Wired IEMs
Kinera Thorking
81Outstanding
$2,500
Full review dataKinera Thorking vs Moondrop Solis II: 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
Moondrop Solis II
70Good
$3,000
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Kinera Thorking leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Kinera Thorking
- Moondrop Solis II
HearWiki score
81
70
Sound
9.2
8.6
Value
6.0
5.2
Price (USD)
$2,500
$3,000
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 5 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 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Thorking20255 yr newer
- Solis II2020
Specifications
ThorkingSolis II
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $2,500
- $3,000
- HearWiki score
- 81
- 70
- Released
- 2025
- 2020
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 6BA + 4EST tribrid
- 2DD + 2BA + 4EST tribrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 6BA + 4EST
- 2DD + 2BA + 4EST
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 11
- 8
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 50 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral-warm
- Impedance
- 10 Ω
- 10 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 101 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 121
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- none
- Voice assistant
- -
- No
- Weight
- -
- 22.5 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- Solis 2
What reviewers said
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
Moondrop Solis II
The Moondrop Solis II is a premium wired tribrid IEM with an intricate eight-driver configuration designed for a smooth, detailed, and engaging neutral-warm sound. Its low impedance and high sensitivity make it easy to drive from most sources, while the luxury build and extensive accessories cater to discerning audiophiles. The dual-dynamic driver system aims to deliver a unique, planar-like responsiveness within a compact shell.
- Pro:Intricate 2DD + 2BA + 4EST tribrid driver array for layered detail
- Pro:Neutral-warm tuning that remains smooth and engaging
- Pro:Easy to drive thanks to low impedance and high sensitivity
- Con:Very high price point limits accessibility
- Con:No inline controls or voice assistant support
- Con:Requires a quality source to fully realize its technical potential
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