Pula PA02 VS Antlion Audio Kimura Duo

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Pula PA02 and Antlion Audio Kimura Duo are in-ear monitors. Pula PA02 costs $170 while Antlion Audio Kimura Duo costs $150. Pula PA02 is $20 more expensive. Pula PA02 holds a decisive 3.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.9 vs 3.8). Pula PA02 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Pula PA02 has significantly better treble with a 4.5-point edge, Pula PA02 has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Pula PA02 has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Pula PA02 Antlion Audio Kimura Duo
Bass 7 3.8
Mids 7 5
Treble 6.5 2
Soundstage 7 5
Dynamics 5 2
Tonality 6.7 3.8
Technicalities 6.6 2

Pula PA02 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Antlion Audio Kimura Duo Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

3.8

Poor


Reviews Comparison

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.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

Antlion Audio Kimura Duo reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
It's better than the solo, but no enough to be competitive.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

Pula PA02 (more reviews)

Pula PA02 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized

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.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Pula PA02 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

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

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A+

Pula PA02 User Review Score

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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+

Antlion Audio Kimura Duo Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.5

Gaming Grade

D-

Pula PA02 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 A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
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+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Antlion Audio Kimura Duo Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble E+
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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