Dunu SA6 VS Intuaura Purple
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Dunu SA6 and Intuaura Purple use 6BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Dunu SA6 costs $550 while Intuaura Purple costs $649. Intuaura Purple is $99 more expensive. Intuaura Purple holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 7.8).
Insights
| Metric | Dunu SA6 | Intuaura Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Mids | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Treble | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Details | 6 | 7.8 |
| Imaging | 5.5 | 7.8 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 7.8 |
| Tonality | 7 | 7.8 |
| Technicalities | 7.2 | 7.8 |
Dunu SA6 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.1Generally Favorable
Intuaura Purple Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.8Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Dunu SA6 reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
6*
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Score
Intuaura Purple reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
6.5*
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Score
Dunu SA6 (more reviews)
Dunu SA6 reviewed by Super* Review
8*
* score rescaled + normalized
Dunu SA6 reviewed by Kois Archive
7.8
Reviewer Score
Kois Archive Youtube Channel
Dunu SA6 reviewed by Yifang
7.5
Reviewer Score
Dunu SA6 reviewed by Audionotions
7.5
Reviewer Score
Dunu SA6 reviewed by Jays Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Dunu SA6 reviewed by Precogvision
6.5
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Dunu SA6 reviewed by Tim Tuned
6.5
Reviewer Score
Dunu SA6 reviewed by Nymz
6.2
Reviewer Score
Dunu SA6 reviewed by Crin
6
Reviewer Score
Crin Youtube Channel
Intuaura Purple (more reviews)
Intuaura Purple reviewed by Z-Reviews
8
* score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary
Intuaura Purple brings a polished, pricey package: lush purple shells, a comfy fit, and a cable that looks the part—even if the accessories feel recycled from cheaper siblings. The kicker is the optional DSP dongle (~$65) that re-voices the set; without it, the Purple already sounds clean, punchy, and engaging, with strong clarity and respectable stage. Snap the DSP on and the tuning shifts toward flatter, smoother treble and tidier FR, but soundstage shrinks a notch and the presentation loses some air. It’s a dramatic EQ-by-hardware move—effective, yes, but it turns one IEM into two different takes, which raises the question: which tuning is “the” Purple?
As a pure IEM at $650, Purple holds up: comfortable, easy to enjoy across sources, and free of obvious sibilance when left stock. Compared to lower-priced models that seem to need their DSP to shine, this one doesn’t; the dongle just complicates the decision with a second signature riding shotgun. Verdict: a confident 8/10 for the IEM itself—good build, enjoyable tonality, solid technicals—tempered by the mental tax of the bolt-on DSP path. Buy for the purple “puppy”; don’t let the extra “Honda Civic” in the box talk you into second-guessing what already works.
Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
Intuaura Purple reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Dunu SA6 Details
Driver Configuration: 6BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: DUNU Top DUNU IEMs
Price (Msrp): $550
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Intuaura Purple Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $649
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Dunu SA6 Gaming Score
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6.8Gaming Grade
B+Intuaura Purple Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-Dunu SA6 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- The tonal character feels settled and versatile, with just a few gentle bumps. You can listen for hours without fatigue.
Average Technical Grade
A-- It manages detail and layering well enough, even if the stage feels only moderately sized. You get a clear sense of left and right, if not depth.
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