BASN Metalen VS Kotori Audio Dauntless

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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BASN Metalen and Kotori Audio Dauntless are in-ear monitors. BASN Metalen costs $109 while Kotori Audio Dauntless costs $93. BASN Metalen is $16 more expensive. BASN Metalen holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 6). BASN Metalen has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Kotori Audio Dauntless has better treble with a 0.5-point edge and BASN Metalen has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric BASN Metalen Kotori Audio Dauntless
Bass 6.4 3.5
Mids 5 3.5
Treble 4 4.5
Details 6.4 6
Soundstage 6 5
Imaging 6.4 5.5
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 5.8 3.8
Technicalities 6 5.5
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BASN Metalen Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive

Kotori Audio Dauntless Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

BASN Metalen reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the BASN Metalen at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kotori Audio Dauntless reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.3 * score rescaled + normalized
8 community members have rated the Kotori Audio Dauntless at an average of 3.9/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

BASN Metalen (more reviews)

BASN Metalen reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 6.2 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: B- | Value: ⭐ | Comfort: 9 nice warm signature no air

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BASN Metalen reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Very fun set, but not tonally neutral.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Kotori Audio Dauntless (more reviews)

Kotori Audio Dauntless reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.7 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Bright-sounding. Somewhat spherical 3-D soundstage Strange midrange, shouty female vocals

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: D+ Mids: D+ Treble: C Soundstage: C+ Details: B Imaging: B-

BASN Metalen User Review Score

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BASN Metalen Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

Kotori Audio Dauntless Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

BASN Metalen Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble C-
The top end sounds acceptable but lacks the smoothness of higher tiers. Air is hinted at more than delivered.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

Kotori Audio Dauntless Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass D+
Bass remains light-handed, hinting at rumble without delivering real weight. It keeps out of the way but never excites.
Mids D+
Mid frequencies swing wildly, colouring vocals and instruments unpredictably. Instruments trade places unpredictably.
Treble C
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Details B
Recordings feel well sorted, with supporting details snapping to attention. Small articulations remain intact.
Imaging B-
The stage feels orderly, guiding your ear across positions without confusion. Depth layering is hinted and believable.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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