Dunu Kima VS Kiwi Ears Airoso

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Dunu Kima and Kiwi Ears Airoso are in-ear monitors. Dunu Kima costs $110 while Kiwi Ears Airoso costs $130. Kiwi Ears Airoso is $20 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Airoso holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (4.9 vs 6.9). Kiwi Ears Airoso has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Kiwi Ears Airoso has better treble with a 0.7-point edge and Kiwi Ears Airoso has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge.

Insights

Metric Dunu Kima Kiwi Ears Airoso
Bass 5.5 6.9
Mids 5.7 6
Treble 4.3 5
Details 3 6.9
Soundstage 6 6
Imaging 4 6.9
Dynamics 3 7
Tonality 4.8 7
Technicalities 4.6 6.2

Dunu Kima Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss
Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.9

Generally Unfavorable


Kiwi Ears Airoso Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Z-Reviews
Jays Audio Jaytiss IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

6.9

Cautiously Favorable


Dunu Kima User Review Score

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Dunu Kima Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.7

Gaming Grade

C

Kiwi Ears Airoso 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

Dunu Kima 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Kiwi Ears Airoso Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

Dunu Kima Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
D Tech
Sounds good. Smooth and Fast. Definate upgrade to the Dunu Titan S.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: D Soundstage: B

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 3.9 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Solid warm neutral tonality with decent technicalities. Bass could use more dynamics and treble could use more air, but solid nonetheless. Good fit and great accessories.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Kiwi Ears Airoso Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
A sightly more airy/detailed EW300 with better timbre. Warm leaning all rounder with good dynamic contrast.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Rich thick, enjoyable. Benchmark for me. Just epic.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.5 * score normalized

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech

The Kiwi Ears Airoso offers a warm, smooth sound signature characterized by a full-bodied bass with satisfying sub-bass rumble and quick decay, though mid-bass impact remains reserved. Its midrange shines with a natural and organic presentation, particularly excelling with female vocals, though some male vocals lack weight. Treble is relaxed and non-fatiguing, providing decent air but lacking sparkle and ultimate detail retrieval.

Comfort is a mixed bag; the lightweight resin shells with CNC aluminum/titanium faceplates are praised by some, but others report significant fit challenges due to the shell shape and nozzle design, requiring tip rolling beyond the included selection. The stock cable is widely criticized as basic and low-quality for the price point, though the detachable 2-pin design allows for upgrades. Soundstage is reasonably spacious but not particularly expansive, with imaging being competent rather than exceptional.


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