Dunu SA6 mkII VS Dunu SA6 Ultra

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Dunu SA6 mkII and Dunu SA6 Ultra are 6BA in-ear monitors. Dunu SA6 mkII costs $580 while Dunu SA6 Ultra costs $550. Dunu SA6 mkII is $30 more expensive. Dunu SA6 Ultra holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 7.3). Dunu SA6 Ultra has significantly better mids with a 1.1-point edge, Dunu SA6 Ultra has slightly better treble with a 0.4-point edge, Dunu SA6 Ultra has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge, Dunu SA6 Ultra has better details with a 0.7-point edge and Dunu SA6 Ultra has better imaging with a 0.7-point edge.

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Metric Dunu SA6 mkII Dunu SA6 Ultra
Bass 6.7 6.8
Mids 7 8.1
Treble 7 7.4
Details 6 6.7
Soundstage 7 7.5
Imaging 6 6.7
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 7 7.5
Technicalities 7.1 7.4

Dunu SA6 mkII Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Nymz Precogvision Super* Review
Jays Audio Jaytiss Audionotions Tim Tuned
Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable

Dunu SA6 Ultra Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Nymz Super* Review
Shuwa-T Jays Audio Tim Tuned
Audionotions Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Similar to the SA6 Ultra but with more bass, airier treble, and improved soundstage and fit. QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass with a practical bass switch. Unvented design.

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Dunu SA6 Ultra reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Tuning style is a matter of preference. QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass with a practical bass switch. Unvented design.

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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
V-shaped SA6 Ultra with more recessed mids and vocals. Sharper and more bass than SA6U but mids are buried in busier tracks.

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Dunu SA6 Ultra reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
An SA6 with improvement in treble extension, and stage air; better tuned Oracle2 with wider stage. Relaxing tonality but also very resolving. Airy stage with great depth and height. Smooth dynamics and great coherency. Realistic timbre. Great detail and clarity. Mids and vocals may not be forward enough for some genres. Low-end is quick and has great separation form mids but lacks rumble and slam. Tuning A+ to S- depending on your library.

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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 7 Reviewer Score
Like the Ultra, but slightly improved in all technicalities categories except for timbre where the Ultra takes the win because upper-mids/lower-treble are too dialed down for my tastes on the MK2. If you don't have Ultra and want one, the MK2 is the closest you'll get. Previously Owned

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Dunu SA6 Ultra reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 8 Reviewer Score
SA6 but better - and SA6 was already a very good IEM to begin with. Retains the same smooth and relaxed tuning and great resolution. What sets this apart is the right amount of treble extension to make these even more detailed, sparkly, and airy. These punch well above their weight! Most people should endgame here unless you need the extra 5% improvement that $1k+ more will give. Previously Owned

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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Slightly more V-shape than the Ultra with small detail boost Could use a little more upper mids

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Dunu SA6 Ultra reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Anole VX-ish tuning with less treble and details Could use a little more upper mids

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Bass: A+ Mids: S Treble: A+
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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 6.7 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
A more refined SA6u, with the freedom to boost the bass even more and costing less. Less natural upper treble at the cost of that terrific extension.

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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A- Details: B Imaging: A-

Dunu SA6 Ultra reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 6.7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Limited run. A baby VX by a fraction of the price with less detail. Tastefully done tuning with incredible stage depth. BA bass and timbre are present, but you won't even mind given how good it sounds. SA6 Mk2 exists now.

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A- Details: B Imaging: B

Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.3 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B- Tech
A warmer rendition of the original SA6, best considered a side-grade than a true upgrade.

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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: C+

Dunu SA6 Ultra reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
A slightly refined SA6 with better treble extension. Very coherent.

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Bass: B Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Details: B Imaging: B

Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Super* Review

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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Technical, nice but upper mids not for me.

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

Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Dunu SA6 Ultra reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 7.6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A Tech
More controlled tuning compared to the VX, while maintaining the excellent technicalities Clarity and staging takes a hit; it is simply not on the same level

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

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Dunu SA6 mkII Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Dunu SA6 Ultra Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Dunu SA6 mkII 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

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
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 B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Dunu SA6 Ultra 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

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass B+
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
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 B+
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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