Kinera Imperial Loki VS Eminent Ears Ruby
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Kinera Imperial Loki and Eminent Ears Ruby use 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC and 1DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Kinera Imperial Loki costs $3,099 while Eminent Ears Ruby costs $2,300. Kinera Imperial Loki is $799 more expensive. Kinera Imperial Loki holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 7.1). Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better bass with a 1-point edge, Kinera Imperial Loki has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Eminent Ears Ruby has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Eminent Ears Ruby has significantly better dynamics with a 1.3-point edge, Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge, Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better imaging with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Kinera Imperial Loki | Eminent Ears Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 9 | 8 |
| Mids | 7 | 6.5 |
| Treble | 7 | 8 |
| Details | 9 | 7.5 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 5 |
| Imaging | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6.3 |
| Tonality | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Technicalities | 8.2 | 7.8 |
Kinera Imperial Loki Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
8.5Excellent
Eminent Ears Ruby Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.1Generally Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Kinera Imperial Loki reviewed by Jaytiss
6.8
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Eminent Ears Ruby reviewed by Jaytiss
2025-09-03
6.5
Reviewer Score
Kinera Imperial Loki (more reviews)
Kinera Imperial Loki reviewed by Jays Audio
9
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Kinera Imperial Loki reviewed by Nymz
8.7
Reviewer Score
Kinera Imperial Loki reviewed by IEMRanking AI
9.5
Reviewer Score
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.
Eminent Ears Ruby (more reviews)
Eminent Ears Ruby reviewed by Smirk Audio
2025-08-19
7.7
Reviewer Score
Kinera Imperial Loki Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC
Tuning Type: W-Shaped
Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs
Price (Msrp): $3,099
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Eminent Ears Ruby Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+4EST
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $2,300
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Kinera Imperial Loki Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
B+Eminent Ears Ruby Gaming Score
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6Gaming Grade
BKinera 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.
Eminent Ears Ruby 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
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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