Wired IEMs
64 AUDIO Trió
66Good
$2,300
Full review data64 AUDIO Trió vs Kinera Thorking: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Kinera Thorking comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Kinera Thorking - Outstanding overall at around $2499.
Wired IEMs
Kinera Thorking
81Outstanding
$2,500
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Kinera Thorking leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- 64 AUDIO Trió
- Kinera Thorking
HearWiki score
66
81
Sound
8.7
9.2
Value
5.5
6.0
Price (USD)
$2,300
$2,500
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Kinera Thorking is 7 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Trió2018
- Thorking20257 yr newer
Specifications
TrióThorking
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $2,300
- $2,500
- HearWiki score
- 66
- 81
- Released
- 2018
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- hybrid
- 1DD + 6BA + 4EST tribrid
- Driver type
- hybrid
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- -
- 1DD + 6BA + 4EST
- Drivers per side
- -
- 11
- Frequency response
- -
- 5 Hz - 50 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 10 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
64 AUDIO Trió
The Trió is a premium, fully-wired universal IEM built around a hybrid three-driver design, skipping tubes in favor of 64 Audio's tia, apex, and LID technologies. It targets audiophiles seeking reference-grade clarity wrapped in a smoother, more relaxed tuning that stays comfortable during long listening sessions. Its 104 dB sensitivity and standard 3.5 mm connector make it easy to drive from most sources.
- Pro:Reference-level clarity with a smooth, non-fatiguing signature
- Pro:Innovative tubeless hybrid design using tia, apex, and LID technologies
- Pro:High sensitivity (104 dB) for easy pairing with portable devices
- Con:Premium price point limits accessibility
- Con:No active noise cancellation, requiring a quiet environment for full immersion
- Con:Hybrid driver setup may not suit those preferring single-driver purity
Kinera Thorking
The Kinera Thorking is a premium tribrid flagship IEM with a treble-forward, reference-style tuning that prioritizes air, detail, and transparency. Its 11-driver setup delivers strong technical performance with excellent separation and imaging, though the lean bass and lower midrange may not appeal to those seeking warmth or heavy impact. Best suited for treble enthusiasts and classical music fans, it pairs well with warmer sources to balance its bright character.
- Pro:Excellent treble extension and airiness
- Pro:Strong technicalities with precise imaging and layering
- Pro:Natural, coherent midrange
- Con:Lean bass and lower midrange may lack warmth
- Con:Not for bassheads or those seeking impactful low-end
- Con:Can sound dry at times
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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