Aful Explorer and 7Hz Salnotes Dioko are in-ear monitors. Aful Explorer costs $120 while 7Hz Salnotes Dioko costs $100. Aful Explorer is $20 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 5.1). Aful Explorer has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, Aful Explorer has better mids with a 0.7-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better treble with a 2.1-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge, Aful Explorer has significantly better details with a 1.8-point edge and Aful Explorer has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Aful Explorer | 7Hz Salnotes Dioko |
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Bass | 6.5 | 5 |
Mids | 6.2 | 5.5 |
Treble | 6.8 | 4.8 |
Details | 6.5 | 4.8 |
Soundstage | 7 | 6 |
Imaging | 6.5 | 4.5 |
Dynamics | 7 | 3 |
Tonality | 7 | 4.6 |
Technicalities | 6.6 | 5.1 |
Aful Explorer Aggregated Review Score
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Aful Explorer Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs
Price (Msrp): $120
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7Hz Salnotes Dioko Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Lean Neutral
Brand: 7Hz Top 7Hz IEMs
Price (Msrp): $100
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Aful Explorer User Review Score
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Aful Explorer Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.7Gaming Grade
B+7Hz Salnotes Dioko Gaming Score

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4.9Gaming Grade
CAful Explorer Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
B+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
7Hz Salnotes Dioko Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
C+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Aful Explorer Reviews
Relaxed upper mid-range. Vocals sound a little bit more forward than instruments. Smooth treble performance.Super* Review original ranking
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The mids still upset me, but it sounds magical. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Relaxed and fun. Easy to listen to. A bit darker than my preferrd signature but I enjoyed this quite a bit. Loaner
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Perfect for rock and metal. Smooth, relaxing tuning, great bass with good slam, rich mid-range, safe treble. Upper mids may be too relaxed for some, treble is a bit dark.Gizaudio Axel original ranking
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High volume set, very immersive, scales great with no sharpness, wide staging, enough detail/extension, good bass, just crank it up and enjoy the music. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
7Hz Salnotes Dioko Reviews
Bass sounds oddly restrained and treble still has some oddity. Solid enough otherwise. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Pros: Balanced tonality, inoffensive, neutral. Cons: Uneven treble and okay staging. Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Could use more bass but other than that, probably the best tunning of all the planars I've heard for my preferences. Resolving power is not on the same level as its competition but it has better imaging chops. Great price to performance.
Timbre is weird, treble is harsh. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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