The Kinera Skuld ranks #82 out of 115 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
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#82 Kinera Skuld: $550.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: Five balanced armatures and 120 dB sensitivity mean it reaches loud levels easily from a phone. Bass and low mids sit within about 1 dB of target, giving a full, warm midrange that suits listeners who prefer a dark, relaxed sound. The closed in-ear design isolates well from outside noise.
Cons: Hobbyist measurements on squig.link show the presence region about 7.5 dB under target with a 9.7 dB dip near 5.5 kHz, which makes vocals and guitars recessed and dull. Sub-bass also falls about 4 dB short, so electronic music lacks rumble. The FiiO FA9 carries a higher rating for less money.
| Released | Jun 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.57 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 5 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 58 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 23 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-5.4 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.15 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.9 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 9,986 Hz | +5.8 dB | 0.19 |
| Peak | 151 Hz | -3.5 dB | 0.39 |
| Peak | 1,435 Hz | -5.0 dB | 2.04 |
| Peak | 3,102 Hz | -3.4 dB | 4.12 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -4.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 697 Hz | +0.5 dB | 1.91 |
| Peak | 294 Hz | -0.3 dB | 1.56 |
| Peak | 4,766 Hz | -1.5 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,372 Hz | +1.6 dB | 5.99 |
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