more pronounced on Wyvern so both male and female vocals are more intimate and highlighted compared to Zero.

Zero is brighter, it is not offensive or harsh for me but it might be too much for treble sensitive people. Wyvern’s treble is on point.

Zero has more sparkle and sounds slightly more detailed. Timbre is better on Wyvern. Zero sounds slightly more plasticky compared to Wyvern. Their staging capabilities are similar but Zero’s imaging might be slightly sharper.



I can confidently say that Wyvern is tonally and technically placed just in between Wan’er and Zero.

Conclusion

Budget range in iems is more competitive than ever and choice is depending more and more to the preference and who offers more for the same price. In the case of Wyvern Pro, it offers a great boom microphone, very comfortable pseudo-custom molded resin shells and an as good tuning and technicalities as its competitors, if not better just for $29. You can find them even cheaper if you follow the deals on Aliexpress and other retailers. If only they fit my ears better too.

Coming back from a short hiatus that I truly believe I needed, having spent days listening to music rather than IEMs, I found myself grabbing the Wyvern Pro more frequently than I had anticipated, so I believe I have a considerable amount of time with these, hence this "late review". I was blessed by Kinera/Celest with this unit for reviewing and constructive criticism purposes, of which I honor and thank.

The Wyvern Pro is Celest's (Kinera's sister company) new budget roster addition, a full-on IEM and accessories combo that is bringing a lot of value to the table, even considering the overcrowded sub 50$ budget market. This single 10mm LCP set is a Harmann tuning, however it sounds fresh and different, with a touch of originality and a gaming sub-target, packed with valuable accessories that do more than just embellishing the product case. It comes with a 2 pin cable with a boom mic so one can turn on their gaming face and be in touch with your buddies over the voice-chat, or alternatively perk up your phone and video calls comfort and audio quality. As a bonus, you get a piece of jewelry of a dragon with lively colors.
You can get the non-pro Wyvern version which doesn't include any of these.

We will be diving deeper into the sound aspects of this gem.




SubBass

The sub-bass is average in amounts, has enough depth to rumble but won't go very extended. It has just enough for some electronic music subgenres, like IDM or Techno, but some people might need a bit more, so some tip rolling might help (deeper insertion like with the CP145, or Final E tips to overall boost the bass performance. For the non-electronic genres, the Wyvern Pro behaves naturally.

It's within the realm of a balanced ratio of sub-bass and mid-bass, not adding unnatural rumble to tracks that don't originally have it.

In gaming it doesn't saturate the environmental FX or background noises, so it can still be viable in competitive gaming.

MidBass

There is a medium slam, blessed with an impressively quick decay given its price bracket, however the attacks/transients lack some bite.

I would describe it as a tidy round bass experience, not a snappy and crispy one - meaning bass guitars are rich in depth but won't "pop" as much. This is evident in Motown-like bass riffs.

It fills the electronic and analogue kicks and lower register piano notes with body, but then again, it won't have much slam nor transient snappiness. It isn't anywhere near basshead material, instead becoming more versatile across musical genres.

Despite being slightly bass boosted and not having a midbass tuck, it still won't feel bloated and won't compromise the cleanliness of the lower mids.


Lower Mids

More presence than usual, doesn't feel as dipped, helps the balance and evenness of the note weight on multi-ranged instruments (piano, guitars).

It still contrasts a bit with the Upper Mid forwardness, but not so much with the lightly boosted bass domain. We are still left with a feeling of thinner note weight.

However you do get the usual Celest/Kinera Voodoo in which percussion toms feel on a furtherly distanced position, which makes live recordings sound more realistic and immersive, but in the other hand, in ultra busy and elaborate mixes, any instrument who ventures through this frequency region can come out as leaner.


Upper Mids

Here we have a more common and trend-matching approach, pushing the forwardness of the mids, culminating in a more "in your face" lead instrument and vocal presentation. It is not overly done, still within the realms of comfort - and take this from a guy who is quite sensitive to Pinna/Ear Gain (2-3k). You end up with lush and full sounding mids that won't let any instrument feel forgotten.

It can sometimes become shouty on vocals, as I have noticed more evidently on male sopranos, especially when vocals are processed with tape effects or oldish mics, and when mixes are overly focused on vocals.
Same happens on snares, in which transient rich ones can be on the verge of the uncomfortable.
But fear not, as I haven't found myself fatigued after longer listening sessions, it is just on some occasional track which has that extra hot sauce snare or badly positioned recording microphone.


Treble

Not extra sparkly but quite detailed and enthusiastic for a smoothened treble. This was quite the surprise as the separation in this region is quite good, with unexpected and generous amounts of air, while the treble tuning remains safe.

Hi-hats and cymbals sound natural, not distracting, quite tactile and uncompressed. They could benefit from even more sparkle, but I won't even nitpick as they already do so well in this regard considering their cost.



Technicalities

Celest Wyvern, The White Gem



Disclaimer!



This unit was sent by Kinera. However, they did not pay me for any written reviews. I will try my best to review this unit without any bias. Please bear with me that I am not a professional sound engineer or musician, but I am just a self-learnt guitarist & vocalist, who do compose my own original music and self-learnt some mixing & mastering techniques. I am a neutral-head, analytical head and liking balanced sounding tunings. I am using an audio interface named Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen (a kind of DAC/Amp???) pairing for the whole listening impressions. Please take my reviews as grain of salts.



Pros:



- Harman Neutral Tuning

- Well done bass

- Good decent technicalities

- Easy to drive

- Budget with good value

- Good fittings

- High craftsmanship

- Lightweight shell

- Decent microphone



Cons:



- Semi-braided cable

- Highs could be more extended

- Slightly harsh upper mids

- Not good for listening to complex tracks



Sound Quality:



Celest Wyvern is having a smooth Harman Target tuning signature. The tonality here is natural balance sounding with decent technicalities.



Bass:



The bass here is mildly boosted just like harman kind of well-cooked bass, fluid kind of bass. It is having more sub-bass emphasis than mid-bass, and the bass is quite clean sounding. Basshead might find themselves wanting more mid-bass warmth. Kickdrum texture could bring up more drum skin rumbling as it is not obvious sounding. Mid bass here is slightly bleeding into the mids, to bring up some bass enjoyment.



Mids:



The mids here is neither too upfront nor recessed. The upper mids here is borderline from harshness. Vocalist is having sufficient airiness and sibilance free. Instrumental mids such as guitars are quite natural sounding. Electric guitar biteness are there, however in certain track, the biteness might be too much for some users. Overall, the mids are quite crystal-clear sounding.



Highs:



Highs here are quite safe sounding, and not as extended. Percussive highs are presence in the mix. The highs are quite refined and free from splashiness, where some low-quality DD drivers are commonly manifesting. Details retrieval here is decent. The treble here is neither too upfront nor recessed.



Tonality:



Celest Wyvern quite balanced sound signature, just like Harman tuning, but with slightly less boosted treble highs and slightly more bass than harman neutral. Timbre is quite correct to my ears, as it is free from any weirdness.



Technicalities:



The soundstage here is average wide. Instrument separation abilities is decent, slightly poor when playing through complex tracks. Slightly congestion. Able to provide some macro-details, micro-details might not be that obvious.



Conclusion:



Celest Wyvern is a balanced sounding IEM. I personally think that, it could be used for stage monitoring, especially when you are a guitarist of vocalist, but it might not suitable for bassist and drummer, as the bass are not that pronounce. The IEM isolation is good, blocking out most environment noise. This IEM could be a good gift choice, as the craftmanship is beautiful looking. Besides that, I personally think that, this IEM will be also a good entry-level choice for audiophiles that are looking to test out balanced sounding IEM. It might be good for doing some mixing jobs too, as there is not weirdness throughout the whole frequency spectrum, however, for more analytical listening, I think it is still lacking in instrument separation ability.



Aliexpress:

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https://www.linsoul.com/products/kinera-celest-wyvern-pro?sca_ref=4221004.ifeZSd23LW

DISCLAIMER

I would like to thank Kinera for furnishing this unit.

INTRODUCTION

The Wyvern - AKA Feilong or Huanglong in Chinese mythology - is a 9-headed dragon, which wields control of the elements.

Do note that there are 2 versions of the Kinera Wyvern to choose from. The Pro version is $4 pricier, but comes with a boom mic for gaming, in addition to having more accessories and a different stock cable.



We will be reviewing the Pro version today.


SPECIFICATIONS

• Driver configuration: 10 mm LCP diaphragm dynamic driver
• Impedance: 32 Ohms
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 105 dB
• Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm, 2- core silver-plated; 3.5 mm

ACCESSORIES



Other than the IEM, these are included:
- 3 pairs of Celest C-07 silicone eartips (S/M/L)
- 3 pairs of Celest 221 silicone eartips (S/M/L)
- Cable
- Cardoid mic
- Wyvern metal bookmark
- 2 x mic mufflers

Pretty generous fare for the $20ish entry fee, perhaps other than the lack of a case.




While foam tips are omitted, there are 2 types of silicone eartips on offer. The White Celest 221 tips boost treble and air, expanding soundstage, whereas the coloured Celest C-07 tips increase bass, though with some compression in staging.




The 2- core silver-plated cable is well-braided, though it is slightly tangly, with microphonics. It doesn't have a chin cinch too, but is quite serviceable otherwise.




The Cardoid boom mic is meant for gaming, and attaches via a MMCX connector to the stock cable. Apologies as I do not game, so I can't verify its usefulness in this arena. But FWIW, using this mic for calls and online meetings, the feedback garnered from other participants was that vocals were intelligible and quite clear. Thus, the Wyvern Pro might be a useful tool for work calls or meetings, in addition to gaming.

This mic comes with 2 sets of sponge mufflers, which are meant to reduce wind noise pick-up.

Last but not least, we have a cool metal wyvern bookmark, which ties in nicely with this IEM's namesake.

The rest of this review was done with the stock cable and stock Celest C-07 tips. No aftermarket accessories were used, so as not to add any confounders to the sound.


BUILD/COMFORT



The Wyvern Pro's housing is fashioned from an off-white 3D-printed resin. The shells are really a looker, reinforced by the elegant aesthetics of the packaging and the wyvern bookmark.

The shells are on the larger side, but are surprisingly comfortable for extended usage. There is a concha protrusion for added grip.



2-pin connectors are my favoured port, as they tend to be more resilient than budget MMCX ones, especially with cable rolling.

Despite being vented, isolation on this IEM is above average, aided by the larger shells to cover the ear canal. One negative was that there was slight driver flex noted during insertion (this can be mitigated with eartip rolling, and is partially dependent on ear anatomy too).


DRIVABILITY

I tested the Wyvern Pro with the following sources:
- Apple dongle
- Cayin RU7
- Colorfly CDA M1 DAC/AMP dongle
- Creative Sound Blaster X5
- E1DA DAC/AMP dongle
- Hiby R3 Pro Saber 2022 DAP
- Khadas Tone Board -> Schiit Asgard 3 amp
- Khadas Tone Board -> Topping L30 amp
- Questyle M15 DAC/AMP dongle
- Sony Walkman NW A-55 DAP (Walkman One WM1Z Plus v2 Mod)
- Sony Walkman NW A-55 DAP (Walkman One Neutral Mod)
- Sony Walkman NW WM1A DAP (Walkman One WM1Z Plus v2 Mod)
- Smartphone

This IEM is easily driven, and amplification is not 100% essential.


SOUND & TECHNICALITIES


Graph of the Wyvern Pro via IEC711 coupler. 8 kHz area is a coupler artefact peak.

Tonally, the Wyvern Pro sports a Harmanish tuning, which is pretty consumer friendly.

This IEM is sub-bass focused. Bass is north of neutral and there is moderate sub-bass extension and slight rumble, though this IEM is not for bassheads. Bass speed is okay, with texturing being slightly above average; thankfully there is minimal mid-bass bleed too.

The lower mids are recessed, which may be a con for mid-lovers. With about 7 - 8 dB ear gain, the upper midrange is at the border of shoutiness on some tracks. Vocals are definitely forward in the mix. However, upper mids perception depends on ear anatomy (pinna gain), eartips, hearing health and volume played at (Fletcher Munson curve). Having said that, since the Wyvern Pro may be utilized as a gaming IEM, the boosted upper mids will definitely aid in clarity and resolution.

The Wyvern Pro has a darkish treble. The upper treble rolls off early, and this isn't a sparkly or airy set. Sibilance is minimal, and treble sensitive folk should be quite at home with the tuning (on the flip side, trebleheads might want to look elsewhere).

In keeping with its single DD roots, timbre is very natural for acoustic instruments. No complaints on this front.

In terms of technicalities, the Wyvern Pro is bang average. Soundstage is average in all 3 dimensions. Instrument separation and imaging is on the fuzzier side, and micro-details are a bit obscured by the dark treble.


COMPARISONS

Comparisons were made with other sub $30 USD budget single DDs. Planars, hybrids, and pure BA types were left out of the equation as the different transducers have their pros and cons.


Truthear HOLA

Graph of the Wyvern Pro versus Truthear HOLA via IEC711 coupler. 8 kHz area is a coupler artefact peak.

The Hola is an L-shaped set that is more sedate in the upper mids. The Hola has a thicker note weight, though its bass isn't as tight and bleeds.

The Hola is inferior in technicalities. Other than soundstage, the Hola loses in imaging, micro-detailing and instrument separation. The Hola is a hair better in timbre.


Salnotes Zero


Graph of the Wyvern Pro versus Salnotes Zero via IEC711 coupler. 8 kHz area is a coupler artefact peak.

The Salnotes Zero is a neutral bright IEM with less bass, though the bass is tighter. The Zero is brighter (and harsher) in the treble, with sibilance. The Zero also has a less natural timbre, with a thinner note weight.

In technical chops, the Zero is ahead, with better micro-detailing, imaging and instrument separation, though it has a smaller soundstage.

Due to the perpendicular edges of the shells, the Zero may be more uncomfortable during use.


CONCLUSIONS



Considering that the Wyvern Pro costs as much as a restaurant meal, this set has good price-to-performance ratio, and the accessory line-up is arguably one of the best at this price-point. The Wyvern Pro will also make for a fine gaming device, in addition to an option for calls and online meetings, with the provision of the boom mic.

In terms of externals, the build and aesthetics are great, with decent ergonomics and above average isolation. I encountered instances of driver flex, but this can be mitigated with eartip rolling to some extent.

The Wyvern Pro is Harman tuned, and boasts a very natural timbre. However, folks sensitive to upper midrange glare might take an issue with this region, and it also might not be a treblehead's cup of tea. Treble-sensitive brethren will like the safe treble, and by-and-large, this IEM is a solid entrant to the cut-throat ultra-budget table. Non-audiophiles might also appreciate its gaming and call utility, and the Wyvern Pro may even make a decent gift with the nice aesthetics.

General/Build/Packaging/Comfort
Celest is a brand which I believe needs no introduction. They made waves back then with the release of the first SPD IEM, the Celest Gumiho, which I have also reviewed back then. Today I have the Wyvern Pro with me, which is a single dynamic driver IEM with LCP diaphragm and also detachable boom mic capability.
The packaging is the usual Celest style which has the myth beast themed packaging style/naming convention, a very positive unboxing experience i would say, it came with a boom mic, a very soft 2 pin cable, three sizes of eartips and the IEM itself, not to mention a bookmark with resemblance of Wyvern is also included.
As for the build quality, there isn’t much to fault at the asking price, resin based, very light weight with Celest’s name on the faceplate, faceplate actually looks quite minimal and clean, as long as you set the right expectation, you’re good, you should not expect the build quality of 1000$ when you’re only paying less than 30$ for the Wyvern pro.
The overall IEM even with the boom mic attached, feels very light and sturdy and it doesn’t fling around with the mic attached to it, thanks to the light build of Wyvern Pro as well as ergonomic shape which gave me a good seal and no discomfort throughout the testing session which ranges from 1-4 hours depending on what i’m doing, music listening, teams meeting, and gaming.


Equipment and Software used

• Earmen Tradutto -> Earmen CH-AMP
• Earmen Collibri
• Hiby R6 II DAP
• iFi Go Link
• Macbook Air M2
• Apple Music/Tidal/foobar2k
• Sony Xperia 5 II
• Wyvern Pro Stock cable and eartips M sized

Foreword
My review is solely based on what I hear via my equipment and I never consider my reviews to be objective in any way rather a subjective approach. Do take into consideration that everyone’s ear anatomy is not the same, so the psychoacoustics perception might be different as well, but i believe it will not stray too far

Sound Impression
Wyvern Pro is tuned based on harman 2019 target, sub bass focused instead of mid bass, it has quite a bit of energy on the upper mids, but it is definitely not shouty to my ears (do take into consideration that your experience might differ depending on your tolerance). Timbre sounds quite natural and the overall presentation has sufficient body/note weight to it. Tonality is leaning towards slight warmth. Let’s take a look at the break down below:

Bass

• Wyvern Pro’s bass response is no basshead kind of bass response, it is sub bass focused, it does rumble when the track calls for it but it doesn’t go very deep or rumble very hard
• Mid bass is lacking based on my listening impression, it has sufficient punch but lacking texture and impact, the good thing is that it doesn’t bleed into the mids

Mids

• The mids are slightly recessed but still has enough details in this range
• Male vocal does sound slightly recessed due to it normally resides at the lower mid range, female vocal however does sound very energetic and on certain track, it be can a little shouty especially some JPop
• Vocal has sufficient texture and doesn’t come across as overly thin

Treble

• Treble has enough energy and it is definitely doesn’t sound harsh
• Detail retrieval is quite good considering the price
• Good amount of air and presence contribute to a big perceived soundstage

Soundstage/Imaging

• Soundstage has good perceivable width height, slightly lacking in terms of depth but generally it does quite good in music and also gaming
• In terms of imaging, instruments can be pinpointed easily and as far as gaming goes, directional sound is quite accurate and easily perceivable on where it’s coming from

Driveability

• Wyvern Pro doesn’t need any amplification nor it is hard to drive, it can be driven to my normal listening volume even straight out from my Xperia 5 II’s 3.5mm port
• With that being said, it does scale quite well with a quality source, most mid range dongles will do just fine

Microphone’s Impression

• I don’t play online games hence i can’t really share much about the microphone’s performance
• I do however used it for Microsoft Teams meeting and the other party is able to hear me clearly without sounding muddy

Comparison (7Hz Zero)

• Wyvern Pro has better ergonomic compared to Zero due to its shorter nozzle length which might be a problem for certain people
• Bass is slightly leaner on the Zero
• The treble on the Zero might be too energetic for some
• Soundstage is narrower, more like in your head kind of perception
• Technicalities wise, it is better than Wyvern Pro in terms of imaging, dynamics, and detail retrieval
• I wouldn’t say Zero is better than Wyvern Pro vice versa, i would say they’re side grades and different in terms of tuning targeted at different audiences, so, pick your poison

Final Thoughts
Do I recommend the Wyvern Pro? If you are on a budget and in the lookout for a good sounding IEM and also you game quite a lot, Wyvern Pro certainly fits the bill, not to mention it came with a good quality boom mic that’s detachable as well, so you can actually remove it when it is not in use. So yes, I do recommend it and it’s an easy 4/5!

*The unit was sent over by Kinera/Celest for the purpose of this review, I thank them for the opportunity for me to test this out.

If you are interested in getting a pair of this, head over to their AliExpress official store to get one, or even one of their dealers which is Linsoul:

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Introduction​

Celest is among the most appreciated brands since last year, and for good reasons: they hit the price brackets in which they compete with very good looking products and great sound.
After the Kinera Gramr, Celest released the Ruyi, a cable with boom microphone that transforms (almost) every 2-PIN IEM in a headset that can be used for streaming, gaming and so on.

Now, the Wyvern Pro combines both a cable with a boom microphone and a pair of IEMs, in order to provide a complete package for gamers or streamers about which there’s a lot of things to say.

Disclaimer: the Celest Wyvern Pro were sent by Celest free of charge in order to be able to write a honest review. I do not represent Celest in any way and this is not promotional content.
At the time of the review, the Celest Wyvern Pro were on sale for 29$ at HiFiGO.

Technical Specifications​

• IEMs Configuration → 1 x DD
• IEMs Sensitivity → 105 dB
• IEMs Impedance → 32 Ω
• IEMs Frequency Response → 20 Hz – 20000 Hz
• Cable → 1,5m OFC silver-plated cable with 0.78mm 2-PIN connectors for the IEMs and MMCX connector for the microphone
• Plug Type → L-shaped gold plated 3,5mm jack connector
• Microphone sensitivity → -42 dB
• Microphone resistance → 2.2 kΩ
• Microphone frequency response → 50Hz - 10kHz
• SNR → 60 dB

Packaging​

The packaging shows a lot of care from the brand, and in fact it looks very good both internally and externally. It contains:

• The Celest Wyvern
• The cable with boom microphone
• One set of Celest 221 tips
• User manual

Design and Build Quality​

Let’s be honest and very brief: the Wyvern look beautiful in their white-mint 3D printed shell and they are also built so well for less than 30$. The silver faceplate with Celest’s engraved logo doesn’t look showy too, and in fact this is a very minimal yet nice-looking set.

Cable​

The cable is good and features a boom microphone and a remote control button (that also happen to have another small microphone it seems like).
The hooks that stay around the ears are not stiff and annoying, which is good news, and the 2-PIN connectors seem to work with almost any IEM with plain connectors (no recessed connectors tho, since the cable will constantly pop-off if touched or moved too much).

Comfort and Isolation​

Comfort is great once the right tips are found. The stock tips are not the best ones out there on the Wyvern, so it’s better to have some other spare tips in order to do some tip rolling.

Sound​

GEAR USED FOR THE TEST

• DAC: Topping E30
• AMP: Topping L30
• Mobile phones: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
• Dongle: Apple Type-C dongle, Truthear SHIO
• Portable DAPs: Benjie S8/AGPTEK M30B
• Other sources: Presonus AudioBox iONE

Do they need an amplifier?
The Celest Wyvern don’t need an amplifier.

Sound signature
The Wyvern are harman-tuned with sub-bass focus and gentle boost in the upper midrange.

Lows: the sub-bass has good extension and can shake everything when called upon even though it’s still a very controlled rumble. Bass is full and punchy, it has goody body and it also has pretty good speed. It is not easy to find a well done low-end in this price tag: usually you get a very powerful low-end and slow bass or a very fast bass and a thin bass, but it’s not the case with the Wyvern which somehow reached a nice sweet spot.

Mids: the midrange is gently recessed with instruments sitting behind vocals while still sounding in a very natural manner. Acoustic instruments sometimes lack a bit of depth and body and the same thing applies for male vocals, probably because of the thinner lower midrange. Female vocals instead come up with great energy and intimacy, although this also means they could sometimes become hot.

Highs: the treble is not fatiguing but it still has a touch of brightness on top that many won’t like (especially when this is combined with the slightly forward upper midrange). There are enough details to satisfy most listeners even though the Wyvern won’t pick up the smallest nuances. The sound is not closed-in but some more air and sparkle would help a bit more with the overall spaciousness. The treble extension, also, is not the best out there in general, but this is also the tuner’s intention and something that can be found in most harman-tuned products.

Soundstage is nothing to write home about since it has an average size while imaging is pretty good for the price.

HOW DO THEY PERFORM DURING GAMING SESSIONS?
Well, they perform admirably considering the price, and I had no issues locating enemies in most games. The only games that really made me feel like I needed a better performer were Warzone and Rainbow Six Siege, for which I preferred going back to my Moondrop SSR o Truthear Hexa.
I have had no other issues whatsoever and considering the fact that they are also very comfortable, I really liked them as gaming IEMs and would suggest them hands down (especially considering the price).

Some comparisons​

Celest Wyvern Pro vs Antlion Kimura Solo​

Well, some would really be surprised while reading this, but someone has to say that: the Wyvern Pro destroy the Kimura Solo if we speak about value for money.
Sure, the Kimura Solo’s microphone is more sensitive, it captures more details, and the recorded voice is more transparent and natural, but Wyvern Pro’s microphone doesn’t sit very far in terms of day-to-day performance. It is not as clear and detailed as Kimura’s microphone but it does not suffer from the “Pop” effect that the Kimura’s microphone suffers from (and it also comes with anti-pop/wind sponge unlike Kimura’s).
What else? Well, the Celest Wyvern are also better than the IEMs that come with the Kimura Solo bundle: they have better staging and imaging, they don’t have an annoyingly boosted treble and they are also great for listening to music thanks to the fact that they follow the Harman 2019 target (which is known to be a very appreciated target by many listeners).
I don’t think that the slightly better microphone on the Kimura cable is totally worth the price difference, especially because there’s also nothing that the IEMs that come with the Kimura Solo bundle do better than the Wyvern.
Build quality is great on both IEMs even though the Wyvern are much cleaner and more refined in terms of design. Both IEMs are also very comfortable but the Kimura Solo IEMs have a longer nozzle that helps a lot, making them easier to fit and to pair with almost any tip and, as a consequence, providing a better isolation from external noises.
The Kimura cable is less comfortable even though it seems very durable (not that it seems like a “more durable” cable than the one that comes with the Wyvern Pro, though).

Celest Wyvern vs Truthear Hola​

Since the non-Pro version of the Wyvern comes without the cable, the IEMs themselves are comparable to the Truthear Hola since the price bracket is almost the same. Let’s say that both are great option in the budget category but there are few key differences that one should consider.
The Truthear Hola has more sub-bass and bass, a thicker lower midrange and less upper midrange. The treble is slightly more pronounced on the Hola, even though this is counterbalanced by the more emphasized low-end. The Wyvern, instead, have better bass speed, a more forward upper midrange, and slightly less upper treble.
From a merely technical standpoint, the Wyvern are a tad superior when it comes to imaging whereas the soundstage is a touch wider on the Hola. Instead, if we look at the timbrical and tonal accuracy, the Hola are a bit more refined.
Build quality is good on both but the Wyvern feel like a more premium product. Comfort is slightly better with the Hola in the ears since there are no wings. Isolation is on par.
The cable that comes with the Wyvern is superior and it’s less prone to tangling.
Let’s say I like both, but being a gamer the Wyvern Pro set is really giving you more value for money than the Hola: similar tuning, slightly better imaging and a cable that sports a boom microphone that can be detached and used with other IEMs.

Final Thoughts​

The Wyvern Pro is a real deal: the IEMs sound very good for the price, and the included cable with the boom microphone is the icing on the cake. With the same amount of money, some months ago you would get a Celest Ruyi, and instead now you get a complete set which is a no brainer.

There are many products on the market for which there’s really nothing to write home about, but the Wyvern Pro is not among them: we have a serious budget champion here and I hope this set will really get the visibility and popularity it deserves.

Introduction!
Today in this review we will talk about the new product from Kinera, and to be more precise, Celest decided to surprise us this time with headphones for games with a headset and their cost is $25 for a regular version with a headsetone microphone, and $29 for the detachable microphone version, which we'll talk about today.
And they come in a pretty well-designed box, and on the front there are various hieroglyphs and the name of the Wyvern Pro model.

And below there is a qr code to verify the authenticity of the product!

And at the back, as the technical characteristics of the headphones are indicated, and a ten-millimeter dynamic driver is responsible for the sound, and the sensitivity of the headphones is 105dB and they received 32ohm impedance, it also tells the story of the Wyvern as a primitive god of Chinese mythology.

Let's take a look at what's included!
And now let's see what is included in the package in more detail,the first thing we meet is such a metal bookmark for books with this mythical wyvern creature that resembles a dragon, looks pretty cool.

And since I'm reviewing the pro version of the headphones, there is an additional removable microphone, which is here neatly fixed with zip ties It is quite flexible and comfortable, I liked it.

And in this small bag there are already the headphones themselves with the bundled cable immediately connected to them, and as for me they look pretty good, such a calm style with a greenish tint, the design is not flashy, not overly pretentious, but such a rather discreet and neat one makes me especially happy that they are made of resin, so they are very light, pleasant and smooth to the touch.

And the front panel has such a silvery and metal-like insert with the inscription Celest and also on each earpiece there is a marking of the right and left.
They have a 2-pin connector and there is one acoustic hole located here, and their nozzle is quite small, not very elongated, and it has a protrusion, so the ear pads sit quite tightly and do not fly off anywhere.

Ergonomics and convenience.
With regards to the fit, everything here is in perfect order, the headphones sit perfectly tight enough in the ears, and there are no problems with soundproofing.
Accessories.
Well, their cable surprised me in general, for this price it really looks very cheerful, it has a length of as much as 1.5 meters, and it does not get confused at all, yes it is 2-core and received a standard 3.5mm plug, and 2-pin connectors for connecting to headphones, and to the right.
You can connect the complete microphone to the connector like this here, if, for example, you do not want to use this one with the button for the mute.

By the way, it should be said that this removable microphone records up to 24bit 192kHz, and has a gain of up to 30 decibels.
and he records his voice surprisingly well and clearly enough, but this is not the studio level of the microphone that I have, but believe me for games, such a removable microphone is enough for communication, I already had a similar one, only it was called Celest Ruyi.
But that's not all friends, there are also two sets of ear cushions, I think they are already familiar to many of you, and standard transparent tips, and for the price of these headphones, I think this is really a very good set.

Well, there is also such a large manual where everything is described in detail, the various parameters of the headphones and even the conductor are indicated, and there is a frequency response graph, and yes they are configured for Harman Target 2019.



How do these headphones sound?
Well, now friends, let's talk about the most important thing, namely the sound of this model!
Low Frequencies :
They turned out to be quite balanced, they don’t go into a bass head, and they are even slightly weakened in the mid-bass area on the graph, this is also visible.
Yes, it is worth saying that they have a good presence of sub-bass, of course, not the most massive and deep that I have heard, but there the cost of the headphones will be completely different.
But at least the attack on the bass is not bad, not too loose, but for me it is not the most concentrated and accentuated on the hit, I would like to get a more characteristic impulse when hit, especially when it comes to a kick that sounds a little relaxed when hit.
But with regards to the textural elaboration, it’s worth saying that the bass, of course, does not sound as detailed textured and transparent as in my canon 2 which I take as a reference, but at least there are no obvious problems with parsing the bass and separating it from the kick,
although there is nothing record clear here for this cost will not.
Mid Frequencies :
But the middle range here is tonally rather warm, but not excessively, all the same, the amount of air here is cloudy, because of which everything does not sound smooth with an excessive warm touch.
And as a result, we have a rather pleasant to the ear and weighty transmission of the vocal part, at least with slightly emphasized accents in the vocals and the drum part due to a noticeable rise in 3kHz.
It should also be said that the vocals here sound a little closed and close in their location in space, that is, it is not transmitted as widely as I'm used to, but in general I have already met such a voice delivery, and yes, I know that there are also lovers of such a vocal arrangement, All in all, it's a matter of taste.
High Frequencies :
There is something to praise here for high frequencies, they turned out to be quite detailed, moderately technical, there is no excessive sharpness in this range, therefore they do not tire, and even a little there is a slight dark presence here and I personally would like to get a little more air in this range.
Well, it’s worth saying that they are quite long and have pleasant long after-sounds from reverberation, in heavy genres there is no special mess and tightness of the sound, this pleases, so rock and something even heavier can be quite calmly listened to.
Stage and stereo panorama :
Soundstage and visualization on Celest Wyvern Pro is on a pretty good level in headphones, the stage here is certainly not the widest I've seen, but it builds well in depth, and has good separation and placement of instruments in the mix.
My conclusion on these headphones :
The Celest Wyvern Pro turned out to be quite interesting headphones for gamers and not only, with a good harman 2019 setting and a rightfully excellent set with a detachable microphone.
Link where you can buy them!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005952321758.html
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