Noble Kadence VS Dunu SA6 EST

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

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Noble Kadence and Dunu SA6 EST use 8BA and 6BA+2EST driver setups respectively. Noble Kadence costs $1,600 while Dunu SA6 EST costs $693. Noble Kadence is $907 more expensive. Dunu SA6 EST holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 7.3).

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Metric Noble Kadence Dunu SA6 EST
Tonality 4.5 8
Technicalities 6 8

Noble Kadence Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


Dunu SA6 EST Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Super* Review
Z-Reviews Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

7.3

Generally Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Noble Kadence (more reviews)

Noble Kadence reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B Tech

Dunu SA6 EST (more reviews)

Dunu SA6 EST reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score normalized

Dunu SA6 EST reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
I prefer the SA6 MK II. QDC Anole VX tuning, excellent resolution, and great bass. Unvented design, no bass switch, and less airy than the SA6 MK II.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Dunu SA6 EST reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Not a bad IEM if you get the right tips. It's a bit disappointing compared to the original SA6.

Super* Review original ranking

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Noble Kadence User Review Score

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Noble Kadence Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Dunu SA6 EST Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.5

Gaming Grade

A

Noble Kadence 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

B
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Dunu SA6 EST 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+
  • Very competent with articulate presentation. Well-defined layers and precise imaging. Soundstage is immersive and handles dynamics well.
Gaming A
Clear spatial presentation handles directional cues effectively. Distinguishes key gameplay sounds while maintaining decent immersion. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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