DUNU VERNUS VS Aful Performer 5+2

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DUNU VERNUS and Aful Performer 5+2 use 1DD and 2DD+4BA+1PLA driver setups respectively. DUNU VERNUS costs $200 while Aful Performer 5+2 costs $239. Aful Performer 5+2 is $39 more expensive. Aful Performer 5+2 holds a decisive 3-point edge in reviewer scores (4.7 vs 7.7). Aful Performer 5+2 has significantly better bass with a 3-point edge, Aful Performer 5+2 has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge and Aful Performer 5+2 has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge.

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Metric DUNU VERNUS Aful Performer 5+2
Bass 5 8
Mids 5 8
Treble 4 7.5
Details 5 7.7
Soundstage 4.7 8
Imaging 5 7.7
Dynamics 4.7 7
Gaming capabilities 4.7 7.4

DUNU VERNUS Aggregated Review Score

DUNU VERNUS Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


Aful Performer 5+2 Aggregated Review Score

Aful Performer 5+2 Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Tim Tuned Gizaudio Axel
Z-Reviews Super* Review Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

7.7

Strongly Favorable


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DUNU VERNUS Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.7

Gaming Grade

C

Aful Performer 5+2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.4

Gaming Grade

A-

DUNU VERNUS 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

C
  • 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 C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
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.

Aful Performer 5+2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A+
Excellent bass response - powerful yet controlled. Deep extension with authoritative slam while maintaining clarity.
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 A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations.

DUNU VERNUS Reviews

DUNU VERNUS reviewed by:

Nymz 4.7 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
FP Limited Edition (100 units). I prefer the reference nozzle at this moment. Atmospheric immersion is more relaxed and goes along with my preferences, but loses some of that detail and precision. Bass texture is great, mini Zen Pro.

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Aful Performer 5+2 Reviews

Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Super* Review 8* * score normalized
Overall it is sounding more visceral and incisive than the Performer 5.

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Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Jays Audio 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Clean, balanced, neutral sound with good layering and tech. Relaxing vocals, but lacks power and last bit of vocal extension. Bass has good controll, but lacks impact. Has sizzly planar timbre in the treble. Safe but forgettable.

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Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 7.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A- Tech
A detailed, engaging all-rounder that's exciting without being shouty or harsh. Smooth, neutral tuning with a bass boost, excellent bass quality, clean mids, forward vocals, and sparkly, incisive treble. Great detail. I wouldn’t change a thing.

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Aful Performer 5+2 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
My kind of neutral, improves a lot on my favorites.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: A+ Treble: A- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
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