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Campfire Audio Grand Luna - Planar Hybrid IEM 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.

  • Campfire Audio Grand Luna - Planar Hybrid IEM
  • Kinera Thorking
HearWiki score
73
81
Sound
8.1
9.2
Value
6.5
6.0
Price (USD)
$1,400
$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

Both shipped in 2025. These are 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.

  • Grand Luna - Planar Hybrid IEM2025
  • Thorking2025

Specifications

Grand Luna - Planar Hybrid IEMThorking
Type
Wired IEMs
Wired IEMs
Price (USD)
$1,400
$2,500
HearWiki score
73
81
Released
2025
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
3-driver hybrid
1DD + 6BA + 4EST tribrid
Driver type
hybrid
tribrid
Driver configuration
-
1DD + 6BA + 4EST
Driver size
14 mm
-
Drivers per side
3
11
Frequency response
5 Hz - 30 kHz
5 Hz - 50 kHz
Impedance
13 Ω
10 Ω
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
-
Active noise cancelling
No
-
ANC type
none
-
Companion app
No
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
none
-
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
-
Connector
4.4 mm balanced
2-pin 0.78 mm
Balanced connection
-
Yes

What reviewers said

Campfire Audio Grand Luna - Planar Hybrid IEM

The Grand Luna is Campfire Audio's debut planar-hybrid IEM, combining a 14 mm planar driver with two balanced armatures for a refined, high-resolution sound. Its tuning leans toward a smooth, easy-going character rather than a clinical or analytical edge, and the included modular USB-C DAC cable adds versatile connectivity. Positioned as a premium, technically ambitious option, it pairs extended frequency response with low distortion in a wired, balanced-output design.

  • Pro:Smooth, detailed hybrid tuning with planar speed and armature clarity
  • Pro:Extended 5 Hz–30 kHz frequency response for airy highs and deep lows
  • Pro:Modular USB-C DAC cable offers convenient all-in-one connectivity
  • Con:Premium $1399 price point limits accessibility
  • Con:No in-line controls or app support for adjustments
  • Con:Lacks active noise cancellation despite premium status

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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