Wired IEMs
Kinera Thorking
81Outstanding
$2,500
Full review dataKinera Thorking vs Noble Audio Sultan Prestige 1.1: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Kinera Thorking vs Noble Audio Sultan Prestige 1.1, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Wired IEMs
Noble Audio Sultan Prestige 1.1
Not yet scored
$3,900
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
- Noble Audio Sultan Prestige 1.1
HearWiki score
81
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Sound
9.2
-
Value
6.0
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Price (USD)
$2,500
$3,900
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 3 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 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Thorking20253 yr newer
- Sultan Prestige 1.12022
Specifications
ThorkingSultan Prestige 1.1
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $2,500
- $3,900
- HearWiki score
- 81
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 6BA + 4EST tribrid
- 1DD + 1BA + 2EST tribrid
- Driver type
- tribrid
- tribrid
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 6BA + 4EST
- 1DD + 1BA + 2EST
- Driver size
- -
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 11
- 4
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 50 kHz
- 10 Hz - 70 kHz
- Impedance
- 10 Ω
- 16.5 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 115 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
- -
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
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
Noble Audio Sultan Prestige 1.1
The Sultan Prestige 1.1 is a premium wired tribrid IEM that pairs a 10mm dynamic driver with a balanced armature and two electrostatic super tweeters for a detailed, expansive sound. Its lightweight Micarta shell and detachable cable add to a refined, high-end listening experience. With a low 16.5-ohm impedance and high sensitivity, it's easy to drive from most sources.
- Pro:Detailed and airy treble from dual electrostatic tweeters
- Pro:Natural, full-bodied bass from the dynamic driver
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight Micarta shell
- Con:Very expensive for most budgets
- Con:No noise cancellation or wireless functionality
- Con:Requires quality source gear to shine fully
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