Best DUNU IEMs

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Dunu Glacier

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Dunu Glacier

• Jays Audio: Clean, balanced sound, clear vocals, great midrange and tech, would rec if not for the unit variance in the tuning, the unit I got sounds different than the earlier ones which was bass-boosted...
• Gizaudio Axel: Reveals every detail in your music, both the good and the bad.  Exceptional bass, ethereal treble, remarkable clarity, and outstanding detail.  The upper mid-range might be a bit too much for some people.
• Jaytiss: Upper mids kill it for me, but it's a fun set.
• Precogvision: Quite exciting and dynamic, possibly a bit bright in the treble.
• Tim Tuned:  Less thin harman with amazing tech  Not very natural timbre
• Super* Review: Convinces me that the harman target can sound excellent.
• IEMRanking AI: The Dunu Glacier delivers a technically impressive listening experience with its nine-driver tribrid setup (1DD+4BA+4EST). The stainless steel shells feel substantial yet remain comfortable for...

Tuning: A+ Tech: S- Bass: S- Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: S Details: A+ Imaging: A+

Harman with bass boost 1DD+4BA+4EST

8.7

7.4

9

A+

$1,100

Dunu Mirai

• Jays Audio: Bright leaning set with great tech. Clean mid-range, sharp imaging, sparkly female vocals with decent amount of air. Does get fatiguing and sharp on more energetic tracks and genres like...
• Jaytiss: Expensive for what it is, lean, and bright.
• Tim Tuned:  Refrence, beautiful timbre, open stage  Tuning may be boring for some
• Super* Review: Lot of fun IEM. Is it perfect? No. Treble could use a little work. Harmanish take on low end with relaxed top end.

Tuning: A- Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B Soundstage: A- Details: A+ Imaging: A

U-Shaped 1DD+6BA

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6.8

A

$359.99

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Dunu Vulkan 2

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Dunu Vulkan 2

• Jays Audio: Neutral/vocal centric set with very little sub-bass. A very "unique" tuning for a neutral sound. Very genre dependent. Clean and clear vocals with a slight bite. Lower-mids are just enough to bring...
• Jaytiss: Fantastic Mids and Treble!
• IEMRanking AI: The Dunu Vulkan 2 employs a dual dynamic driver setup—10mm for sub-bass and 8mm for mid-bass—each in isolated chambers to reduce interference and enhance low-end articulation. Its four-way hybrid...

Tuning: A Tech: A Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

Natural with vocal focus 2DD+6BA

7.8

7.6

A-

$299

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Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci

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Dunu x Gizaudio Davinci

• Jays Audio: Warm leaning with thick, thumpy mid-bass that hits pretty deep and hard. Decent vocal and treble extension, although female vocals are warmer and huskier. Good for hiphop, rap, r&b, but low-end isn't...
• Gizaudio Axel:  Bass-boosted meta tuning with excellent detail and a grand sound.  Bass may be too much for some.
• Jaytiss: Bass kind of pops off in the worst way possible.
• Super* Review: A little bit too bassy. imaging is impressive. If you are looking for a bassy set with great imaging, this is a good option.
• Shuwa-T:  The warmest of the triple threat, with more tamed treble than the Pilgrim
• Audionotions: close but no cigar. Sounded great for most genres but bass guitars and kick drums and instruments/vocals that lie the in mid-bass/lower-mids range sound too recessed. Noteweight leans thin and...

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: A Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

bass-boosted neutral 2DD+4BA

7.4

6.7

A-

$499

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Dunu DK-3001 BD

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Dunu DK-3001 BD

• Jays Audio: Technical, but thin, and bright tilt with LOTS of planar sizzle and timbre. Needs more low-end (small scoop), noteweight is very light, not peaky, but just artificial. Needs 10hm adapter to be...
• Gizaudio Axel: More mid-bass and less treble would be perfect  Excellent bass quality, deep sub-bass, transparent mids, and great resolution.  Low mid-bass, slightly lean vocals, and bright treble.
• Jaytiss: I prefer this with the adapter, but is fine without.
• Precogvision: Not to my taste - treble sounds slightly brittle and harsh - but plenty of resolution and clean presentation.
• Super* Review: My second 5 star IEM in 2024. The Braindance is a very satisfying IEM to listen to.
• Fresh Reviews: Some titles arguably A-

Tuning: B+ Tech: A Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: A+ Details: A- Imaging: B

Treble slight v 1DD+4BA+4P

7.4

7.4

A-

$639.99

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Dunu SA6 EST

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Dunu SA6 EST

• Gizaudio Axel: I prefer the SA6 MK II.  QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass.  Unvented design, no bass switch, and less airy than the SA6 MK II.
• Super* Review: Not a bad IEM if you get the right tips. It's a bit disappointing compared to the original SA6.

Tuning: A+ Tech: A+

n/a 6BA+2EST

7.3

7.5

A-

$199

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DUNU x KOTO ITO

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DUNU x KOTO ITO

• Jaytiss: It's a fun tuning that I think people will like.
• IEMRanking AI: DUNU x KOTO ITO is a $199.99 hybrid IEM built with Japanese reviewer Kaji Kaji (“Koto”). It uses a 2DD+2BA array (10 mm bio-diaphragm DD + 8 mm LCP DD, plus two treble BAs), comes with DUNU’s...

Tuning: A- Tech: B Bass: A+ Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

Strong V 2DD+2BA

7.3

6.4

A-

$550

Dunu SA6 Ultra

• Jays Audio: An SA6 with improvement in treble extension, and stage air; better tuned Oracle2 with wider stage. Relaxing tonality but also very resolving. Airy stage with great depth and height. Smooth dynamics...
• Gizaudio Axel: Tuning style is a matter of preference.  QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass with a practical bass switch.  Unvented design.
• Precogvision: A slightly refined SA6 with better treble extension. Very coherent.
• Tim Tuned:  Anole VX-ish tuning with less treble and details  Could use a little more upper mids
• Shuwa-T:  More controlled tuning compared to the VX, while maintaining the excellent technicalities  Clarity and staging takes a hit; it is simply not on the same level
• Nymz: Limited run. A baby VX by a fraction of the price with less detail. Tastefully done tuning with incredible stage depth. BA bass and timbre are present, but you won't even mind given how good it...
• Audionotions: SA6 but better - and SA6 was already a very good IEM to begin with. Retains the same smooth and relaxed tuning and great resolution. What sets this apart is the right amount of treble extension to...

Tuning: A Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A Details: B+ Imaging: B+

Warm neutral 6BA

7.3

6.9

A-

$579

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Dunu SA6 mkII

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Dunu SA6 mkII

• Jays Audio: V-shaped SA6 Ultra with more recessed mids and vocals. Sharper and more bass than SA6U but mids are buried in busier tracks.
• Gizaudio Axel: Similar to the SA6 Ultra but with more bass, airier treble, and improved soundstage and fit.  QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass with a practical bass switch.  Unvented design.
• Jaytiss: Technical, nice but upper mids not for me.
• Precogvision: A warmer rendition of the original SA6, best considered a side-grade than a true upgrade.
• Tim Tuned:  Slightly more V-shape than the Ultra with small detail boost  Could use a little more upper mids
• Nymz: A more refined SA6u, with the freedom to boost the bass even more and costing less. Less natural upper treble at the cost of that terrific extension.
• Audionotions: Like the Ultra, but slightly improved in all technicalities categories except for timbre where the Ultra takes the win because upper-mids/lower-treble are too dialed down for my tastes on the MK2. If...

Tuning: A- Tech: A- Bass: B+ Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A- Details: B Imaging: B

Warm neutral 6BA

7

6.1

A-

$119

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Dunu Kima 2

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Dunu Kima 2

• Jays Audio: Warm-neutral, relaxing set, great cable, build, and accessories. Vocals are a bit soft, not fully extended, could use more air, but overall decent if you want a comfortable listen
• Jaytiss: Just fantastic dynamic driver. Hard not to love it.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

n/a n/a

7

6.4

B+

$490

DUNU EST 112

• Crin: Good tonality, though the treble extension is its big Achille's Heel.
• Jaytiss: Has some great things. Nice technicalies. But lacks in tonality.

Tuning: B Tech: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A+

Mild V 1DD+1BA+2EST

6.9

5.8

B+

$550

Dunu SA6

• Jays Audio: Gorgeous mid range and great dynamics. Good timbre makes me forget it's a full BA set. Good bass texture, but wish it had more rumble. Wish stage and imaging was more 3D. Could use more treble air...
• Crin: Tonality reminiscent of the Anole VX, though not up to the same level of technicalities.
• Precogvision: Slightly "wet" characteristic that takes the edge off of the qdc-inspired tuning. Very pleasant on the ears.
• Tim Tuned:  Engaging signature with great vocals
• Fresh Reviews: borders B-
• Nymz: Well tuned top to bottom only missing the last inch of extension. Bass has its quirks but a solid pick nonetheless and a great benchmark at its price.
• Audionotions: Great all-rounder - does everything very well. I wish the bass was a bit more impactful and perhaps that it had a bit more sparkle up top. Previously Owned

Tuning: B+ Tech: B+ Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B-

Neutral 6BA

6.9

6.6

B+

$240

Dunu Falcon Ultra

• Jaytiss: Bassy boy that lacks air and detail.
• Nymz: A better tuned FP, with less mid-bass bloat, but still warm. Good at what it does, especially the bass dynamics, but not an all-rounder.
• Audionotions: Like Kato but better in all ways. Accessory kit is top tier, build top notch, cable is excellent, included tips are plentiful. Bass is punchy with great texture, good clarity, smooth vocals, treble...

Tuning: B Tech: B- Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A- Details: C+ Imaging: C+

V-shape 1DD

6.6

5.9

B+

$900

DUNU Zen Pro

• Precogvision: Solid tuning with good speed. Could use more air and some minor work in the treble.
• Nymz: Great bass quality and slam, mids and detail. Stage and treble extension are not the strongest points. Great for instrumental playlists like jazz and classical. Very sensitive to source - "Amp...

Tuning: B Tech: B Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Details: B+ Imaging: B

Warm neutral 1DD

6.6

5.3

B

$380

Dunu Vulkan

• Jays Audio: Neutral bass glide, full mids, and decent treble extension. Some masking and not as technical vs blessing series, but better note-weight and timbre/tonality.
• Jaytiss: Solid iem, nice tonality but really not for Bassheads.
• Precogvision: Musical, slightly out-of-head presenation at the expense of blunted transients.
• Nymz: Good imaging chops and bass texture. Tonality is mostly fine but lacks some sharpeness to it, but a solid performer nonetheless. Great accessories.

Tuning: B+ Tech: B Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: B- Soundstage: A- Details: C+ Imaging: B+

Warm neutral 2DD+4BA

6.4

6.2

B

$220

Dunu Falcon Pro

• Precogvision: Notes sound grand and dynamics are good, but clarity could use work.

Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: C- Imaging: B

Warm V 1DD

6.1

5.3

B-

$200

Dunu Talos

• Jaytiss: It's a fine set, but my excitement is dulled by it's price.
• Precogvision: Sounds best with the BA switch off. Somewhat thin, mid-treble oriented sound.
• Tim Tuned:  Very well tuned, well balanced  Could use more air
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Didn't buy since harmonics for cymbals too prominent.  Inoffensive tuning, one of the more balanced sounding planars  Soundstage and imaging are decent at best
• Nymz: Mid-treble heavy. Extention is great and bass has tactility to it. The BA switch is a joke - Don't use it.

Tuning: B- Tech: B Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B+ Details: B Imaging: B-

Lean Neutral n/a

5.8

5.9

B-

$470

Dunu DK-3001 Pro

• Crin: Well-tuned and coherent. Does little wrong and very easy to like.
• Precogvision: Solid tonal balance but excessively rolled-off in the treble.

Tuning: B Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Warm neutral 1DD+3BA

5.8

5.6

B-

$80

Dunu Titan S2

• Jays Audio: Very nice built and cable for the price. Sounds like a warm harman. Tech is good, but not too competitive at the price (EA500LM).
• Jaytiss: Pretty! But boring and bright, and doesn't fit.
• Super* Review: Pretty unreal accessories for 80 bucks. IEM is not bad.

Tuning: B- Tech: C Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

n/a n/a

5.6

4.5

B-

$1,700

Dunu Luna

• Crin: Needs more work on the tuning front.
• Precogvision: Top-tier dynamic contrast bottlenecked by peaky, rolled-off treble and other tonal quirks.

Tuning: C Tech: A Bass: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: A+ Details: A- Imaging: B

Mid-centric 1DD

5.5

5.3

C+

$80

Dunu Titan S

• Jaytiss: It has a bit of a lean sound.
• Precogvision: Good Harman-ish tonality with reasonably decent technical chops - an easy recommendation.
• Tim Tuned:  "audiophile" reference style tuning with good details
• Shuwa-T: Comment: Basically a brighter and clearer Aria.  Neutral bright tuning that isn't too shouty  Lower end comes across on the thinner side
• Nymz: Default neutral rec under 100$. ER2XR still better, but Titan S has better fit, timbre and stage. Easy to drive. Can get slightly shouty for my library. If you don't mind more bass, Olina is a better...

Tuning: C+ Tech: C+ Bass: C Mids: C+ Treble: C Dynamics: D+ Soundstage: B- Details: C+ Imaging: C

Bright neutral 1DD

5.3

5.1

7

C+

$109

Dunu Kima Classic

• Audionotions: Like a bassier Olina with more air. Does a lot of things pretty well, but nothing too spectacular. Slightly bright, and a mid-treble dip messes with timbre on some instruments (like violin). Build...

n/a 1DD

5.3

5.3

C+

$300

Dunu DK-2001

• Crin: Slightly warm-tilted with a bit of treble spiciness.
• Precogvision: A leaner, more forward version of the 3001.

Tuning: C+ Tech: B- Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

V-Shaped 1DD+3BA

5.2

5.4

C+

$490

Dunu EST112

• Precogvision: Decent all-rounder, but poor EST implementation.
• Tim Tuned:  Poor treble extension

Tuning: C+ Tech: B Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

n/a 1DD+1BA+2EST

5.1

5.6

C

$110

Dunu Kima

• Jaytiss: Sounds good. Smooth and Fast. Definate upgrade to the Dunu Titan S.
• Nymz: Solid warm neutral tonality with decent technicalities. Bass could use more dynamics and treble could use more air, but solid nonetheless. Good fit and great accessories.

Tuning: C Tech: C Bass: B- Mids: B- Treble: C- Dynamics: D Soundstage: B Details: D Imaging: C-

Mild V n/a

4.9

4.7

C

$700

Dunu Zen

• Precogvision: Good dynamics, but poor tuning with nasty 8kHz treble peak contrasted to zero air.
• Nymz: Great bass impact (one of the best I've heard). Tunning is wonky, mild V and zero treble air. Other than dynamics, techs are nothing to write home about. Get Zen Pro instead unless you only care for...

Tuning: C- Tech: C Bass: B Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: A- Details: C Imaging: D+

Mild V 1DD

4.9

3.9

D

$140

Dunu SA3

• Precogvision: A mess in the tuning department. Literally not sure what I heard.

Tuning: E+ Tech: E+ Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Lean Neutral 3BA

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