Kinera Imperial Loki VS Rhapsodio Tranquil

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Kinera Imperial Loki and Rhapsodio Tranquil use 1DD+6BA+4EST+1BC and 1DD+4BA+4EST driver setups respectively. Kinera Imperial Loki costs $3,099 while Rhapsodio Tranquil costs $3,000. Kinera Imperial Loki is $99 more expensive. Both score 8.5 from reviewers. Rhapsodio Tranquil has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Rhapsodio Tranquil has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Kinera Imperial Loki Rhapsodio Tranquil
Bass 9 8.5
Mids 7 7
Treble 7 9
Details 9 8.5
Soundstage 7 9
Imaging 8.5 8.5
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 8.3 7.5
Technicalities 8.2 9

Kinera Imperial Loki Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz
Jays Audio IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Rhapsodio Tranquil Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent


Kinera Imperial Loki User Review Score

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Kinera Imperial Loki Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

Rhapsodio Tranquil Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

Kinera Imperial Loki 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

A+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Bass S
World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details S
Reference-class detail: microscopic resolution with perfect texture reproduction. Nothing is lost, revealing the absolute truth of the recording.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
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

Rhapsodio Tranquil 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

S
  • Outstanding resolution and control. Effortlessly retrieves micro-details, with holographic staging and fast transients. Handles complexity with poise.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble S
Reference-class treble: flawless extension with zero fatigue. Hyper-detailed yet perfectly natural reproduction of highs.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage S
Reference-class soundstage: perfectly spherical presentation with infinite space. Utterly realistic instrument placement and venue reproduction.
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

Kinera Imperial Loki Reviews

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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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-
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-
IEMRanking AI 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.

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Rhapsodio Tranquil Reviews

Jaytiss

2025-07-31
Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
This is like the only one in the world.

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Mids: A- Treble: S Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: S

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