Dunu Kima 2 VS 7th Acoustics Proxima

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Dunu Kima 2 and 7th Acoustics Proxima are in-ear monitors. Dunu Kima 2 costs $120 while 7th Acoustics Proxima costs $100. Dunu Kima 2 is $20 more expensive. Dunu Kima 2 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 5.5). Dunu Kima 2 has better mids with a 0.7-point edge and Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Dunu Kima 2 7th Acoustics Proxima
Bass 7 4
Mids 7 6.3
Treble 6 6
Details 7 5.5
Soundstage 7 7
Imaging 7 5.8
Dynamics 5 4
Tonality 6.6 4.9
Technicalities 6.3 6.4

Dunu Kima 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable


7th Acoustics Proxima Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Tim Tuned
Shuwa-T Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed to Negative


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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

7th Acoustics Proxima Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

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.

7th Acoustics Proxima 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

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Dunu Kima 2 Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Price: $119

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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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7th Acoustics Proxima Reviews

Shuwa-T 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Tech performance for this price is unparalled, a true IEF neutral offering, treble extension Tuning to such neutrality is not welcome for majority of people, bass impact non-existent

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: D Mids: B Treble: A- Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A
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Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A+ Tech
True "IEF Neutral" IEM, can be "A" tier with easy EQ Bass lacks fun and life

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Precogvision 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Sounds similar to an ER3 from memory, but possibly worse.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
- Precogvision
Bass: D Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

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