ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix VS Kefine Quatio

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix and Kefine Quatio use 4DD BA+2PZT and 2DD+2BA driver setups respectively. ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix costs $139 while Kefine Quatio costs $130. ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix is $9 more expensive. Kefine Quatio holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 7). Kefine Quatio carries a user score of 8. Kefine Quatio has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Kefine Quatio has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Kefine Quatio has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix
5 /10
Jaytiss Score
Kefine Quatio
7 /10
Score gap: 2.0
Metric ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Kefine Quatio
Mids 5 5
Treble 2 5
Soundstage 6 7
Dynamics 5 7
Tonality 5 6
Technicalities 2 5
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix reviewed by

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
E+ Tech
I think this is a solid improvement on the Phoenixcall.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Details

Driver Configuration: 4DD BA+2PZT

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs

Price (Msrp): $139

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Kefine Quatio Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+2BA

Tuning Type: Neutral, Neutral with Bass Boost

Price (Msrp): $129.99

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ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
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 C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.

Kefine Quatio Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics A-
Dynamic performance is excellent, combining sharp transients with strong contrast. Transients snap with authority.
Soundstage A-
All dimensions bloom together, producing an expansive venue that feels carefully rendered. You can map the ensemble easily.

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Vairen
8

Outstanding value hybrid IEM offering refined musicality and premium feel at $129, competing above its price tier.

Tuning: S- Tech: A+ Bass: S- Mids: A+ Treble: A Dynamics: S- Soundstage: A+ Details: A+ Imaging: A+
Pros
Premium CNC aluminum build, versatile tuning nozzles, and exceptional accessories including modular cable. Warm, lush sound with punchy bass and natural mids ideal for vocals.
Cons
Treble lacks air/sparkle for some, mid-bass warmth occasionally blurs definition. Soundstage width is average despite good depth.

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