Aful Performer 5 VS Pula PA02

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Aful Performer 5 and Pula PA02 use 1DD+4BA and 1DD+3BA driver setups respectively. Aful Performer 5 costs $220 while Pula PA02 costs $170. Aful Performer 5 is $50 more expensive. Pula PA02 holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 6.9). Pula PA02 has better bass with a 0.9-point edge, Pula PA02 has better mids with a 0.6-point edge, Pula PA02 has better treble with a 0.7-point edge, Aful Performer 5 has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Pula PA02 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Aful Performer 5 Pula PA02
Bass 6.1 7
Mids 6.4 7
Treble 5.8 6.5
Details 5.8 6.9
Soundstage 6.5 7
Imaging 5.3 6.9
Dynamics 6 5
Tonality 6.4 6.7
Technicalities 6.2 6.6

Aful Performer 5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Pula PA02 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel Tim Tuned
Head-Fi.org
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Aful Performer 5 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Still a king.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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Pula PA02 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Great tone, lacks dynamic treble, but overall solid for the price and very enjoyable.

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Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-
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Aful Performer 5 reviewed by Tim Tuned

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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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Pula PA02 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
Great across the board Bass decay slightly too short

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+

Aful Performer 5 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
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Pula PA02 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Great tuning, fantastic vocals.

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Aful Performer 5 reviewed by Jays Audio

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.

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Pula PA02 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Just get Odyssey it's better. Dreamy/airy treble presentation with genres like indie, slow-rock, ballads, singer-songwriter. Immersive/forward vocals that scales nicely. Bass is ok, a little boomy. 10K can be jarring with energetic genres like kpop/jpop/edm.

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Aful Performer 5 (more reviews)

Aful Performer 5 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
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Aful Performer 5 reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
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Aful Performer 5 reviewed by Shuwa-T

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

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Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B Soundstage: B Details: A- Imaging: A-

Aful Performer 5 reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Can sometimes reach B

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Aful Performer 5 reviewed by Nymz

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

Bass: B Mids: B Treble: C+ Details: B- Imaging: C-

Aful Performer 5 reviewed by Precogvision

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

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Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Pula PA02 (more reviews)

Pula PA02 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Pula PA02 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the PULA PA02 at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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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

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

Pula PA02 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Aful Performer 5 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass B
Expect a solid thump that keeps the rhythm engaging yet controlled. Sub-bass presence is supportive, not overwhelming.
Mids B
The region sounds composed and expressive, giving vocals a natural spotlight. It keeps vocals front and center nicely.
Treble B-
Expect a polite treble presentation that balances presence with restraint. Percussion carries a pleasant sparkle.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage B+
A satisfying balance of width and depth yields a stage that feels organized and engaging. Imaging lines up with the intended mix.
Details B-
Ambient cues appear, albeit with softer focus than die-hard resolution seekers may prefer. You can follow supporting instruments well.
Imaging C+
The stage feels orderly, guiding your ear across positions without confusion. Depth layering is hinted and believable.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Pula PA02 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass A-
Expect a commanding bass response that reaches deep without clouding the mix. There's both slam and nuance in equal measure.
Mids A-
The mids sound lush and articulate, capturing emotion effortlessly. Strings and keys shimmer with realism.
Treble B+
Expect crisp, well-balanced treble that keeps shimmer intact. You hear reverbs decay naturally.
Dynamics C+
It offers fair punch and contrast, though micro-dynamics could be sharper. Impact is satisfying for day-to-day use.
Soundstage A-
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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