Kinera Imperial Loki VS 64 Audio U18T

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Kinera Imperial Loki and 64 Audio U18T use 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC and 18BA driver setups respectively. Kinera Imperial Loki costs $3,099 while 64 Audio U18T costs $3,000. Kinera Imperial Loki is $99 more expensive. Kinera Imperial Loki holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 5.9). Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better bass with a 5-point edge, Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better details with a 2-point edge and Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

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Metric Kinera Imperial Loki 64 Audio U18T
Bass 9 4
Mids 7 5
Treble 7 5
Details 9 7
Soundstage 7 5.9
Imaging 8.5 6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 8.3 4.7
Technicalities 8.2 6

Kinera Imperial Loki Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz
Jays Audio IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


64 Audio U18T Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.9

Mixed


Kinera Imperial Loki User Review Score

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Kinera Imperial Loki Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

64 Audio U18T Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Kinera Imperial Loki Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass S
World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

64 Audio U18T Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Kinera Imperial Loki Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Super clean and clear sound. Beautiful vocals. Everyhting is extremely well balanced. No special sauce tho.

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Price: $3,099

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Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 8.7 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Great bass texture with slightly hot upper mid-range and well extended treble. Remarkable technical performance.

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Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: S Details: S Imaging: S-

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Packaged well but feels like an Alien is in your ear.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 9.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S+ Tech

The Kinera Imperial Loki delivers a technically impressive W-shaped signature that balances sub-bass depth, vocal clarity, and sparkling treble extension. Its standout feature is the bone conduction driver, which adds palpable texture and physicality to low frequencies, creating a uniquely visceral rumble without bleeding into the mids. While the slightly scooped lower mids can thin out some male vocals or brass instruments in busy tracks, the overall presentation excels in detail retrieval and holographic imaging, offering an expansive soundstage with precise instrument placement.

Accessories elevate the experience, including 13 ear tips (Final E, AZLA Crystal, SpinFit CP145, Symbio F) for fine-tuning fit and sound, plus two quality cables—Effect Audio’s copper cable for warmth and Kinera’s hybrid cable for enhanced resolution. The lightweight resin shells ensure comfort despite the complex driver array, though fit-dependent bass response and occasional BC driver "ringing" during voice playback are minor quirks. At $3,099, it competes fiercely in the summit-fi tier, particularly for those prioritizing technical prowess and dynamic engagement over absolute neutrality.


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64 Audio U18T Reviews

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 4.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B Tech
Bloated BA bass and overly compressed dynamic range. The least "64 Audio" sounding IEM that fails to bridge mainstream tuning and Hi-Fi.

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Bass: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: A- Imaging: B

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