Kinera QOA Gimlet - Reviews & Ratings

3 Reviews (B Tier | 5.9/10)

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Summary

Based on 3 reviews, the Kinera QOA Gimlet is a decent choice according to reviewers, who see it as a safe recommendation for general listening.

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5.9

Mixed

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Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

2.5

Gaming Grade

D-

Kinera QOA Gimlet Details

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Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs

Price (Msrp): $60

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Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Bass response isn't great. Sounds sweet, like a monitor.

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

Reviewed by: Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
14 community members have rated the Kinera QOA Gimlet at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble E+
Treble feels muted, reducing brilliance and sheen across tracks. Recordings lack their usual energy.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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