Kinera Skuld and Night Oblivion Butastur use 5BA and 10BA driver setups respectively. Kinera Skuld costs $550 while Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599. Night Oblivion Butastur is $49 more expensive. Night Oblivion Butastur holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 7.6). Night Oblivion Butastur carries a user score of 9.3.
Insights
Metric | Kinera Skuld | Night Oblivion Butastur |
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Bass | 5.5 | 7.5 |
Mids | 5.5 | 7.5 |
Treble | 5.5 | 7 |
Details | 5.5 | 7.5 |
Soundstage | 5.5 | 7.5 |
Imaging | 5.5 | 8 |
Dynamics | 5.5 | 6 |
Tonality | 5.5 | 7.6 |
Technicalities | 5.5 | 7.5 |
Kinera Skuld Aggregated Review Score
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Average Reviewer Score:
5.5Mixed
Night Oblivion Butastur Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.6Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Kinera Skuld (more reviews)
Kinera Skuld reviewed by Crin
Night Oblivion Butastur (more reviews)
Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Shuwa-T
Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Jaytiss
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Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Jays Audio
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Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by IEMRanking AI

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 Skuld Details
Driver Configuration: 5BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs
Price (Msrp): $550
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Night Oblivion Butastur Details
Driver Configuration: 10BA
Tuning Type: Warm Neutral with bass boost
Price (Msrp): $599
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Kinera Skuld User Review Score
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Night Oblivion Butastur User Review Score
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9.3Exceptional
Kinera Skuld Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
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5Gaming Grade
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Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Kinera Skuld Scorings
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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.
Night Oblivion Butastur Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
A- Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewFantastic set for someone who loves organic sound and Mid centric tuning, incredibly underrated especially for an All BA IEM.