Pula Unicrom VS Tipsy M1

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The Pula Unicrom offers a comfortable and well-built shell with clear left/right indicators and a swappable cable featuring a secure 4.4mm connector. It comes in four colors and includes a highly praised magnetic case considered excellent value. The cable itself is noted as one of the nicer options at this price point, though the lack of a USB-C option is a minor drawback.

Sonically, the Unicrom delivers a smooth, slightly bassy, and darkish signature with visceral, thick bass and rich, thick mids. Its upper mids are nice and not overly shouty or sibilant, resulting in a cohesive dynamic driver sound. While it lacks the absolute best detail, imaging, and air, it provides a fun and engaging listen, described as a strong V-shape. Graph comparisons show it shares similarities with the much more expensive Moondrop Dragon and the RT10 Pro, offering that kind of tonality at a significantly lower price. It faces stiff competition around $100, like the RT10 Pro and Letshuoer S08, but holds its own as a competent, colorized option.

Ultimately rated a solid B minus, the Unicrom earns a value star and a strong recommendation as a great all-rounder under $100. It's highlighted as a beautifully executed product with satisfying, rich mids and bass, making it a compelling choice for those seeking an organic, fun sound, especially as a gift. While the lower mid warmth might not suit everyone and detail seekers might prefer sets like the Hexa, the Unicrom stands out as a unique and interesting bassy dynamic driver option at its price.

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Tipsy M1 brings a novel bamboo-fiber diaphragm to the ~$99 bracket, wrapped in a tiny, lightweight shell with a metal nozzle, QDC connectors, venting, and a tidy accessory set (puck case, 6.3 mm adapter, labeled cable with a firm chin slider). The petite housing is a double-edged sword: comfort for small-ear fits, but seal and stability can be finicky and demand tip-rolling—sticky tips help. Build and finish are attractive (notably the green and the red/orange colorways), and the cable feels good if not “hyper-premium.”

Sonically, M1 leans into a thick, rich bass with a downward-sloping balance and agreeable mids; it benefits from being cranked and carefully dialed in. The FR shows a small dip around ~500 Hz, a solid bass shelf, and a fair amount of upper mids; while treble extension and micro-detail aren’t the star, the overall tonality is pleasant and cohesive. Versus its stablemates, it’s judged better than Star One, preferred over SPA 260 and Drummer (those trend hotter up top), and competitive against a crowded ~$100 field: sets like the Pula/Pool Unic trade comfort and accessories, Defiant offers a touch more mid-treble air, planars like S08 push detail and sparkle, while something “lean-clean” like Truthear Pure dials back bass/upper-mids.

What emerges is a fun, bass-forward single-DD with good dynamics, surprisingly tidy FR for its price, and a cautious recommendation for listeners who value warmth and musicality over ultimate air and incisive technicalities. It’s described as Tipsy’s strongest recent effort—a set that can occasionally underwhelm in treble finesse but, when the fit and power are right, delivers a sweet, engaging tonality and even a hint of soundstage expansion. Call it a competitive <$100 option that would shine even brighter with a more secure shell and a touch more top-end refinement.

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At $80, the Pula Unicrom (aka “Unic”) is a 10 mm single dynamic IEM that keeps the box basic but surprises with a genuinely nice cable—tight weave, slick hardware, and a stealthy screw-on plug that feels finely machined. The shell finishes can be oddball, the naming is weirder, but in the ears it’s easy to drive and hassle-free; throw on preferred tips and it’s ready to go. Marketing quirks aside, build and usability punch well above the bracket.

Sound is the headline: a wide, relaxed soundstage that floats instruments around the head with real dynamics—swells hit hard, decays fall away cleanly, no shout or sting. Bass is warm and textured without bloat, mids stay clear and focused, and treble sprinkles detail instead of poking holes; it’s the rare “fixer IEM” that flatters rough recordings yet makes orchestral and soundtrack cues feel big. For the money it’s a no-brainer—fun, forgiving, cohesive—proof that a well-tuned single DD can still embarrass busier driver packs in this range.