The Kinera Imperial Loki are flagship hybrid 12-driver headphones with excellent acoustic characteristics. A tandem of a 6mm dynamic driver and a bone conduction emitter, both designed by Kinera, reproduces deep, rich, and literally palpable bass. 4 Knowles balanced armature drivers handle the mid frequencies, while 2 others handle the high frequencies, creating clear, natural sound for vocals and musical instruments. Additionally, 4 Sonion electrostatic emitters reproduce ultra-high frequencies, adding brightness and detail to the sound.
Features:
- 4 Knowles balanced armature mid-frequency drivers
- 2 Knowles balanced armature high-frequency drivers
- 4 Sonion electrostatic emitters
- 1 low frequency driver with an LCP diaphragm
- 1 bone conduction emitter
- Effect Audio UP-OCC balanced cable
- Connectors with rhodium plating
- 4 sets of ear tips with different sound signatures
- Eyecatching design
- Ergonomic housing shape
Eruption of a Volcano
Loki, the Scandinavian god of fire, possesses exceptional strength, noble origin, and a mischievous character. When Loki plays pranks, the earth around him cracks and erupts like a volcano. Symbolizing this, Kinera's designers portrayed lava flows on the surface of the Imperial Loki headphones, running through the cracked earth surface.
Sound Philosophy
A balanced atmospheric sound style, with slightly emphasized mids (vocals), stable and energetic lows, detailed refined highs, and a wide soundstage. These headphones are best suited for listening to pop music, jazz, and recordings of small ensembles.
Acoustic Characteristics
The flagship 12-driver Kinera Imperial Loki monitor headphones have incredibly detailed sound, thanks to the combination of different types of emitters. The lows are energetic and deep, the mids (vocals) are highly accurate and clear in every frequency layer. The highs are perfectly emphasized to sound transparent and detailed, complemented by the richness of overtones, thanks to the electrostatic emitters. The ultra-wide frequency range creates an extensive, full spatial soundstage.
1 Dynamic Driver for Low Frequencies
One 6mm dynamic driver is responsible for the low-frequency range. Kinera's proprietary driver, equipped with a Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) diaphragm, boasts excellent reproduction parameters. The combination of material, shape, and construction delivers excellent results: the low frequencies sound natural, expressive, and deep.
4 + 2 Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers for Mid and High Frequencies
6 Knowles balanced armature drivers, with a balanced armature anchor, include 4 drivers for mid frequencies and 2 for high frequencies. Custom-tuned by Kinera's specialists and supplemented with electronic and physical crossovers, these drivers produce pronounced sound that does not overpower either the low frequency dynamic driver or the ultrahigh electrostatic emitters. Instead, the overall sound is natural and seamless.
4 Sonion Electrostatic Emitters for Ultra-high Frequencies
4 Sonion electrostatic emitters handle the ultra-high frequencies. Thanks to them, the headphones' frequency range significantly expands, enriching the sound with details, making it brighter yet airy.
1 Bone Conduction Driver
The contact-type bone conduction driver used in Kinera Imperial Loki is Kinera's proprietary development. Working in tandem with the dynamic driver, it makes the low frequencies literally palpable. This enhances the bass, making it deeper, brighter, and more energetic.
Wide Selection of Ear Tips:
- AZLA SednaEarfit Crystal: balanced, comfortable sound with excellent vocal texture, clear lows, and transparent highs. Suitable for various genres;
- Spinfit CP145: enhanced comfort, deeper bass;
- Final Type E: improved low frequency response, minimized sibilance and resonances;
- Symbio F Foam: reduced sharpness in highs, fuller, pronounced vocals, and rich deep lows.
High Purity Copper Cable from Effect Audio UP-OCC
The high purity copper cable Effect Audio UP-OCC Pure Copper Cable offers a sound profile with pronounced low frequency depth and warm vocals, making it an excellent choice for listening to rock, country, and pop music. Copper cables are traditionally used to add atmospheric quality to sound, and the UP-OCC cable from Effect Audio excels at this, smoothing out harsh sounds and enhancing the musicality of the compositions being listened to.
Package Contents:
- Kinera Imperial Loki headphones;
- Effect Audio UP-OCC balanced cable, 2-pin – 4.4mm;
- 5 pairs of Final Type E silicone ear tips (SS/S/M/L/LL);
- 3 pairs of AZLA SednaEarfit Crystal silicone ear tips (SS/MS/ML);
- 3 pairs of Spinfit CP145 silicone ear tips (S/M/L);
- 2 pairs of Symbio F Foam foam ear tips (S/M);
- Genuine leather case;
- Cleaning brush;
- Postcard;
- Documentation.