Kefine Klanar VS 7th Acoustics Proxima

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Kefine Klanar and 7th Acoustics Proxima are in-ear monitors. Kefine Klanar costs $120 while 7th Acoustics Proxima costs $100. Kefine Klanar is $20 more expensive. Kefine Klanar holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6.3 vs 5.5). Kefine Klanar has significantly better bass with a 4-point edge, 7th Acoustics Proxima has better mids with a 0.8-point edge and 7th Acoustics Proxima has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Kefine Klanar 7th Acoustics Proxima
Bass 8 4
Mids 5.5 6.3
Treble 6 6
Details 6.3 5.5
Soundstage 6 7
Imaging 6.3 5.8
Dynamics 4 4
Tonality 6 4.9
Technicalities 6.8 6.4

Kefine Klanar Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


7th Acoustics Proxima Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Tim Tuned
Shuwa-T Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed to Negative


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Kefine Klanar Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

7th Acoustics Proxima Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

Kefine Klanar Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

7th Acoustics Proxima 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 B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Kefine Klanar Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score normalized
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Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
A cheaper S12. Almost identical sound and tuning. Good value. Look for aliexpress deals.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Cheaper S12 Pro/ Z12

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A-
Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
At $120, I'd still go with the NicHCK F1 pro.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

7th Acoustics Proxima Reviews

Shuwa-T 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Tech performance for this price is unparalled, a true IEF neutral offering, treble extension Tuning to such neutrality is not welcome for majority of people, bass impact non-existent

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: D Mids: B Treble: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A
Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A+ Tech
True "IEF Neutral" IEM, can be "A" tier with easy EQ Bass lacks fun and life

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Precogvision 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Sounds similar to an ER3 from memory, but possibly worse.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: D Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

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