Kinera Imperial Loki VS Melodic Artification Alter Ego

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Kinera Imperial Loki and Melodic Artification Alter Ego use 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC and 1DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Kinera Imperial Loki costs $3,099 while Melodic Artification Alter Ego costs $2,500. Kinera Imperial Loki is $599 more expensive. Kinera Imperial Loki holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (8.6 vs 8.2). Kinera Imperial Loki has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Melodic Artification Alter Ego has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Melodic Artification Alter Ego has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Melodic Artification Alter Ego has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Kinera Imperial Loki has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge.

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Metric Kinera Imperial Loki Melodic Artification Alter Ego
Bass 9 8.5
Mids 7 8.5
Treble 7 8
Details 9 7.5
Soundstage 7 8.2
Imaging 8.5 8.5
Dynamics 5 8
Tonality 8.3 8.3
Technicalities 8.2 8
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Kinera Imperial Loki Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz Head-Fi.org
Jays Audio Web Search

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

Melodic Artification Alter Ego Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.2

Very Positive

Reviews Comparison

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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Melodic Artification Alter Ego reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.3 * score rescaled + normalized
5 community members have rated the Melodic Artification Alter Ego at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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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.

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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 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.

Melodic Artification Alter Ego (more reviews)

Melodic Artification Alter Ego reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.1 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Textured, punchy bass. Great staging width, okay depth. Resolving midrange and slightly polite highs. Slightly dry timbre. Great all-rounder.

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

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Kinera Imperial Loki User Review Score

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Kinera Imperial Loki Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Melodic Artification Alter Ego Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

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

Melodic Artification Alter Ego Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • You hear a mature integration of lows, mids, and highs that keeps music lifelike. Small tuning tweaks showcase expert restraint.

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 digs deep with authority while staying impeccably textured. No sense of bloom muddies the mids.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble A+
Expect a radiant top end that paints every sparkle with precision. Harmonics soar without turning edgy.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Details A
Low-level information blossoms, presenting a rich tapestry of articulate sound. Analytical listeners will be delighted.
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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