MIM Dark Magician VS Dunu DK-3001 BD

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MIM Dark Magician and Dunu DK-3001 BD use 1DD and 1DD+4BA+4P driver setups respectively. MIM Dark Magician costs $500 while Dunu DK-3001 BD costs $500. Dunu DK-3001 BD holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 7.4). Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better bass with a 1.5-point edge, MIM Dark Magician has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge, Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge and Dunu DK-3001 BD has significantly better details with a 1.3-point edge.

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Metric MIM Dark Magician Dunu DK-3001 BD
Bass 5.5 7
Mids 7.3 7
Treble 5.7 7
Details 5.7 7
Soundstage 7 8
Imaging 6 6
Dynamics 5 6.5
Tonality 6.9 6.7
Technicalities 6.3 7.8

MIM Dark Magician Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz Precogvision
Shuwa-T Crin
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Mixed to Positive


Dunu DK-3001 BD Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


MIM Dark Magician User Review Score

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MIM Dark Magician Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.2

Gaming Grade

B

Dunu DK-3001 BD 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-

MIM Dark Magician 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 B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble B-
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
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.
Details B-
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
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

Dunu DK-3001 BD 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

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids A-
Excellent midrange with natural timbre and great detail retrieval. Vocals are forward and emotive with lifelike instrument reproduction.
Treble A-
Excellent treble: airy, extended and well-controlled. Great micro-detail retrieval without sibilance or harshness.
Dynamics B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
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

MIM Dark Magician Reviews

Jays Audio 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
A Tech
Weighted and airy vocals but with expansive staging. 3D/ball imaging. Coherency and dynamics are TOTL. Clear - details are "big"/forward, but can use better separation. Super immersive. Could use more sub-bass and resolution.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Shuwa-T 6.9 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A- Tech
Comment: Full-sounding note weight with proper bass layering, very coherent monitor. Warm, "balanced" tuning that prioritises more midrange musicality, beautiful vocals, generally sounds coherent at all frequencies Mediocre soundstage

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B+ Mids: A+ Treble: B Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-
Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Nymz 5.7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Discontinued - new version isn't the same tuning. One of the best single DD sets you can buy. Micro detail level and bass texture are great for the tuning. Everything well done. Harder to get than Kate Beckinsale's number.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: B Details: C+ Imaging: B
Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Pleasant and smooth tonality; however, the DD being used does not seem very technical (for the price).

Precogvision original ranking

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

Dunu DK-3001 BD Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score normalized
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Super* Review 8.5* * score normalized
My second 5 star IEM in 2024. The Braindance is a very satisfying IEM to listen to.

Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel
- Super* Review
Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
I prefer this with the adapter, but is fine without.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: A- Treble: A+ Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
S- Tech
Technical, but thin, and bright tilt with LOTS of planar sizzle and timbre. Needs more low-end (small scoop), noteweight is very light, not peaky, but just artificial. Needs 10hm adapter to be balanced. Not a high volume set.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel
- Jays Audio
Fresh Reviews 6.5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Tim Tuned 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
- Tim Tuned
Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A-
Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
More mid-bass and less treble would be perfect Excellent bass quality, deep sub-bass, transparent mids, and great resolution. Low mid-bass, slightly lean vocals, and bright treble.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel
- Gizaudio Axel
Precogvision 6.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
Not to my taste - treble sounds slightly brittle and harsh - but plenty of resolution and clean presentation.

Precogvision original ranking

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