"Starry Night" Hand-Painted Faceplates
Hand-painted faceplates have long been a signature craft of Kinera. Drawing on extensive experience in creating high-end wired and custom in-ear monitors (IEMs), Kinera’s artisans hand-paint each pair of Nott Strider faceplates, followed by meticulous polishing and surface finishing. Leveraging its own manufacturing facilities and mature production techniques, Kinera integrates traditional hand-painting into a standardized production workflow—ensuring consistent output while preserving the unique artistic character of every individual pair.
Inspired by the Norse goddess of the night, Nótt, and her frost-maned black steed, Hrímfaxi, the Nott Strider features a deep black-and-blue base, silver-gray galactic patterns, and shimmering starlike accents, capturing the nuanced light and shadow of a silent night sky. At the center of each faceplate lies a geometric emblem of a warhorse, framed by CNC-laser-engraved runes—a testament to a refined, mythological aesthetic.
Audiophile-Grade Tri-Hybrid, Five-Driver Architecture
Each Nott Strider earpiece utilizes a tri-hybrid, five-driver acoustic configuration: one 6mm LCP (liquid crystal polymer) diaphragm dynamic driver, two Knowles balanced armature drivers, and two composite planar magnetic drivers. This design brings Kinera’s expertise in crossover engineering and tuning—honed through years of developing high-end wired IEMs—into the realm of true wireless audio. Through precise frequency division, internal chamber configuration, and driver matching, the Nott Strider seamlessly blends the solid, rhythmic low-end of the dynamic driver, the rich vocal texture of the balanced armatures, and the extended high-frequency response of the planar drivers, delivering a coherent, natural, and multi-layered musical soundscape.
- 6mm LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) Dynamic Driver: Delivers a solid, elastic low-frequency foundation with excellent transient response and rhythmic control.
- Dual Custom Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers: Provide warm, natural vocal textures, precise imaging, and intricate instrumental layering.
- Dual Composite Micro-Planar Drivers: Enhance high and ultra-high frequency extension, offering smooth overtones, an airy atmosphere, and delicate, lingering decay.
Precision Acoustic Matching and Hand-Assembly
Continuing Kinera’s expertise in crafting high-end wired earphones, each driver in the Nott Strider is individually measured and precisely matched based on frequency response, sensitivity, and impedance. By acoustically aligning the dynamic, balanced armature, and planar magnetic drivers—complemented by meticulous hand-assembly and a sophisticated crossover design—the Nott Strider achieves seamless frequency transitions and exceptional consistency between the left and right channels, delivering a natural, well-balanced sound.
Custom-Style Ergonomic Shell Design
In pursuit of the purest sound quality, the Nott Strider eschews active noise cancellation (ANC) in favor of a custom-style ergonomic shell. This design enhances both fit stability and passive noise isolation. Included with the earphones are 5 pairs of Final Type E eartips and 3 pairs of custom-designed silicone eartips, allowing users to achieve a personalized fit that minimizes ambient noise and prevents low-frequency leakage, ensuring a natural and complete sonic experience.
Hrímfaxi Aluminum Charging Case
Inspired by Hrímfaxi—the frost-maned black horse from Norse mythology—the custom aluminum charging case features a matte black PVD finish. It is adorned with a logo styled after Runic script and a metallic Hrímfaxi emblem, embodying an exquisite, myth-inspired aesthetic. The case houses a 600mAh battery, which, combined with the 65mAh battery in each earbud, provides approximately 7 hours of playback on a single charge and a total battery life of 28 hours. It supports charging via a USB Type-C port.
High-Quality Bluetooth Audio Transmission
Equipped with the Qualcomm QCC3091 chipset and Bluetooth 6.0, the Nott Strider supports a wide range of codecs, including LDAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, SBC, and AAC. LDAC enables transmission rates of up to 990kbps, while aptX Lossless allows for 16-bit/44.1kHz CD-quality lossless audio transmission when used with compatible devices and under optimal connection conditions. Equipped with dual microphones and cVc 8.0 call noise-cancellation technology, it ensures both high-quality music playback and crystal-clear voice calls.
Kinera Music App and Personal Music Library
The dedicated Kinera Music App, available for both iOS and Android, features a built-in 10-band equalizer and a variety of sound presets, allowing users to customize their preferred audio profile. The app also supports the playback of high-resolution file formats—including DSD, FLAC, APE, and WAV—and provides 5GB of personal cloud storage, making it easy to store and manage your music collection for a more flexible, personalized listening experience.
