Fiio FD 15 VS Kinera Relentless

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Fiio FD 15 and Kinera Relentless are in-ear monitors. Fiio FD 15 costs $150 while Kinera Relentless costs $170. Kinera Relentless is $20 more expensive. Fiio FD 15 holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.3 vs 6). Fiio FD 15 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Fiio FD 15 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and Kinera Relentless has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Fiio FD 15
7.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
Kinera Relentless
6 /10
Score gap: 1.3
Metric Fiio FD 15 Kinera Relentless
Mids 7 5
Treble 6 3
Soundstage 7 7
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 6.3 5
Technicalities 6 3
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Fiio FD 15 reviewed by

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Balanced and even. Solid set that is mid focused.

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

Kinera Relentless reviewed by

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
A fun V -Shape. Great upper mids.

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Fiio FD 15 Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs

Price (Msrp): $150

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Kinera Relentless Details

Driver Configuration: 6DD BA

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

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Price (Msrp): $170

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Fiio FD 15 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

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble B
Treble is articulate and clean, adding excitement without harshness. It adds sparkle without harshness.
Dynamics C+
Dynamic performance is decent, delivering respectable macro swings with limited nuance. There's a fair amount of macrodynamic swing.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.

Kinera Relentless Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Mids C+
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble D
Expect treble that alternates between muted and splashy in the same track. Cymbals sound inconsistent across tracks.
Dynamics B
You get confident dynamics that track both macro swings and rhythmic drive. There's life in every crescendo.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.

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