Aful Explorer VS Kinera Celest Phoenixcall

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

Aful Explorer and Kinera Celest Phoenixcall use 1DD+2BA and 1DD+2BA+2Planar driver setups respectively. Aful Explorer costs $120 while Kinera Celest Phoenixcall costs $129. Kinera Celest Phoenixcall is $9 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 5). Aful Explorer has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and Aful Explorer has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Aful Explorer
7.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
Kinera Celest Phoenixcall
5 /10
Score gap: 2.3
Metric Aful Explorer Kinera Celest Phoenixcall
Mids 5 4
Treble 7 4
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 7 5
Tonality 6.3 5
Technicalities 7 4
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Aful Explorer and Kinera Celest Phoenixcall reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Aful Explorer Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA

Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost

Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs

Price (Msrp): $120

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Kinera Celest Phoenixcall Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA+2Planar

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs

Price (Msrp): $129

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Aful Explorer Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • You get a controlled, composed performance, marrying decent clarity with a still-modest sense of space. A safe technical performer for the price bracket.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble A-
The treble is exquisitely tuned, combining crystal detail with relaxed delivery. Micro-details emerge effortlessly.
Dynamics A-
You get outstanding dynamic agility, from subtle nuances to big hits. Impact comes with quick recovery.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.

Kinera Celest Phoenixcall 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

C-
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble C-
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.

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