qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX VS Dunu SA6 EST

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

qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX and Dunu SA6 EST use 10BA and 6BA+2EST driver setups respectively. qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX costs $1,410 while Dunu SA6 EST costs $693. qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX is $717 more expensive. qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (8 vs 6.4).

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Metric qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX Dunu SA6 EST
Tonality 7.5 8
Technicalities 9 8
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qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

8

Very Positive


Dunu SA6 EST Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Head-Fi.org
Super* Review
Z-Reviews Gizaudio Axel

Average Reviewer Score:

6.4

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX (more reviews)

qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX reviewed by Crin

Crin 8 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
Reference tuning with good tonality and top-level resolution. Similar tunings across top tier models.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Dunu SA6 EST (more reviews)

Dunu SA6 EST reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8 * score rescaled + normalized
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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

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

Dunu SA6 EST reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + 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

Super* Review Youtube Channel

Dunu SA6 EST reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 3.5 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Dunu SA6 EST at an average of 2.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Unfavorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX User Review Score

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qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

7.6

Gaming Grade

A

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

qdc 8SL/Gemini/Anole VX Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • It presents a smooth, well-integrated tonal balance that plays nicely with many styles. It maintains natural timbre across the range.

Average Technical Grade

S
  • It resolves with authority, pairing lightning-fast transients with holographic staging. Ambient cues wrap around with ease.
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

Dunu SA6 EST Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • It sounds refined and controlled, keeping instruments neatly separated with immersive staging. Busy arrangements remain neatly organized.
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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