Aful Performer 5 VS Dunu Kima 2

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Aful Performer 5 and Dunu Kima 2 are in-ear monitors. Aful Performer 5 costs $220 while Dunu Kima 2 costs $120. Aful Performer 5 is $100 more expensive. Dunu Kima 2 holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 7). Dunu Kima 2 has better mids with a 0.6-point edge, Aful Performer 5 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Dunu Kima 2 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Aful Performer 5 Dunu Kima 2
Bass 6.1 7
Mids 6.4 7
Treble 5.8 6
Details 5.8 7
Soundstage 6.5 7
Imaging 5.3 7
Dynamics 6 5
Tonality 6.4 6.6
Technicalities 6.1 6.3

Aful Performer 5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews Nymz Precogvision
Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T Jays Audio
Jaytiss
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive


Dunu Kima 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable


Aful Performer 5 User Review Score

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Aful Performer 5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

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

Aful Performer 5 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.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage B+
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
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 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.

Aful Performer 5 Reviews

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
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Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Still a king.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A-
Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Balanced tuning with fantastic treble extension imaging could be better

Tim Tuned original ranking

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- Tim Tuned
Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
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Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
- Gizaudio Axel
Shuwa-T 6.4 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Comment: Neutral-warm with zero cut-backs on technical performance. Price defining.. Tonal balance, technical performance at price bracket Subbass slightly sluggish on crowded tracks, more laid back in vocal presentation. Staging is questionable.

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B Details: A- Imaging: A-
Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Fun slight v-shape tuning with forward vocals with slight excitement in the treble. Separation takes a hit as a result, and treble is a bit uneven.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Nymz 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech
Great tonal balance and resolving power at the cost of intimate stage. Missing the last touch of refinement on timbre and coherency, but a solid rec nonetheless.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Details: B- Imaging: C-
Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Inoffensive other than being a bit too gritty and clacky in the treble.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
- 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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- Jays Audio
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