Dunu Kima 2 VS 7Hz Salnotes Dioko

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Dunu Kima 2 and 7Hz Salnotes Dioko are in-ear monitors. Dunu Kima 2 costs $120 while 7Hz Salnotes Dioko costs $100. Dunu Kima 2 is $20 more expensive. Dunu Kima 2 holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 5.1). Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Dunu Kima 2 7Hz Salnotes Dioko
Bass 7 5
Mids 7 5.5
Treble 6 4.8
Details 7 4.8
Soundstage 7 6
Imaging 7 4.5
Dynamics 5 3
Tonality 6.6 4.6
Technicalities 6.3 5.1

Dunu Kima 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable


7Hz Salnotes Dioko Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz Jaytiss
Precogvision Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative


Dunu Kima 2 User Review Score

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Dunu Kima 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

7Hz Salnotes Dioko Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Dunu Kima 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • 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.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Dunu Kima 2 Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Just fantastic dynamic driver. Hard not to love it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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- Gizaudio Axel
Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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

Jays Audio original ranking

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7Hz Salnotes Dioko Reviews

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Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Bass sounds oddly restrained and treble still has some oddity. Solid enough otherwise.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: C- Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: B- Imaging: C+
Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Pros: Balanced tonality, inoffensive, neutral. Cons: Uneven treble and okay staging.

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: A-
Nymz 4.2 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
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.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-
Jaytiss 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Timbre is weird, treble is harsh.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B

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