DUNU Zen Pro VS Thieaudio Origin

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DUNU Zen Pro and Thieaudio Origin use 1DD and 1DD+4BA+2EST+1BC driver setups respectively. DUNU Zen Pro costs $900 while Thieaudio Origin costs $849. DUNU Zen Pro is $51 more expensive. Thieaudio Origin holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 7.8). Thieaudio Origin has significantly better bass with a 2-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Thieaudio Origin has better treble with a 0.5-point edge and Thieaudio Origin has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric DUNU Zen Pro Thieaudio Origin
Bass 7 9
Mids 6 8
Treble 6 6.5
Details 6.5 7.8
Soundstage 6.6 8
Imaging 6 7.8
Dynamics 7 9
Tonality 6.4 8.1
Technicalities 6.2 7

DUNU Zen Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Nymz Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Thieaudio Origin Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Fresh Reviews Tim Tuned
Z-Reviews Jays Audio Jaytiss IEMRanking AI

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable


DUNU Zen Pro User Review Score

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DUNU Zen Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

Thieaudio Origin 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 Zen Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
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 C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Thieaudio Origin Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Refined execution with coherent frequency integration. Natural timbre reproduction and engaging presentation. Strong versatility.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass S
World-class bass performance. Perfectly balanced between visceral impact, texture, and depth with zero bleed into mids.
Mids A+
Superb midrange that's rich and resolving. Exceptional transparency and micro-details with perfect vocal/instrument balance.
Treble B+
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics S
Reference-class dynamics: perfect micro/macro contrast with lightning transients. Utterly realistic reproduction of musical energy.
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. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

DUNU Zen Pro Reviews

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 6.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Solid tuning with good speed. Could use more air and some minor work in the treble.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A- Details: A- Imaging: B

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 6.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Great bass quality and slam, mids and detail. Stage and treble extension are not the strongest points. Great for instrumental playlists like jazz and classical. Very sensitive to source - "Amp licker". Expensive.

Nymz original ranking

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

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech

Thieaudio Origin Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 8.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A+ Tech
Best bassy set under $1K. Bassy/thicker meta tuning. You can actually feel the reverb and vibration from the bone conduction drivers, great control and low-end texture. Mids and treble are also well extended with no major issues, although it can get sharp at times with the snares/electronic stuff ie, past 3:30 on Time by Hikaru Utada.

Jays Audio original ranking

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Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
C+ Tech
Great set, has a lot of positives and is amazing on bass tracks.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: S Soundstage: A+

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 7* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Mega bass additiveness Bass too much

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: S Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Interesting sound. It becomes it's own thing. Fit is not great.

Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: IEMRanking AI

IEMRanking AI 8.5 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A+ Tech

The Thieaudio Origin delivers a bass-forward signature with a substantial 12dB sub-bass boost that provides visceral rumble and slam, particularly effective for electronic or hip-hop genres. Despite this emphasis, the neutral midrange avoids bloat, preserving vocal clarity and instrument separation, while the electrostatic drivers contribute a smooth, airy treble free from harshness or sibilance. Its technical performance is strong, offering a wide, holographic stage and precise imaging, though micro-detail retrieval falls slightly short of some competitors in its price tier.

Comfort is divisive due to the large shells, which may cause fatigue or fit issues for those with smaller ears, necessitating careful tip selection for optimal seal. The package includes a high-quality modular cable with swappable terminations (3.5mm/4.4mm) and a distinctive round Alcantara case, though the included ear tips may not suit all users.


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