Kinera Norn VS Night Oblivion Butastur

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Kinera Norn and Night Oblivion Butastur use 1DD+4BA and 10BA driver setups respectively. Kinera Norn costs $510 while Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599. Night Oblivion Butastur is $89 more expensive. Night Oblivion Butastur holds a decisive 4.1-point edge in reviewer scores (3.7 vs 7.8). Night Oblivion Butastur carries a user score of 9.3. Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better bass with a 3.5-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better mids with a 4.5-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better details with a 3.5-point edge and Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better imaging with a 4-point edge.

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Metric Kinera Norn Night Oblivion Butastur
Bass 4 7.5
Mids 3 7.5
Treble 3 7
Details 4 7.5
Soundstage 3.7 7.5
Imaging 4 8
Dynamics 4 6
Tonality 3.7 7.6
Technicalities 4.3 7.5
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Kinera Norn Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

3.7

Poor

Night Oblivion Butastur Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jaytiss Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org Web Search

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Kinera Norn (more reviews)

Kinera Norn reviewed by Crin

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C Tech
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Kinera Norn reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.4 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
C- Tech
Reasonably good extension on both ends with gritty decay in midrange and a very V-shaped tuning.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Night Oblivion Butastur (more reviews)

Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Similar tonality to the Supernova, please stronger female vocal extension at the cost of less refined treble, lovely midrange

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: A Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A Imaging: A+

Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
I'd be careful buying it due to QC issues of others. But I enjoyed my time with it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Overpriced as hell - I don't get the hype. Vocals are way too shouty with masking. Treble peaks around 10K with a dip in the air afterwards. Low-end is "good", but nothing amazing for the price. Detail retrieval and separation is competitive, but that's pretty much it. If you want a clean sound there are ALOT of other options for better like even the Blessing 3.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.6 * score rescaled + normalized
7 community members have rated the Night Oblivion Butastur at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Web Search

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Web Search 8 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech

The NIGHT OBLIVION BUTASTUR delivers a natural timbre and cohesive sound, with its standout feature being a lush, dense midrange that excels in vocal and acoustic instrument reproduction. Vocals sound present and textured without shoutiness, while the bass offers weighty density over sharp slam, leaning slightly warm and creamy in texture. Treble remains smooth and fatigue-free, avoiding harshness even with extended listening, though it lacks sparkle for those seeking heightened brilliance.

Technically, it impresses with holographic imaging and strong layering, creating an intimate yet spatially convincing stage. The included modular cable is exceptionally high quality for the price, and the dual DIP switches allow subtle tuning adjustments—adding bass warmth or treble sharpness—though the changes are nuanced and require a tool to toggle. While isolation is good, the nozzle design risks internal debris accumulation, and the bass lacks definition in sub-bass decay.

Kinera Norn User Review Score

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Night Oblivion Butastur User Review Score

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Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

9.3

Exceptional

Kinera Norn Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.6

Gaming Grade

D+

Night Oblivion Butastur Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Kinera Norn Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass C-
Bass stays subdued, content to hover in the background. It keeps things tidy, yet unremarkable.
Mids D
The region feels unstable, alternating between honky resonance and missing information. You'll hear odd resonances across the mids.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Dynamics C-
Dynamics are average—competent yet lacking real excitement. It keeps music listenable but uninspiring.
Details C-
The presentation is fine for casual listening but leaves refinement on the table. There's some grain on quieter elements.
Imaging C-
Center information lands in the right area but not with laser focus. Separation is adequate for casual listening.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Night Oblivion Butastur Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Technical chops are reliable, pairing tidy separation with a soundstage that stays conservative. Micro-detail is decent, though never spotlighted.
Bass A
It serves up confident rumble and texture while keeping the spectrum balanced. You can enjoy bass-heavy music without fatigue.
Mids A
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
Expect effortless extension and clarity that keep the top end sparkling yet smooth. Layering in upper registers is impressive.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage A
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Details A
Micro-details glide to the forefront effortlessly while timbre remains natural. Ambient cues are vivid and lifelike.
Imaging A+
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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M Merrylica
9.3

Fantastic set for someone who loves organic sound and Mid centric tuning, incredibly underrated especially for an All BA IEM.

Pros
the Timbre and Mids on this are phenomenal, incredibly natural and lovely. the High end doesnt fatigue you after long listening session, and the venting is one of the best I've experienced, zero pressure build up. Pinpointing instrument is a breeze.
Cons
Treble lacks sparke, very subjective but quite a plain and boring faceplate (I find aesthethics important), and I wish the low end had a bit more oomph to it.

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