Empire Ears Odin VS Kinera Imperial Loki

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Empire Ears Odin and Kinera Imperial Loki use 2DD+5BA+4EST and 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC driver setups respectively. Empire Ears Odin costs $3,400 while Kinera Imperial Loki costs $3,099. Empire Ears Odin is $301 more expensive. Kinera Imperial Loki holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (7.7 vs 8.6). Empire Ears Odin has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Empire Ears Odin has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Empire Ears Odin has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Empire Ears Odin has slightly better details with a 0.3-point edge and Kinera Imperial Loki has better imaging with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric Empire Ears Odin Kinera Imperial Loki
Bass 8.8 9
Mids 7.5 7
Treble 7.8 7
Details 9.3 9
Soundstage 7.7 7
Imaging 7.8 8.5
Dynamics 7 5
Tonality 7.7 8.3
Technicalities 8 8.2

Empire Ears Odin Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin Tim Tuned
Smirk Audio Yifang Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable

Kinera Imperial Loki Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz Head-Fi.org
Jays Audio Web Search

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

Empire Ears Odin (more reviews)

Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.1 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: S- Mids: A Treble: A Dynamics: A+ Details: S- Imaging: S-

Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A Tech
High-clarity signature that invokes a sense of stateliness.

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

Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Crin

Crin 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
A Legend X with the bass properly controlled and the resolution one step higher.

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Empire Ears Odin reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Well textured bass, good control, pleasing tones

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: S Mids: A- Treble: A+

Kinera Imperial Loki (more reviews)

Kinera Imperial Loki 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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Kinera Imperial Loki 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.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Kinera Imperial Loki 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-

Kinera Imperial Loki reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.8 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the Kinera Imperial Loki at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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Kinera Imperial Loki reviewed by Web Search

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Web Search 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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Empire Ears Odin User Review Score

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Empire Ears Odin Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

Kinera Imperial Loki Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Empire Ears Odin Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Overall balance feels confident and refined, rewarding long listening sessions. A reliable all-rounder for everyday listening.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • You get an articulate, polished performance with immersive stage depth and great control. There's a sense of polish across the whole spectrum.
Bass S-
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A
The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.
Treble A
Treble performance is excellent—airy, extended, and beautifully controlled. It reveals subtle studio ambiance.
Dynamics A-
Dynamic performance is excellent, combining sharp transients with strong contrast. Transients snap with authority.
Details S
Resolution reaches the limit of perception, exposing layers you didn't know existed. Clarity remains pristine regardless of complexity.
Imaging A
Spatial cues respond immediately, reflecting every movement in the mix. Spatial cues respond instantly to the mix.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Kinera Imperial Loki Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Bass S
The bass is breathtaking, pairing thunderous impact with absolute precision. Every rumble is rendered with realism.
Mids A-
Expect lifelike vocals and instruments with impressive nuance and realism. You can easily follow harmonies and backups.
Treble A-
Expect effortless extension and clarity that keep the top end sparkling yet smooth. Layering in upper registers is impressive.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.
Details S
Reference-class detail delivering microscopic resolution and flawless texture reproduction. Every micro-texture is laid bare.
Imaging S-
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
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

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