Kinera Baldr

Delivery time approx. 1 week

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7 Driver Hybrid Flagship

Flagship level sound - Kinera Baldr 7 Driver Hybrid

Baldr is Kinera's new flagship with seven drivers and hybrid IEM. Baldr has four electrostatic, two balanced armature and a single dynamic driver per side, a pair of Kinera Baldr has 14 drivers total. Kinera's seven-driver hybrid technology delivers incredibly clear vocals, powerful bass and superb treble response.

Kinera's 7mm magnet microdynamic driver delivers rich and deep bass. Two custom-tuned Knowles driver units deliver an incredibly intimate and forward-firing midrange that imparts realistic timbre to vocals. Four EST65QB02 electrostatic drivers deliver incredible detail and clarity across the frequency spectrum.

Reviews

"Crafted By The Gods"

"Kinera is a brand that understands sonic awareness, and the Baldr kicks it up a notch in terms of just how much you can hear. The Baldr presents the tracks to you with undeniable clarity and power that's easy to drive and will grant you pleasurable listening for $1,399."

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"The Baldr is for people who like to hear every last bit of resolution of their recordings. This instead of products that put a coating or sauce over the content. With the Baldr, you get a life-like experience with the presence, stage as if you are there. Vocals, instruments, and complex music spread out with focused isolated layers."

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Highlights

Two Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers

The two double-acting Knowles Balanced Armature units intensify the vocal tone and emphasize the voices. The two composite RAF-3283 drivers ensure that the Baldr reproduces high-resolution, detailed and richly detailed sound with natural tonality.

Sonion High Frequency Electrostats

Four simply Controllable electrostatic drivers from Sonion ensure incredible clarity and detail reproduction. The four EST65QB02 units and the built-in micro-transformer weigh less than 1.48 grams. The low distortion, fast transients and extreme instrument separation create a unique high-fidelity sound experience.

Powerful dynamic Driver unit for a realistic and sound foundation

The PU compound material of the driver unit is surrounded by a steel ring with high magnetic flux, which improves the depth of the lower frequencies. The high polymer fiber increases tensile strength and analytical performance.

Precise frequency splitting for distortion-free sound

Kinera Baldr has a three-way acoustic design that creates a perfect connection between the different driver units. The pair shows no distortion and offers a precise frequency distribution of the high, middle and low frequency bands. The whole curve connection is smooth.

Universal 0.78mm 2-pin connector

Kinera Baldr uses a 0.78mm 2-pin universal connector interface, compatible with many cables can be exchanged with different connectors. The supplied high-quality cables are made of 5N gold-plated single-crystal copper. The copper cable consists of four strands with a total of 196 cores. The outer skin is comfortable, soft and environmentally friendly. The cable connectors are gold-plated.

Oakwood Earpieces

The oak tree is one of the most revered trees in the world, and with good reason. Throughout history, the oak tree has been depicted in and with various mythologies associated with certain gods, such as Baldr. Oak is also known for its durability and long-lasting qualities. Each pair of Baldr IEM has a unique, natural wood grain pattern. Just as no two leaves are exactly the same, each Kinera Baldr is unique and individual.

Breaking Structural Limitations - Small Bodies, Big Energy

Baldr is breaking the structural limits small headphone by combining the easy-to-drive electrostatic units, the high resolution of the balanced armature units, and the natural and powerful advantages of the dynamic driver. Seven units fit into a compact cavity, adopting a parallel placement that can efficiently utilize the space.

Comfortable fit with circumaural design

Kinera Baldr is designed to be worn around the ear. The ear cups are ergonomically designed and lightweight, making the earphones very comfortable to wear. It simply offers the best comfort. Even after hours of continuous use, you won't know they're there.

Strict Quality Control

Kinera Baldr undergoes dozens of rigorous quality tests. Each pair goes through many frequency responses and quality tests to ensure compliance with the highest standards.

Bundled with lots of accessories

Kinera Baldr comes with a ton of accessories to give you a flagship experience. In addition to the 3.5mm and 2.5mm cables and various adapters, Baldr also includes six different sized silicone ear tips. The in-ear also comes with a leather case for the earphones, which is of premium quality.

Specifications

• Interface: 0.78 2-pin.
• Rated power: 3mW.
• Impedance: 22Ω.
• Distortion: ＜5%（1kHz，100db SPL).
• Wearing style: Around-the-ear.
• Driver combination：4 EST+1 DD+2 BA.
• Sensitivity:109±2db.
• Frequency response range: 5Hz- 50kHz.
• Cable length: 1.2 m.
• 1x 2.5mm balanced cable
  
• 1x 3.5mm single ended cable
• Adaptor to 4.4mm balanced
• Adaptor to 6.3mm
• Aircraft Adapter