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71/ 100
Good
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$120
typical price, USD
Still sold new
At a glance
- Brand
- Kefine
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2023
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound7.3
Value6.0
A wired planar-magnetic IEM using a single 14.5 mm driver. Its compact shell and warm, balanced tuning are intended for general music listening and longer sessions.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Kefine Klanar is a budget-friendly planar IEM with a 14.5mm driver, delivering a wide soundstage, robust bass, and clear treble in a lightweight, easy-to-drive design. It offers impressive tonal balance and technical performance for its price, though its vocal presence can feel recessed and it requires careful source pairing to avoid excessive brightness at high volumes.
What works
- Excellent planar bass response
- Wide soundstage with good imaging
- Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Easy to drive with low impedance
- Strong overall value for the price
What doesn't
- Vocals can sound recessed
- Average passive isolation
- May become harsh at higher volumes
- Lower mids are relatively thin
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 14.5 mm planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 14.5 mm |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 14.5 mm planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 14.5 mm |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
Design
| Weight | 12.6 g |
|---|
What the reviews said
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What YouTube reviewers say
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10:49KEFINE Klanar Review
The reviewer is impressed with the Kefine Klanar planar IEM, praising its dynamic V-shaped sound, comfortable fit, and solid build for $119. They recommend it, noting it excels in bass, treble, and detail retrieval, though the midrange is slightly recessed and vocals can be a bit thin. They compare it favorably to the Kiwi Ears Melody, suggesting the Klanar is better for those wanting a larger soundstage and more detail.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
11:03in-Ear Fetish Review \\ KEFINE KLANAR IEM
8/10The reviewer finds the Kefine Klanar planar IEM to have a unique sound signature with a noticeable dip in the midrange, making vocals sound subdued, but with clean and neutral bass and treble. They note that it excels with instrumental and acoustic music, and that swapping to foam tips significantly improves the experience, raising their rating. Overall, they consider it a solid, albeit quirky, option at $120, especially for gaming.
MixedWatch on YouTube
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