Kefine Klanar
Kefine hits the mark with its Klanar IEM. They’re comfortable to wear, enjoyable to listen to – especially with neutral-sounding electronics – and easy to drive, and at an affordable price too. Pros Energetic bass Spaciously wide soundstage Comfortable design Easy to drive Cons A little too boisterous at high volumes Needs a little bit of care with partnering electronics Key Features 14.5mm planar Aims to produce “powerful bass, warm and clear mids, and smooth treble” Cable 1.2m dual-wire cable Ear-tips Selection of UV and Silicone ear-tips Introduction I’ve heard it said plenty of times that wired headphones are dead, and yet efforts such as Kefine Klanar keep hitting the market. In fact, the number of people I’ve seen using wired earphones in the last six months has grown. Wired earphones won’t claw back the market share that they’ve lost to more convenient true wireless models , but they haven’t disappeared either, offering the kind of uninterr...