Kinera - Celest Wyvern Black Remaster

I got Dunu Titan S2 and a set of Wyvern Black. 4 sets of cables. Nothing too exciting. Just starting out in my journey😂

I WHOLE HEARTEDLY AGREE WITH YOUR POINTS: https://preview.redd.it/vwxf7i53neye1.jpeg?width=2377&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9aafdf70e38f01e9e6e88692e4c7f79caca103d8 This is MY collection...and I'm very early in the journey. I don't have the budget, knowledge or experience to blind buy a 500USD+ set of in ears that may or may not fit my ears or my preferences. While my journey doesn't completely fit OP's blueprint...I have/had the same thought process regarding purchasing IEMs. Not pictured are the Moondrop Chu 2 and 7Hz Sonus. I started with the Chu 2, 7Hz Zero 2 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza. From listening, watching and reading reviews...I was able to learn about all the terms, labels, and vocabulary to describe what I like or don't like. I threw money at the Wyvern Abyss...I mean...LOOK AT THEM😂. The Kz Castor Bass was a curiosity buy...want to hear if a set touting bass response was really that bassy. My next steps were the NiceHCK F1 Pros, Kiwi Ears Canta and the 7Hz Sonus. The F1 Pros and the Sonu were on sale at the time of purchase...good value and able to narrow things down more for myself. I knew I liked the planar sound...I have a set of open ear planar cans. The F1s felt disappointing (until I tip rolled) The Sonus was about much for my taste (in the mids) The Cantas were quite nice for me. By this point...I had a good grasp of what I was looking for and the direction (s) I want to go in. AFUL Performer 5+2 is currently my go-to...for all around listening. Sourced from R2R DAC lined out into a desktop tube amp. It's like a warm blanket on crisp bright and snowy winter day. I picked up the Hexa because I wanted to hear the hype...and yes...they definitely fulfill the hype and then some. I've EQed my IEMs... especially the planar. They can mimic the sound...but it's only a part of the equation. I now rotate through 3-4 sets at my desktop listening station. The cheapo ones all have 3.5mm out for around the house or for bed. If they break...ill decide if I want to replace. Tip rolling is a journey of itself. Some tips can dramatically change an IEM and rescue it from the bottom of the pile. My Planars now sport foam tips...easing off the treble was huge. Anyway...long post...if you got this far thanks for sticking with my diarrhea of words. TLDR: I agree with the OP

Nice write up. IEM has the best price to performance…hands down. It’s a different beast compared to over ear cans, headphones in general. With that said…you are just scratching the surface. I have the original Celeste Wyvern Abyss, they are actually my knock-around set. They perform as intended…but there are much, much, much better sets out there. Do be aware, as deep as the headphones get…there really are only several known brands that most gravitate towards. IEM, there’s a much wider and deeper pool of companies and models to choose from. Enjoy the discoveries you make along the way!

I have these, the black/abyss. They have held up great in the 6m I’ve had mine. They also have a ver2

Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss is a good pick according to the preferences posted here. Good amounts of bass, vocal forward and toned down highs. Excellent stage.

I'd take the Wyvern or look at the 7Hz Zero2. The Wan'er sounds like a paper cone speaker in the mids. No real detail despite having volume there. The Cadenza costs double the Wan'er and sounds worse. Muddy bass with no texture, blurry mids, and peaky treble that still manages to not get in the way. All cymbals sound the same. Just a slow driver overall. I own them all and I've tried them all with many different sets of tips.

The Wyvern's mids are aggressive, and has a great amount of sub bass. I'm a mid-head. I love clean, clear, accurate mids. These are just a bit of all three but at the price point, I can't complain. Divinus Wides and the mids get *real* aggressive. Melodic death metal guitar work... hell, any distorted guitar just pops. So do electronic synths that are meant to bite and dig. Energetic treble without being harsh or piercing. The 7Hz Zero2 are, I feel, a more universal recommendation in terms of signature. V-shaped enough to capture a TWS enjoyer, but not so sucked out that the mids feel like an afterthought. It's a minor revelation to the beginner hobbyist while also being a pretty well performing unit at its price and beyond. The Tripowin Vivace is worth considering. One of my favorites, the KBEar KB01, is a no-brainer.

There is also the Nicehck NX8. The Abyss Wyvern is a solid IEM, especially at its price point.

I've only had 3 iems so far 'coz I'm broke, but out of the 3 I have, the Kinera Celest Wyvern Blacks impressed the hell out of me coming from a KZ ZEX and a KZ EDX. Currently looking at Juzear x Z Reviews Defiant next

Tenho um Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss que comprei após ler alguns posts daqui, e posso te dizer que é um fone realmente muito bom, paguei pouco mais de R$ 100, com entrega já no Brasil, além de ser muito lindo.

ZS10's are super outdated imo. The chifi IEM game has moved so fast since the ZS10 release. I use 7HZ Zero:2s which are leaps and bounds better than ZS10s. There's also the Kinera Celest Wyvern Blacks which are great for 15-20. Or the new GK Kunten for the same price, which are incredible for the money as well. I'd recommend any of those well before the KZs these days. Technically GK is an OEM for KZ or some shit. There's relations there.

Not the Wyvern Abyss actually. It looks so much better in photos than it does IRL in most lighting. Without a really strong light source, it just looks black. With a strong light it looks quite glittery and a bit cheap. Still an 8/10 in perfect lighting conditions though. It's hard to say which is my favourite. Some top picks are Aful MagicOne, Ikko OH10, Simgot EA1000 and EPZ Q1.

They're OK but not as good as the Cadenza, as they have a [big dip in the treble](https://earphonesarchive.squig.link/?share=5128_DF_Target,Kinera_Celest_Wyvern_Black,Kiwi_Ears_Cadenza) around 10kHz, which happens to be where cymbals tend to be, and it can make them basically just disappear from a mix. Aside from that one issue they're decent, especially for the price. Also be aware that this IEM does not look anything like as good in person as it does in photos. Looks good in *exactly* the right lighting, but most of the time it looks almost black. Under a strong light it's a mix of purple and light greenish-blue glitter that reflect light at different angles (you can see some of the blue in that photo) The Cadenza faceplates are also quite dark (darker than they look in photos), though not quite as dark as the Wyvern.

Have these myself and really like them. There are some people that don't take the custom shape of the shells very well, but for me they are super comfy using saincai tips. I'd say go for it, they look awesome as well. (edit: can't spell)

Wyvern is better for smoother, more relaxed listening. Balanced leaning barely bright. It’s a great set. Castors (both) are better for that analytical listening. Bass version is better for that more bassy kind of listen while Silver is better for that more detail oriented listening. If your looking for a warm super bassy listen, consider the KZ Dawn Silver.

Out of the 3? Wyvern. It’s a great set but it has smooth details so it’s not the most analytical set. Castor Silver has less sub bass than the Wyvern. Castor silver is also more bright leaning with sharper details. If you want a smooth relaxing set, the Wyvern and IgniteX Beast are great sets for that. The Castor Silver is more bright and analytical. I personally would pick the Wyvern for a relaxed and smooth listen. I have all the IEM’s mentioned above.