Kinera Celest Wyvern Black VS Kbear KB02

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Kinera Celest Wyvern Black and Kbear KB02 are in-ear monitors. Kinera Celest Wyvern Black costs $29 while Kbear KB02 costs $40. Kbear KB02 is $11 more expensive. Kbear KB02 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 6.4). Kbear KB02 carries a user score of 6. Kinera Celest Wyvern Black has significantly better mids with a 1.1-point edge, Kinera Celest Wyvern Black has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Kinera Celest Wyvern Black has slightly better dynamics with a 0.4-point edge and Kinera Celest Wyvern Black has slightly better soundstage with a 0.4-point edge.

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Metric Kinera Celest Wyvern Black Kbear KB02
Bass 6.8 6.8
Mids 6.8 5.8
Treble 6.3 5
Details 6.4 6.4
Soundstage 6.6 6.2
Dynamics 6.4 6
Tonality 7 6.5
Technicalities 5.6 6
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Kinera Celest Wyvern Black Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Paul Wasabii Audio Amigo Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

Kbear KB02 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Kois Archive Paul Wasabii Audio Amigo Jaytiss Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Kinera Celest Wyvern Black reviewed by Paul Wasabii

Paul Wasabii 6.9 * Score computed by IEMRanking.com
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
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Rebalanced with a flattened V: cleaner bass control, smoother upper mids/treble and a mid-centric, forgiving tone that feels pricier than its bracket. At low volumes it can come off a bit dull compared to the OG’s brighter, boomier snap. Cleaner bass control, smoother treble and a mid-centric balance make it long-session friendly and pricier-sounding. Lower upper-treble air and low-volume engagement may feel too relaxed for gamers or boom-seekers.
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Celest’s Wyvern Black Remaster brings a thoroughly reworked shell and acoustic package, with a brass nozzle and revised mesh, but the story is the tuning. The classic V has been flattened: bass is dialed down and tightened, upper-mids/treble are smoothed, and the whole response tucks just under the mids. The result is a warmer, more forgiving and noticeably more mid-centric balance that reads like a step up from the typical $20–30 set.

The bass shows markedly better control and tactility—mid-bass stays lightly lifted without the OG’s boom—while the softened upper treble removes glare and fatigue for long-session listening. This voicing benefits from a slight volume nudge to “align” bass, mids, and treble; at very low levels it can feel subdued. Listeners who prefer a sharper, brighter presentation (gamers, casual bass-boost fans) may still favor the OG’s lively snap.

Technicalities track the retune: reduced top-end noise and a more coherent, stage-aware presentation give a cleaner, more seamless soundstage that resembles pricier sets. The trade-off is less upper-treble air and apparent detail versus the OG’s lift, though a subtle +1–2 dB above 10 kHz can add a touch of sparkle if desired. Overall, this remaster’s rebalancing delivers a cleaner, more natural signature that punches above its price without flashy peaks.

Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: B+ Details: B

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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Paul Wasabii

Paul Wasabii 6.7 * Score computed by IEMRanking.com
B+ Tuning
B Tech
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Warm, bass-focused $40 set with clear, separated vocals and a relaxed treble; closer to an upgraded BL-03 than the bright BL-03 2. The bone conduction element seems to add fullness, while staging is better than expected for the price. Coherent warm tuning with strong sub-bass, clear vocals, and better-than-expected stage for the price. Upper treble is relaxed with limited air, and unit variance around the 200 Hz dip plus the bone-conduction implementation may be inconsistent.
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KBEAR KB02 is a $40 bass-centric hybrid that pairs a beryllium-plated 10 mm dynamic driver with an elastic "bone conduction" element. The shell vibrates when tapped, and in ear that translates to fuller, more separated vocals than expected at this price. Unit variance seems possible (a noticeable dip near ~200 Hz showed on this sample), but the balance feels lower-tilted and cohesive, with a deliberate sub-bass shelf of roughly 11–12 dB underpinning the presentation.

The mids come across warm and weighty, with vocals popping ahead of the bass bed, while upper mids do not sound as elevated as graphs suggest (around 2–3 dB lower than Harman in ear). Treble rolls off early, trading air and sparkle for a more natural, non-fatiguing tone; treble chasers will look elsewhere. The result is a tuning closer to the original BL-03 character than the brighter BL-03 2.

Stage is surprisingly convincing for the money: bass sits lower, vocals float a touch higher, and the overall space feels organized rather than congested. It is a pleasant, richer, lower-centric listen that matches modern pop well (think Taylor Swift "Midnights"), with the bone-conduction element seemingly adding density to voices. Not huge or ultra wide, but the choices here make musical sense and deliver more than the spec sheet implies.

Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B Soundstage: B

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Kinera Celest Wyvern Black reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
Milder version of the EW200. Available with a boom mic. Gorgeous Shells

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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
Bone conduction on the cheap. Buzzy, springy tonalty that makes for fun bass, but carries a little too much tonal affectation. Like a baby Kinera Plutus Beast

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Kinera Celest Wyvern Black reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6 * score rescaled + normalized
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Kinera Celest Wyvern Black reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
C Tech
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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B+ | Value: ⭐⭐⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 fun bone conduction for bass mids and treble not the best

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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Nice little banger of a set. Bone Conductor iem.

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B
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Kbear KB02 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
11 community members have rated the KBear KB02 at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Kinera Celest Wyvern Black User Review Score

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Kbear KB02 User Review Score

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Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

6

Mixed to Positive

Kinera Celest Wyvern Black 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

Kbear KB02 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Kinera Celest Wyvern Black Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass B+
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B+
The region sounds composed and expressive, giving vocals a natural spotlight. It keeps vocals front and center nicely.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage B+
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.
Details B
Recordings feel well sorted, with supporting details snapping to attention. Small articulations remain intact.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Kbear KB02 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass B+
The bass brings healthy impact, complementing mixes without overpowering them. It keeps up with faster passages cleanly.
Mids B-
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics B
You get confident dynamics that track both macro swings and rhythmic drive. There's life in every crescendo.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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Balanced V-shaped tuning.

Tuning: C+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: C+ Imaging: A+
Pros
Very technical driver super economical.
Cons
Sometimes something noisy.

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