Dunu SA6 EST VS Night Oblivion Butastur

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Dunu SA6 EST and Night Oblivion Butastur use 6BA+2EST and 10BA driver setups respectively. Dunu SA6 EST costs $693 while Night Oblivion Butastur costs $599. Dunu SA6 EST is $94 more expensive. Night Oblivion Butastur holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 7.8). Night Oblivion Butastur carries a user score of 9.3.

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Metric Dunu SA6 EST Night Oblivion Butastur
Bass 6.4 7.5
Mids 6.4 7.5
Treble 6.4 7
Details 6.4 7.5
Soundstage 6.4 7.5
Imaging 6.4 8
Dynamics 6.4 6
Tonality 8 7.6
Technicalities 8 7.5
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Dunu SA6 EST Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Head-Fi.org
Super* Review
Z-Reviews Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Night Oblivion Butastur Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Jaytiss Jays Audio
Head-Fi.org Web Search

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Dunu SA6 EST reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 3.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Dunu SA6 EST at an average of 2.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Unfavorable.

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Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.6 * score rescaled + normalized
7 community members have rated the Night Oblivion Butastur at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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Dunu SA6 EST (more reviews)

Dunu SA6 EST reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score rescaled + normalized
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Dunu SA6 EST reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
I prefer the SA6 MK II. QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass. Unvented design, no bass switch, and less airy than the SA6 MK II.

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Dunu SA6 EST reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
Not a bad IEM if you get the right tips. It's a bit disappointing compared to the original SA6.

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Night Oblivion Butastur (more reviews)

Night Oblivion Butastur 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+

Night Oblivion Butastur 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-

Night Oblivion Butastur 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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Night Oblivion Butastur reviewed by Web Search

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Web Search 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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Dunu SA6 EST User Review Score

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Night Oblivion Butastur User Review Score

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Based on 1 user reviews

9.3

Exceptional

Dunu SA6 EST Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.5

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 SA6 EST Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • It sounds refined and controlled, keeping instruments neatly separated with immersive staging. Busy arrangements remain neatly organized.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Night Oblivion Butastur Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Tuning feels well executed, keeping a natural flow across the spectrum. Switching genres feels seamless.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Technical chops are reliable, pairing tidy separation with a soundstage that stays conservative. Micro-detail is decent, though never spotlighted.
Bass A
It serves up confident rumble and texture while keeping the spectrum balanced. You can enjoy bass-heavy music without fatigue.
Mids A
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
Expect effortless extension and clarity that keep the top end sparkling yet smooth. Layering in upper registers is impressive.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage A
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Details A
Micro-details glide to the forefront effortlessly while timbre remains natural. Ambient cues are vivid and lifelike.
Imaging A+
The stage breathes like a real environment, surrounding you with believable depth. There's a strong sensation of physical space.
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

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M 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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