Dunu DK-3001 BD VS Night Oblivion Butastur

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Dunu DK-3001 BD and Night Oblivion Butastur use 1DD+4BA+4P and 10BA driver setups respectively. Dunu DK-3001 BD costs $500 while Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599. Night Oblivion Butastur is $99 more expensive. Night Oblivion Butastur holds a slight 0.2-point edge in reviewer scores (7.4 vs 7.6). Night Oblivion Butastur carries a user score of 9.3. Night Oblivion Butastur has better bass with a 0.5-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Dunu DK-3001 BD has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Dunu DK-3001 BD has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Night Oblivion Butastur has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Night Oblivion Butastur has significantly better imaging with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Dunu DK-3001 BD Night Oblivion Butastur
Bass 7 7.5
Mids 7 7.5
Treble 7 7
Details 7 7.5
Soundstage 8 7.5
Imaging 6 8
Dynamics 6.5 6
Tonality 6.7 7.6
Technicalities 7.8 7.5

Dunu DK-3001 BD Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel Precogvision
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews Super* Review Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


Night Oblivion Butastur Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jaytiss Jays Audio
IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly Favorable


Dunu DK-3001 BD User Review Score

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Night Oblivion Butastur User Review Score

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Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

9.3

Exceptional

Dunu DK-3001 BD Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

Night Oblivion Butastur Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7

Gaming Grade

A-

Dunu DK-3001 BD 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

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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 A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Night Oblivion Butastur Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
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 A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging A+
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision. Creates a palpable sense of physical placement with perfect positional stability.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Dunu DK-3001 BD Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Price: $425

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Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8.5* * score normalized
My second 5 star IEM in 2024. The Braindance is a very satisfying IEM to listen to.

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
I prefer this with the adapter, but is fine without.

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Technical, but thin, and bright tilt with LOTS of planar sizzle and timbre. Needs more low-end (small scoop), noteweight is very light, not peaky, but just artificial. Needs 10hm adapter to be balanced. Not a high volume set.

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Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
More mid-bass and less treble would be perfect Excellent bass quality, deep sub-bass, transparent mids, and great resolution. Low mid-bass, slightly lean vocals, and bright treble.

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Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Not to my taste - treble sounds slightly brittle and harsh - but plenty of resolution and clean presentation.

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Bass: B Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: B Details: A- Imaging: B
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Night Oblivion Butastur Reviews

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Similar tonality to the Supernova, please stronger female vocal extension at the cost of less refined treble, lovely midrange

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

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
I'd be careful buying it due to QC issues of others. But I enjoyed my time with it.

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

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Overpriced as hell - I don't get the hype. Vocals are way too shouty with masking. Treble peaks around 10K with a dip in the air afterwards. Low-end is "good", but nothing amazing for the price. Detail retrieval and separation is competitive, but that's pretty much it. If you want a clean sound there are ALOT of other options for better like even the Blessing 3.

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Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 8 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
A+ Tech

The NIGHT OBLIVION BUTASTUR delivers a natural timbre and cohesive sound, with its standout feature being a lush, dense midrange that excels in vocal and acoustic instrument reproduction. Vocals sound present and textured without shoutiness, while the bass offers weighty density over sharp slam, leaning slightly warm and creamy in texture. Treble remains smooth and fatigue-free, avoiding harshness even with extended listening, though it lacks sparkle for those seeking heightened brilliance.

Technically, it impresses with holographic imaging and strong layering, creating an intimate yet spatially convincing stage. The included modular cable is exceptionally high quality for the price, and the dual DIP switches allow subtle tuning adjustments—adding bass warmth or treble sharpness—though the changes are nuanced and require a tool to toggle. While isolation is good, the nozzle design risks internal debris accumulation, and the bass lacks definition in sub-bass decay.


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Merrylica
9.3

Fantastic set for someone who loves organic sound and Mid centric tuning, incredibly underrated especially for an All BA IEM.

Pros
the Timbre and Mids on this are phenomenal, incredibly natural and lovely. the High end doesnt fatigue you after long listening session, and the venting is one of the best I've experienced, zero pressure build up. Pinpointing instrument is a breeze.
Cons
Treble lacks sparke, very subjective but quite a plain and boring faceplate (I find aesthethics important), and I wish the low end had a bit more oomph to it.

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