Kinera Imperial Loki VS PMG Audio Apx SE
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Kinera Imperial Loki and PMG Audio Apx SE use 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC and 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar driver setups respectively. Kinera Imperial Loki costs $3,099 while PMG Audio Apx SE costs $6,000. PMG Audio Apx SE is $2,901 more expensive. PMG Audio Apx SE holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8.5 vs 9.1). Kinera Imperial Loki has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and PMG Audio Apx SE has significantly better dynamics with a 3.5-point edge.
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| Metric | Kinera Imperial Loki | PMG Audio Apx SE |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 9 | 8.5 |
| Mids | 7 | 8.3 |
| Treble | 7 | 8 |
| Details | 9 | 9 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 9.1 |
| Imaging | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 8.5 |
| Tonality | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Technicalities | 8.2 | 8.9 |
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Kinera Imperial Loki Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC
Tuning Type: W-Shaped
Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs
Price (Msrp): $3,099
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PMG Audio Apx SE Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+8BA+1Rectangular Planar+1Round Planar
Tuning Type: Warm U-shaped
Price (Msrp): $6,000
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Kinera Imperial Loki User Review Score
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Kinera Imperial Loki Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
B+PMG Audio Apx SE Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
7.2Gaming Grade
A-Kinera Imperial Loki Scorings
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Average Tunign Grade
A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A+- Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
PMG Audio Apx SE Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A+- Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.
Average Technical Grade
S-- Excellent clarity and detail. Precise imaging and expansive soundstage. Manages complex passages with minimal smearing and good transient speed.
Kinera Imperial Loki Reviews
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
9
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Nymz
8.7
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Jaytiss
6.8
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI
9.5
Reviewer Score
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.
PMG Audio Apx SE Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
10
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Reviewed by: Bad Guy Good Audio
8.9
Reviewer Score
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Reviewed by: Smirk Audio
8.5
Reviewer Score
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