Kinera Celest Yaksha VS ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix

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

Kinera Celest Yaksha and ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix use 2DD+1BA+1Micro-Planar and 4DD BA+2PZT driver setups respectively. Kinera Celest Yaksha costs $139 while ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix costs $139. Kinera Celest Yaksha holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 5). Kinera Celest Yaksha has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Kinera Celest Yaksha has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Kinera Celest Yaksha has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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

Kinera Celest Yaksha Details

Driver Configuration: 2DD+1BA+1Micro-Planar

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs

Price (Msrp): $139

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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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Kinera Celest Yaksha Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C+
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Dynamics A-
You get outstanding dynamic agility, from subtle nuances to big hits. Impact comes with quick recovery.
Soundstage A-
The stage stretches in every direction, carving out clear three-dimensional pockets for each player. Placement accuracy impresses from the start.

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.

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