Dunu Kima 2 VS ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix

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Dunu Kima 2 and ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix are in-ear monitors. Dunu Kima 2 costs $120 while ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix costs $139. ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix is $19 more expensive. Dunu Kima 2 holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 5). Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better treble with a 4-point edge and Dunu Kima 2 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Dunu Kima 2 ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix
Mids 7 5
Treble 6 2
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6.6 5
Technicalities 6.3 2

Dunu Kima 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio
Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable


ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


Reviews Comparison

ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
E+ Tech
I think this is a solid improvement on the Phoenixcall.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Dunu Kima 2 (more reviews)

Dunu Kima 2 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized

Dunu Kima 2 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech

Dunu Kima 2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Warm-neutral, relaxing set, great cable, build, and accessories. Vocals are a bit soft, not fully extended, could use more air, but overall decent if you want a comfortable listen

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Dunu Kima 2 User Review Score

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Dunu Kima 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.4

Gaming Grade

B

ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.9

Gaming Grade

D-

Dunu Kima 2 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.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble E+
Treble is noticeably dark and lacking extension. Cymbals lack shimmer and high-frequency details are obscured.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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