Dunu SA6 mkII VS Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate

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Dunu SA6 mkII and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate use 6BA and 1DD+4BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Dunu SA6 mkII costs $580 while Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate costs $649. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate is $69 more expensive. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 7.6). Dunu SA6 mkII carries a user score of 7.7. Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better bass with a 1.3-point edge, Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge and Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Dunu SA6 mkII Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate
Bass 6.7 8
Mids 7 8
Treble 7 8
Details 6 7.6
Soundstage 7 7.6
Imaging 6 7.6
Dynamics 6 7.6
Tonality 7 7
Technicalities 7.1 8
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Dunu SA6 mkII Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Tim Tuned
Jays Audio Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7.6

Strongly 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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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A Tech
Solid mid-bass, natural vocals, and detailed treble. Treble is a bit elevated, and upper mids feel a bit relaxed.

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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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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S- Tech
Clean, neutral, balanced, technical, laid back, very detailed. Neutral tuning done right while being a little dynamic/engaging. Tip wise Azla spinfits for more detail, tangzu sancai regular for smoother.

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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+

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Great relaxed tuning. Satisfying subbass and treble Female vocal lack a bit of life

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

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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 7.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A Tech
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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 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.

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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 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 mkII reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Dunu SA6 mkII reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
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Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.2 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Dunu SA6 mkII User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

7.7

Strongly Favorable

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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

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.2

Gaming Grade

A-

Dunu SA6 mkII Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • The presentation feels orderly, balancing workable detail retrieval with acceptable imaging cues. It keeps momentum without smearing transients.
Bass B+
Bass foundation is good, adding satisfying punch without losing control. Pop and rock tracks feel lively.
Mids A-
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics B
Dynamic expression is good, delivering solid impact and convincing contrast. Percussion lands with convincing weight.
Soundstage A-
All dimensions bloom together, producing an expansive venue that feels carefully rendered. You can map the ensemble easily.
Details B
Recordings feel well sorted, with supporting details snapping to attention. Small articulations remain intact.
Imaging B
Depth cues step forward, giving performances a dimensional presence. Front-to-back cues become more immersive.
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

Tangzu Xuan Wu Gate Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
Bass A+
You hear powerful yet disciplined low-end slam that extends effortlessly. It marries sub-bass depth with great texture.
Mids A+
You get reference-worthy mids that combine transparency, texture, and depth. It brings out emotional nuance beautifully.
Treble A+
Treble reaches superb heights, offering effortless extension and crystal clarity. Every cymbal crash resolves into fine mist.
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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7.7

Not very good value as of 2025

Pros
BA Bass at its best?
Cons
Occasionally metallic upper mid. Cable is stiff and has strong microphonics

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