Dunu Kima 2 VS Truthear Gate

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Dunu Kima 2 and Truthear Gate are in-ear monitors. Dunu Kima 2 costs $120 while Truthear Gate costs $90. Dunu Kima 2 is $30 more expensive. Dunu Kima 2 holds a decisive 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 4.6). Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better mids with a 3.3-point edge, Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better treble with a 2.8-point edge, Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better soundstage with a 2.8-point edge.

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Metric Dunu Kima 2 Truthear Gate
Bass 7 5
Mids 7 3.8
Treble 6 3.3
Details 7 6
Soundstage 7 4.3
Imaging 7 5.5
Dynamics 5 1
Tonality 6.6 4.5
Technicalities 6.3 3.9

Dunu Kima 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable


Truthear Gate Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable


Dunu Kima 2 User Review Score

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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

Truthear Gate Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

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.

Truthear Gate 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

D+
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids D+
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage C-
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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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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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Truthear Gate Reviews

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
Nice frequency response. Stellar Cable. Bright but not overly in the vocals. I would still call it a mild V-Shaped sound signature.

Super* Review original ranking

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Shuwa-T 5.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Female vocals focused tuning with decent separation between instrumentals Because of the over emphasis on female vocals, it does not replay male centric or bassier genres well

Shuwa-T original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: B- Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B-
Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
All rounder with less uppermids than the EW100P, very close to waner.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Jaytiss 1.8 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E- Tech
Yuck, at least it has a cable.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: E+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D

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