A Casual's Review of the Kinera Celest IgniteX Beast

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Disclaimer: Please note that I am not an audiophile, and this review does not delve into the technical aspects of the IEMs. My impressions are based on my personal preferences, and others may have different experiences with this product. I also have a very limited experience with audio products so please take this review with a grain of salt.

The Kinera Celest IgniteX Beast was lent to me as part of a review tour in the Philippines.

Pros

  • Warm-balanced tuning provides a pleasant listening experience
  • Attractive design and good sound quality
  • Versatile, suitable for general use
  • Decent soundstage, imaging, and clarity
  • Solid bass response
  • Excellent fit with the right eartips

Cons

  • Tight fit may cause pressure build-up, requiring careful eartip selection
  • Would be nice to have a storage pouch included

General Product Details

Package Inclusions

  • IEM shells & cable
  • 6 pairs of eartips (3 pairs wide-bore tips, 3 pairs standard tips)
The IEM Shells
  • There are two (2) variations of the shell design, one is the Kuno (Golden-Red) and the one I have with me is the Zyra (Purple-Red).
  • These IEM shells have a bold design with faceplates that shift from deep magenta to rich purple, featuring a pattern that looks like flowing lines or waves. The iridescent effect adds depth, giving a layered look.
  • The body is made of smoky black, see-through material, letting you see some of the internal parts. The brand name 'Celest' is printed on the side in cursive, adding a touch of elegance.
  • Each earpiece weighs 4.8g so they are very light, you’ll hardly feel the weight on your ears.
The Cable
  • A tightly wound basic black cable terminating to a 3.5mm jack. When buying the set, you have an option to get 3 types of cables: no mic, regular mic on the cable, and a boom mic.
  • The cable is probably one of my favorites in the <$50 range, as it’s light and has little to no “memory”. They are well behaved are are easy to “pose” for photos.
  • The cable weighs ~16g so it’s lightweight.
Subjective Review
  • The shell body really stick out of your ear. At first I thought it would fall right off when I had them inserted but that didn’t turn out to be a problem at all
  • It wasn’t noticeable at first, but after a few hours of wearing this set, some pressure build-up can be felt. I had to tip roll and find a pair of basic thin silicon eartips that worked for me
Sound Impressions
  • The sound quality of this set stands out for its balance. Nothing about the sound was off, annoying, or exhausting. It's tuned in a warm-balanced manner, making it a versatile "generalist" IEM.
  • The mids and highs are clear without being fatiguing, providing a pleasant listening experience.
  • In gaming, I tested these with Overwatch 2 and Marvel Rivals, and the soundstage, imaging, and clarity were impressive.
Final Thoughts

The IgniteX Beast by Kinera Celest is a strikingly designed IEM that balances aesthetics and an inoffensive warm-balanced tuning that provides a well-rounded listening experience across various music genres and even gaming. This set is a great option for those looking for a versatile, budget-friendly IEM and it has definitely earned a spot on my “things I want to buy” list.

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